Cory's Corner: Clay Matthews has been MIA

After Sunday’s embarrassing 38-8 loss to Arizona, Green Bay’s offense was the easy target.

The unit surrendered nine sacks, lost more yardage in sacks (78) than passing yards (77) and was also 0-for-2 in the red zone.

For as bad as the offense was, and boy, it was atrocious, I’ve got a problem with something else.

What has happened to Clay Matthews? For the second straight game, the versatile linebacker pitched a stat sheet shutout. That’s right, no tackles, sacks, forced fumbles or interceptions.

Matthews did pressure Carson Palmer and knocked him down after the throw, but then looked childish when he refused to help him up. There’s a difference between fierce competition and knowing when the play is stopped.

Granted, this has been a transition year for Matthews. Defensive coordinator Dom Capers has put Matthews all over the field. And to Matthews’ credit, he has been a team player about not just making the move from outside to inside linebacker. But he hasn’t bucked at being another pawn in any of Capers’ schemes.

However that doesn’t excuse Matthews from being the kind of player the Packers expect him to be. No matter where he’s playing or lined up, he must be the leader on the field and the leader on the stat sheet. Matthews is on pace to start all 16 regular season games for the second straight season, yet he’s having one of his worst statistical seasons ever.

Last year Matthews tallied 8½ sacks after making the switch to a hybrid inside and outside linebacker. He looked more fluid on the outside and was a great run stuffer by moving Green Bay’s run defense up two spots after one game playing inside.

Yet, this season is different. He isn’t flying around the field on roller skates making opposing quarterbacks peer over their shoulder. He’s getting chipped, picked and schemed against with misdirection.

But offensive coordinators were doing those things after his sophomore season generated a career-high 13½ sacks. Matthews is still the best defensive player the Packers have, so that target won’t be going away anytime soon.

If Green Bay wants to host a playoff game, Matthews must have a big impact on Sunday night. The Vikings are a much easier team to defend when they become one dimensional. And that’s where Matthews can take over by harassing Teddy Bridgewater for a fifth straight NFC North title.

Aaron Rodgers and the offense have been a mystery this season. But while the offense tries to continue to find itself, the defense must provide stability.

Matthews must provide that steadiness. This isn’t the time for the seven-year pro to become invisible. That’s not why Matthews is the No. 1 inside linebacker for average salary this year — ahead of Luke Kuechly and Bobby Wagner.

In order for the Packers to continue playing this year, Matthews must flex his muscles.

 

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Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn

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Horse's picture

December 29, 2015 at 06:42 am

They positioned him differently the last two games. More snaps on the outside, and Dom's been trying some different schemes. Or maybe he's hurt and saving something for playoffs. Plus, CMIII probably doesn't get his motivation by reading fan blogs.

If football were as one dimensional as some fans see it I wouldn't bother watching.

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Dr.Rodgers's picture

December 29, 2015 at 10:49 am

He's saving himself for the Super Bowl.

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Savage57's picture

December 29, 2015 at 07:00 am

When 35% of your payroll decides to take game days off, you have a dilemma on your hands.

Between Rodgers, Matthews and Peppers, that's $40MM a year doing remora imitations on Sundays. Now add an injured Nelson, a non-productive Cobb, an absent Shields into the mix and that number jumps up to about half the annual player spend.

That's part of the reason that you have guys like Don Barclay, Marshall Newhouse Jr. and Lane Failure trying to imitate a NFL offensive lineman.

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Packer_Pete's picture

December 29, 2015 at 07:02 am

Newhouse has long moved on, but otherwise I agree with you. I think it just doesn't matter for all the marbles for our stars at the moment...

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Dr.Rodgers's picture

December 29, 2015 at 10:50 am

"...marbles for our stars" I don't quite get what you mean by that, but it sounded pretty cool.

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Packer_Pete's picture

December 29, 2015 at 01:28 pm

our superstar QB said the team would show up when it 'matters for all the marbles'. so i don't think it matters for all the marbles for our star players (or wanna-be stars for some) at the moment...

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croatpackfan's picture

December 30, 2015 at 07:37 am

Packer_Pete, Aaron said that team has to become healthy and then ...

That was his first notice...

