It Is A Bet Bedard
By Alex on Sep 06, 2010 with 15 Comments
If you’re not a Greg Bedard homer around here, you’re just not cool. But, part of being a Bedard homer is realizing that Bedard can take it as well as dish it out when it come to talking Packers. This being the case, I take a very different opinion on the roster and its current state.
In Bedard’s latest article, although well written and extremely thorough, I think the overall picture he paints of the Packers roster is well, kind of bleak. Quite frankly, I think he is wrong.
This is classic realist Bedard here, but there have been other instances in which Bedard seem unconvinced that the Packers are all that. For example, I believe he is on record stating that the Packers beating up on the Eagles by 13 or better is ludicrous at best? If I remember correctly he is also taking all bets on that game. Let me be the first to accept.
I think the Green Bay Packers are going to dominate the Philadelphia Eagles in week one, and for that matter dominate all season if they stay relatively healthy. Yes, there may be some holes on the team, but for the most part I think the Packers have never looked better. The list of descriptive words by folks around the league is amazing. For the first time I can remember terms like elite, breakout, and unstoppable have been echoed by Packers fans and non-Packers fans alike.
This team is good Greg, period. That is with or without any more roster moves. As far as week one is concerned I am more than happy to take your bet. I’ve got two family size Pizza Del Re pizza’s and the six pack of your choice on the table. I personally prefer a good pepperoni and green olive myself, but in place of beer I will be taking water. I don’t want one of those gas station six packs either. I want whatever Packers Ted Thompson drinks in this video.
As far as your 13 point spread goes. I won’t really need to worry about that after the first half.
Cue the Bedard siren.
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Sorry but I tend to agree with his approach. Seeing the same old crap as the last two years with everyone thinking this year is a cake walk.
It’s not!
Our roster is full of inexperienced players who have never or very few times played a full NFL schedule.
Yet there expected to not falter ? No growing pains ?
I said on Twitter that the Eagles are not going to just lay down and I meant it.
Opening weekend in there house and our history playing in Philly means a tough road game.
I fully expect the Packers to be in the NFC Championship game..they won’t do it undefeated and they won’t score 30 plus in every game…that Alex is reality and objective non bias journalism by Mr. Bedard should be applauded by the blog community.
I think anyone who knows my thoughts on all things Packers knows that I really like Bedard. Neat guy, yeah,I’m a homer too. His so-called “Debbie Downer” attitude used to bug me when I first started reading him, but I’ve grown to really appreciate the criticisms he levels and how he puts up with the flak he takes from obnoxious fans for it. (Not you, Alex, honest.)
I usually look at what the “out of control” fans are saying, then what Bedard is saying and come out somewhere in between. I agree with you, I think the Packers look as good as they have in years.
Defense didn’t show much in the preseason. I think Phili will be it’s coming out party. I predict Kolb has at least 2 INTs. Phili has the fire power to put up points in spite of Turnovers though, so the offense will need to be on. I predict a packer win between 7-13 points. A route would be a surprise.
I’m going to go with 7-10 points, but only because DeSean Jackson can be dangerous on ST.
Plus, the defense will be playing its first game with just about all its starters finally healthy. I know most of the guys returning to the field won’t have their performance hampered much by their absence, but it’s still something to keep in mind.
I see the Pack leading most – if not all – of the game, especially if they score first. If Green Bay has a 2 TD+ lead in the second half, I could see the Eagles rallying to get within 7-10 points of the lead.
Every NFC East team will be a challenge this year, Eagles included. I am very excited about the Packers this year, but I’m keeping my emotions in check for right now. That’s just my personality.
Funny video about being a Eagles fan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW6n5rD0DTg
Believe me this is true. I am surrounded by people like this.
LOL… After growing up in eastern PA, I am all too familiar with Philly fans. (And part of that was during the great T.O. charade.)
It’s just one more reason I can’t wait for the Pack to take it to the Eagles on Sunday.
This might as well… http://kissingsuzykolber.uprox.....-eight.jpg
or this: http://kissingsuzykolber.uprox.....15;450.jpg
might not be safe for work.
PHI: New starting QB, with almost zero experience. GREAT receiving corps. Shaky OL. D that relied heavily on one of the best DC of all time and that was #17 against the pass last year.
I like our chances.
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About the D not showing much this preseason, not true, Asshalo. They did. In the 2nd and early 3rd quarter against the Colts. The results were quite satisfatory, despite the absense of 4 starters, and against one of the best QBs in the league.
People really overlook the losses of McNabb and Westbrook. While often hurt, B-West was the spark that made that engine go.
Their D is one of the smallest in the league. Speedy but very undersized. I see match up nightmares all over for them.
I allotted myself a Grr for NFL wagering this season. I put it all on this game 3 months ago when it was a pick-em, now the GBP are giving up 3 points. If I lose, I’m done for the season, if I win, it’s doubled… I will have 2 grr to play with week 2. Guaranteed.
GBP 4 LIFE
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Hi Aaron,
After close screenshot analysis, it looks like the water the Great TT is drinking is: Nicolet (the official water of the Pack). Please share this with GAB. And send me a bottle WHEN you win the bet. http://www.nicoletwater.com/news/promotions.php
Cheers.
SP.
Sorry, I meant ALEX.
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The packers are the most over rated team in the NFL…if it wasnt for rodgers you would be 0-3 and you dam well know it….