Gut Reactions: Packers waste great defensive effort to close season
Aaron gives his gut reactions to yet another brutal playoff loss for the Packers.
By PackerAaron
- Just a brutal performance from Aaron Rodgers and the offense.
- I hope Mo Drayton is renting.
- Losing Dillon hurt big time.
- What an outstanding performance from Joe Barry's defense.
- Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary were absolute beasts.
- That late fourth down stop by the defense was the last great thing this Packers team was going to do.
- The deep shot to Davante on 3rd down was like an homage to Brett Favre.
- Seriously, snow coming down, game on the line, and the quarterback looked like he wanted to be anywhere other than on the field.
- This team has no idea how to get to a short, ryhthm passing game. And even when they do, it's just for one play and then it's back to looking deep.
- Was not a fan of Turner at left tackle. Put Billy or Kelly at right tackle and let Yosh, who has played well all year, play his left tackle spot.
- Russ Ball is on the clock.
- As is Aaron Rodgers.
- Thanks much for following along here at Cheesehead TV all season.
- Go Pack Go.
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Comments (230)
DrMixerGED
January 22, 2022 at 10:25 pm
We lost this damn game by going away from the run/Aaron Jones. I know Dillon was hurt, but still. They showed a stat in the first half where Aaron Jones was far outgaining the 49’ers entire offense. Rodgers was the invisible man. Hate to say it, but it’s looking more and more like he just can’t get this team over the hump. And it’s all blowing up next year. Tough one to swallow. Maybe it is time for the Love era to begin. GPG!
Lphill
January 22, 2022 at 10:40 pm
So special teams had nothing to do with the loss?
fordguy
January 22, 2022 at 10:48 pm
Oh hell no, the shit for brain people on here will say it's on Rodgers and only Rodgers.
scott17
January 22, 2022 at 10:55 pm
Or maybe it's on both Rodgers and the special teams? Both sucked.
Packers1985
January 22, 2022 at 11:45 pm
But special teams sucked more. If not today it would've got to us at some other time.
We were lucky in couple regular season games.
barutanseijin
January 23, 2022 at 12:57 am
Why were they punting and kicking fg attemps? Because your boy couldn’t get the job done. As usual.
BTW, the QB who threw a pick won the game.
PearlyBakerBest
January 24, 2022 at 06:49 am
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Crankbait
January 22, 2022 at 10:56 pm
Special teams and the offensive scheme lost the game.
MLF was clueless and could not adjust.
DrMixerGED
January 22, 2022 at 11:10 pm
Where did I absolve special teams? Every other comment will be mentioning the obvious fact that our inept special teams is a contributing factor. I simply pointed out a stat that was glaring.
Barnacle
January 23, 2022 at 05:59 am
ST gave them more points than what we scored. Some of you are clearly in denial. SPECIAL TEAMS WAS THE PROBLEM!!!
PearlyBakerBest
January 23, 2022 at 10:41 pm
Barnacle. Watch something other than the ball.
dblbogey
January 22, 2022 at 10:54 pm
We ran in the 2nd half and it was ineffective. Rodgers looked old and quite frankly, scared in the 2nd half.
Crankbait
January 22, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Yes he should've scrambled numerous times to keep Drive's going, but our o line was just pathetic.
Packers1985
January 22, 2022 at 11:46 pm
Too much shuffling of the oline made the things worse. No continuity.
GregC
January 23, 2022 at 05:46 am
Jones was outgaining SF's offense due to his receiving yardage, with most of it coming on that 75-yard play before the half. He ended up with 12 carries for 41 yards, an average of 3.4.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 11:41 am
When Dillon went down they should have let Taylor handle the heavy loads. Keep A.Jones in space, he was destroying their coverage.
Bure9620
January 22, 2022 at 10:25 pm
Special Teams Matter! They just do. Your deficiencies show up in the playoffs. Terrible offense as well. Pretty embarrassing. They need a fresh start.
MikeS
January 22, 2022 at 10:41 pm
Apearantly Rogers doesn't know anything but get the ball to ADAMS. Time to move on and staart the rebuild.
Packers1985
January 23, 2022 at 12:49 am
Because other's were dropping the ball left and right and were covered all nite except for couple of plays. Agreed he should've played better but the whole offense literally didnt show up in the 2nd half
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 11:23 am
Lewis' Fumble gave the Momentum to the 49rs, then the Predictable FUs by the Sp Teams. I did not like the move of Turner to LT. A repeat performance from last year.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 11:38 am
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TarynsEyes
January 22, 2022 at 10:26 pm
So, here we all were sitting anxiously in our individually selected places for the Divisional Round Playoff game that would begin the quest and be confident in ending with another Championship for the Packers, its TitleTown glory, and the long awaited second SB victory of Aaron Rodgers QB career.
Regretfully, and with much sorrow, that was not to be, again. Yes, the magnificence of another Rodgers regular season play, and possible MVP, and let us not forget the 'stats' because that is what he be judged, has ended to like fashion the FIVE times in a row, though we were saved the anguish of it not happening in the NFCCG, again.
Many will find solace in the blaming of the Special Teams unit, but we know where the loss is placed. It lays upon the dynamic dual of HC and QB because the Offense after the opening possession did absolutely nothing to help an inspired Defense or offset the Special Teams errors that many believed would rear its ugly head.
Let us ask the question again, "Is it fair to judge Rodgers by Championships?" I say absolutely again and we just watched another reason why.
This game might well have sealed the deal, an Rodgers trade, during the offseason.
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:23 pm
Keeping Rodgers and trying this again with a weaker roster would be idiotic. The era is over. Today emphasized why the road has run out.
The problem going forward is that LaFleur will be with us. I have no faith in a coach who admits to making the same mistakes 3 years running. He just doesn’t have the ability to learn and to win games when it matters. He refused to lose Drayton, pretended it would get better even when it was obviously not. Drayton is on him for hiring snd not firing at the bye.
Rebuilding with LaFleur is going to be a false dawn. He’s Sherman not Holmgren. Good system, no strategic acumen or ability to learn. Hearing him say he should pay more attention to STs was just laughable.
Gute and co will let Rodgers go and look to build a better O around the new QB. Rodgers has shown he can’t do it with what we can afford at 40 million over the cap. Sadly, LaFleur is likely back, but I predict this will be the start of his departure in retrospect.
Bure9620
January 23, 2022 at 08:11 am
The only logical option is to blow up...See Love in year 3 if he can be the future or not and build.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 11:35 am
False something, that's for sure. Why Turner at LT when he has not seen the field in over a month. Lazard should have been schemed to offset the obvious DBls on Adams. No use of the TEs to spread the LBs. The A.Jone s in space was working , stay with it. The sherman comparison is appropriate. Static, no counter-punch, in some ways, pathetic. They will try to scapegoat Drayton, but that con was already used up in the first quarter of this season.
albert999
January 22, 2022 at 11:50 pm
No reason to ponder
It’s over for a long time
Littlejim51
January 23, 2022 at 08:28 am
Excellently said.
LeotisHarris
January 23, 2022 at 08:41 am
Taryn, thank you for lifting my spirit this morning in this time of great sorrow. Thanks to you, going forward I shall refer to my beloved La-Z-Boy as my individually selected place to sit anxiously during Packers games.
GVPacker
January 22, 2022 at 10:26 pm
Skip Bayless you're right,,,,,,,, Aaron Rodgers is "OVER RATED"
Nordom
January 22, 2022 at 10:26 pm
End of an era in GB to go out like that, methinks. We lost the battle in the trenches on offense way too many times, and there were so many stupid and unforced errors on special teams and offense. 49ers were the worst match-up we could've drawn, so of course, that's exactly what we did, and we paid the price for it. Ah... Wanted a happier ending than this, but I suppose it was only predictable that this would happen instead. Damn.
coolhand
January 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm
The niners couldn't score an offensive TD and we lose? The ST and the offense lost this game
dobber
January 22, 2022 at 10:27 pm
Painful game to watch.