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FrozenTundra's picture

December 29, 2015 at 09:26 am

I totally agree there's something mentally/psychological wrong. Last year the offense led the league in scoring and now with the same people sans Nelson they look like shit. They didn't all deteriorate in the off season. I think you have to go farther up than Rogers to find the problem. The whole passing game could be fixed by going back to the Bret Favre true west coast system. 5 or 6 yard passes. No need for the line to hold them out for the receivers to run 30 yards and still not be open. We need to get pitch forks and torches and go to TT's house. Actually the D hasn't been too bad. Take away the turnovers in the Cardinals game and they only scored maybe 10 or 17 points. (That's including the walk in touchdown on the kickoff fumble).

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mikekk's picture

December 29, 2015 at 05:42 pm

They stopped drinking MM koolaid and MM stopped coaching. How many teams have changed their offensive side in one year. When he fired Clements, he should of fired Bennett clueless as OC. 10 years maybe time for a new leader for the pack!!!!!

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NickPerry's picture

December 30, 2015 at 06:18 am

Bingo!!! Completely agree with you and the others that had comments on your comment. Lots of dislikes for you and those that supported you, but that seems to be the "New Cheesehead TV" .

Packers fans don't need to go any further than Thompsons door. The structure of any successful company starts at the top, The Green Bay Packers are no different. I'm a person who looks at McCarthys Playoff record since the Superbowl 45 victory. McCarthy has had some pretty damn good teams and failed to even win a Playoff game in 4 of the 5 seasons.

2011...Smashed by the Giants after a Bye
2012...Smashed by the 49ers..(I refuse to give MM credit for Beating Joe Webb, the Lions would have beat that team)
2013...Lost to the 49ers in Wildcard Game
2014...Hey, beat Dallas then lost to Seattle in what's the biggest meltdown on every level in NFL history.

That's some pretty shitty coaching but if MM is given ANY pass on those losses, it's because the Packers were ALWAYS lacking terribly in more than one position, and not just for one season (See TE, ILB, LT, Safety, OLB, or RB in any or all of those years) THAT'S on Ted T. We all complain about Capers but he's ALWAYS been several players short. For ANY 3-4 defense you need 2 excellent OLB to make it work on a consistent basis. 2010 Capers made it work with one because of Bishop and Woodsons ability to blitz. When TT FINALLY gave the Packers a 2nd pass rushing threat in Peppers they went to the NFCCG. Thompson ALWAYS tries to get by on Rodgers greatness being able to cover it up. Now because all those awesome picks on defense that last few years the offense has suffered. There's no depth or speed on this team, NONE. Those are 2 pretty important things in todays NFL. Obviously Clay Matthews has gone MIA, he's the only one the offense has to account for!!

2015 has been an accumulation of bad draft picks, zero activity in FA or Trades, and carrer ending injuries to players who have never been close to replaced. Now i believe we're seeing the affects of a team who's HC cost them a SB trip last season. Rodgers and MM are NOT on the same page. Offensive players are having issue with other offensive players. Defensive players are almost coming to blows on the sideline. And A Rodgers is so F'ed up right now, he's 27th in passing and can't complete a 3 yard pass on 3rd and 1.

What a mess!!!

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pooch's picture

December 29, 2015 at 10:37 am

Exactly my thoughts but i still think something in lockerroom happened during the bye week,Rogers play fell of the planet and the rest of the O mailed it in.

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pooch's picture

December 29, 2015 at 10:37 am

Exactly my thoughts but i still think something in lockerroom happened during the bye week,Rogers play fell of the planet and the rest of the O mailed it in.

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Dr.Rodgers's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:01 am

I agree. It's like Part 3 of the Terminator, Godfather or some other movie series. The script is predictable, the performers are going through the motions, the director is clueless and the special effects aren't making up for the fact that the franchise isn't even interesting anymore. As far as your list goes, Abby has progressed from being on IR all last season to only being injured for about half the season. Mike Neal has stayed about the same. (not saying much)

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porupack's picture

December 30, 2015 at 05:33 am

this is way too negative for me.
One above average pass catching TE makes all the difference on offense.
Look at NE with all of their injuries and journeymen. Good schemes and a playmaking TE converts a few more 3rd downs...and the offense gets going. Defense rests, and the complexion of the game can turn quite differently.

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Allan Murphy's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:00 am

Saving it for the play offs ............

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Dr.Rodgers's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:02 am

There ain't much "it" to save at this point.

