Again, a sneak behind EDS? No thanks. Some kind of rollout was probably their best bet of picking up the 1st down.
Not behind EDS for certain. A rollout was probably better. Good weather, try the FG. MM doesn't trust Crosby, then why is he the kicker?
Personnel manager, scout, play caller... This dip**** is exactly what X4 has been missing all these years.
Not behind EDS for certain. A rollout was probably better. Good weather, try the FG. MM doesn't trust Crosby, then why is he the kicker?
How about behind Matt Birk?
Not behind EDS for certain. A rollout was probably better. Good weather, try the FG. MM doesn't trust Crosby, then why is he the kicker?
How about behind Matt Birk?
Little late to the game? I'm sure all football fans instantly recognized his name. I'm sure you did too..... Right. On all Packers fans lips.
BTW..... He wasn't a starter for his first two seasons so using him as an example about relying on a rookie from Cornell playing Center in 2013 was silly.
Yep, why would any Packers fan know the name of a guy who was an all-pro center for years for the Vikings, and played for them until 2009?
Personnel manager, scout, play caller... This dip**** is exactly what X4 has been missing all these years.
Isn't this what a board is for, giving one's opinions? Or is this the Packers GM Does No Wrong Board?
KFFL called... they're missing their village idiot.
Yep, why would any Packers fan know the name of a guy who was an all-pro center for years for the Vikings, and played for them until 2009?
Absolutely! Packers fans know all Vikings players names in an instant, especially O-Linemen. Of course you knew it instantly when first referenced you're such a genius.
IOW..... Meaningless.
The fact that he played 15 years in the league and was a 6 time pro-bowler, played most of his career against a division rival, and you never heard of him is kind of astounding.
Yep, why would any Packers fan know the name of a guy who was an all-pro center for years for the Vikings, and played for them until 2009?
Absolutely! Packers fans know all Vikings players names in an instant, especially O-Linemen. Of course you knew it instantly when first referenced hours ago you're such a genius.
IOW..... Meaningless.
The fact that he played 15 years in the league and was a 6 time pro-bowler, played most of his career against a division rival, and you never heard of him is kind of astounding.
Name didn't ring a bell while I was having a heated discussion. Woe is me. You can't be serious, can you, really?
The name was raised originally in reference to the Packers pick from Cornell, Tretter. I said relying on a rookie from Cornell was a stretch. Then the poster responded with Birk's name. Implying BTW that he had started a s a rookie since that was the thread of the conversation. But Birk did not start a game as a rookie nor as a second year player.
KFFL called... they're missing their village idiot.
Nah, I think they are happy to have sent the idiot here.
KFFL called... they're missing their village idiot.
Nah, I think they are happy to have sent the idiot here.
And you're arguing with me makes you what? What a bunch of friendly guys around here. Don't worry, I'm not going any place. Say something against Saint Ted and they go all gay.
The fact that he played 15 years in the league and was a 6 time pro-bowler, played most of his career against a division rival, and you never heard of him is kind of astounding.
Name didn't ring a bell while I was having a heated discussion. Woe is me. You can't be serious, can you, really?
The name was raised originall yin reference the Packers pick from Cornell, Tretter. I said relying on a rookie from Cornell was a stretch. Then the poster responded with Birk's name. Implying BTW that he had started a s a rookie since that was the thread of the conversation. But Birk did not start a game as a rookie nor as a second year player.
That's not true. He didn't say Birk started as a rookie. This is the exact quote:
"A wicked smart, athletic baller from the Ivy League manning the center position? *cough cough* Matt Birk *excalibur is a putz, cough*."
He simply said that Matt Birk was an excellent center after YOU implied that an Ivy League player couldn't man the position. You've beat this "Cornell" thing to death.
KFFL called... they're missing their village idiot.
Nah, I think they are happy to have sent the idiot here.
And you're arguing with me makes you what? What a bunch of friendly guys around here. Don't worry, I'm not going any place. Say something against Saint Ted and they go all gay.
LOL. Pointing out you're a moron is, in your mind, arguing with you? And now you're going all homophobic on us?
KFFL called... they're missing their village idiot.
Nah, I think they are happy to have sent the idiot here.
And you're arguing with me makes you what? What a bunch of friendly guys around here. Don't worry, I'm not going any place. Say something against Saint Ted and they go all gay.
Ah... the gay reference. Can it get any better?
The fact that he played 15 years in the league and was a 6 time pro-bowler, played most of his career against a division rival, and you never heard of him is kind of astounding.
Name didn't ring a bell while I was having a heated discussion. Woe is me. You can't be serious, can you, really?
The name was raised originall yin reference the Packers pick from Cornell, Tretter. I said relying on a rookie from Cornell was a stretch. Then the poster responded with Birk's name. Implying BTW that he had started a s a rookie since that was the thread of the conversation. But Birk did not start a game as a rookie nor as a second year player.
That's not true. He didn't say Birk started as a rookie. This is the exact quote:
"A wicked smart, athletic baller from the Ivy League manning the center position? *cough cough* Matt Birk *excalibur is a putz, cough*."
He simply said that Matt Birk was an excellent center after YOU implied that an Ivy League player couldn't man the position. You've beat this "Cornell" thing to death.
I stressed a "rookie" from Cornell, I never said, nor implied, that an Ivy League player couldn't be a player in the league, show me where I said that. Go on since you have time to spare searching posts.
Problem was and is EDS. Counting on Tretter was not realistic this season.
i'm going super gay.
While EDS stinks and the line played like crap today, it wasn't the main contributor to the loss.