Offense was moving the ball early, but everything changed after the Lewis fumble.
Where was the creative play-calling? Misdirection and motion? SF started sitting on #17 and the offense just died....the defensive effort deserved better than that.
Get ready for the reboot....
Alberta_Packer
January 22, 2022 at 11:01 pm
Unfortunately, no.12 also sat on no. 17. I saw several times when Rodgers was getting sacked or missing Adams - Deguara was wide open in the middle field or sidelines. Meanwhile, the playoff wunderkind, "Randall Cobb" was targeted only once - which was a near interception.
edp1959
January 22, 2022 at 11:22 pm
You mean like the perfect pass over the middle that he dropped and killed the drive? Guess you wasn't watching at that time.
Packers1985
January 22, 2022 at 11:53 pm
Exactly with that drop Arod lost confidence in other receivers who are not named adams.
Alberta_Packer
January 23, 2022 at 01:27 am
The pass was unnecessarily low - which Rodgers was doing all game. Also did not all-pro George Kittle drop a couple of passes? So, at the very least, Deguara was in good company.
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:32 pm
And LaFleur, when asked, admitted pretty much everything in his game plan “goes through him (Adams)”. The problem is at least in part our head coach.
dobber
January 23, 2022 at 06:11 am
Just like many said that the best thing to happen to Brett Favre's development as a QB was the loss of Sterling Sharpe, maybe the best thing to happen to LaF as a coach will be what comes from learning to game plan without #17...or #12.
Swisch
January 22, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Good question for postgame analysis: How much of the ineffectiveness of the Packers on offense was due to poor play calling, and how much was due to the tough 49ers defense?
bjkdad44
January 22, 2022 at 11:40 pm
I’d say the former
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:26 pm
Offensively it was a rerun of the mistakes of the previous two years of championship games. Pretty and personable though he is, LaFleur is now officially a problem.
Swisch
January 22, 2022 at 11:45 pm
I would need some serious specifics as to those mistakes you mention before calling LaFleur a problem.
I do wonder how the 49ers worked the middle of the field so well on passing plays, but not the Packers. It seems difficult for defensive coverage to stay with receivers across the middle of the field, especially if they are going in different directions.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 07:34 pm
Coldwell,
I truly love having MLF as the Packer head coach but this game brought me considerable concern about him as a successful coach going forward. The lack of creative offensive game planning was appaling. Running on first downs with 9 defenders in the box. Then running the ball with 10 defenders in the box on 2nd down. Subsequently, ending up with 3rd down and 6 yards to go allowing the defense to tee-up and get after Rodgers.
The Packers desperately need a healthy Tonyan. Deguaria has dropped so many very important passes at key times in recent games that were very catchable. I like him but he is simply not ever going to be a good move TE.
Special team's are horrific!
Offensive line is not very good. Yes, I know Jenkins and Bachtiari did not play. The resigning of Bachtiari was one of the worst moves the Packers have done in a long time. Huge contract and nearly 30 years old who has missed playoff games in past two years significantly contributing to the Packer loses when opposing teams with strong defensive lines destroyed Packers OL.
Rodgers simply needs to be traded! Not worth what he makes now let alone what it would take to resign him. Cannot throw to anyone but Adam's. Adam's needs to go as well. Need fresh faces and youth for the rebuild!
Off season moves cannot come soon enough. Just hope MLF has no input in player moves and the front office put public sentiments aside and trade 'cannot win in the playoffs Rodgers!'
GregC
January 23, 2022 at 05:54 am
Yeah, the Lewis fumble was the turning point of the game. The Packers' TE play in general never recovered from the injury to Tonyan. It was a big hole in the offense for the rest of the season.
Cubbygold
January 22, 2022 at 10:28 pm
No doubt, special teams were complete garbage... BUT...
Rodgers scored 10 points at home. He had the ball, up 7, with 5 minutes to go. He had the ball in a tied game. Did absolutely nothing with either possession and his last pass as a Packer will be a chuck it up 3rd down play rather than just trying to move the sticks...
ST were terrible, but Rodgers and MLF allowed it to matter. They do more than put up 3 points after the first drive and this terrible performance by the special teams wouldn't have been the difference.
edp1959
January 22, 2022 at 10:39 pm
And the defense gave up the game winning drive. Did Rodgers give up 10 points on Special Teams? Did Rodgers drop a wide open pass over the middle that killed a great second drive? Did Rodgers fumble the ball while driving on the 49ers side of the field? Did Rodgers create those drive killing penalties that put them behind the chains?
fordguy
January 22, 2022 at 10:57 pm
And also be noted that it was Rodgers who put that dumpster fire of an offensive line out there that hadn't played together before. Maybe the water that so many on here thinks the coach can walk on ain't shit.
coolhand
January 22, 2022 at 11:09 pm
And how many passes by 12 were low or he didn't throw the ball at all and got sacked?
WisconsInExile
January 22, 2022 at 11:14 pm
My only question marks coming into this game which I thought would decide the Packers fate were:
1. Can Rodgers reign-in his usual self-destructive impulse to force pas after pass to his safety blanket, Adams now, Nelson before that.
2. Can they stick with a balanced run game for all 4 quarters?
3. Can Rodgers be patient for 4 quarters and take what the 49ers defense gives him—and then make them pay the two or three times they make a mistake?
The answers were resoundingly, again, no, no, and no.
The only thing different in style and substance from tonight and all the other playoff chokes over the past 10 years (except for the Seattle NFCC game) was the Super Bowl caliber defense. You can’t blame McCarthy. You can’t blame receivers. You can’t blame refs. You can’t blame special teams coaches. You can’t blame poor defensive play.
You can blame the guy who has a crappy lifetime playoff passer rating and who demands that he have control of the offense and needs “to be heard”. That much is clear by now.
Cubbygold
January 22, 2022 at 11:20 pm
Very well said.
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:39 pm
Rodgers did not lose this game for us, but it’s equally true that he did not win it. He’s paid to be a difference maker. He wasn’t really enough. The D today was blameless. He needed to lift us because of STs. He couldn’t. That’s not his fault but it is why he’s taking up so much of our cap. LaFleur was the problem today both directly and through his handling of Drayton. Rodgers deserved better from LaFleur. It’s not his fault primarily but it is why the era has ended in all likelihood.
greengold
January 22, 2022 at 11:53 pm
Your points show why Tom Brady is better. He does the right things to win. Quite often. Aaron Rodgers? He does all that you said here. Nothing at all has changed. 11 years running now, and we don’t even make it back to the Super Bowl. Not even close.
I’m not surprised, given all the BS.
mrj007
January 22, 2022 at 10:49 pm
Yep. That just happened. Packers epic fail
edp1959
January 22, 2022 at 11:24 pm
And once again the Defense couldn't hold and gave up the gave losing scoring drive. Rodgers gave them the lead and ST and Defense gave it up.
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:40 pm
The D gave up 3 points. The D was extremely impressive.
Bure9620
January 22, 2022 at 10:30 pm
Interesting we actually managed to now lose a playoff game at home without allowing an offensive or defensive TD!!! Just incredible... It's almost easier being a Vikings or Bears fan
dobber
January 22, 2022 at 10:37 pm
"It's almost easier being a Vikings or Bears fan"
That's just crazy talk...
Crankbait
January 23, 2022 at 03:55 am
We've lost playoff games every other way imaginable so why not this way. The cherry on the shit Sundae
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coolhand
January 22, 2022 at 11:26 pm
Well, 2014 at Seattle we lost because of ST, a fake FG and an onside kick, but that doesn't compare to the dumpster fire today
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:30 pm
Barry had a great game plan and his players executed very well.