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egbertsouse's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:47 am

I know it's blasphemy around these parts to criticize Ted Thompson but what we are seeing is a result of his team building philosophy: Pay big bucks for 3-4 guys on offense and 3-4 guys on defense and fill the roster with average Joes who'll play fairly cheap. When the big studs are playing well, the team is great. When the big studs are injured (Nelson ,Shields) or playing poorly (Cobb, Rodgers, Matthews Peppers) the team looks like what we're seeing now. Jake "Don't call me A.J." Ryan isn't talented enough to pick up the slack for Matthews and Peppers. Ditto for Dropvante Adams trying to replace Jordy.

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croatpackfan's picture

December 29, 2015 at 09:41 am

I see lot of other teams has paying big bucks to the complete offensive and defensive side of the ball... I agree, something is strange with Packers!

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porupack's picture

December 30, 2015 at 05:39 am

Speaking of strange;
Steelers
Chargers
Chiefs
Patriots
Eagles
Redskins
Bengals
Texans
Colts
Ravens
Seahawks
Cowboys
Saints
Falcons
Broncos
Giants

Tell me which team hasn't been headscratchers this season along with GB?
This has been a weird season all over the NFL.
I think there has been about 2 complete teams; Panthers and Cardinals and which survived injury tormented season.

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croatpackfan's picture

December 30, 2015 at 07:38 am

Sorry, I think you missed the target. It was meantioned to be little bit cinical...

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porupack's picture

December 30, 2015 at 11:05 am

yah, yer right. I kind of went on a different tangent...on the word strange, which I do sometimes. I appreciate your jest now.

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Mags's picture

December 29, 2015 at 10:22 am

I agree it's disgraceful and disrespectful to even utter anything critical about Thompson on this site. But when u just basically rely on the draft and develop philosophy and rarely even consider mid level free agents to help fill positions where it hasn't worked is imo ridiculous.

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murphy's picture

December 29, 2015 at 01:13 pm

Which mid-level free agents would have turned the Packers into world beaters this year?

Objective criticism can be good. Do you have any?

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Samson's picture

December 29, 2015 at 01:59 pm

Easy response on your part. -- It's not Mags job to identify mid-level free agents that can add depth to the Pack roster ----- it's TT's job. He gets paid big bucks to use all the tools afforded him to create the best 53-man roster possible. ----- TT has failed.

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Mags's picture

December 30, 2015 at 03:56 pm

See can't say anything critical of Thompson. "World Beaters" as you say, no I don't expect "world beaters" but someone who is a little more proven than some of these undrafted free agents that Teddy seems to love. Dwight Freeney I would consider as mid level, and he sure looked good against the Packers. But I'm sure you or anybody else who doesn't like criticism of Thompson would disagree.

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WinUSA's picture

December 29, 2015 at 09:16 am

Thought this article was about Mathews....

Besides being an absolute jerk (reaching a hand out to Palmer and then pulling it away... I even can imagine him saying "suckeeeer") this guy has been playing totally out of control all season long. It is like he is trying to get prime time splash plays by anticipating a play....the offenses have gotten wise to him...and when he goes to his anticipated spot...the offense trap him..in other words ...if he tries to go with a rush to the left of the center, the left guard merely closes his back side...the running back and the QB are keying on him and as soon as they see this.. they have the fullback lay out the remaining linebacker and run the ball to Mathews backside where he has run himself totally out of the play. Where have we been gutted all season???? Up the middle, where Mathews time and again Mathews has taken himself out of the play....many times there hasn't even been an offensive player on him...no control what so ever...the Packers have a problem...his ego is beyond control and the Packers have let him.... His tackling has been suspect also.... twice he missed a sack on the same play against Carr last week...including getting stiffed armed and falling down....don't get me wrong...this guy is an elite player when he is under control, but his reckless abandon has cost the Packers many big plays against the defense.

Some will say that his motor is running as full speed all the time...some will say he is a team player and he is playing out of position...true to both...but recently I have witnessed that he is NOT playing smart football.

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Razer's picture

December 29, 2015 at 02:29 pm

Hallelujah for these observations. One or two players can change the course of this team if they elevate their games. Clay Matthews could be that guy when he isn't taking himself out of plays. Seems like a lot of that going around on this team.

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croatpackfan's picture

December 29, 2015 at 09:42 am

Clay Matthews is playing injured for, at least 6 weeks... Hamstring/ankle issues. Maybe this is the answer...

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WinUSA's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:55 am

That is an injury that I wasn't aware.... my bad.

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jeremyjjbrown's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:08 pm

"He’s getting chipped, picked and schemed against with misdirection."

