Maybe we can limit Gronk by occasionally using Clay to cover him?
Originally Posted by Goalline:
If Arod ignores the receiver being covered by Revis, I don't like our chances. Rodgers to Cobb is a combo good enough to beat any CB a few times per game. Force the Patriots to cover the whole field.
This! So play the damn game like Packers and not like pussies. Do that, the Packers win and my wife will be happy.
Just tell me you and the wife wait till AFTER the game, not like that barbarian, cuqui. He and the wife have been knocking boots DURING the game. Uncouth.
How the hell did I get into this conversation?
Apparently by letting the cat out of the bag that you bang the Mrs. during games.
Cuqui belongs in every thread...except the one about alphabet soup.
There was a cat involved? Cuqui?????
There was a cat involved? Cuqui?????
For years I thought cucqui was a woman. Don't know why, but I did. He's a "he", right? Of course, I thought Legacy was a dude. What the hell do I know??
Referring to Legacy as a dude? Roh roh. Got in big trouble once making a joke based on that very premise.
Originally Posted by Boris:
Maybe we can limit Gronk by occasionally using Clay to cover him?
Or Peppers...
Originally Posted by Goalline:
Referring to Legacy as a dude? Roh roh. Got in big trouble once making a joke based on that very premise.
It wasn't to be funny or mean spirited. I think a few years ago I missed the deadlines in a pick 'em pool and asked if "he" as the commish could get my picks in. I was quickly corrected. Like I said, whatdo I know ?
Originally Posted by Goalline:
I bet you'd do a better job than Hawk, cuqui.
At covering Gronk?
Or at knockin' boots with his ol' lady?
Good analysis of the Pats. Writer also thinks Peppers is the ticket to neutralize Gronk.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports...436z1-283930521.html
After reading that, I think BB is gonna try to run at us a lot--he seems to do that on the road, as in the Colts game. If we force Brady to beat us, I like our chances considering the weak WRs they have...
Snippet from McGinn:
McGINN'S VIEW
Two weeks ago, before the Colts played the Patriots in Indianapolis, receiver Reggie Wayne paid a remarkable compliment to New England's rebuilt defensive backfield.
"In my 14 years of playing New England, this has probably been the best complete secondary," Wayne told reporters. "I think it allows them to do more things with the front seven guys they hadn't done probably during the past few years.
"They're very talented. They're ball-hungry. It's definitely going to be a challenge. Hopefully, we go out there mano a mano and see who wins at the end of the day."
New England's three new starters are left cornerback Darrelle Revis for Aqib Talib, right cornerback Brandon Browner for Alfonzo Dennard and Logan Ryan, and strong safety Patrick Chung for Steve Gregory.
Revis won a clear decision over Wayne just as nickel back Kyle Arrington kept T.Y. Hilton in check from the slot. With the front stifling the Colts' running backs to 4 yards in 13 carries, the Patriots rolled, 42-20.
On Sunday, coach Bill Belichick matched Revis on Detroit's Golden Tate and Browner, with ever-present safety help, on Calvin Johnson. Although Matthew Stafford threw 21 passes at his two favorite targets, he could complete just 39.1% of his 46 passes for a passer rating of 49.5.
New England won in convincing style, 34-9.
Bill Belichick could put Revis on Jordy Nelson or Randall Cobb. If it's Revis vs. Cobb, then Browner would have the size to match up against Nelson provided there's safety help on almost every play.
"They are two of the most explosive and most competitive and extremely difficult to cover receivers in the league," Matt Patricia, the Patriots' defensive coordinator, said Tuesday. "It's a really large challenge for us this week."
Even though Revis entered the league in 2007, this will be only his second game against the Packers, and his first in Lambeau Field. In 2010, Jets coach Rex Ryan played mainly zone and didn't match Revis on Greg Jennings other than the opening sequences of the third quarter.
From here, it looks like Revis on Cobb, Browner (and a safety) on Nelson and Arrington on Davante Adams.
Which team wins more of the matchups on the perimeter probably will win the game.
From Belichick conference call with media, ongoing:
@PP_Rich_Hill: Q: Played some great QBs the past few weeks...
Belichick: None like Rodgers. He's great.
@JeffAshPG: Not much change in weather forecast for Sunday's #Packers #Patriots game at Lambeau Field: Mostly cloudy, dry, high near 31. #nflwx
Originally Posted by Timmy!:
Originally Posted by Goalline:
I bet you'd do a better job than Hawk, cuqui.
At covering Gronk?
Or at knockin' boots with his ol' lady?
Both.
Originally Posted by Tdog:
well if Janis is gonna play they better give him a number!
Yeah, if Janis is going to be our Andre Rison/James Starks secret star for our playoff run, let's get him a little more experience in the next few games. Everyone raves about his speed. Let's use it!
Tyler Dunne @TyDunne · 8 minutes ago
Out for the Packers: RG T.J. Lang, CB Jarrett Bush, OLB Nick Perry.
Tyler Dunne @TyDunne · 9 minutes ago
Lang has been playing through an ankle injury. Not practicing today. Josh Sitton is this Wednesday, unlike last.
Tyler Dunne @TyDunne · 4 minutes ago
Also, RB Eddie Lacy (illness) and TE Brandon Bostick (hip) were practicing.
