Bitchin' and moanin' posts about bitchin' and moanin' posts about bitchin' and moanin' posts is like those Russian Dolls, or a box of chocolates.
The fact that you find it difficult to deal with others’ negativity suggests that there is a seed of negativity in you. If you didn’t feel constricted or deflated by others’ negativity—if you were fully secure in how you view yourself—you wouldn’t find the company of negative people to be aversive. Realizing that you have to work on fixing your own negativity even as you are helping another person deal with their negativity will help you gain the compassion, positivity, and maturity that is needed for this tricky, but ultimately satisfying, endeavor.
-Psychology article #whateverthefuk
From McGinn today:
In 2011, Reid stepped out of character to assemble the free-agent cast quarterback Vince Young dubbed the “dream team” that included ex-Packer Cullen Jenkins. It was a catastrophe at 4-8, but when the Eagles swept their last four games for a .500 finish a disappointed Lurie still brought Reid back for 2012.
Turnover differential, the vital barometer of winning and losing, reveals so much about Reid and McCarthy.
From 1999-2010, the Eagles’ plus-59 turnover differential ranked third in the NFL. There’s no better indicator to explain how Reid lost touch in his final two seasons than his turnover differentials of minus-14 and minus-24.
That minus-38 was worst in the NFL in 2011-'12. Sherman was fired in Green Bay after his turnover differentials were the exact same minus-14 and minus-24 in his last two years.
Why is Reid winning now with Smith as his quarterback and without running back Jamaal Charles for the bulk of a second straight season?
Because he’s regained his touch with plus-42 in turnover differential over the last 3½ years, second in the NFL to Seattle’s plus-43. Kansas City went from minus-24 under Crennel one year to plus-18 under Reid the next.
Dennis Green was plus-53 in his first seven seasons with the Vikings before minus-37 in his last three seasons got him fired.
Pittsburgh’s Bill Cowher was plus-80 in his first 14 years before minus-8 in 2006 led to his departure.
Mike Shanahan was plus-41 in his first 13 years with Denver before minus-17 in 2008 got him canned.
Baltimore’s Brian Billick couldn’t survive minus-17 in 2007 after piling up plus-35 in his first eight years.
As a beat-writing neophyte, I used to think turnovers were in large part luck. Holmgren’s demands in this area changed my thinking, but then McCarthy took it to an entirely new level.
From 2006-15, McCarthy’s Packers ranked second to New England at plus-92. The third-place teams were way back at plus-36.
McCarthy told me several times that good fortune has nothing to do with turnover differential. As I’ve learned, securing the football and taking the football away are byproducts of organizational emphasis, superior coaching and discipline throughout the ranks.
Watching Sherman’s last two teams fall completely apart in giveaway-takeaway made for a case study in how a team playing good football can start playing bad football almost overnight.
McCarthy is well aware why the Packers are where they are. At minus-6, Green Bay is tied for 26th in the NFL in turnover differential, a statistical neighborhood that everyone in the industry understands leads to failure and lost jobs.
When long-time coaches lose the attention of their players, turnover differentials and seasons flutter out of control. Reid experienced what McCarthy appears to be experiencing now.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/...t-mccarthy/94427862/
That is a really interesting angle on a stat. Some INT's just aren't there like they used to be (lack of pass rush) and many of the INT's that are there are being dropped.
I've been as down on the Pack as anyone, but as this week has gone on there's a part of me thinks they can step it up now that some guys are coming back and getting healthy. They don't have to be world beaters to win this sorry division.
If the Pack was in the East, West, or South, they'd be a goner in terms of the playoffs. The bottom line, they're in the North, and neither the Lions or Vikings are any great shakes, so as bad as things have been, the Pack just needs to improve just a miniscule bit to win this division title back after a 1 year hiatus.
I don't see a 2010 style run coming, I am not THAT optimistic. But I could see a 4-2 run to get to 8-8 and win some tiebreakers and steal the North. That is not out of the question, and knowing how Detroit tends to collapse this time of the year, I wouldn't even be shocked if that is how it plays out.
Packers can rest starters if we beat Seahawks But maybe make the playoffs anyway.
We can't rest our starters. They're injured.
YATittle posted:From McGinn today:
From 2006-15, McCarthy’s Packers ranked second to New England at plus-92. The third-place teams were way back at plus-36.
fightphoe93 posted:I've been as down on the Pack as anyone, but as this week has gone on there's a part of me thinks they can step it up now that some guys are coming back and getting healthy. They don't have to be world beaters to win this sorry division.
If the Pack was in the East, West, or South, they'd be a goner in terms of the playoffs. The bottom line, they're in the North, and neither the Lions or Vikings are any great shakes, so as bad as things have been, the Pack just needs to improve just a miniscule bit to win this division title back after a 1 year hiatus.
I don't see a 2010 style run coming, I am not THAT optimistic. But I could see a 4-2 run to get to 8-8 and win some tiebreakers and steal the North. That is not out of the question, and knowing how Detroit tends to collapse this time of the year, I wouldn't even be shocked if that is how it plays out.