The next time someone tells you to not worry about the put in the middle of your drive, ignore them. That’s what LaFleur told us with Drayton and, sure enough, he fell in.
NickPerry
January 22, 2022 at 10:32 pm
This one is just so brutal...All season long we felt, even knew ST would cost the Packers a game. It almost did in Cincinnati but Mo Draytons was allowed to stay around until a REALLY important game and just fuck it all up.
That's ON YOU MLF.
Didn't like the play calling at all. No rollouts to help with pressure and nothing really to get Cobb and Lazard involved. Rodgers ONCE again held onto the ball to much IMO.
What a GREAT defensive effort wasted by a ST unit that cost us 10 points AND the game.
It was a fun season guys but I gotta take a break. Love and respect to all my fellow Packers fans. I'm just so devastated right now.
Since'61
January 22, 2022 at 10:37 pm
Nick I'm with you. I just posted that I'm taking a sabbatical. Stay safe brother. Thanks, Since '61
GVPacker
January 22, 2022 at 10:38 pm
Nick Perry this is you're finest hour, Your post says it all about this season, I could not
have said it better myself!
NickPerry
January 23, 2022 at 08:55 am
Thank you friend. Stay safe.
Tundraboy
January 22, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Understood NP. I'm done for a long while. See you in March / April. Hope springs eternal. On to the future.
NickPerry
January 23, 2022 at 06:19 am
See you in March TB...Stay safe!
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 12:12 pm
I am working my '22 draft board as we weep. As I've advocated the past couple of seasons --Kleen Haus @ 1265 Lombardi Ave. They now settle for the Participation ribbons.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 12:14 pm
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coolhand
January 22, 2022 at 11:10 pm
If Drayton is still employed on Sunday, the Packers have no chance
dobber
January 23, 2022 at 06:15 am
They won't can him on Sunday...I don't think there will be much happening at 1265 for a few days. But he'll be gone shortly.
NJMagic
January 22, 2022 at 11:15 pm
It's easy to blame ST, but Aaron couldn't outscore a team that was held to THIRTEEN points
NJMagic
January 22, 2022 at 11:15 pm
It's easy to blame ST, but Aaron couldn't outscore a team that was held to THIRTEEN points
LeotisHarris
January 23, 2022 at 08:59 am
Yeah, Nick, that's it. It really is. Very well stated.
Like so many of us, I need to go into healing mode, too. Once again, it sucks to be in Wisconsin where it's so effing cold and have something that we all looked forward to abruptly and painfully stop. It should be different. It's not.
Take it easy, everybody.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 07:37 pm
Nick, good comments!
cpabandit
January 22, 2022 at 10:33 pm
Goodbye Aaron Rodgers. It's been good to know you. A hall of famer, an MVP and the biggest choke artist I have ever seen. Yes, the ST sucks, but e already knew that. But if Rodgers kept the offense on the field the ST would have been on the sidelines. Don't blame the weather, that was supposed to be in their favor. You just choked AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN.
Lphill
January 22, 2022 at 10:44 pm
I missed where Rodgers dropped that first down pass , had a field goal blocked and a punt for a touchdown .
cpabandit
January 22, 2022 at 11:03 pm
You missed Rodgers on the field because he wasn't on it much. Too many 3 and outs. And for that reason the ST was on the field.
dobber
January 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm
SF did exactly what they wanted to do: they ran the ball, shortened the game, and ground out a win.
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:54 pm
LaFleur is going to be Sherman.
barutanseijin
January 23, 2022 at 01:07 am
He already is.
Once Rodgers and company are gone, he won’t be winning in the regular season. He’ll be gone in a couple seasons.
edp1959
January 22, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Rodgers gave the Packers a lead Special Teams and Defense as usual gave it up.
Since'61
January 22, 2022 at 10:40 pm
Wasted probably the best defensive effort by a packer defense sine the Lombardi era. We've said nearly all season that at some point STs were going to cost us a game. Well the STs cost us a game and a season. Offense didn't do much after their first drive. Loss of Dillon hurt but play calls and execution were poor after the opening drive and the FG drive.
Defense deserved a much better fate, they played brilliantly. Could not possibly ask for any more from the defense.
MLF promoted Drayton and kept him, now he owns this. As for Rodgers, Adams and some of the others it's time to move on.
As for me, I think it's time for a sabbatical. Later guys. Everyone stay safe. Thanks, Since '61
dobber
January 22, 2022 at 10:40 pm
See you soon, man. I'll bring the cookies.
Tundraboy
January 22, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Could use a dozen or so right now.
dobber
January 22, 2022 at 11:06 pm
I'm skipping straight to the donuts, friend.
Tundraboy
January 22, 2022 at 11:02 pm
We owed the Defense so much. What a shame. Shocking.
NickPerry
January 23, 2022 at 05:56 am
Thanks Since'61...You nailed per usual. Be safe and take care. We'll see you around Draft time.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 07:42 pm
Nick and 61....both great long-time knowledgeable posters. Laughable that taking sabbatical until draft time. You will be here on CCTV daily even if not posting. This is your life and it is part of your daily lives. Take a few days and get over your dissapointment but keep posting. We all enjoy your insight and comments.
13TimeChamps
January 23, 2022 at 10:22 am
Enjoy your well deserved sabbatical '61.
One thing though....could you do us all a favor and take Lphill with you?
Grimm
January 22, 2022 at 10:35 pm
My only upside.... I dont have to be a nervous wreck watching The Packers the next couple weeks.
Pretty disappointing. Mistakes were the difference in the game.
KurtMc
January 22, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Good bye QB12. History will remember you as the guy who couldn’t win the big game. Give the MVP to someone else.
Take his salary and find a rental QB for a year or two. Please don’t make us go through a season with Love.
Another wasted great season
Lphill
January 22, 2022 at 10:45 pm
Did you even watch the game?
dblbogey
January 22, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Why don't you and Aaron just get a room, you're practically slobbering.
bjkdad44
January 22, 2022 at 11:46 pm
Yes…
Buckywunder
January 23, 2022 at 01:48 am
I’m all in on Jordan Love.
Give the kid a chance. Let’s see what he can do…
KurtMc
January 22, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Good bye QB12. History will remember you as the guy who couldn’t win the big game. Give the MVP to someone else.
Take his salary and find a rental QB for a year or two. Please don’t make us go through a season with Love.
Another wasted great season
Buckywunder
January 22, 2022 at 11:15 pm
STOP hitting submit comment!
Jesus Christ…
nstewart1
January 22, 2022 at 10:38 pm
The Defense played a great game; the Offense was really disappointing, and the ST suck. I really expected Rogers to make a little more happen.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 12:22 pm
Too much shuffling of the O line. No synchronicity. We Knew Bhak was finished after he was scoped the second time. It should have been Turner at RT and if he failed, Kelly was waiting in the wings. Not enough usage of Taylor and power football.
Packers0808
January 22, 2022 at 10:39 pm
Did anyone notice on losing FG we only had 10 men on the field! ST strikes again!
Cubbygold
January 22, 2022 at 10:52 pm
Yup, and it was coming out of a timeout.
greengold
January 24, 2022 at 09:30 am
Unbefuckinglieveable.
TommyG
January 23, 2022 at 12:29 am
That play was a metaphor for the entire season.
Lphill
January 22, 2022 at 10:39 pm
Maurice Drayton cost the Packers the game not Rodgers they scored enough to win.
dobber
January 22, 2022 at 11:03 pm
This might be one of the most remarkably presbyopic takes I've ever seen...
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:53 pm
Well, if one can’t see what’s right in front of one’s eyes, one could still likely see the special teams. Hard to argue that they didn’t technically cost us the game. I think what you imply is that STs isn’t the critical failing in a bigger sense. You are right. It ought to have been superable.
mbpacker
January 22, 2022 at 11:32 pm
Rodgers won the MVP and did't play like it after the first score
Swisch
January 22, 2022 at 11:04 pm
Grrrrrrrr!
