MM: I love our team, love our defense, you can throw the stats out the window. We're playoff football team, our identity has changed.
I'm glad somebody does.
He is right though...what has happened doesn't matter anymore. Now is an opportunity to rewrite the story of the 2013 season. The 2006 Colts had a very bad defense that turned it around for the playoffs...anything is possible.
MM: We're playing heck of a team.
MM: We projected Brad Jones would have chance to play, but didn't think he would be ready.
MM: We will look at season opener vs. 49ers on tape.
MM: The way we win games, our identity has changed. We play differently than we did earlier in year.
MM: Anything in life, when you earn it, it feels better. There's an importance in earning everything. Very rewarding.
MM: Jordy Nelson is perfect picture of how you want offense to play. He prepares same way Monday through Saturday.
He is right though...what has happened doesn't matter anymore. Now is an opportunity to rewrite the story of the 2013 season. The 2006 Colts had a very bad defense that turned it around for the playoffs...anything is possible.
MM says a lot of good things and this is indeed one of them. He of all people has to convince his defense they are good enough to beat anyone. Shut out the haters/naysayers and tell this team they are about to kick the crap out of the 49ers.
MM: Rodgers had some throws early that weren't exactly where he wanted to be, which is hard for him because he's so accurate.
MM: Rodgers got more comfortable in second half. They were aggressive, glad they were, when aggressive vs. Aaron there is opp for big plays.
MM: I think this is probably his finest hour as a Packer, in regard to Rodgers.
MM: Dom Capers is as competitive as anybody on our football team. You can see it and hear it on game day.
MM: We know we have to play these guys a little different than we did last time, when issue was third down production.
MM: Our defense is different than in Week 1.
MM: We're a much better running team today than we were in Week 1. That was Lacy's first game, he was very nervous. He is playing much better
40,000 tickets available doesn't bode well for filling the stands with packer fans. Though Green Bay in late dec. isn't appealing to many SF fans, I don't expect a great crowd. Cripes, weren't they a bit quiet last year vs. MIN? Very disappointing to see so many opposing teams' fans at lambeau but I hope everyone who can go takes it up a notch!
Glad MM says we need to play these guys a little different....
MM: We projected Brad Jones would have chance to play, but didn't think he would be ready.
what?
40,000 tickets available doesn't bode well for filling the stands with packer fans.
Every one of them was available to Packer fans alone from 9am to 2pm today. Plenty of time for 10,000+ Packer fans to make it a true home game.
No rust for Aaron this week. Left that on Soldier Field at about 515pm. Ditto Cobb.
Also Eddie Lacy is a vastly different player then in week 1.
MM: I love our team, love our defense, you can throw the stats out the window. We're playoff football team, our identity has changed.
I'm glad somebody does.
He is right though...what has happened doesn't matter anymore. Now is an opportunity to rewrite the story of the 2013 season. The 2006 Colts had a very bad defense that turned it around for the playoffs...anything is possible.
2008 Cards defense was awful and the 2011 Giants D was also bad
Like in any sport though, goal is to just get in. Once you do, it's a crapshoot. Pack likely won't be favored in any of the games, but this offense can score vs ANY defense. If the D can just get a few key stops or get some turnovers...who knows
Really hoping to see this offense have a lot of 6-8 minute drives. That helps the D out more than anything. Less time on the field for them.
Sounds like the same discussion we were having when the team went 15-1 and also had an abysmal defense. Anything is possible but the current Packer defense really doesn't do anything particularly well and leaves the offense with virtually no margin for error. I'll hope for the best but temper my expectations with a healthy dose of realistic skepticism.
Just scored 4 tickets in section 126, row 25!
Nice! Right between 10-20 yd lines. Good row too.
MM: I love our team, love our defense, you can throw the stats out the window. We're playoff football team, our identity has changed.
I'm glad somebody does.
