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Now that the little item of cutdowns are done, let's talk hawks.

 

Seems likely that Bruce Irvin misses week 1 as he's still recovering from hip surgery. And the Hawks placed their ST's ace Farwell was placed on IR. Otherwise minus Golden Tate, this is much of the 2013 team returning. Few believe GB can beat the Hags at home. With a healthy offense and all of AR's weapons at his disposal I believe GB can win this one.

 

Carroll will be almost entirely focused on slowing Rodgers down. If they stack the box to contain Lacy, Rodgers will be surgical IMO picking that defense apart.

 

It gets real in 5 days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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They also lost two starters in Red Bryant and Brandon Browner. I'm sure they have capable replacements, but those were two quality players. Bryant especially was their top run stuffer.

As long as Senneca Wilson doesn't get a ton of time to throw the ball and they don't let Lynch carve them up I think they can win. We've already seen Peppers destroy a rookie OT this offseason, I'm sure he's going to throw some fun stuff at this rookie RT.
Originally Posted by michiganjoe:

Whatever happens in the game there will be members of both the media and fans that will make the result more significant than it really is. I don't see a loss or a win as meaning a whole lot in the big picture. The team went 10-6 and won the SB and 15-1 and choked and it's the postseason that really matters. 

The potential significance is where the Pack plays in January if we meet up with the seahawks, again.

Another thing worth mentioning is their starting db's haven't been called for any defensive holding penalties this preseason.  Pete Carrol was talking about it the other day on a radio show and said they have no problems with the emphasis and looks at it as how can we turn it into an advantage by being more disciplined in technique. 

Originally Posted by michiganjoe:

Whatever happens in the game there will be members of both the media and fans that will make the result more significant than it really is. I don't see a loss or a win as meaning a whole lot in the big picture. The team went 10-6 and won the SB and 15-1 and choked and it's the postseason that really matters. 

 

Sets the tempo for the whole year.  Yes, it matters.

Grand scheme of things, it's one game.  Somebody will go 1-0 and somebody will go 0-1.  Both of these teams will make the playoffs and probably meet again at the end of the year at some point.  

 

If GB goes into Seattle and wins, that sets a significant tone for the year and makes a major statement.  IMO, the pressure is on Seattle.  

Really hard not to like GB plus 5 points. Wisdom says never take the road dog to cover unless you believe they can win the game outright. 

 

Tough opener for a rookie C that's never had an exchange with AR in a game but I really think GB is going to win this game. Who can run it and who can stop it will decide this one. 

Only play sixteen of them in the regular season and every game matters. I actually think how they play is more important than whether they win or lose. Packers went into Atlanta in '10 and lost the game but came away believing they were the better team and proceeded to prove it in the postseason. I can envision something similar happening in Seattle. 

I really would like to get out to a two score lead in this one. Ideally the hurry-up will give Seattle problems early, and mitigate their pass rush along with a heavy dose of Lacy. Nelson and Boykin can beat press coverage. Cobb and Rodgers should make some plays in the middle of the field if #12 has the time. Seattle will put a lot of pressure on Linsley mentally and physically, and have not forgotten how Bulaga struggled in the first half the last time around.

 

Defensively Green Bay just needs to slow the running game enough to force some high leverage passing situations and let Matthews/Peppers and company take advantage of their somewhat shaky OL and get off the field on 3rd down. Containing Harvin will be a real challenge, and Wilson's mobility will be another one.

 

I don't see a lot of turnovers either way, but I do see it being a one score game entering the 4th.

 

We've got a real chance to win this.

 

 

Originally Posted by PackLandVA:

I think having Peppers rushing on one side will allow Matthews to "spy" a little bit if necessary.  GB hasn't had a LB that was quick enough sideline to sideline to keep up with the Wilsons/Kaps/etc of the NFL.  And in the past, if it were clay, they lost their pass rush.

Agree totally. Think we'll see Matthews in the inside not infrequently.  He can rush from anywhere and he's pretty good in coverage, plus the spy aspect.  Put Perry in for ROLB pass rush, Pep on the left and slide Matthews over on occasion.

The preseason has been proven time and time again to have zero effect on the regular season.  It's used to evaluate players, mostly fringe players, nothing more.  

 

This game is going to come down to the protection of AR.  If the offensive line can get off on the silent counts and protect AR, GB has a chance to win the game.  

 

Let's not lose sight of the fact that it's one game.  Seattle is beatable, like any team in the NFL, but they are no joke, especially at home.  Very good defense... strong running game, a QB that can extend plays with his feet and makes smart decisions.  

 

My guess is that GB will try to exploit the rookie RT.  I'm encouraged by GB's potential pass rush this year with CMIII, Peppers, Neal, Perry, Daniels and Jones.  

 

 

Feel better Timmy!

 

The Packers face the Seahawks in Seattle Thursday night. During a teleconference today I asked Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll how will he compete against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers no-huddle offense? "With a no-huddle defense. Period.," said Carroll.

 

Aaron Rodgers a few moments ago at his locker says he was at Super Bowl 48 in New Jersey last February watching Seattle crush Denver 43-8. "Well they played a no-huddle team their last time out (the Broncos), when it meant something. I’d say they had pretty good success that night. I was there. It was impressive."

 

When asked about how physical the Seahawks defense can be, Rodgers said Seattle has "the kind of defense you’d love to have if you’re playing offense. I’m excited about our guys (on defense) when they’re unleashed this week."

 

ESPN's Josina Anderson asked Rodgers if during the game he could tell what Peyton Manning was doing wrong. "I was having some hot dogs along the way, you know. Didn't catch it all."

- Mike Clemens

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