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Lots of good things from the Packers in this game, and so I thought we would pull out the victory.
Good hard tackling by the defense with an effective bend-but-don't-break tenacity.
Good discipline by Rodgers to mix runs and passes, and to take care of the football.
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My only major concern at this point (except special teams) is why the 49ers were able to get so many pass catchers open across the middle of the field so often. while it seems the Packers rarely worked the middle of the field on pass plays, if at all.
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Aside from the obvious disasters of special teams (though Amari Rodgers looked good), it seems the 49ers were more physical and more effective in both moving the ball on offense and stopping the Packers with their defense.
I don't know if the field conditions actually helped the 49ers or not, and how much losing Dillon to injury hindered the Packers, but it seems the 49ers were the better team in this game on both offense and defense, not just on special teams.
That may be the real story of this game, although it may be lost in the understandable agony of failure on special teams, and the limiting factors for our passing game of frigid and windy weather.
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This hurts, and it's such a long time until next September.
However, I'm proud of the way the Packers played today, including the fight that they showed throughout.
SteelyPhil
January 22, 2022 at 10:41 pm
Time for a new era. Hope it's not as painful as this one has been, as fun as this team has been in the regular season for this three-year stretch.
BAMABADGER
January 22, 2022 at 10:42 pm
Incompetent, arrogant MLF owns this loss. Watch tape replay Kelley was sub-par at RT. GB begins the slow several year wander into the desert. AR should have spent his off seasons learning from Tom Brady. Who cares where he goes, just get at least three quality players for him. GPG!
4thand1
January 22, 2022 at 10:43 pm
Just threw up, time for bed.
Gman1976
January 22, 2022 at 10:43 pm
Couldn't agree more Aaron with your comments. To summarize all your points: Our 13-win coach got out-coached. While we have a good coach, but he made 3 crucial mistakes: (1) He should have replaced the special teams coach long ago. The terrible play of our ST all season cost us a Superbowl. (2) Nijman had success all season at LT & is replaced in the playoffs for someone who hardly played left tackle all season or not at all? This coaching decision weakened our offensive line. (3) The play calling and execution of our offense was ineffective after the fumble. Great coaches make adjustments. Where were the successful adjustments? Hopefully our coach will make the correct adjustments in the off season.
FAN24583
January 22, 2022 at 11:11 pm
MLF is way over rated. He won’t
Swisch
January 22, 2022 at 11:33 pm
It is a big question as to why Yosh Nijman didn't start for the Packers.
It may be considered shocking that he wasn't in there.
Wrongbayfeldlman
January 22, 2022 at 10:43 pm
Rodgers can’t win the big game. He plays poorly when it counts.
skijumper
January 22, 2022 at 10:44 pm
How many first round picks could we get for Rodgers and Adams? Time to move on from this continual circus.
stockholder
January 22, 2022 at 11:03 pm
Gute will just give
away the picks anyway.
Coldworld
January 22, 2022 at 11:49 pm
None for Adams. He’s out of contract and we can’t afford to franchise tag him. Best we could get is a late 3rd compensatory pick the next year.
barutanseijin
January 23, 2022 at 01:11 am
None.
Why would you give up first round picks for what you just saw? Ain’t happening.
Roadrunner23
January 22, 2022 at 10:44 pm
*What a bunch of pathetic losers!
Last dance indeed.
*Why can’t they hire a competent special teams coach? It can’t be that hard?
*Its been real A Rodg, enjoy Denver.
*Thanks for the memories Davante
*see ya Smith Bros.!
*It is going to be a fucking nuke job in the off-season which means it’s anybodys division next year!
*This team is going too look a lot different next season
*It was great to have Bakhtiari back, Alexander too and Cobb they really made a difference.
*They had a 3 year window to get to the Super Bowl and they Shit the bed!
*Hey Aaron…C-H-O-K-E
Cubbygold
January 22, 2022 at 11:08 pm
Jordan and Pippen are having a good laugh tonight.
bjkdad44
January 22, 2022 at 11:51 pm
Remember the Blackhawks? Dynasty?
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 12:32 pm
They will keep one of the Smiths. Gary was solid destroying Compton, but I would try to re-sign Za Darious.
It appeared obvious to the Fans watching the Game that Cobb could not run. The 49rs figured that out in no time and put the heavy on Adams and controlled Lazard's options which were limited due to the monotonous and predictable game plan of La Fleur. Kleen Haus..
scott17
January 22, 2022 at 10:46 pm
Another no show for the Packers in the playoffs. I don't want to hear Rodgers mentioned with Brady anymore. He had a chance to lead this team and he didn't do it. Again.
cpabandit
January 22, 2022 at 11:09 pm
Rodgers is the most talented QB to ever play. But he does not have the intelligence or class that Brady has. And this is coming from someone who hates Brady.
packanimal
January 23, 2022 at 09:24 am
I'm not sure how much of the difference is intelligence or class. That might be significant. But what strikes me is the difference in leadership style, or just lack of leadership by AR. If Brady's opponent had just scored a TD to tie the game with a few minutes left, Brady would be pacing around on the sidelines telling his guys to get ready to join him in retaking the lead. Rodgers sits on the bench by himself, maybe sulking, maybe thinking deep thoughts, who knows. Yes, Rodgers has led some amazing last-minute comebacks, but not in any playoff games. (I don't like Brady, but have a grudging respect for his skills, including his gritty competitive spirit.)
Cubbygold
January 22, 2022 at 11:10 pm
I don't think anyone outside of Wisconsin would even consider them in the same category any more.
Alberta_Packer
January 22, 2022 at 10:46 pm
STs will be the no.1 culprit in this loss to SF. However 1A for me is Aaron "I enjoy being a cold weather quarterback" Rodgers. Once again we saw sandlot hero ball from him - when the conditions demanded short, simple throws. Have the MVP ballots been cast?
pacman
January 22, 2022 at 10:47 pm
Personally, if Rodgers is going, I'd call in MLF and tell him to fire Drayton and "while you're at it, tell him to find a place for you too. You deserve to stick with him now too since you didn't want to fire him earlier." I'd bet Drayton already had his bags packed. He's probably already driving out of town.
What reason is there now to try to bring AR back and kill the cap for years with less of a team? I don't believe Love will be a good QB. Expecting many mediocre years now. This sucks and it is on MLF.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 07:53 pm
Amazing how emotional people get. You don't think Love will be any good and the team will be mediocre for years.
WOW!
Tundraboy
January 22, 2022 at 10:48 pm
Done with Rodgers. Where is the teamwork,where is the Leadership. Where is the Leadership in the face of disaster?
Bart's place will always be the true GOAT of the Packers
bjkdad44
January 22, 2022 at 11:53 pm
Wonder why the four down votes?
Alberta_Packer
January 23, 2022 at 01:34 am
For me - when I hit for an up vote - 2 down votes were instead registered. So a technical glitch.
stockholder
January 22, 2022 at 10:49 pm
Fire the Coach. Fire MLF. You may not like that. But if you can't beat Detroit. You don't deserve to advance in the playoffs. You don't fix special teams. You fire the coach. You don't know how to block. You fire the coach. The veterans should have been on the OL. Turner should have been at RG. And if your facing the best kicker in the NFL. You sure don't give the 49ers the chance to win it. Because the refs suck. It was just a matter of time they double teamed Adams. This offense sucked and it wasn't Rodgers Fault. They gave up. They pulled NFL career moves and not champion moves. It's painful. But was it a surprise? Not really.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 07:55 pm
Dissapointed with MLF in this game but you certainly do not fire him. Who would be an upgrade?
