This is the most embarrassing thing I've seen it in a long time going in to play against the 0-7 Buccaneers, the Packers started out looking great with a long TD pass to James Jones, in fact 74 yards, the longest of Aaron Rodgers' career.
Then the game goes progressively down hill... an interception leads to a touchdown.. some boneheaded special teams leads to another touchdown on a blocked punt and then the Packers looked like a bunch of high schoolers running around on the field completely confused as to what's going on.
The special teams can't seem to win a single possession battle. The best is when we get a TD and then allow the opponents to return it well into their own territory.
If I were Shawn Slocum I'd be getting pretty nervous right now as it's becoming pretty evident that the special teams is downright incompetent. Everytime they even do something good it's negated by a penalty.
Speaking of coaches who should be worried about their jobs, how about Dom Capers? Yeah that defense sure looked good in preseason.. but not so much since then. The most confusing part of this is how they could possibly make a rookie quarterback look like Brett Favre out there.
No wait. Rodgers looked like Favre out there... 3 interceptions. Smooth.
You'll have to excuse me if I don't really have much hope for this team anymore.. I regained some of the hope I had lost at the end of the game last week when they actually played with heart, but I lost that today. Coming in with a chance to go 5-3, an overall okay record considering the way that they've played thus far, they come in looking sluggish and stupid.
Of course Tampa Bay thinks they won the Super Bowl... congratulations Buccaneers, you should probably dump your coach in Gatorade because you exploited a mediocre (at best) team... yup that's pretty much the same as being champions.
Because when I'm annoyed I like making lists... here's one about why I don't think there's much hope for the 2009 season:
-We can't pressure a quarterback to save ourlives
-We can't protect our quarterback to save his life.
-Oh yeah, and apparently throwing the ball away is a lost art.
-Our 5th attempt at putting together a competent starting line failed.
-When we can run the ball alright, apparently we can't pass it
-Even on a fumbled snap, an offense can manage to gain 3 yards on us
-We don't know how to get and keep momentum
-We just lost to the Buccaneers
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Packers Lose To Vikings
Did you really think you could come in and do everything the same as you did in the first game and win?
We need a better offensive line..
We need to put pressure on a quarterback
We need some better coaching
We need some more heart
We need to play FULL games
We need to learn how to get pumped up for a game.
Last year I think we were in the bottom half of the league. This year I think we're in the middle. At least it's something.
We need a better offensive line..
We need to put pressure on a quarterback
We need some better coaching
We need some more heart
We need to play FULL games
We need to learn how to get pumped up for a game.
Last year I think we were in the bottom half of the league. This year I think we're in the middle. At least it's something.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Packers Choke In Dome
Depending on what the Packers' record is come the end of the season, these two games against the Vikings may be the 2 most important of the season. Hopefully they'll be in contention near the end of the season, so these games are only important for morale.
What I think? The Vikings are a much better team then the Packers, or at least they looked like it tonight. Adrian Peterson was free to run wherever he wanted early in the game...late they picked that up, Favre was given as much time as he wanted to throw, and the receivers were free to roam in the secondary. They made our defense look silly. Sustained drive after sustained drive, I didn't see much from the defense that I liked, outside of a Clay Matthews forced fumble for a touchdown. By the way, you need to work on getting off the field. Your 3rd down defense was the biggest joke ever.
Don't even get me started on the offense. Okay get me started.
1. When you get the ball 2nd and goal on the 1.. you have to score.
2. Donald Lee.. catch the ball. Jermicheal Finley would've caught that.
3. Thanks a lot for deciding that turnovers are okay for this game.
4. Someone send out a search party for the offensive line. They've been missing since the preseason. I think some high school tackles could play better.
5. Rodgers, learn to throw the ball away... yes, your line sucks, but you have
6. Ryan Grant.. where are you?
7. I know that Tyrell Sutton wasn't good at picking up the blitz, but no one is.. I would've rather seen him out their than No-Gain Grant.
8. Yes I know the offensive line sucking has a direct effect on Grant sucking, but I really hate he got that big contract to average barely over 3 yards a carry
9. Can we try....just once... to not commit penalties on every single one of our big plays?
10. You deserve to lose when you can't even get the ball off the 1 yard line.
11. McCarthy, it was really funny when you challenged that play and we got a safety. Cool story brah.
12. I don't think I've ever been this disappointed in this team.
What I think? The Vikings are a much better team then the Packers, or at least they looked like it tonight. Adrian Peterson was free to run wherever he wanted early in the game...late they picked that up, Favre was given as much time as he wanted to throw, and the receivers were free to roam in the secondary. They made our defense look silly. Sustained drive after sustained drive, I didn't see much from the defense that I liked, outside of a Clay Matthews forced fumble for a touchdown. By the way, you need to work on getting off the field. Your 3rd down defense was the biggest joke ever.
Don't even get me started on the offense. Okay get me started.