Other teams have film on him now, and he is not a natural ILB. It takes years for guys to build up the instincts. It does not help that Matthews has a tendency to false step and leave his gap/fit. The real answer is to put him back at OLB and get a real ILB. Too bad that it's going to take 3-4 years to draft two good ones and develop them. TT has been trying to plug that hole since Bishop tore his hamstring and they've found no one.

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WinUSA's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:56 am

right on the money Jeremy!!!

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

December 30, 2015 at 12:37 am

"The real answer is to put him back at OLB and get a real ILB."

I am not so sure about this, Jeremy. To be clear, I am on the fence about whether the answer is to put him back at OLB and get a real ILB. It looked to me like CM3's effectiveness at OLB had diminished over time as well. I like him better at ILB, though I agree that he has a tendency to be overaggressive and as you put it, take a "false step and leave his gap/fit." If he cannot improve on his instincts as an ILB, then you are probably correct. So I suppose if a good ILB is available through the draft, or gasp through FA, TT should probably draft the guy and/or consider signing a FA.

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CallingIt's picture

December 29, 2015 at 10:44 am

Totally classless move by Matthews. Totally classless!

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4thand10's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:05 am

I agree on the classless move by Matthews. But who knows for sure what happened? Maybe Carson said " no thanks" and Clay said "fine". Without being on the field it's impossible to know for sure...just saying.

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CallingIt's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:17 am

Carson clearly reached up to grab his hand.

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WinUSA's picture

December 29, 2015 at 11:58 am

Not a chance buddy...Carson extended his hand after seeing that Mathews had extended his...and THEN Mathews pulled a groaner!!!!

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CallingIt's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:29 pm

That's what I said, Carson reached for Matthews hand after Matthews extended his. Maybe I wasn't clear on that point.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:56 pm

Win USA wasn't replying to your post, he replied to the same one you did.

You can tell because the "balloon" his comment is in is separate from yours

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Ima fubar's picture

December 29, 2015 at 02:23 pm

I agree with a lot of posters on this one. I too think its a total cluster, as young people might say. Its not one person. For me the thing is, I expected exactly what is going on now to have been last year.

It was supposed to be a strong Vikings team coming together and taking the division. The early loss of Pederson and there QB derailed that. But still they won in that Teddy got experience and learned from it.

The Packers org is in trouble and were not talking a couple of bad games and everything will be good. Bottom line, Teds drafting poorly, not adding free agent talent like Freeney who had what three sacks on Rogers himself.

Draft and development is a sham. Its really all about playing with lesser people for lesser money. Then turning around and giving that farm to three players who now bust your budget.

The O line needs backup help to fill in, not just bums like they have now but real help.
The pass defense is horrid. Our two new guys are not new anymore. Its 19 games played, they should be showing there stuff and its not that great.

This is the worst receiving core I've seen in the NFL. That's piss poor drafting. Ditto the linebacking core as well.

News to Ted, get used to the bottom of the heap for a long time. Bears have 10 draft picks, Vikings also get to draft as well and don't need much so they can STOCKPILE talent and be real picky.

Ted needs it all and undrafteds won't fill the bill, got enough of them now and its not working.

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mikekk's picture

December 29, 2015 at 05:28 pm

I agree with you--it;s like TT-- all the talk about him has gone to his head, and every pick he is looking for the diamond in the rough The problem with that is the diamonds are few and far between.....so TT is left with a lot of losers. Loves to stockpile picks but they are not low round picks 5th, 6th or 7th round...why so he doesn't have to pay them much.

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Gforcetrivers's picture

December 29, 2015 at 07:09 pm

Yes you are right they should be drafting a lot higher than they are. And you know what...next year they will be! You need to do some research.

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CallingIt's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:40 pm

Ima, some points I agree with, especially keeping away from FA. Free agency can be a benefit but you have to take care on when to pull the trigger.

I don't totally agree we have drafted poorly. The past few drafts we have got some real solid guys. Linsley, HaHa, Bak, and then last draft was really good.

I think people either set up tent in either one camp or the other (draft & dev vs FA). I think the best is a mix of both. Remember we got Reggie White in FA and we drafted A-Rod with Brett still our starter. I think its the GM that can balance the two that is head and shoulders above the rest.

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4thand1's picture

December 29, 2015 at 03:53 pm

Has MM and Capers lost this team?

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Rossonero's picture

December 29, 2015 at 04:29 pm

It's possible, but really hard to tell. I don't think Capers has, since the defense is better this year. For MM, it's possible since he is stubborn to a fault. Part of being stubborn is not listening. And when you don't listen, it means you don't value someone else's opinion. Behind closed doors though, it's anyone's guess.