Fubared
January 22, 2022 at 10:50 pm
I was shocked that Samual and others didnt do more on offence. Sad for me and all packer fans that it was really the offense by Rodgers who sucked. He just looks for Adams and if he isnt open it either a sack, a throw out of bounds and a short pass for no yardage to whomever. All to maintain hos no intercetion rating.
Adios Aaron but the I would be surprised if anyone wants you your a loser
FAN24583
January 22, 2022 at 11:16 pm
You are the loser. And dumb as a rock
Todd
January 22, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Was that a fart in the wind or a kick in the nuts? Or both?
Packers0808
January 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Drayton only had 10 men in game on losing FG at the end!
mrj007
January 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm
I don’t remember pass completed to a packer no t named Adams. Super choke honey b! Defense showed up! ST sucked like they did all year. But Offense did absolutely nothing after first 5 my b. Really no adjustment at halftime. No juice on offense
A New Era
January 22, 2022 at 11:06 pm
Hard to describe what a bitter, bitter, bitter loss this was.
Maybe special teams are important after all, eh?
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Three Phases of Football, whether Some Fans want to admit it , or not.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 07:59 pm
True, but if Rodgers wants that big contract he needs to be a difference maker. He once again failed at crunch time in the playoffs.
splitpea1
January 22, 2022 at 11:09 pm
First off, thank you for NOT closing with "I love this team." Most of us right now do not.
MLF, "Mr. Regular Season": Had no meaningful impact on this game except for the first drive, where we went through SF like a combine harvester. Rest of the game? Illusion of complexity? Getting anyone else involved (except in a minor way) save for DA and AJ? Did he have a plan for the second half? Not a chance. Just waving his arms like a cheerleader to get the crowd going....
Rodgers: Don't know what to say except that we've seen this movie before: Part coach, part GM, and another playoff loss. A whole lot of good it did to bring Cobb back.
Forgettable game for M. Lewis and Deguara.
MVS: Missed you.
I would definitely say we need to add speed and play-making ability to our WR corps in the future. Anybody see Ja'Marr Chase in the earlier playoff game?
Drayton: Not discussing it. It turns my stomach just thinking about him. Same with the organizational approach here. Maybe they'll finally get their heads out of their rear ends here and start taking this unit seriously. And bringing Wirtel in was a terrible move.
Barry: At least one of the big three knows what he's doing and has his unit ready to play. Maybe he's ready to be a head coach....of the Packers. Not happening, but right now it's a pleasant thought.
MLF: Just to reiterate, not worth a sh*t. Totally out-coached by Shanahan.
Gary, Barry: It almost makes me cry to see that kind of defensive effort wasted. You give up two lousy field goals, and you lose? Only in the Twilight Zone.
So now all we get to look forward to is how this team (and hopefully some of the organization) gets disassembled. I guess the sooner, the better. Three strikes and you're outta here--we can't get it done in the playoffs.
Cubbygold
January 22, 2022 at 11:13 pm
After so many years of complete garbage defensive performances, i'm with ya on the wasted effort. They were so good and made so many big plays.
13 points and a red zone pick has to be good enough every time.
Swisch
January 22, 2022 at 11:21 pm
I still love this Packers team!
Philarod
January 22, 2022 at 11:10 pm
Too much to say, but somehow not enough.
What stinks is that during the whole Rodgers Era, we were waiting for a defensive performance like this in the playoffs...which never really happened before...and we finally get it, but..
Honestly this is mostly on the special teams. I don't think Bojo had a chance there, and I'm not sure Crosby did, either.
But the offense...and I don't want to blame Big Dog...never got in a good rhythm after his fumble. And too many momentous plays that went against us. After the long pass to AJ, a TD there would've given them, a very big halftime lead at 14-0. Even 10-0 would've increased our margin for error. The D was great, but what's with Stokes looping behind the receiver with the ball still in the air? Only a rookie, so...but we could haver at least one more pick.
Just a frustrating day. STs were trying to kill us all year, and they finally did.
Swisch
January 22, 2022 at 11:25 pm
On the big pass play by the Packers near the end of the half, it seems it would have been better if Jones had run out of bounds to save a timeout.
Philarod
January 22, 2022 at 11:37 pm
Maybe so. Also not a great throw, but I'm sure he just wanted to make sure he didn't miss him.
I really thought that play would ignite their offense, but just not to be. The blocked FG really turned the momentum.
Philarod
January 23, 2022 at 02:14 am
Looking at the play again, while I'm loath to criticize Jones, who brought it all night: If he
continued down the sideline, he may not have scored, but may have gotten inside the 10, and saved a TO. The way that half ended was almost a cruel foreshadowing of what was ti come.
Packerfansupreme
January 22, 2022 at 11:11 pm
Screw this team. Choked again against the 49ers. Everyone says special teams was going to cost this team. They did. Doesnt matter what happens to rodgers. It's over. Guy cant get it done.
Lphill
January 22, 2022 at 11:12 pm
Packers scored enough to win , poor O line , yosh should have stayed at left tackle , Special teams caused a 10 point swing , Maurice Drayton should have been gone long ago . All the Rodgers haters , did Rodgers have a field goal blocked and a punt blocked for a TD did you notice on the blocked punt no Packers went for the ball ? Did Rodgers drop a first down catch over the middle?
Buckywunder
January 22, 2022 at 11:22 pm
Ten points isn’t enough to win.
WisconsInExile
January 22, 2022 at 11:36 pm
Bruh,
You’re a Rodgers fan, not a Packers fan.
Nobody made 12 force the ball over, and over, and over again to a well covered Adams. Nobody throw check downs behind guys forcing them to make huge adjustments that prevented any YAC. Nobody else held the team hostage to bring back an aging and injury prone receiver who had bounced around the league for the few years after he was cut from the Packers (and that after several injury prone years where he had also clearly lost a step). Nobody made Rodgers hold out because he felt he should have more ”more of a voice” on personnel and game planning decisions.
We’ll never know exactly how much is in MLF and how much on Rodgers. Just like with McCarthy. Neither would throw Rodgers under the bus like that. But given the MLF playoff meltdowns look a lot like McCarthy playoff meltdowns (minus the harebrained clock management gaffs), I’m looking at the one guy in common: #12. He wanted all the eggs in his basket this year. He got it. And then dropped it. Yet again.
And when we had the chance to hire the best ST coach out there, Russ Ball low-balled his salary and he walked away. That’s why we can’t have nice ST.
Todd
January 23, 2022 at 09:29 am
No, he didn’t have a field goal or punt blocked, or drop a first down catch, but he did underwhelm when it matters most in the playoffs. Again.
MEO73
January 22, 2022 at 11:14 pm
Well, that sucks. This looks like a return to the 70s.
Wilment
January 22, 2022 at 11:16 pm
Sigh. Adios Aaron. I dont believe he could have been any less interested being on the field. tonight-mind you, he spent the evening wearing Bosa for a cape. Several thoughts come to mind. Why abandon the run? Why abandon the short passing game? Why wasn't Ysoh playing his starting spot? I think the kid did enough to earn his place there. We badly miss the toughness of Jenkins on the o line. THE 2021 special teams unit was akin to a Stwpen King Novel.....every time you thought it couldn't get more horrifying, a page was turned and something more frightening happened. Tonifhr, the horrors came home to roost. Ten point slide sits squarely on the special teams unit. The packers D did. good job for the most part. Kenny is the man and Rashan has developed into the disruptive beast we thought he would be. Next year, lots of new faces.....gone on D, the smiths, probably Amos, Kevin king(amen). Gone on offense, Rodgers, Adams, though I would do everything I could to bring him back for our young qb. Cobb, possibly Baktiari who still isnt fully recovered. I love my Packers, been a fan since 64, I think we still have a great future going forward,, good young coach who is still learning, great fans, a good young qb, and some good pieces in place to build around. This is a disappointing end, but, we will be back next year. GOPACKGO!
