Packer Coaching....

packerboiI lick rainbows

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•Here is some high praise of Packers coach Mike McCarthy from Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "McCarthy's cutting-edge offense takes advantage of all the rules changes and the strength of his personnel. His demanding, creative coaching has gotten the best from Aaron Rodgers. In moments like these, one should pause to remember just how well-coached the Packers are."

I don't know that another team in the NFL could sustain the injuries GB has in 2010 and 2012 and simply keep rolling. When you look at the calibur of players who have missed starts and then have been replaced by rookies, undrafted free agents or 2nd year players and this team continues to roll you have to stand a bit in awe at the job MM and his staff do.

These "new" starters while not perfect nonetheless look incredibly prepared. It's pretty amazing the next-man-up cliche' is anything but in GB. They mean it and it shows.

11/19/128:08 AM

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Grave DiggerMember

Isn't this a contract year for McCarthy? If not this year it's coming up soon isn't it? Either way I'm glad he's here. I remember being disappointed when I heard that Thompson was interviewing the OC for the worst offense in the NFL and then being absolutely shocked when he hired him. I thought for sure it was an experiment doomed to fail. I thought it was a mistake for the HC to call the plays, that the HC needed to focus on being the HC and let his staff do their jobs.

I've been proven wrong by McCarthy so many times and I've never been happier about it.

11/19/128:33 AM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

I think he and Thompson have contracts that run through 2015.

11/19/128:35 AM

TdogProspective Member

was surprised to hear aikman complimenting the Packers depth and coaching yesterday. but... it is pretty evident right now that this team is the gold standard top to bottom for successful football. from picking 'em to coaching 'em up to execution - these are good days.

11/19/128:47 AM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

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Ryan Pickett: I don't think people realize how good our young CBs are. House, Hayward-those boys can play. And Shields ain't even out there.

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On Lions 4-and-out at end of game, each pass play was defended successfully by a young DB: McMillian, House, Hayward, and McMillian again.

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Matthew Stafford completed 43.6% of his passes yesterday, his worst completion percentage in a game since his rookie season.

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Casey Hayward had a great game yesterday. He got his hands on four of Stafford’s passes, intercepting one and breaking up three more.

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We mentioned the stat line for Hayward, but how about this for Davon House. Allowed 1-of-5 for 8 yards with a pass deflection

11/19/128:56 AM

packerboiI lick rainbows

I just look at a team like the Bears who lead the division and think:

If they lost Brandon Marshall (Jennings here), Tim Jennings (Woodson here), Gabe Carimi (Bulaga here), Michael Bush (Benson here), Lance Briggs (Desmond Bishop here)....think they would be 7-3??

11/19/129:00 AM

JJSDSitzpinkler Schadenfreude

Those stools in CHI are crapping their pants right now. In about 13 hours, they'll be out of first place for good.

11/19/129:02 AM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Lotta credos for the DBs and deservedly so.

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Think Tramon Williams had bad day? Calvin Johnson didn't have a ball thrown his way for 18 crucial mins before garbage time catch at the end

But... PASS RUSH!!! was huge yesterday.

11/19/129:03 AM

Grave DiggerMember

Why is it the pass rush steps up when a key player is missing? Matthews out against Detroit and Moses, Daniels, Neal, etc. step up. Raji out against Houston and Wilson, Worthy, Neal, etc. step up. Why can't they step up when everyone is healthy? Sometimes I get the feeling they're waiting for Clay to make the play or waiting for Raji to get the push, but when those guys are out they step it up.

11/19/129:08 AM

AZPackerBackerMember

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Originally posted by packerboi:
Michael Bush (Benson here)

Wouldn't the equivalent be Matt Forte?

11/19/129:13 AM

packerboiI lick rainbows

I realize it was one game but watching that DL play the Texans, they were actually better without Raji.

11/19/129:18 AM

packerboiI lick rainbows

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Originally posted by AZPackerBacker:
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Originally posted by packerboi:
Michael Bush (Benson here)

Wouldn't the equivalent be Matt Forte?

You could very well look at it that way. Then while Starks was also on the PUP, it would be like they're missing Forte and Bush since we were down to Alex Green for awhile there.

And yet GB has rattled off 5 straight wins. Nuts.

11/19/129:20 AM

PakrzFREEZE!

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I remember being disappointed when I heard that Thompson was interviewing the OC for the worst offense in the NFL and then being absolutely shocked when he hired him.

Right there with ya.

11/19/129:23 AM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

Saw a note yesterday that Neal was credited with 7 1/2 QB pressures. I also thought Daniels brought a lot of energy.

The job the coaches have done with a team that was 2-3 before losing Jennings, Benson, Bulaga, Perry, Woodson,and Jordy and CM3 starts. TT has done an incredible job building this roster. The coaches have done a better job getting everyone prepared to step in when needed.