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Rossonero's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:13 pm

It's possible, but really hard to tell. I don't think Capers has, since the defense is better this year. For MM, it's possible since he is stubborn to a fault. Part of being stubborn is not listening. And when you don't listen, it means you don't value someone else's opinion. Behind closed doors though, it's anyone's guess.

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Rossonero's picture

December 29, 2015 at 04:20 pm

Perhaps teams have found ways to scheme against Matthews and Matthews has not been playing his best.

Either way, the vikings game is winnable. The Packers had been playing like the Cleveland Browns leading up to the last match up, then went out and sacked Bridgewater 6 times and thumped them 30-13. Given the injuries, this game will be a lot closer.

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mikekk's picture

December 29, 2015 at 04:43 pm

Matthews suffers from Velcro defense--ball is hiked and he is stuck to the blocker...the whole front line can suffer from that..at times your saying does anyone of them have a spin move because they all are stuck to the blocker..It all goes back to the coaching because they review the film and don;t coach anything else..Caper's Velcro

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:28 pm

Wow, amazing comment section on this article.

Just... wow.

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CallingIt's picture

December 29, 2015 at 08:56 pm

How many people out there saw this kind of play on the horizon back in camp last summer? Even when Jordy went down I do t expect many saw how things would turn out.

We have talented players and some that are a bit behind in the skill dept but from all accounts this looked like a better team than last year's.

I think everything is intertwined here. One part off a bit and it affects all the parts around it. Everyone has a hand it the cookie jar here, not one or two guys or TT or MM. You win as a team and you lose as a team. Maybe things get better this year, maybe the don't. We have two more games to see. If it gets better, maybe we get a third or more, if not we get to start looking at draft prospects.

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porupack's picture

December 30, 2015 at 05:43 am

"think everything is intertwined here. One part off a bit and it affects all the parts around it. Everyone has a hand it the cookie jar here, not one or two guys or TT or MM. "

Good point C-it. The insufficient performances are widespread all across the team....so ya have to look to the leadership/management to turn things around.

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Doug_In_Sandpoint's picture

December 30, 2015 at 01:13 am

Where did all these new posters come from? Not saying everything is great in title town, but this string of comments is just plain odd. When everyone is agreeing with Ima I may need to take a few days off to see if the CHTV turns back into a Packers site.

BTW, I've been saying for some time it is nothing short of miraculous that we (the Packers) have been able to stay relevant for so long. All levers available are designed to take down the good teams. First, drafting at the ends of rounds takes its toll over time. If you are not drafting in the top 5 you will never get an elite LT or DE unless you overpay for a FA. Also, successful teams have successful players who get paid a lot. Less $$ available for the non-stars combined with late drafting means less depth and an erosion of talent. Not a TT sycophant but he and MM deserve a huge amount of the credit for presenting consistently competitive teams.

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PETER MAIZ's picture

December 30, 2015 at 01:41 am

Some or quite a bit of the players have abandoned Packers Corp because of the horrendous playing in 2015. It started with the meltdown this year. Now we have a horrendous complete season. Some of the players don't think the effort is worth it considering the disarray and confusion caused by McCarthy.

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porupack's picture

December 30, 2015 at 05:25 am

the packers have been good, but not quite great. They have 2 holes that have been weak links over past 5 years. Simply filling 1 above average TE and 1 above average ILB would put this back into a top 6 team. Many of the problems are spiraled from these two weaknesses. A strong TE provides outlet and wide versatility/unpredictabiility that would have saved AR's season. A strong ILB would keep opposing run games neutralized without safety having to jump up into the box, and keep opposing offenses one dimensional...so the likes of Chargers and Broncos and Chiefs offenses wouldn't have gotten started. With more 3 and outs, GB defense is off the field and more rested and Peppers and co are more effective when they get into the game. DBs are then more effective in turnovers.
So...that is why I say there are so many cause and effect cycles and these two positional weaknesses seem to be exaggerated this year without Jordy....so the average WRs are easy to scheme against b/c no strong TE can threaten. I have screamed for a R1 ILB for 5 years now. But I think my opinion is minority view.

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CallingIt's picture

December 30, 2015 at 09:38 am

I don't think ILB has been ignored so much as its tough to get that stud so late in R1. Also with DB such a big concern last year.