Rossonero
January 22, 2022 at 11:27 pm
"THE 2021 special teams unit was akin to a Stephen King Novel.....every time you thought it couldn't get more horrifying, a page was turned and something more frightening happened."
Haha this is awesome
Wilment
January 23, 2022 at 10:26 am
I thought it was pretty apropos. Maybe the Packers will hire me to do stand up between halves......"Take my special teams....please!" :)
cinpackback
January 22, 2022 at 11:16 pm
I froze my butt off, 15 years ago, to watch Farve throw an interception the last day he played for the Packers. Felt like history repeating it’s self, tonight. Feeling sorry for those fans at Lambeau…
NickPerry
January 23, 2022 at 06:56 am
Can't tell you how happy I am NOW that I didn't go, and how sorry I am for those 80,000 who did.
Tingham
January 22, 2022 at 11:18 pm
Just watched Rodgers in the presser. He is leaving. No doubt. It was a great but very painful run. He has some blame for sure, But man we are going to miss him.
Buckywunder
January 22, 2022 at 11:23 pm
Nope.
barutanseijin
January 23, 2022 at 01:23 am
Speak for yourself.
Once they won the super bowl in Dallas his sphincter clinched up so tight he just couldn’t do it again. He should retire because it’s only going to get worse for him.
Dancrothers54
January 22, 2022 at 11:19 pm
Sadly..a lot of weak points reared it’s head! Rodgers wasn’t sharp put too many drops and Lewis’s fumble hurt. On the field goal, we were in a position to score but a flag and sack stopped that. The o line wasn’t good and losing AJ was a killer.The D was great, perhaps best performance of the year! In this game 10 points should of been enough….and as many feared the special teams were are ruination!
bassrock
January 23, 2022 at 09:28 am
Dillions loss meant very little. Jones did everything and more than they asked him to do. While people like to harp on how great Dillion is sure hadn't shown much in that game.
MEO73
January 22, 2022 at 11:19 pm
When something like this happens, it reminds me of just how amazing that Patriots run was. Rodgers is a fantastic regular season QB, but he's not the GOAT. Winning the Superbowl may not be a QB statistic, but it matters.
Rossonero
January 22, 2022 at 11:22 pm
For those that know me on here, I've been calling it Stupid Teams, not Special Teams.
For anyone that follows the Packers closely, are you really that surprised? Are you? You're shocked the 32nd ranked special teams unit in the NFL had not one, but TWO major gaffes that caused a TEN POINT SWING? For goodness sake, they had 10 ten men on the field for the game winning field goal....AFTER A TIMEOUT. You cannot make this up.
If you are surprised, then I'm surprised that you're surprised. Because then you haven't been paying attention to this simmering volcanic eruption of crap that hit the fan tonight. This is simply a period to a sentence that the Packers have been writing all season long.
For the defense, my hat is off. That was championship football. That was elite. They didn't do anything wrong. Joe Barry had his guys ready to play and they balled out.
For the offense, they looked like they didn't know what to do. Where was Cobb? Where was Lazard? Where were the TEs? It literally was a one dimensional showcase of Adams + Jones.
Blow it up. Trade Rodgers. Let Adams walk for a 3rd rd comp pick. Start over again with Jordan Love and invest in some special teams players who can play. It's exhausting watching this Stupid Teams train wreck. Just don't act surprised that it ended this way.
Coldworld
January 23, 2022 at 12:02 am
Agree with what you say, but I now firmly believe that MLF is a significant part of the problem and will remain so as long as he’s our coach. He’s just not able to learn or grow and his handling of Drayton is laughable.
Rossonero
January 23, 2022 at 01:44 am
He's a bigger reason for success than the problem though. He's transformed the culture and managed Rodgers' ego. Is it his fault for hiring Mo? Absolutely.
gkarl
January 23, 2022 at 10:11 am
MLF has to shoulder some of the blame he is the head coach after all. ST, Drayton just bad should have been gone/fixed long ago. In his defense MLF is the reason Barry is here and he's had a diva for a QB. Let's see what happens with the O going forward.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 01:01 pm
All I know is that years ago when the Patriots' "special " teams were faltering, Belichick took them over and righted the ship. LaFleur had that opportunity in Sept-October and let it all slide. You get what you pay for. Low-Ball and Murphy squeezing Rizzo has crashed their portfolio.
albert999
January 23, 2022 at 10:06 pm
Start over with Jordan Love…NO THANKS
Packer_Fan
January 22, 2022 at 11:22 pm
Kudos for a great defensive effort. Special teams sucked with a 10 point swing. And the MVP laid an egg after the first drive. Probably the end of the Rodgers Era. Why pay all that money for someone who doesn't play their best when you need it.
joejetson
January 22, 2022 at 11:23 pm
Turn the page on the.Aaron.Rodgers Era. Nothing against Rodgers, but the reality of the Salary Cap situation means the only sensible option is to trade him and load up on high draft picks. The Giants have two #1's in the top 7. And their organization is a mess, so they may be willing to ante up to bring Rodgers to New York. The Eagles have three #1's, and they think they 're only a QB.away from a Super Bowl. There's plenty of desperate GM's and goofy owners who would sell their mothers for a legendary QB. Even if he only plays a few more years. I'm doubtful Love will be the next great QB, but if they can gouge someone, and.then.draft wisely, GB can still be a decent.team.
Roadrunner23
January 22, 2022 at 11:26 pm
This reminds me of the Seattle loss where the Defense played great and it took a comedy of errors to lose the game,
The Packers are pathetic chokers, they proved it tonight.
Crankbait
January 23, 2022 at 04:18 am
We all knew what the special teams are.
O-line and MLF didn't show up.
iamiz
January 22, 2022 at 11:27 pm
10 points and 58 yards of second half offense are not championship numbers.
Get a QB willing to run MLF's offense.
FAN24583
January 22, 2022 at 11:30 pm
MLF is a cheer leader not a head coach and definitely not a leader
GBPDAN1
January 22, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Ouch
FAN24583
January 22, 2022 at 11:28 pm
This is not on AR. This is on the ST and MLF for not firing him and allowing this shit show to continue. Also MLF is way over rated no creative play calling no adjustments just the same stale offensive plays. He sucks as a coach. It’s time to clean house in the front office fire MM, BG and MLF for allowing this shit show.
lpirlot
January 22, 2022 at 11:28 pm
When Rodgers reverts to throwing almost-dirtballs, you know they're doomed; he did it even when there wasn't any immediate pressure.
FAN24583
January 22, 2022 at 11:32 pm
Nobody is ever open other than Adams
greengold
January 24, 2022 at 09:25 am
Aaron, Corey, Al, and all of your contributors here, thank you for making this shit show of a year bearable. This goes out to all of my friends who post their thoughts here too.
He really did it. Called “The Last Dance.” I had a sick feeling it was all over at that very moment. He ruined the entire season for me with his reckless antics, drama and his continued intolerable arrogance. All I heard him really vocalize during the season were his desires to win MVP, far more frequently than a desire to win a Super Bowl… Says a lot.
Anyone surprised to see Aaron Rodgers forego the running game to key on Davante Adams and Randall Cobb in the 2nd half? It’s what he does, and has been doing for years. This goes to the notion of making the same mistakes, again, over and over, and over, expecting different results.
Speaking of which: Shame on Matt LaFleur for keeping Mo Drayton, or anyone else from LAST year’s train wreck of the ST coaching staff.
Onto bigger and better things for our Packers in what I hope will be a solid rebuild. Let’s hope for the best.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 01:08 pm
When a guy goes to the Feedstore for meds and his Guru is Joe Rogan, now being sued for Fraudulent activities, you know the ship has sailed.
FAN24583
January 22, 2022 at 11:33 pm
Wait until y’all see MLFs offense without 12
Coldworld
January 23, 2022 at 12:05 am
Well, maybe he will actually stick with the run.