1. When you get the ball 2nd and goal on the 1.. you have to score.
2. Donald Lee.. catch the ball. Jermicheal Finley would've caught that.
3. Thanks a lot for deciding that turnovers are okay for this game.
4. Someone send out a search party for the offensive line. They've been missing since the preseason. I think some high school tackles could play better.
5. Rodgers, learn to throw the ball away... yes, your line sucks, but you have
6. Ryan Grant.. where are you?
7. I know that Tyrell Sutton wasn't good at picking up the blitz, but no one is.. I would've rather seen him out their than No-Gain Grant.
8. Yes I know the offensive line sucking has a direct effect on Grant sucking, but I really hate he got that big contract to average barely over 3 yards a carry
9. Can we try....just once... to not commit penalties on every single one of our big plays?
10. You deserve to lose when you can't even get the ball off the 1 yard line.
11. McCarthy, it was really funny when you challenged that play and we got a safety. Cool story brah.
12. I don't think I've ever been this disappointed in this team.
Packers vs Vikings
Don't have much time to write a preview. But I'm really pumped.
anyway.. enjoy this:
anyway.. enjoy this:
Monday, September 28, 2009
Packers Beat Rams
Sorry for the lack of a preview post, it was a busy weekend. So busy I didn't even get to watch the whole game.
So of course they win. That's good though, if it takes me not watching for them to win, I'll make the sacrifice.
Donald Driver made possibly the best catch of the year.. and Rodgers looked pretty good despite the fact that the Offensive Line is still yet to get their act together. He had a rating of 126.9 and had almost 40 yards on the ground.
Speaking of the ground game, Grant had almost 100 yards, which is an improvement for him.
The defense had 3 take aways, but in the process, still made it pretty tough to be too confident in them, they did give up 17 points to the RAMS. Still, if they can keep forcing turnovers they'll be feared.
Overall, I think Packer Nation had a big sigh of relief today.
So of course they win. That's good though, if it takes me not watching for them to win, I'll make the sacrifice.
Donald Driver made possibly the best catch of the year.. and Rodgers looked pretty good despite the fact that the Offensive Line is still yet to get their act together. He had a rating of 126.9 and had almost 40 yards on the ground.
Speaking of the ground game, Grant had almost 100 yards, which is an improvement for him.
The defense had 3 take aways, but in the process, still made it pretty tough to be too confident in them, they did give up 17 points to the RAMS. Still, if they can keep forcing turnovers they'll be feared.
Overall, I think Packer Nation had a big sigh of relief today.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Packers Lose to Bengals
This game didn't look good from the start.
The whole team was misfiring all game. A couple moments of greatness were snuffed out by a defense that looked confused and sluggish, giving up about 5 yards per carry to a mediocre running back and giving Carson Palmer as much time as you needed to throw it. The Packers looked terrible up front, and of course you can throw in the obligatory "illegal contact" which I'm pretty sure is only called on 3rd down situations against the Packers.
The offense couldn't get anything going, they had 1 pretty decent touchdown drive, the other offensive touchdown came after an interception returned inside the 10. The turning point though was a Ryan Grant fumble when the Packers were driving in the 3rd quarter that turned into the Bengals go ahead touchdown.
They were unsuccessful in stopping anything on defense, but most importantly the offensive line was once again unimpressive, and took a big blow when Chad Clifton went down. But that really didn't matter because they gave up 5 sacks throughout the whole game. Also, it could've been a different game without dropped passes from 4 different receivers. Someone needs to step up on this team or it's going to be a long year.
The whole team was misfiring all game. A couple moments of greatness were snuffed out by a defense that looked confused and sluggish, giving up about 5 yards per carry to a mediocre running back and giving Carson Palmer as much time as you needed to throw it. The Packers looked terrible up front, and of course you can throw in the obligatory "illegal contact" which I'm pretty sure is only called on 3rd down situations against the Packers.
The offense couldn't get anything going, they had 1 pretty decent touchdown drive, the other offensive touchdown came after an interception returned inside the 10. The turning point though was a Ryan Grant fumble when the Packers were driving in the 3rd quarter that turned into the Bengals go ahead touchdown.
They were unsuccessful in stopping anything on defense, but most importantly the offensive line was once again unimpressive, and took a big blow when Chad Clifton went down. But that really didn't matter because they gave up 5 sacks throughout the whole game. Also, it could've been a different game without dropped passes from 4 different receivers. Someone needs to step up on this team or it's going to be a long year.
Packers vs Bengals Preview
I'm going to make this kind of quick, since it's so late, I doubt anyone is going to really get a chance to read it before the game starts.
The offensive line needs to play better. Give Rodgers more time to help him find a rhythm. Also, the receivers need to limit the dropped passes. I believe there were 3 last week, that's too many. The offense needs to score points because the defense isn't going to win all the games for them this season.
And capitalizing off of turnovers will be huge.
The defense needs to force the turnovers..