As well, the mismatch TE is a rare breed and while I agree on your assessment for the need for both, its been tough to grab difference makers in the past. I think it goes to show just how good we did in last year's draft to come away with so many impact players. I think if you get two first year starters you doing what you should, any mor than that and your doing great.

We came away with 4 starters this year plus a solid ST guy. Ryan is a bit behind the rest but still an upgrade.

I think TE, ILB, OT and a WR that can stretch the field are our top needs. Can't end up with Walker and Barclay as starters again, we have more than enough slot WR's, and as you say, we need a howitzer in the middle to shut down running attacks.

I think we can land two of those needs with starters in the draft. Maybe three. The others will probably be backups. As for FA? Well...

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ray nichkee's picture

December 30, 2015 at 12:37 pm

Im not sure and if i am wrong id like to see proof but as i watched the play and replays i thought palmer was waiving matthews off, not reaching for his hand. Palmer has done nothing in to earn disrepect in the league and there is only one QB that is on his way out right now that matthews doesnt like. You aint russel wilson bro! I agree with him on that. Im not positive im right but that was my take on the play.

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Lphill's picture

December 30, 2015 at 01:51 pm

This is football you can't win every year, teams go from last to first with the same roster with no valid explanation, we are disappointed but I am and always will be a Packers fan, win or lose that's loyalty , for most of you cry babies I suggest you pick another team to root for like Cows Vikings but do me a favor and stay away when the Packers start winning again . You all want to cut and run , then do it.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2015 at 02:48 pm

Cow, you are certainly cutting, but you only run when the Packers are winning.

Your charade of being a fan of the Packers is an absolute joke. You are nowhere to be found when the Packers succeed, only when they faulter.

You are the worst.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2015 at 05:07 pm

Cow, if all of that is actually true.... You're right, your sick.

You need to either re-learn to love the game of football (not WINNING, but FOOTBALL) or get out.

All that stuff you wrote? That's not healthy. You're supposed to ENJOY watching football.

If you're not, don't watch it. What's the POint.

Not being even remotely snarky. Think about it.

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LASVEGAS-TOM's picture

December 30, 2015 at 03:34 pm

Cow, Try Valium & Champagne, Believe it or not it'll take care of this obsession you have with winning SB's. You've obviously hit Rock Bottom. Try it, it might help. LVT

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Dr.Rodgers's picture

January 01, 2016 at 02:23 pm

Excellent reply. Very nice. We need more fans like you.

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FITZCORE1252's picture

December 30, 2015 at 06:36 pm

Nobody cares.

Leave.

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Dan Stodola's picture

December 30, 2015 at 07:43 pm

"Fuck this.
I'm done."

Promise or is this another hollow promise?

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Bohj's picture

December 31, 2015 at 12:00 pm

Cow,
I'm sorry that you feel this way about this game. The obsession and fear of losing has really gotten to you. Maybe alot of people feel this way. I really feel like when people lose their way and obsess over something as goofy as a football game, it does become unhealthy. I'm with Oppy in feeling sympathy that somewhere along the way you lost sight of the joy in football.

This is first and foremost a game. We want it to mean so much more. But it doesn't. Somehow we feel good about watching and rooting for winners. Why? It will not improve our lot in life. And whether the team wins or loses, those guys still get paid. So why the psychological distress? This game will never fill a void. It is merely supposed to add entertainment to our lives.

The entertainment comes from the fact that there is an unknown in the forecast. I'm glad we're not undefeated and winning the Superbowl every year. Once something is predictable, it becomes lame. Once winning is too easy, it becomes weak. I want that trophy to be the most difficult thing you can obtain. And the NFL has done a fantastic job at producing parity and decreasing dynasties so that each fan can have a taste of victory in rooting for their team.

Sometimes we lose. Don't let it ruin your life. Choose something else that gives you joy if football doesn't do it. Go enjoy your wonderful family. I wish the best for you COW. I really do. Good luck in finding the fun again.

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January 01, 2016 at 02:18 pm

100% agree. We need more fans like you.

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Lphill's picture

December 30, 2015 at 03:46 pm

As a New Yorker and A Yankees fan we don't give up on the Yankees when they don't win the World Series because we know they will win it again we just have to be patient , I feel the same way with the Packers , they might not win it today but they are going to win it again and with Rodgers and Mathews so we need to just write this season off and enjoy life and just hope the Packers reload for next season and make a push for the Super Bowl and this season will be a bad dream . But I will never ever give up on my team.

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December 31, 2015 at 12:49 pm

No actually I like Army and Navy .

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