11/19/129:29 AM

IL_Pack_FanMember

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Originally posted by packerboi:
I just look at a team like the Bears who lead the division and think:

If they lost Brandon Marshall (Jennings here)

The analogy can end right there, and it's a firm "no." Though with that schedule, a solid 5-5 would still be within reach sans their only NFL WR.

11/19/1210:46 AM

GoallineLarge Antenna

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Originally posted by Grave Digger:
Isn't this a contract year for McCarthy? If not this year it's coming up soon isn't it? Either way I'm glad he's here. I remember being disappointed when I heard that Thompson was interviewing the OC for the worst offense in the NFL and then being absolutely shocked when he hired him. I thought for sure it was an experiment doomed to fail. I thought it was a mistake for the HC to call the plays, that the HC needed to focus on being the HC and let his staff do their jobs.

I've been proven wrong by McCarthy so many times and I've never been happier about it.

Yeah, you suck. I have always believed in McCarthy.

Shut up, Satori.

11/19/1210:48 AM

GoallineLarge Antenna

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Originally posted by packerboi:
I realize it was one game but watching that DL play the Texans, they were actually better without Raji.

IMO, Pick is a better run stopping NT than Raji, and the Texans really wanted to run the ball.

BTW, how long before Old Chitcago(thanks TD) drops in with a reference to the loss of Cutler.

11/19/1210:55 AM

TdogProspective Member

I'll give this to Raji. On a play in the 2nd half yesterday he barreled two Olineman straight back past the QB which allowed the other three to converge and sack Stafford - it was a thing of selfless beauty. Pretty sure it was by design. Raji's good and I'm glad he's on our team. Can't have enough good beef up front.

11/19/1211:08 AM

GratefulPackMember

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Originally posted by Tdog:
I'll give this to Raji. On a play in the 2nd half yesterday he barreled two Olineman straight back past the QB which allowed the other three to converge and sack Stafford - it was a thing of selfless beauty. Pretty sure it was by design. Raji's good and I'm glad he's on our team. Can't have enough good beef up front.

There definitely was more push from the big inside guys yesterday, but it also seemed that Capers brought a bit more 5 and 6 guys than usual and that they actually got there. It is always frustrating how this team can bring 6 guys and not get pressure which eventually means a big completion. I wonder how well disciplined and intelligent a team like the Lions are. (Probably don't need to wonder much) How often did you see them break off/reroute their patterns when the Packers brought the extra guys? I distinctly remember one play where all they had to do was dump it into the flat where the LB was coming from and the guy could have run all day, instead, the idiot Stafford took his full drop and held the ball until the play blew up.

11/19/1211:41 AM

FandameMember

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Originally posted by GratefulPack:
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Originally posted by Tdog:
I'll give this to Raji. On a play in the 2nd half yesterday he barreled two Olineman straight back past the QB which allowed the other three to converge and sack Stafford - it was a thing of selfless beauty. Pretty sure it was by design. Raji's good and I'm glad he's on our team. Can't have enough good beef up front.

There definitely was more push from the big inside guys yesterday, but it also seemed that Capers brought a bit more 5 and 6 guys than usual and that they actually got there. It is always frustrating how this team can bring 6 guys and not get pressure which eventually means a big completion. I wonder how well disciplined and intelligent a team like the Lions are. (Probably don't need to wonder much) How often did you see them break off/reroute their patterns when the Packers brought the extra guys? I distinctly remember one play where all they had to do was dump it into the flat where the LB was coming from and the guy could have run all day, instead, the idiot Stafford took his full drop and held the ball until the play blew up.

I had the feeling the Lions were totally unprepared for what the Pack was going to do. They had no recognition of the D whatsoever. Stafford holding the ball too long, receivers breaking off patterns or running the wrong one, linemen not sure where the pressure was coming from, undisciplined routes by receivers, etc. It was a clinic in how NOT to prepare a team or recognize what was going to happen/happening, and a clear illustration of how good GB coaches are. The Lions have talent, but no coaches and discipline to get the most out of it. As much as we gripe about MM's play calling, at least our coaches get guys prepared and coach them during the game. Here's one reason why we have great coaches (also notice the attention by House). Excellent staff. Even (gulp) Slocum (for now).

11/19/1211:53 AM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

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Originally posted by Goalline:
I have always believed in McCarthy.

Shut up, Satori.

My pleasure

11/19/1211:56 AM

GoallineLarge Antenna

quote:
Originally posted by Tdog:
I'll give this to Raji. On a play in the 2nd half yesterday he barreled two Olineman straight back past the QB which allowed the other three to converge and sack Stafford - it was a thing of selfless beauty. Pretty sure it was by design. Raji's good and I'm glad he's on our team. Can't have enough good beef up front.

Raji is a beast.

11/19/1212:04 PM

bubbleboy789Member

agreed. Raji played really well yesterday. Had 5 hurries. That's what they'll need from Raji if their pass rush is going to be a factor going forward.

11/19/1212:42 PM