Comments on: 2011 Predictions Sure To Go Wrong But Hopefully Don’t

By: John Rehor

John Rehor — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:56:58 +0000

1-consdering how bad the coverage units have been in recent years, only is one way to go.

2-I wouldnt wish injury on any player

3-I’d say Pro Bowl starter except he doesnt play.

4-Not sure how to answer 4. Could be a few guys that explode (Finley, Jones, Starks) or the stats could very well be split between everyone because of all the talent.

5-If you are correct on all of those points let me know at the end of the season. That would deserve a beer at the very least

By: The Delivery Guy

The Delivery Guy — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:01:05 +0000

On #3, don’t forget Nnamdi has moved from the AFC to the NFC.

By: The Delivery Guy

The Delivery Guy — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:58:25 +0000

1- New rules and Crosby’s leg strength leds to a resurgence of the coverage units

2- Clay Matthews costs at least one more QB his job.

3- Tramon Williams is a Pro Bowl Alternate.

4- The Packers lead the league in skill guys (other than QB) with mediocre stats because of the division of labor.

5- Aaron Rodgers improves on his career QB rating… while throwing for 4150 Yds, 31 TD and rushing for 400 yds and 3 TDs… he also catches one on a trick play from Randall Cobb.

By: John Rehor

John Rehor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:40:01 +0000

Williams. Woodson. Shields. 3 potential Pro Bowl CBs at one time. If none of them make the Pro Bowl and in trade we get another Lombardi Trophy, I’m fine with that too.

By: John Rehor

John Rehor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:37:55 +0000

You are right that Jennings was not on target for anything until Finley went down, but its hard to imagine that he would have finished with less than 1000 yards LY, based on previous seasons. Finley should be a potential 1000 yard guy for years to come, as long as he can stay healthy. As for Jones, if he can put all of his skills to use and have a complete season, he could be a 1000 yard guy as well. If you look at his numbers LY (50/679) he wasnt that far off pace. give him another 15-20 catches and the same YPC as last year (13.6) and he’s right there as well.

The return of a run game should take the emphasis off the passing game some, but it could actually help, because defenses will have to plan for more than just Rodgers throwing. Plan to defend the run too much, and the passing game could be wide open. Plan against the pass, and Grant, Starks, and the rest of the gang could run wild.

Going to be interesting to watch.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:51:47 +0000

I’m largely in agreement with points 1-3, but I feel that 4 and 5 are rife with inconsistencies and contradictions. Firstly, Jennings was not on pace for much of anything until Finley went down at Washington. Jermichael’s injury freed up the slot position from which #85 just kills people. The reincorporation of Finley into the offense will, perhaps, be the dominant story that is the 2011 Packers‘ offense. Suffice to say, I don’t see any scenario under which Finley and Jennings both top 1,000 yards. While I do share your enthusiasm for James Jones, I also feel he’s less than 50-50 for a shot at 1,000. Teams will constantly rotate their coverages to take away whoever’s hot, meaning better distribution and increased production, but yards failing to clot at any one receiver.

The presence of any running game necessarily means fewer opportunities in the running game. Moreover, if the Packers don’t kill themselves (like they did all of last year it seemed) they should be in position to run out the clock more often in the fourth. This again means fewer chances to toss the ball around.

Pending the successful reincorporation of Finley into the offense (and Rodgers not over-targeting him at the expense of his other weapons) I expect the offense to be even better than it was last season. While passing yards will be down, points will be up. And that’s all any of us really give a damn about.

By: John Rehor

John Rehor — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:00:16 +0000

Yes! Finally someone who feels the same about Jones that I do. If he can progress a little more (hang on to the ball, for starters) he will go over 1000 yards this year. If not, it will be another year of potential left unfulfilled by him.

No doubt he has the talent, but now he needs to justify a new contract. I think he does it. As Packers fans, we need him to.

By: willis

willis — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:25:03 +0000

Great list. But if Tramon didn’t make the pro bowl I don’t don’t think Shields is going anywhere near it, even though he might play like it. I’ve sensed #4′s gonna happen for a while, Jones was a few drops away from a couple hundred more yards and some touchdowns.

By: John Rehor

John Rehor — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:52:19 +0000

My thinking was if you combine the driver/Jones/Nelson stats over LY, it is well over 1000 yards. Keep in mind that Driver was hurt part of LY, and by the end of the season was no longer the “#2″ receiver (a misnomer since all of the WR are interchangeable). Jennings will go over 1000; if Finley can stay healthy he should go over 1000 with his ridiculous skill set; which leaves Jones as the #3, and he will reward the Packers with his best season.

Should be a lot of fun to watch

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:03:16 +0000

I can follow 5, but not 4. I think Arodg will spread the ball around too much for three guys to get 1000. Just my opinion though…