On Penalties, The Starting QB, and Tramon Williams

by Brandon on Dec 31, 2011 7:01 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Green Bay Packers news | Packers go from worst to first in penalties | Green Bay Press Gazette. This was a topic I wrote a lot more about back in 2009, when the Green Bay Packers committed a lot of penalties. The low point was that 18 penalty game against the Bears in September 2010, but they had only had 8 penalties in their first two games that season. Compare that to the over 7 penalties per game they committed in 2009. Not beating themselves is a big reason for their success over the past two seasons.

Green Bay Packers news | Notebook: No decision yet on starting Rodgers, McCarthy says | Green Bay Press Gazette. I don't know who Mike McCarthy thinks he's fooling, but there's no way he doesn't know who his starting quarterback is. He told reporters that even Graham Harrell got some reps this week. I thought Aaron Rodgers would play a little bit, but now I'm thinking he'll just play a snap or two before coming out.

Green Bay Packers news | Insider: Returning players provide options on offensive line | Green Bay Press Gazette. The more interesting point was how ineffective Calvin Johnson has been in his last couple games against Tramon Williams. Eventually Megatron is going to have a big game against the Packers, probably not this weekend because he missed most of practice this week with an Achilles injury, but Williams has proven he can do the job.

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hey pack fans, congrats on a great season so far.

I’m trying to pick my games — is it correct that Green Bay will not be really playing to win tomorrow?

Thanks for any info.

nygmen123: Again, without Vick or Maclin, or Cromartie. Injuries don't seem to bother them. They just bring in guys to make plays
nygmen123: Stopped the Pats on the first series. Planted Brady twice. Guess what gang? This team isn't quitting. Or making excuses.
Simms-McC: Yeah -- I wish the Giants were more like the Eagles
nygmen123: In intensity and fight? Right now, so do I.
EAGLES LOSE, 38-20.

by Simms-McConkey on Dec 31, 2011 9:03 AM CST reply actions

they should still win.

Packers Season

by OznCoop on Dec 31, 2011 9:07 AM CST up reply actions

i figure detroit will be playing its hardest

to avoid the 6 seed and a trip to the Superdome.

You thinking the Packers behind a backup QB will still beat them?

by Simms-McConkey on Dec 31, 2011 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

probably not, if the Lions play all out and the Packers rest a bunch of guys including Rodgers, Wood, and Matthews

but I’d still expect it to be a competitive game

football does not build character, it reveals character.

by sheehan on Dec 31, 2011 10:02 AM CST up reply actions

yes I fully expect the Packers to still win.

Packers Season

by OznCoop on Dec 31, 2011 1:20 PM CST up reply actions

I tend to doubt it...

I’ll be cheering for them to win obviously but the problem is this…

Jennings out, Cobb out, Starks out, Bulaga out, Woodson probably out, Matthews probably out, Finley probably out, Rodgers playing limited snaps. If you haven’t noticed most of those are our top playmakers. I Have no doubt that the players playing and McCarthy coaching will try and want to win, but w/o all those playmakers I just have a hard time seeing them being able to pull one out against the lions.

Our Biggest Challenge is how we deal w/ Success!

by Strohman on Dec 31, 2011 4:18 PM CST up reply actions

looks like Woodson & Matthews may also see limited time...

by Simms-McConkey on Dec 31, 2011 9:25 AM CST up reply actions

If Johnson is out for this game

I really don’t see Detroit winning. Said he’s got a bad achille’s and is listed as probable. Could play, but if that Stafford to Megatron connection ain’t there, I don’t see a crapload of yards going up against our D.

When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
Brett Favre will lead the Vikings to a Victory in Super Bowl XLVI, Guaranteed! - REVENGE4FAVRE

by P-Townfan on Jan 1, 2012 9:46 AM CST reply actions