Sticking with Ross since his fumble and the loss in the playoffs is inexcusable. There are 20 guys watching st home and waiting for a call who might have a little less talent but are more reliable.. It's a rare case where the TT philosophy of going with the young guy has gone very wrong.
Try as I might, I just can't get as torn up over this loss like I did the one vs San Fran. It may be the breakdowns that did occur were somewhat expected, or maybe the excitement from the good play we had, or it could be that we did everything but win the game.
We've still got problems on the OL that could get worse before they get better. We've still got problems in the defensive backfield and getting guys healthy remains key to solving them. And injuries still remain the biggest threat to the overall team.
WE do, however, have some running backs that are (were?) doing well. Franklin was a HUGE surprise! We've got a very solid DL and a decent rush defense thus far. The blitz was much better today, although that may be more of a reflection of the Bengals O-line. And we've got some guys showing up to play on gameday; if we could only get more of them to do the same....
Our bye week is very timely in hopes to get some guys ready to play, but I do hate it's so early in the season. It's going to be a long grind to the finish.
Our priorities MUST remain the same, though, and that is to win the division first. With that said, it's hard to say that the divisional games this year have any more significance than any other year, but it could be critical judging by the way the first quarter of the season has unfolded. It surely helped to have the Vikings, 49ers, Falcons, and Giants lose today, and Philly on Thursday, but we're still 2 games behind 3 teams (including Chitcago), and the H2H loss to the Niners.
It goes without saying we need to win the next quarter of this season, and hopefully at least pull even with these other teams.
We’re into the thick of the NFL football season and there are many teams still claiming to be good, or claiming to have good players, but in the world of sports it’s all about wins and losses. At the end of the day, it’s about the walk and not the talk.
“You are what your record says you are.” - Bill Parcells, Former NFL Coach and Superbowl Winner
Ok. You may return to the everything is seashells and balloons spin.
Once again, the inability of the team to finish and close out an opponent is extremely frustrating.
Three turnovers: Only 6 points off them from the offense.
Last four offensive possessions: Two picks a fumble and out on downs.
Not too often you can pin a loss directly on the performance of the offense, but this is one of them.
Not to mention a fumble at a crucial moment that results in the opposing defense scoring a TD.
Just a terribly frustrating game and one more where I see an o-line that - well - often looks like it gets out physicaled.
Again, a sneak behind EDS? No thanks.
Not behind EDS for certain.
EDS is actually very good at run blocking, not so much in pass blocking.
I just felt that Rodgers had a much likelier chance of diving ahead behind EDS or Sitton for 6 fricking inches versus handing off to a non-power back who was 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage. I have a hard time believing that Rodgers wouldn't have been able to dive ahead for half a foot. That play was never going to get the first down.
Pouncey started for PIT as a rook and they rode him all the way to SB45.
One of the things a team has to deal with when they play/start so many rook and 2nd year guys is the mistakes. There were plenty of other mistakes by older vets yesterday and vs. SF but Hyde, Lacy, Franklin, Jennings, McMillian, even Baker's Square have had some key gaffes that you could say led to points the other way.
One of the key things a DnD team relies on is the progress of their players and in GB's case, their rooks, because so many are starting or logging significant time. If things go according to plan, we won't see anymore games like this in the second half or last quarter of the season. I just hope we're not too far behind by then.
I was a fan of going for it, but if you are using your little speed back, how about a toss to the outside? #hindsight
The Cincy defense was selling out for either the QB sneak or the play they got and I'd go with the bootleg. Have to agree that there was a complete lack of creative thinking on the call from MM.
As good as this team is, it is disappointing to see how easy it is for them to lose the close games. McGinn had a good article today about that. I do not know if it is the play calling or the players have brain freezes that affect their play but the fact is, this team rarely comes back when they absolutely have to in the 4th quarter. Even when the score was 14 -0 in the first I felt good the team would come back but down by 4 with 4 minutes to play yesterday I felt they were going to make a mistake and not get it done. Many times the team gets in a position to win only to miss a pass, get a sack, or miss a field goal. As good as this team is, there is definetely an issue with those type games.
McCarthy and Rodgers have proven to be nearly unbeatable as front-runners. Until they start winning at least 50% of the games when trailing in the 4th, the question will be there about comebacks and what-not.
Lots of young players need seasoning in pressure situations.
I agree, the play call would be ok with Starks, Lacy or Kuhn, but not with a 5'10 200 pounder. Plus, the interior D-Line is the strength of that opponent. It wasn't a horrible call, but it wasn't creative, that's for sure.
The 2nd INT is a pass Rodgers throws to Jordy on a regular basis and it often leads to a catch as he goes up and over the defender. This time it was a little flat and it was to Cobb, who isn't going over a defender like Jordy can. Not a horrible decision, but based on personnel he should have thrown a different type of ball. It's not like he threw into double coverage, it was just short or the wrong ball to that particular receiver.
Looks like 8-8 for 2013.
Peter king has us outta his Fine Fifteen .
Has Miami, KC, Tennessee and Det.....really?
I dont care but damn its not all about the record the first few games.
and this chicago media love is getting ridiculous. their last 2 opponents are 0-6
"And you're arguing with me makes you what? What a bunch of friendly guys around here. Don't worry, I'm not going any place. Say something against Saint Ted and they go all gay."
That does it...
all this week to week, day to day, prognosticating these talking heads do is just so they have something to talk about. don't mean a thing. I ain't blind and I know what I see.
why are they all so obsessed with predicting the SB participants and/or winner after each weekend's games? it's a fool's errand. wait, that makes sense then.