Thegreatreynoldo
January 23, 2022 at 01:07 am
LOL. No question the offense will miss AR.
No question the offense will miss Adams.
I'd venture a guess that GB will stick with the run next year. And that it won't be pretty.
iamiz
January 23, 2022 at 12:58 am
It might actually work with a QB who's willing to run it.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
January 23, 2022 at 08:23 pm
Looking forward to it Georgia! Give me three or four top draft picks and players to go along with the Packers own draft picks and the Packers will be just fine. A QB who actually spreads the ball around so defenses don't key on one receiver would be refeshing!
PhantomII
January 22, 2022 at 11:34 pm
Mark Murphy: open your wallet with everyones stock buy money and add the best ST coach available in the NFL.
Punter: you don't have to take 2 steps to punt the ball...catch-punt.
ML: learn how to change up your game plan when it stops working. Taylor in when Dillon out.
AR: There is more than 1 WR on the team.
ST: SUCKED AS ADVERTISED. That's 7 points given to SF blocked punt, and 3 taken from GB blocked 3 point attempt. This is what you get when you are too cheap to get known quality (ST) coaches on board (Murphy).
Defense: Allowed 6 points in 4 quarters. You have no blame in this fiasco. You played outstanding. I tip my hat..!!!!
Offense: What I don't like about it is it takes multiple TE's just to have time to throw the ball. Having TE's in blocking makes less weapons receiving the ball and makes it easier to cover the WR's. This is the fundamental flaw in ML offense. It works in the run game but suffers in the pass game. We need another couple bigger stronger OL, therefore taking the pass block need away against stronger DL's.
Gute: WR's missing Elite speed...Draft it ASAP. TE's like Anderson of Ravens...Draft.
mbpacker
January 23, 2022 at 12:00 am
This feeling is like the 2014 punch in the gut loss to Seattle.
What can I say that others haven't said already?
Lots of fingers to point at, except the defense.
Don't want any drama this off season, decisions need to be made sooner rather than later after the dust settles on this big disappointment.
I will support whom ever is on the team next year!
HaroldDrake
January 22, 2022 at 11:42 pm
AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Difer
January 22, 2022 at 11:43 pm
Congratulations to the Pack on another successful season. They went as far as they were capable. Tonight they were beaten by a better team - better coached, better prepared, better players. They played their best tonight, and came up short. It is said that defense wins championships. I would add to that special teams. Had the Packers had an NFL caliber ST tonight, they would be advancing. That said, I wish Rodgers all the best with his new team. He's been a great QB for the Pack and I hope that he has another shot at a Super Bowl. Between him and Favre, its been a fantastic 30+ years.
Roadrunner23
January 22, 2022 at 11:44 pm
I’m done with football for this season.
That is all…
Out…
stockholder
January 22, 2022 at 11:46 pm
No your not. I won't let you. Draft time.
stockholder
January 22, 2022 at 11:45 pm
Nobody wants to be here if they rebuild. And Truthfully, they did rebuild the OL this year. So lets start there. After a whole year-- Bahk can't get on the field. Let someone else have him. Trade Him. Sorry but Turner, you don't have a job. Thanks. And let that RT retire. (You now can pay Adams. ) Ok next is the Wrs. Adams won't be here, if Rodgers isn't, Cobb too. And let MVS move on now. Sign Tonyan instead of paying MVS. Just a few years ago. I said We should have taken two. Hmm. Next Defense. Sign everyone? Nope just Campbell. The money will come from King And Savage. You know, the guy that hurt his back, this game. Sorry Savage I would trade you. Douglass is the Keeper. The cap will go up. I say Adams and Rodgers will be in Green Bay next year if they do this.
jannesbjornson
January 23, 2022 at 01:19 pm
That is close to the reality. I would try to secure one of the Smith Bros. They may want to keep the Rodgers-Adams show to sell seats. Bhak may have permanent damage in his knee and may have to go? Jenkins will not be healthy until next December. Probably need to go OT or WR with the One Pick. A safety will have to follow. Get another WR with the #three with Blazing Speed. How many GMs are going to dish multiple # ones for Rodgers? I wouldn't.
GP1
January 22, 2022 at 11:47 pm
Sadly after the 1st play of the day we were done on offence; 12 only throws to people he likes and 49ers knew it.
12 gone, Adams gone, Cobb gone, MVS probably gone, Dave Bak probably gone, Big dog too old and gone.
Defence played well but didn't cover short throws up the middle which is Jimmy G strong point.
Zadarius gone,King gone, and possibly a heap of others due contract offers.
Special teams has under performed all year and today was the standout
Mo D gone, Crosby too old and gone. They won't be alone.
We have to rebuild quickly or blow it for a decade.
A worrying lack of imagination all year in play calling; is it Rogers? Is it MLF? Is it offensive co-ordinator?
Time for a change.
albert999
January 22, 2022 at 11:48 pm
I think lafleur is Rodgers winning
I think Rodgers is Rodgers fixating on Davonte is losing
Equals 1 championship
Clearance is needed
jyros
January 22, 2022 at 11:50 pm
1) I would think Maurice Drayton walked directly to his car in the parking lot and leave Wisconsin.
The man totally shat the bed as a NFL coach.
2) For the self absorbed ego maniac that Rodgers comes off as… he played way below average for the $30+ million/yr he pockets…
Perhaps he should have spent less time flogging Invermectin this past week and dissing a person who happened to overcome a stuttering affliction to become POTUS after 30 years of public service and all the responsibility that comes with the job on a salary of maybe $400,000.00.
3) The defence ROCKED!!
…. possibly more tmro after I wake from my whiskey coma.
albert999
January 22, 2022 at 11:56 pm
Well said
mbpacker
January 23, 2022 at 12:06 am
12 should spend more time in the film room rather than lobbying for the Jeopardy Job, being on the Pat McCafee show, time with his book club etc. Or laying off the scotch whiskey in season.
Shinesman
January 23, 2022 at 10:20 pm
If you're trying to plug for a one of DCs biggest crime families go to your political sites. Get that $#!+ outta here. This is a football discussion.
albert999
January 22, 2022 at 11:52 pm
If y’all think Matt Lafleur is a winning head coach ur fucked up
He won because of Rodgers he lost because of Rodgers
stockholder
January 23, 2022 at 12:04 am
And Love will lose, because he'll miss Rodgers.
Crankbait
January 23, 2022 at 03:27 am
Lefluer may be the son McCarthy never knew he had.
albert999
January 22, 2022 at 11:53 pm
He also lost because he had no balls to fire the special teams coach along time ago
Qoojo
January 22, 2022 at 11:54 pm
AR looked like a deer in headlights all night after first drive. Kind of reminds me of the second half of the TB game last year. AR didn't play to his ability or to the moment. HoF regular season QB. MLF had a shit game plan for the pressure. I question not starting Newman at LT and turner at RT.
MLF relies on AR doing magic, and when that doesn't happen, you get performances like tonight. Then add that the special teams have been horrible all year. As HC, how is that allowed to continue all year, I do not know.
Dragon5
January 23, 2022 at 12:04 am
Life goes on.
Enemy year for Packer Franchise, Murphy, LaFleur, Hackett, Bahk, Turner rings true...hurts just like the rest of the choke jobs. Cincy is also in its enemy year as is Garappolo so odds do not favor a fairy tale ending for either. God forbid Brady wins another, especially given Godwin & AB aren't contributing to their post season run...I'm pulling for BUF here on out.
Many are wondering whether this really is the "blow it up" moment. It would be a shame given the NFC North still appears up for grabs next year, but with the cap situation and enemy years for Smith Bros & Adams on deck, it may be wise to look to the future IF we can get the haul. Management is once again in a fortunate position to sell high on Aaron...Denver is still desperate for a QB and has 11 picks in this years draft, 5 in the first 3 rounds. Tag Adams, package them together. I still feel it was all premeditated given Denver's moves that a deal is already in place.
