We're almost to week two of the NFL season, as there will be two games played tonight to close out the opening week of the year. The first football Sunday of the year is officially behind us though, and we learned plenty about several teams across the league (for example, this is still as true as ever).
Oh, and we'll take a last look back through the links analyzing Thursday's loss in Seattle, because we haven't had enough frustration about that yet.
Enjoy...?
Packers played scared vs. Seahawks and it cost them | JSOnline
Mike McCarthy said after the game that he didn't "feel very good about anything right now." In my opinion, he and the entire coaching staff have deserved most of the criticism they have received, though there's plenty of time to turn it around.
Packers show weak link at inside linebacker
To anyone who criticizes Ted Thompson for not recognizing that the position needed help, I remind you of the report that states that Thompson had targeted Ryan Shazier in the first round until he was taken six picks earlier. Criticism of Ted not adjusting his plan on the fly is still warranted, though.
NFL Kickoff experience will help Packers | Packers.com
CEO Mark Murphy takes fan questions once again, though it appears that a few of them are softballs that were settled recently with various announcements and rules changes.
The next 15 games will define Packers season | Packers.com
Vic channels his inner Princess Elsa, telling readers "It's time to let it go, folks".
No 'crazy changes' after opening loss | ESPN Wisconsin
While I agree that the scheme changes would be a bit of an overreaction, calling for some personnel changes is not.
6 stunning frame-by-frame photos of Antonio Brown karate kicking a punter - SBNation.com
GOOD LORD. This is absurd.
What happened Sunday in the NFL, Week 1: Scores, highlights and more - SBNation.com
Tony Romo was astoundingly bad on Sunday afternoon, and J.J. Watt is still awesome.