Yeah, that makes 1 of us. I'm trying to figure out how they can keep Kaepernick under 400 yards passing & Boldin / Crabtree / Davis under 400 yards receiving plus keep Frank Gore from rushing for 150+
I got it!!
Aaron Rodgers = Cure-all!
17 play / 11:00 minute drives resulting in touchdowns....You know something we really haven't done all year long in the redzone.
HA! This is in the bag. Who's next?!?!
Seattle, that's who!!!
Carolina is next if the Saints upset the Eagles...
I heard there are still 15,000+ tickets available.
With the high price of tickets, it isn't that shocking. You also have to be able to print them at home.
I never thought I'd see the day when selling out a home playoff game at lambeau was a problem.
You also have to be able to print them at home.
Well no wonder then, like who has one of these lying around their house.
Season ticket holder I bumped into a couple weeks back told me that there is a huge contingent of long time sth that are really upset about renewing their seats so early for 2014.
Apparently, the Packers are asking for a deposit on seats a lot earlier than past years. His words were that saying "no" to playoff tickets are a way to say FU to the organization.
You know how they could REALLY say FU to the organization? If they turned in their season tickets.
Agree.
Apparently, the Packers are asking for a deposit on seats a lot earlier than past years. His words were that saying "no" to playoff tickets are a way to say FU to the organization.
Link?
The date was moved up several years ago but I didn't hear anything new about 2014.
Packer season ticket holders are spoiled IMO. Most only have to pay for 3 or 7 games and then have the choice to buy playoff tickets....and still complain about the invoices. I doubt a lot of other teams have such a low cost way to be a STH.
The Packers changed their policy on providing refunds for playoff tickets that weren't used. This year they are keeping the money and applying it to next years season tickets. There used to be a checkbox where you could decide to apply to next season's tickets. I always checked the box. You then received a bill for no money owed and/or a refund check.
The problem I have with the NFL is jacking up the playoff ticket prices. Last year it was around $750 for 2 tickets to all the possible home playoff games.
Actually, if current STH turned in their seats they'd be doing the team a favor...
lowering the number on the waiting list = less administrative costs keeping track of the 80,000 names on that list
You know how they could REALLY say FU to the organization? If they turned in their season tickets.
And the the thousands in line would hope they do.......And the organization knows that.
They aren't letting the regular season games go without a fight.
With the re-sale outlets that are now available, sth can make 10% to 25% more than what they paid for the seats originally during regular season games. Even Ethel in Sheboygan has sons/daughters/grandkids that have figured out how to post tickets and rake in the funds.
just an FYI...
A friend of mine has 4 San Diego Charger season tix....each December they get their bill for playoff tickets...if they don't order them...fine...but they usually do (just in case)...the caveat from the team is that IF they don't make the playoffs...then, the $$$ is applied to their Season Tix for the following year...
they've been doing that here for many years...
OUTRAGEOUS!!
Those ticket holders need to send a big FU to the Chargers.
Do the league blackout rules apply for playoff games?
Blackout rules apply.
In Wisconsin, that will include the Green Bay and Milwaukee areas if all tickets aren't sold at least 72 hours in advance of Sunday's 3:40 pm kickoff.
That would be crazy, if GB and MIL got blacked out on a playoff game. Not going to happen, but just the thought is scary!!!!
That would be quite the egg on the face. Never thought I'd see the day.
They need to sell 85% of non-premium seats for it not to be blacked out. With the 80,000 capacity, they have to be close.
Gay team from a gay city...playing vs a Gay quarterback.......whats not to love
MT @RichRymanPG: NFL says blackout extensions, such as given to Colts, not unusual for playoff games. Is aware #Packers aren't there yet.
Eddie Lacy had a great season, which makes it easy to forget James Starks just rushed for nearly 500 yards and 3 TDs, with 5.5 yards/carry.
Packers finished 3rd in total offense for 2013.
@JasonPhilCole: #49ers CB Carlos Rogers not expected to play Sunday in playoffs against Green Bay: http://t.co/MHTqNEIMAB
