I keep coming back to the team that doesn't settle for FGs is gonna win the game.
@Timpranillo posted:I keep coming back to the team that doesn't settle for FGs is gonna win the game.
Considering we can’t count on any field goals being made more than 25 yards out you’re right.
at least I'm enjoying the ride ride ride ride
I heard the team that makes less mistakes stands a good chance of winning
I always heard it was the team who scores more points, I believe I heard it from Madden himself.
@Thunderbird posted:I always heard it was the team who scores more points, I believe I heard it from Madden himself.
Bobby Knight said to Leslie Visser after a IU win
Rams thought they could just rush four with Aaron Donald and Co. Packers scored 36.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) January 20, 2022
49ers thought Nick Bosa vs a LT3 would be enough. Packers scored 30.
Bears tried it twice and Green Bay scored a combined 69 points (nice).
And those are good fronts!
As @perri_goldstein notes, Aaron Rodgers worst passer rating vs coverage/pressure type is 97.5.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) January 20, 2022
Justin Herbert had a 97.7 rating for the season. So in the least advantageous positions for Rodgers, he’s Herbert. That’s lol
A take from Niners writers. https://packerswire.usatoday.c...onal-round-showdown/
@Thunderbird posted:I always heard it was the team who scores more points, I believe I heard it from Madden himself.
You might be thinking of the time an offense was lining up for a field goal, and he gets out his pen and starts drawing on the field and says something like:
"Well they're at the 40 yard line (draws line); now, that's better than the 45 yard line (draws another line), but not as good as the 35 yard line here (draws another line and scribbles all over the field)."
I mean, he was great and may he rest in peace and all that, but the truth is, half the time he was just babbling.
@PackerPatrick posted:A take from Niners writers. https://packerswire.usatoday.c...onal-round-showdown/
Not a mention of Adams. Another weakness of the 49ers is their defensive backfield. We can exploit that.
@R MaN posted:Not a mention of Adams. Another weakness of the 49ers is their defensive backfield. We can exploit that.
Quick drops and rhythm offense to supplement the running game. Adams will be a big part of that with Cobb and Lazard. The best defense is a deliberate and sustained offense that executes. It also wouldn't hurt if MLF wants a bit of payback in the form of a dominant ground game right in Shanahan's face.
Those two events are not mutually exclusive.
Fun article from the Press-Gazette.
@artis posted:Quick drops and rhythm offense to supplement the running game. Adams will be a big part of that with Cobb and Lazard. The best defense is a deliberate and sustained offense that executes. It also wouldn't hurt if MLF wants a bit of payback in the form of a dominant ground game right in Shanahan's face.
Nothing would be sweeter than to see the Packers rush for 300 yards on them. Not at all likely IMHO but still fun to think about MLF being able to do that.
I'll settle for just offensive balance (something they failed to do against the Bucs in the championship game). I'm hoping for a comfortable victory that leaves no doubt about who the better team was.
@R MaN posted:Bobby Knight said to Leslie Visser after a IU win
@Pistol GB posted:You might be thinking of the time an offense was lining up for a field goal, and he gets out his pen and starts drawing on the field and says something like:
"Well they're at the 40 yard line (draws line); now, that's better than the 45 yard line (draws another line), but not as good as the 35 yard line here (draws another line and scribbles all over the field)."
I mean, he was great and may he rest in peace and all that, but the truth is, half the time he was just babbling.
#11
Forecast kickoff temp is 13 degrees, wind chill -1. Wind from the south at 15mph.
Like many I have no fear of Jimmy. It’s going to be cold and hard to pass. Also it will be at our place. On the other hand their defense and the running game travels well in the playoffs. The Packers are tied for 29th in the NFL when it comes to run defense this season, allowing 4.7 yards per carry on the ground. They’re also giving up an average of 109.1 yards per game. 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell didn’t play when the teams first met in Week 3 of the regular season. And now he is, himself, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Tackling and gap discipline will be key. The last game came down to 37 seconds with no timeouts. It might again.
and a tribute to the cold--I don't know if people use heet anymore
I recently changed jobs and now work in Green Bay less than 10 minutes from Lambeau.
Seemed pretty nice outside. Sun is shining, not much wind, yet temp gauge in my car showed -2.
Didn’t seem that cold but had to remind myself this is the 3rd different cold snap or episode just this month.
Say what you want about the weather but I can guaran fucking t you the Niners will be thinking about it. Especially if there’s wind involved.
I saw some of my WI friends post of FB pictures of their car thermometers at -19 today......damn!!