The Packers the last couple of weeks are perfect examples of how getting healthy will make a difference. I say it all the time that I usually don't blame injuries but this year has been brutal. And you can see what this team can do if they get healthy that they can get hot. One game at a time though. TBSS!!
Sideline reporter question: Aren't you glad you don't have to play the Packers?
Wow this has been a great run!
Of them all, Seattle was practically orgasmic for the drubbing put on the hated Seahawks, but so far, the Vikings game is my favorite, just for the Nationalization of it all. The whole country saw AR and company slicing up a darn good defense, and the game has vaulted Rodgers to the front of MVP consideration, where he should be. The man is better than Joe Montana. And better than them all on the current list (sorry Matt Ryan).
UNFORTUNATELY, none of it means a SINGLE THING if we don't go into Detoilet and keep it going. Almost doesn't seem fair.
Pack has been playing playoff football for over a month now.
Wondering when an opponent is going to match that intensity.
Grave Digger posted:Here's some optimism: when Rodgers finally gets over his slump, it's going to be brutal for the rest of the league. He's going to have 2 whole seasons worth of people badgering him about what's wrong with the offense and people doubting him...hopefully he explodes in the playoffs.
The explosion has been brilliant.
Pistol GB posted:Wow this has been a great run!
Of them all, Seattle was practically orgasmic for the drubbing put on the hated Seahawks, but so far, the Vikings game is my favorite, just for the Nationalization of it all. The whole country saw AR and company slicing up a darn good defense, and the game has vaulted Rodgers to the front of MVP consideration, where he should be. The man is better than Joe Montana. And better than them all on the current list (sorry Matt Ryan).
UNFORTUNATELY, none of it means a SINGLE THING if we don't go into Detoilet and keep it going. Almost doesn't seem fair.
Unfortunately the whole country saw a Compers D getting sliced up by a formerly inept Vikings O.....sorry buts its true.
12 is other worldly, he is on par with the best evers.
Really the same story as it's been for many years- the offense resembles a well-oiled machine and the defense is the weak link.
38 points with the longest drive taking 4:32.
38-13 and MN gets 12 points late.
Typical Capers D. Yards between the 20's and not a lot of points.
If that becomes typical then we are in good shape because yards between the 20's is meaningless. This year overall it's been lots of yards between the 20's and a lot of points...the last couple weeks it's been lower points though. Yesterday was a prime example of how useless yardage stats are, Sam Bradford had a big day yardage wise, but couldn't seal the deal in the redzone. He can keep his stats, I will take the win.
This D needs the turnovers to keep going, if they can keep forcing TO's like they are (averaging 3 per game over the last 3 weeks) then they will be fine.
Another trait of a Capers D.
And Fritz Shurmer was a lot like that too. Bend, but don't break. I feel the one main difference tho was Fritz was a lot more aggressive if things were going bad.
ammo posted:And Fritz Shurmer was a lot like that too. Bend, but don't break. I feel the one main difference tho was Fritz was a lot more aggressive if things were going bad.
Fritz had Reggie White and Leroy Butler. we all loved Fritz, but he had players. Newsome, Evans, Simmons, Sean Jones, Gilbert Brown, Santana Dotson.
And then Wolf went and got a veteran FS to add to this (Eugene Robinson)
Sometimes it's the players.
Players certainty are important. The porous Packer secondary is largely a product of two young corners that haven't played as well as anticipated combined with the loss of Shields. Turnovers are the great equalizer and fortunately they've been coming rather frequently of late.
Let's hope more centers pull the "psych" snap. Dom has it figured out.
Let's also hope...more players on other teams have a game plan "better" than the head coach.
I like the outcome of this party.
Grave Digger posted:If that becomes typical then we are in good shape because yards between the 20's is meaningless. This year overall it's been lots of yards between the 20's and a lot of points...the last couple weeks it's been lower points though. Yesterday was a prime example of how useless yardage stats are, Sam Bradford had a big day yardage wise, but couldn't seal the deal in the redzone. He can keep his stats, I will take the win.
This D needs the turnovers to keep going, if they can keep forcing TO's like they are (averaging 3 per game over the last 3 weeks) then they will be fine.
Except it's not meaningless when it puts your lead and final score in peril on a regular basis. Added with the 4th quarter sit and quit mentality on offense there is reason for concern.
Finish a ****ing game strong for ****'s sake.
Capers doing fine with defense. He has a fresh enough Peppers. Mathews is almost back. Perry learning how to play one handed, This defense is built to have Big plays made by it's stars and we have the stars aligned again less Shields.
Their last 2 drives with AR scored 10 points. Then they finished the game with Hundley.
Hungry5 posted:Their last 2 drives with AR scored 10 points. Then they finished the game with Hundley.
I'd like to see Hundley complete a pass, once. I'm sure MM loves him, but in the games I have watched, I have not seen him complete a pass. How about giving Callahan a few reps, too?
Either or. I get you want to protect the ball and the lead so make it simple. You don't need 50 yard bombs, let them check down and at least attempt to convert a 1st down. What they do now they should just take the time off the clock and hand over the ball.