Outside linebacker Nick Perry rode a stationary bike. He missed Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. Cornerback/special teams ace Jarrett Bush (groin) also was unable to practice.
Tight end Brandon Bostick (hip) returned to practice. He hasn't played since the Packers' home win against the Chicago Bears earlier this month, when Bostick caught his first career touchdown.
The Lane Taylor era?
Really could use Perry this week to combat the power run game the Pats are sure to attack us with.
Getting Perry back on the field is pretty important, as increases the number of plays Matthews gets at ILB. The Pack are probably screwed if Perry can't go this week.
This is an all hands on deck game for crissakes. Goddamn Patriots with Billy B and Brady at Lambeau? I'm expecting to see the preferred 46 active and ready to kick ass.
Jarrett Bush is going to make himself available, injury be damned. Fricking Nick Perry better nut up and have his ass out there too.
One game....nice to win...but won't feel like seasons over
Nice to see that neither Jones or Matthews are listed on the injury update.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Wednesday following practice, as his team prepared for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Here are some highlights:
Injury report
Did not practice: G T.J. Lang (ankle), OLB Nick Perry (shoulder), CB Jarrett Bush (groin). Limited in practice: G Josh Sitton (toe), TE Brandon Bostick (hip).
On Perry's progress:
Nick is getting better. Went through rehab phase today. We'll see how he is tomorrow.
On Lang's progress:
Lang is further ahead than in the past, but we'll see how he is tomorrow. Workload for the week will probably be similar to maybe less than last couple of weeks.
On the Patriots' rotating running backs:
New England, schematically and personnel, do well week to week and throughout the course of the game.
On Patriots quarterback Tom Brady:
Tom Brady, excellent quarterback. The ability to stress a defense comes in a couple different ways. His command at line, cadence, awareness. He has a ton of experience. Makes every throw from the pocket.
On overcoming slow starts:
You take it one game at a time. You look at games earlier in the season. I think our team has done a good job from learning from those moments. There's some things we weren't hitting on coming out of training camp. I think that was apparent early in the season.
On having a good performance against the Patriots:
We're focused on winning. We have a great respect for them. It's important to get to nine wins. There's importance of getting to 10 wins as quickly as you can every season. It's against an excellent football team that's playing well.
On linebacker Clay Matthews, who had been slowed by a strained groin:
Clay was a full participant today. He looks good.
On the offensive line:
Playing well. Doing a lot of good things. You look at the way they finished the game in Minnesota. Pass protection has been very good.
On the hype for this game:
I think it's our business. I look at hype and drama. You have real drama and made-up drama.
On quarterback Aaron Rodgers' stretch of good games:
I'm kind of spoiled. He's played at such a high level for a number of years. To compare and rank it, I could probably do a better job of that at the end of the season. He's in a groove right now.
On the Patriots' secondary:
You stay true to the video. They're focused on personnel matchups. The past few games will tell you that. We're going to run our concepts.
On the game being one of 16:
It has to be. You get to play one game a week and it counts as one win. That's the size of it. It's an excellent football team. You look at Mr. (Robert) Kraft (the Patriots owner) and what they've done the last 15 years. He's set the standard for an NFL coach the last two decades. At the end of the day, we're focused on getting win No. 9.
On his philosophy in dealing with Green Bay media:
I don't know how to put that in words. It's clearly the best part of my day. I have one thing I stay focused on and it's not to create questions for our locker room.
On Rodgers and Brady:
I think comparable questions are tough. Stay away from them. To add to it, I guess I'd say they're both from California.
In spite of the way both teams have played this year, the Pack and the Cheatriots are very well-matched for this game, both on defense and offense.
Cheatriots have a slight edge statistically on offense (pass, rush, and scoring). Defense is a little more skewed; the Packers defend the pass better, but give up much more rushing yards. The Pats are slightly better at scoring defense.
It could very well turn out to be quite the shootout.
If Mick Perry makes that much of a difference, they might as well forfeit and disolve the franchise.
Originally Posted by GBFanForLife:
If Mick Perry makes that much of a difference, they might as well forfeit and disolve the franchise.
Correct, but Nick Perry needs to get on the field
guys, most of the experts are picking the Patriots. Packers should probably just stay on the porch on Sunday.
Terry Bradshaw is picking the Packers, not that his pick is worth much.
Originally Posted by Iowacheese:
One game....nice to win...but won't feel like seasons over
True, but I REALLY hate the Pats and their dumbass fan base. I want this one! This is a statement game and the Packers need to win more big games like this.
Originally Posted by GBFanForLife:
If Mick Perry makes that much of a difference, they might as well forfeit and disolve the franchise.
We saw what happened in Minnesota when they were forced to move Matthews back to OLB and play Jones/Lattimore/Barrington at ILB next to Hawk. It did make a pretty big difference not having Perry available to rotate at OLB, so I guess it is time to dissolve the franchise. Man, that sucks.
This isn't good
Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky · 14 minutes ago
Full #Packers DNP list: Davante Adams (reason unknown) Jarrett Bush (groin) Nick Perry (shoulder)
So Perry is still out and now Davante is out. This late in the week...not a good sign for their availability for Sunday. Here's hoping that Adams issue is that he's sick or something...