And there will be Whiner dum-dums out there with no sleeves on to show how tough they are.
Great Story on the Big Dog.
Not positive but i think the Whiners flew into Green Bay last night. According to Flightaware there was only 1 large plane that flew into Green Bay last night from the San Fran area. It tookoff from San Jose at 4:46 PST and landed at 10:21 CST. Just a few more hours for them to acclaimate to the cold. It won't do them any good. You need days, not hours.
@Tschmack posted:Say what you want about the weather but I can guaran fucking t you the Niners will be thinking about it. Especially if there’s wind involved.
Gary Ellerson and Leroy Butler, former Packers, were saying when you are in your early 20s you can deal with it much better. It’s when you are pushing 30+ the weather really starts fucking with you. Or if you have had a nagging injury that you are chronically dealing with.
Explains a lot about Bert. He looked like a very different QB when the weather turned once he hit about 34. And he has had no issue fully admitting it.
@Tschmack posted:I recently changed jobs and now work in Green Bay less than 10 minutes from Lambeau.
Seemed pretty nice outside. Sun is shining, not much wind, yet temp gauge in my car showed -2.
Didn’t seem that cold but had to remind myself this is the 3rd different cold snap or episode just this month.
Say what you want about the weather but I can guaran fucking t you the Niners will be thinking about it. Especially if there’s wind involved.
I haven't experienced a Wisconsin winter in 20 years but I remember very well how used to the cold you get. We would notice if it was below zero for an extended time but didn't really phase us. Like you said it can be sunny out and it doesnt feel that bad to you and yet its -2 outside. And when I lived there you didn't really think about it being that cold.
Some interesting content.
@packerboi posted:Gary Emerson
Gary Ellerson, former Packer RB from the 80's. He does radio these days and hangs out in GB on game day. You can often find him at corner of Stadium Drive and Oneida drinking beer, telling stories and entertaining the old farts.
@BrainDed posted:I'd stick with Kelly over Turner. Just don't think he is that good of a RT.
Starters
Bahk
Runyon
Meyers
Patrick
Kelly
Reserves
Yosh
Turner
Newman
Agreed. I think he's earned the start.
Thinking about @DesmondHoward for no particular reason... pic.twitter.com/RCB3gla2BC
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) January 21, 2022
@Thunderbird posted:I saw some of my WI friends post of FB pictures of their car thermometers at -19 today......damn!!
I saw one at -26. Yikes. Was -11 here on my way to work today.
Not to get ahead of things here but Jan 30th is calling for a high of 25 and a low of 14. Makes me a little less intimidated about going to that game. 
We need a great performance by Savage.
To quote the late, great Kevin Greene, "It is TIME!"
The Packers are expected to activate Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith for Saturday’s playoff game against 49ers, per sources. Smith has been gearing up to be available for this game and the plan has been for him to play barring late change. First action since Week 1 for Smith
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 21, 2022
@packerboi posted:The Packers are expected to activate Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith for Saturday’s playoff game against 49ers, per sources. Smith has been gearing up to be available for this game and the plan has been for him to play barring late change. First action since Week 1 for Smith
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 21, 2022
Anything on Mercilus?
The elephant in the room is SF run vs. GB run D.
The neg: everyone knows Jimmy can't carry a team with his arm, especially if it's injured and barely above 0degF. I expect Shannahan to have a circus of a run game ready. Run between the T's, run outside, Deebo out of the backfield, sweeps, RPO runs, flee flicker, etc. Our DL is thin. Look for SF to wear them out both inside to beat them up and outside to tire them out. Then let Jimmy throw in 4Q after setting up the D for the first 3. Possible counter to this: it will probably be harder to throw the later it gets.
The pos: we've seen this D stop the run and do it vs. good running teams. They've just lack consistency and were trending downward at the end of the season. If they can get back to mid-season form, they'll be fine. BIG IF. They should also get Z and Mercilus back. Z can rush inside and bringing Merciless in on passing downs can also push Gary or Preston inside. They'll need as many bodies as they can get in the box.
@DH13 posted:The elephant in the room is SF run vs. GB run D.
The neg: everyone knows Jimmy can't carry a team with his arm, especially if it's injured and barely above 0degF. I expect Shannahan to have a circus of a run game ready. Run between the T's, run outside, Deebo out of the backfield, sweeps, RPO runs, flee flicker, etc. Our DL is thin. Look for SF to wear them out both inside to beat them up and outside to tire them out. Then let Jimmy throw in 4Q after setting up the D for the first 3. Possible counter to this: it will probably be harder to throw the later it gets.
Time will tell if they are successful.