Also please shut down Chad Johnson (I refuse to acknowledge his "other" name.. just so you know) We don't want to see any Lambeau leaps from him.
Go Packers
The offensive line needs to play better. Give Rodgers more time to help him find a rhythm. Also, the receivers need to limit the dropped passes. I believe there were 3 last week, that's too many. The offense needs to score points because the defense isn't going to win all the games for them this season.
And capitalizing off of turnovers will be huge.
The defense needs to force the turnovers..
Also please shut down Chad Johnson (I refuse to acknowledge his "other" name.. just so you know) We don't want to see any Lambeau leaps from him.
Go Packers
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Packers Win 21-15
"A win is a win." That's what the Packers can take out of this.
The defense looked a lot like they did in the preseason.. They bent a few times, but only broke once. They gave up 13 points, but had 4 interceptions, including one that set up one of 2 TDs, one that sealed the win at the end, and one with their back up against the wall. How about Brandon Chillar hopping over a runningback to make the sack.
The offensive line didn't look good at all today, besides a few good runs from grant, their pass protection was terrible. If I were Allen Barbre, I'd be offering to buy Rodgers a beer, because he owes him at least that. He looked foolish out there. Add to that a penalty that negated a huge run, a safety, and the Rodgers having a hard time getting into rhythm. This wasn't helped by a LOT of dropped passes... even 2 by the usually sure-handed Donald Driver.
They came through when it mattered though and Rodgers connected on a bomb to Jennings to win the game.
Jordy Nelson looked great returning the ball.. The opening kick return looked good and I loved the effort on the last return.
A lot of improvements need to be made, but its good to get a win out.
The defense looked a lot like they did in the preseason.. They bent a few times, but only broke once. They gave up 13 points, but had 4 interceptions, including one that set up one of 2 TDs, one that sealed the win at the end, and one with their back up against the wall. How about Brandon Chillar hopping over a runningback to make the sack.
The offensive line didn't look good at all today, besides a few good runs from grant, their pass protection was terrible. If I were Allen Barbre, I'd be offering to buy Rodgers a beer, because he owes him at least that. He looked foolish out there. Add to that a penalty that negated a huge run, a safety, and the Rodgers having a hard time getting into rhythm. This wasn't helped by a LOT of dropped passes... even 2 by the usually sure-handed Donald Driver.
They came through when it mattered though and Rodgers connected on a bomb to Jennings to win the game.
Jordy Nelson looked great returning the ball.. The opening kick return looked good and I loved the effort on the last return.
A lot of improvements need to be made, but its good to get a win out.
Packers vs Bears Preview
It's finally here! The regular season starts today, and the schedule makers didn't give the Packers a break, as they dive right in with their division rivals.
Keys:
Turnovers - They made through the preseason with a very favorable turnover margin, it helped them in some of their dominating performances and they need to carry it over into the season.
Quarterback Pressure - Getting the turnovers is a lot easier if the quarterback is under pressure... We need to make sure Cutler never gets comfortable.
Offensive Line Play - One of the big improvements over last year in the preseason was the play of the offensive line... if they give Rodgers the kind of time to throw as they have the past few weeks he should be able to pick apart the defenses.
More on the game later...
Keys:
Turnovers - They made through the preseason with a very favorable turnover margin, it helped them in some of their dominating performances and they need to carry it over into the season.
Quarterback Pressure - Getting the turnovers is a lot easier if the quarterback is under pressure... We need to make sure Cutler never gets comfortable.
Offensive Line Play - One of the big improvements over last year in the preseason was the play of the offensive line... if they give Rodgers the kind of time to throw as they have the past few weeks he should be able to pick apart the defenses.
More on the game later...
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Cut Day
Tony Moll traded for defensive back Derrick Martin.. I like beefing up the secondary.
Harrell was put on IR.. Can't we just Brohm him already? (Brohm is a verb which means to cut someone who we drafted high but he ended up sucking)...
That brings me to my next point. Brohm was cut. I hope they pick someone up to be 3rd string quarterback. John David Booty was released from Minnesota. He'd be a solid #3 and who doesn't like his last name?
Ruvell Martin cut, Brett Swain stays on task. That's a little surprising but not too much so, Swain has looked good in previous years, and I think they wanted a change. I liked Martin though.
Sutton was also cut, he looked good in the training camp, but I don't think he fit into the staff.
Harrell was put on IR.. Can't we just Brohm him already? (Brohm is a verb which means to cut someone who we drafted high but he ended up sucking)...
That brings me to my next point. Brohm was cut. I hope they pick someone up to be 3rd string quarterback. John David Booty was released from Minnesota. He'd be a solid #3 and who doesn't like his last name?
Ruvell Martin cut, Brett Swain stays on task. That's a little surprising but not too much so, Swain has looked good in previous years, and I think they wanted a change. I liked Martin though.
Sutton was also cut, he looked good in the training camp, but I don't think he fit into the staff.
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