Silverstein made a point that I have been thinking about. MLF seems to be conflicted as to what he wants the offense to be. Last year it was spread people out and then when you saw a light box, run Jones. This year it has been more condensed formations and establish Jacobs. I just don't know if that is the best approach for MLF's offense. I think back to his year as OC at the Titans with Derrick Henry, something like 28th in the league in offense. Logic says we should be a smash-mouth team with Jacobs, but we really don't have that type of offensive line.
@FLPACKER posted:Silverstein made a point that I have been thinking about. MLF seems to be conflicted as to what he wants the offense to be. Last year it was spread people out and then when you saw a light box, run Jones. This year it has been more condensed formations and establish Jacobs. I just don't know if that is the best approach for MLF's offense. I think back to his year as OC at the Titans with Derrick Henry, something like 28th in the league in offense. Logic says we should be a smash-mouth team with Jacobs, but we really don't have that type of offensive line.
@MichiganPacker2 posted:The issue with changing out the WRs is that it takes guys a lot of reps to get on the same page, and........
Your full post was pretty good, solid points. But the snippet above is the first sentence in your post, and I don't really agree with it at all. At least not regarding really good WRs/WR 1. And that's what the Packers need - a veteran, really good WR. Love has shown he's good enough to play QB in the NFL at a high level (IMO). He would need training camp and preseason reps "to get on the same page" with a really solid WR. I don't see why it would (automatically) take longer. Plenty of WRs and TEs go to new teams and have immediate impacts.
I think Gute's #1 priority in the offseason would be targeting a true #1 via FA or trade.
Adios Key..
Keisean Nixon after a season with the new kickoff:
â Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 13, 2025
"I donât really want to do it no more. Thereâs going to be talks with the coaching staff and stuff like that, but I think itâs over with for me."
"I want to be CB1. CB1 is not doing kick returns. Thatâs just what it is."
Doubs, man, hang 'em up. the brain can only take so much.
Talk radio ripped on Jalen Hurts for holding the ball too long. I think that is bullshit, GB left him alone all day, why not hold the ball. I think the corners did a good job so it was mostly dink and dunk, but no pass rush with all that investment on the DL is embarrassing. Need Dean Lowry back.
As for GB not having an identity on offence... I also think that is bullshit. Jacobs can be my RB any day. Great offenses have great passing and great running. Build for that.
Agree we need to throw to the TE more. And more rushing attempts.
I think GB spends some money this offseason
@Chongo posted:Adios Key..
Horrible take. I see him as CB1 and WR 2 next year
Can't argue with him not wanting to do KOs; it should be a younger, speedier guy. (and I wonder if they'll even keep the new KO rules) But, I'd also argue that Jaire is your CB1 when healthy and Nixon is 2. But if this is how Nixon handles business -- through the press -- that's not good either. What he said is something you talk to the coaches about privately first, not by opening your yap in public.
@"We"-Ka-Bong posted:As for GB not having an identity on offence... I also think that is bullshit. Jacobs can be my RB any day. Great offenses have great passing and great running. Build for that.
That's what the comment about identity meant. I don't think being better in one facet means you can't be good in both. The point Silverstein was making in that video was MLF needs to figure out how to get the passing game working again but also getting it to work with what JJ does best. That is not as easy as it sounds.
Jacobs is not a third down back that can come in cold and get you 5-6yds or run a precise route as a receiver. He can catch the ball but his value is in running the ball on a consistent basis. It's not as easy for your QB to get in rhythm if you're not throwing on a consistent basis. They need to find the right balance for both to work and make each other better.
Nixon thinks he should be a CB1? Yikes.
M not panicking about Love like some, but this is damn clever
â Nickmercs (@NICKMERCS) January 12, 2025
I think the current offense is more condensed is that IHMO it fits Jacobs style better and because they are forced to run more because they didn't have Watson for any solid amount of time and Doubs as well. Those two (and Reed) are the closest thing they have to receivers the opponents have to account for.
I don't think you need to empty or blow up the receiver room what they need is an influx of talent, a veteran, and mandatory jugs catching passes.
@DH13 posted:That's what the comment about identity meant. I don't think being better in one facet means you can't be good in both. The point Silverstein was making in that video was MLF needs to figure out how to get the passing game working again but also getting it to work with what JJ does best. That is not as easy as it sounds.
Jacobs is not a third down back that can come in cold and get you 5-6yds or run a precise route as a receiver. He can catch the ball but his value is in running the ball on a consistent basis. It's not as easy for your QB to get in rhythm if you're not throwing on a consistent basis. They need to find the right balance for both to work and make each other better.
Thank you, DH. This is what I have been saying about a "herky-jerky" offense. MLF has not been able to find a good flow in his playcalls between Jacobs' running and Love's passing. If he gets one going, the other sinks. I think Love plays better if he has to throw a lot, and MLF seems to do a better job calling a variety of pass plays than running plays. But he cannot ignore what Jacobs brings to this offense, and he deserves his touches, too. Something has to give or MLF has to figure out how to keep everyone happy because something's not right.
@Herschel posted:Nixon should be a dime back.
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First time poster.... long time lurker....
I would love to see Love more under center. Play action can make even less than stellar QB's look good. Defenses will have to guess if it is a run or a pass.... and with Josh Jacobs running style that a real weapon. We need to invest in o-line and D-line... and of course corners. We can take a flyer on a speedy wide out to help displace the loss of Watson. Just need to get someone who can catch the ball if it is near them. With the other receivers we have they can mix up the short to intermediate routes.... But please get some plays for 2 of our most dangerous weapons (Kraft- my fav... and Musgrave) Musgrave was lost for most of the year... but Kraft should have been used so much more.... and he can be used if we have Love under center and play action.... of course ...the #1 priority is getting a young, fast, bendy... pass rusher... someone that people have to plan for ..... Just my 2 cents....
Welcome, DP. Great inaugural post.
Thank you Lovepack! I will start looking at draft and free agency... Go Pack!!
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I don't get this. I watched every one of his Thursday pressers this season .... I don't see him commanding a team.
