Archive for November, 2009
Charles Woodson For MVP
Of the Packers, it’s a forgone conclusion. Of the league? He should be in the conversation. Yes, I’m serious. No, he doesn’t have a chance in hell. But I hate how the MVP race is always about which quarterback plays the best over the course of the final two months of the season. Yes, it’s the [...]
The Red Zone Issue
Tom Pelissero, as usual, does a great job of breaking down the tape and hits upon one of the biggest things McCarthy needs to work on over the next month – his red zone offense. Pelissero: The black mark on the Packers’ improving offense remains in the red zone, where coach Mike McCarthy keeps spreading [...]
The Enigma That Is the Running Game
Eric Baranczyk shines a light on something that’s been bothering me since watching the Packers less than overwhelming ground game against the Lions, only one week after they pulverized the then third ranked 49er run defense: I know in the last few weeks, people have seen a little bit of a spark with the running game and [...]
Down The Stretch They Come
I trust everyone had a great Thanksgiving break. I know I did. Thanks for all the well-wishes while I was down and out – I feel a lot better and am ready to get back at it. Been doing a lot of reading over the last few days, especially around the Blogosphere, fan forums and the [...]
Packers: 34 Lions: 12
Charles Woodson, Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver Jarrett Bush, Kickoff Coverage, Jordy Nelson Mason Crosby Tweet
Gut Reactions: Week 13
Charles Woodson: Defensive Player of the Year Great job by the offensive line, even after Clifton went out The red zone stuff is frustrating, but it’s a product of both how McCarthy calls plays and how Rodgers plays. Cullen Jenkins was getting held on almost every play. Rodgers was getting hit late again and again [...]
Gameday: Packers vs Lions
Game starts at 11:30am CDT. Join us in the Live Gameday Chat Pre-Game and Post-Game Gameday Lions vs Packers Thanksgiving Game Please keep in mind that this is a blog and not a chat. Not all comments will get through, especially those that only say something like “Hi” or “Wow.” Also not allowed are any [...]
The Wonder Twins
That’s what I’m calling Jarret Bush and Brandon Underwood after witnessing the below: Here’s hoping for a LOT of Big Okie going forward… Tweet
Opposition Research on the Lions
Holly is at it again with a special Early Edition of Opposition Research over at The Other 31. I don’t know about you but her report has quickly become my favorite new “must read” every week. Tweet
No Packer Transplants Tonight
As you have probably noticed, blogging has been a bit lite over the past four or five days. As it happens, I’ve been laid up in bed with something serious and have not had much strength to do anything. Indeed at the moment I can’t walk – well, I can but I look like Benjamin [...]
Jarrett Freekin\’ Bush
Wow, it must be hard to be a Packers fan. Your team wins a big game that helps put it atop the wild card race and all fans can do is cry about the second half, or about losing Al Harris and Aaron Kampman, or about the special teams coach (really?) ANYTHING but enjoy the [...]
Packers: 30 49ers: 24
Ryan Grant, Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings, Brandon Jackson, Cullen Jenkins, etc Brandon Underwood, Tramon Williams, Daryn Colledge Harris’ and Kampman’s Knees Tweet
Report: Al Harris Out For the Year
Torn ACL. I expect to see teams go to a lot of 3 and 4 wide receiver sets to get Bush and Underwood on the field. Tweet
Gut Reactions: Week 11
What a great, great job by McCarthy establishing the run But why, oh why did he abandon it? McCarthy needs to be less static in the red zone. More bunch formations and motion, move the pocket, etc. Why on EARTH did Capers do ANYTHING but press Davis w/Woodson? That said, I liked how Capers was [...]
Gameday: Packers vs Niners
Game starts at 12:00pm CDT. Join us in the Live Gameday Chat Pre-Game and Post-Game Packers Vs Niners Please keep in mind that this is a blog and not a chat. Not all comments will get through, especially those that only say something like “Hi” or “Wow.” Also not allowed are any derogatory, obscene or [...]
Podcast: Season. On.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] audio player – press play button Episode 60 Season On. While you’re listening check out the live blogcast replay here. Download Versions: Podcast 60 – .mp3 version Free Subscription Options Tweet
The Kampman Question
Lots of opinions out there on what the Packers should do now that Aaron Kampman is back from his concussion and Brad Jones has looked competent. (Yes, I believe an “I told you so” is in order…) I think Chris Lempesis has a good take over at Ol’ Bag of Donuts: I have a ton [...]
Opposition Research Is Up
As usual, Holly’s got the goods on the Packers’ upcoming opponent over at The Other 31. Check it out. Tweet
Trgovac – Unsung Hero
Great point by commenter ‘DanTX’ in the last post. As long as we’re praising, I think a guy that’s been instrumental to the recent defensive success isn’t even on the field. Mike Trgovac is a quality head coach. He doesn’t get Capers’ headlines, but he’s a guy that was brought in last year with the [...]
In Praise of Nick Barnett
Just wanted to take a moment to single out Nick Barnett today, not only for his play on the field, which has not only gotten better and better as the year has gone on, but for how he has, almost quietly, become the emotional center of this team. And I don’t just say that because [...]
A Note On The 49er Game
I’ve heard mentioned several times now that the Packers may have ‘found themselves’ this past Sunday, or something a long the lines of ‘this is how they have to win now’, meaning that the defense will be charged with dominating and keeping things close while the offense finds its legs. And I’m here to tell you [...]
