++ Of NFCC GAME

quote:

Originally posted by Salmon Dave:
Rodgers had a quarterback rating of 55.6.

Why is this a positive?

Because the team still found a way to win. Statistically it was the 8th-worst game of his career, but the team was strong enough to win even on a day when they had to carry him instead of the other way around. That bodes well on a lot of levels, IMO.

Good point. All I heard all week was that Rodgers would need to carry the team this week. Not enough respect for the defense and ST's.

quote:

Originally posted by phaedrus:

Tell ya what tho. I was worried Shields would blow it. He should have taken a knee. He extended the uncertainty of the outcome by continuing the play. Just like the dude for the Chargers did (against the Patriots).

He's got a little Sharper in him. At least Shields is young, Sharper didn't have that excuse when he used to do it.

+ 21-14
+ TBSS
+ Special teams and punting especially were fantastic
+ Next game is in a dome, Rodgers should double his QB rating

- I have to work tomorrow

Shields just reverted to receiver mode, that's all! My guess is Woodson will get in his ear about laying down next time -- and there will be a next time! Wow, where does TT and the scouts get these guys? They deserve every ounce of recognition for this win as much as the coaches do.

+ Martz calling that reverse on the next to last Bears play. Hopeless. Keep him forever, Lovie.

+ Raji
+ Special Teams
+ Defense against Cutler
+ Winning the Halas Trophy in Chicago against the B***s

- Defense against a frikin 3rd string QB
- 2 weeks of Cowturd saying Rodgers sucks against a quality defense.

quote:

Originally posted by bdplant:

quote:

Originally posted by phaedrus:

Tell ya what tho. I was worried Shields would blow it. He should have taken a knee. He extended the uncertainty of the outcome by continuing the play. Just like the dude for the Chargers did (against the Patriots).

He's got a little Sharper in him. At least Shields is young, Sharper didn't have that excuse when he used to do it.

And he seems to be a hell of a quick study. It's pretty rare that he makes the same mistake twice.

I just thought of something - do you guys remember that when we signed him as a free agent, the other team that was aggressively pursuing him was the Bears? I think Mr. Shields made the correct decision.

The only - from me was

Collins

Out of position several times.

Positives:

1. Thompson for the depth of the team....

2. MM for holding this team together

3. The players for believing in themselves

4. Raji

5. Jennings

6. Bush

7. Mastay

8. Starks

9. Capers

10. Shields

Sounds good, RMan, Throw Jordy in there as well.

- All the really good players will be drafted before Ted gets a pick. I blame Ted for this.

+ Didn't hear Bulaga mentioned today. Atta boy rook.

+ Tim Masthay
+ Sam Sheilds
+ Beating the bears, and in Chi town!!!
+ SUPERBOWL BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The - for me the last 2 weeks were the celebration before being in the end-zone on the pic 6s. I guess I am kinda being picky but IMO there is plenty of time to celebrate after the points are SECURELY on the board.

We are in good hands with Tramon and Shields for a long time.

++

Just about everything really

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My blood pressure and anxiety in the last 5 minutes of the game

+
Sam Shields
Raji - the fridge is dead, we got the Freezer! (love it!)
The opening drive
defense, defense
Starks, Jackson, both came up with big runs

-
missed about three, third and short plays that would extended drives and probably led to at least 6 more points.

the DD, shoe-top interception

Urlachers' pick.


This game should not have been this close, but heck.. its on the road, vs the Bears defense.

Its easy to say we should make those plays, but its something that happens agin the Bears.

-'s

MM and AR still can't win a close one...

But I'll take a 7 point victory every day of the week!

+
Raji
Shields
Mastay
OL play

-
Rodgers INT near the goal line
Play calling in the second half
Collins missed tackle on the TD
Failing to put the Bears away in the first half

Loved when Jackson faked Urlacher out of his jockstrap for the first down in the first half.

Yep. Early in the 2nd quarter, 2nd and 13, Rodgers checks down to Jackson for a first down.

Watch that play again if you can. Greatest Brandon Jackson play ever.

Knocked the DL on his ass, made a nice catch, lit up #54, first down Packers.

Greatest play ever.

+ This team gets a deserved 2 weeks off.
+ No more playing on that horrendous Soldier Field turf
+ They didn't play well, and still found a way to win!
+ By far best this is the best defense a GB team has fielded since '96

Did DD play today

The Packers winning this game means so much more- I was saying this earlier: the danger in playing such an historic game is that someone else will be remembered for winning it. The Catch II, Elway's first SB win, 4th and 26, losing at home to the Giants... all these bitter memories go away forever.

They beat the Chicago Bears in Soldier Field to go to the Super Bowl. And they'll be remembered always for doing so...

quote:

Originally posted by Salmon Dave:
Rodgers had a quarterback rating of 55.6.

Why is this a positive?

Because the team still found a way to win. Statistically it was the 8th-worst game of his career, but the team was strong enough to win even on a day when they had to carry him instead of the other way around. That bodes well on a lot of levels, IMO.

great point...that was going to be my take, too...

+ no one on our team panicked or started pointing fingers when things started to derail in the 4th quarter...it was a team win with everyone supporting each other....

ok I will add a...

+ Aaron gets to play in his favorite shoes in two weeks!

quote:

Originally posted by Brak:
Yep. Early in the 2nd quarter, 2nd and 13, Rodgers checks down to Jackson for a first down.

Watch that play again if you can. Greatest Brandon Jackson play ever.

Knocked the DL on his ass, made a nice catch, lit up #54, first down Packers.

Greatest play ever.

I loved the replay. First they thought that Urlacher slipped and then they are like "I guess he didn't". I loved that play.

quote:

Originally posted by Packy:
The only - from me was

Collins

Out of position several times.

I agree. Unusual bad game from a guy you can count on. One TD was on him.

+ kudos to Clifton coming back into the game after getting his bell rung by Kuhn's knee

quote:

Originally posted by Pakrz:
Loved when Jackson faked Urlacher out of his jockstrap for the first down in the first half.

Does anyone here have the technical know how to make this a .gif??

negative-Packers draft 31 or 32nd in the first round. Or is that a positive.

That's a positive, Rob.

Here's one: opponent's third down conversion rate:

Chicago 1/13.

That's getting it done. Holy crap.

Championship Caliber Defense!!!!!!

Masthay was a Beast

The New Appliance that has wheels.

Sam The Man Shields

Mr Jenkins

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