Denver's 2022 picks
Round 1: Own pick
Round 2: Own pick
Round 2: From Los Angeles Rams
Round 3: Own pick
Round 3: From Los Angeles Rams
Round 4: Own pick
Round 5: Own pick
Round 5: From Detroit Lions
Round 6: From Philadelphia Eagles
Round 7: From San Francisco 49ers*
Round 7: From Detroit Lions*
FAN24583
January 23, 2022 at 12:02 am
I will gladly admit I was wrong about Gary. This defense play a hell of a game and has a lot of talent however the STs is a pathetic joke. Also we do not have enough weapons on offense and it shows in big games against tough opponents. We have M Lewis and Deguara at TE and we need a true #2 WR. And a creative HC. MLF is just not the guy. MM and BG are responsible period. They all need to GO!
tobinrote
January 23, 2022 at 12:19 am
i am 75 years old, started attending packer games at old city stadium behind east high. i do not expect to see any more playoff games on home turf in my llifetime, that said, i was more accepting of this loss than many heart breakers over the years. a team that cannot get off punt and a chip shot field goal deserves the consequences, but most disappointing is a qb going three and out more than a few times with the game on the line, not it seems willing to throw to anyone except his favorite guy who was covered. the much excoriated D that cost us how many games over the years showed up to play for once, and then the go to guy fails to deliver after the first series. this is not like the give away in seattle some years ago, not the fourth and 26 years before, this was more like the consistently bad play like favre in that championship game against eli years ago. the qb did not show up.
frankthefork
January 23, 2022 at 12:19 am
Thanks, CH great shows. But I stayed too long tonight and it's time to go.. I'll be back for draft and cap opinions prior to April 1st.
Game sucked. The plan was puke. Saw it coming early after the Lewis fumble, the better team didn't win tonight, they lost it. In your face kind of loss. Painful for all.
Problem one is the coach. A good head coach doesn't hold onto deadwood like STs coach MD, his blunders repeatedly, game after game,' nor keeps running plays that go for losses over and over. MLF is a 13 game-winner during the season 3x and a 3-time playoff loser. It doesn't compute for me.
I like MLF, but he's not the killer nor manager of an SB team or a Lombardi hunter, or AR12 is a Jinx.
As for Ar 12, Mr only wants an MVP, thanks for the memories, and the nail-biting that was truly irritating. Mr. Rodger's can't take the pressure upfront,(time and time again) nor win big games such as in playoffs...Is he like 1 and 9 in Lombardi Trophy tries? Sad way to go out; again doesn't make sense to me. Somethings wrong and it smells in Green Bay. Must be me...
New faces hew places and the cap hits will mean back to .600 season record in 2022 with Love. All the Best, and hope for the better.
TWilson3379
January 23, 2022 at 01:38 am
What’s the difference between Brady and AR? Brady understands the value of a first down, even if it means completing three 4 yard passes. That’s all Aaron had to do tonight. Time would’ve ran out and the horrible ST wouldn’t have slit our throats. MLF is a decent coach, but he has a lot to learn. Lesson #1 - tell your quarterback he’s playing like sh*t and stop throwing to the guy that’s double covered. Lesson #2 -On 3rd down they are going to rush your qb hard, throw a 5-yard quick slant or out and move the freakin chains. Lesson #3 - Don’t let ST lose the game for you, take them out of the equation if they suck.
GregC
January 23, 2022 at 06:08 am
How can ST's be taken out of the equation? They have to punt, kick field goals, kick off, and return kicks.
PhantomII
January 24, 2022 at 08:11 pm
Put starting OL on the field that don't get drug around by a LB and punt it out of play. On kickoff use someone other than Crosby to kick it out the back of the end zone so it can't be returned.
jannesbjornson
January 28, 2022 at 03:20 pm
Elementary my dear, Phantom. Vince did . Holmgren did it. They put in the Heavy sets when your back is to the wall of the endzone. It all seems like a Vegas FIX sometimes....
barutanseijin
January 23, 2022 at 03:08 am
Gotta add that Mason Crosby’s kickoffs were pathetic. I won’t miss that guy.
Crankbait
January 23, 2022 at 03:23 am
This is all on the coaching staff. Especially our supposedly boy wonder head coach.
MLF had two damn weeks to plan this garbage game plan he rolled out for our offense when we knew what was coming?
MLF also allowed Drayton and our pathetic special teams to continue as is. McCarthyesque arrogance and incompetence.
I sensed the meltdown after the Detroit game and last quarter of the reg season.....our offense was struggling to score and ST play was just putrid. MLF addressed none of it.
DougXX57
January 23, 2022 at 07:14 am
very disappointing end to the season. I feel Rodgers focused way too much on Adams and how many people were open that were passed on? No confidence in the other players or was it the drops and poor route running and that fumble by the Big Dog hurt really bad. A great season with a gut kick at the end and I really thought this was ours to lose and lose we did and how many people knew that the ST would hurt them sometime during the season? We failed on offense! We sucked on ST. The Defense played a great game. Losing Dillon hurt a lot! Now what? Do we reload or team the team apart? The salary cap goes up next year a lot and can we fix this mess with so many player's contracts up OR players with huge cap hits.. I feel Love is not the answer either and we have to wait and see how things go but this finally game of the 2021 season hurt like heck folks.. I love the Pack!
blacke00
January 23, 2022 at 07:16 am
This was obviously a heartbreaking loss. But why did they lose? I don't get it. maybe I'm just getting old.
I have a few questions.
Why in a very Important game almost completely reshuffle your O-Line? Doesn't make a lick of sense. maybe in the coaches minds they were the "5 best", but the grouping did not play together all year long. The coaching staff has to know who they were facing a very formidable defense, why change? Makes absolutely no sense.
dobber
January 23, 2022 at 07:22 am
I think the only 'reshuffle' was to insert Turner at LT...Kelly played a lot at RT, RG seems to be Patrick's natural position, and Myers was back at C for the Detroit gane. The Turner thing didn't make much sense to me, either, though.
In a game as close as last night, though, who knows how much difference that call made in the outcome?
Wilment
January 23, 2022 at 09:53 am
I think they screwed Yosh. The kid played hard the home season and showed how tough he is. He should have been out there.
GregC
January 23, 2022 at 07:33 am
As much as I dislike Aaron Rodgers, I don't think he had much to do with the poor offensive performance. Quite simply, the Packers' O-line got destroyed. I had a bad feeling when I saw that Turner was playing left tackle--the same position he played so poorly at during last year's playoff loss. But the whole line struggled against the 49ers excellent defensive front. Losing Bahktiari and Jenkins was too much. And the receivers could not get open, except for Adams at times. Lazard caught one pass. Cobb was thrown to one time and was not open. Deguara had one pass thrown to him and dropped it. Lewis caught one pass and then fumbled the ball.
All these years we've watched Tom Brady standing in clean pockets, patting the ball as he waits for a receiver to get open. Not so much with Rodgers.
bassrock
January 23, 2022 at 09:56 am
This is why you can blame some of this on Rodgers. 2 receivers with 21 out of 29 pass looks. He is blind during certain games to Adam's and this game Jones also.
Aaron Jones
9 129 14.3 75 0 10 0
Davante Adams
9 90 10.0 25 0 11 0
Allen Lazard
1 6 6.0 6 0 1 0
Marcedes Lewis
1 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
Randall Cobb
0 0 N/A 0 0 1 0
Josiah Deguara
0 0 N/A 0 0 1 0
Dominique Dafney
0 0 N/A 0 0 2 0
GregC
January 23, 2022 at 10:34 am
But were all those other guys getting open? We would have to watch game tape to find that out.
Wilment
January 23, 2022 at 09:44 am
Without beating a decaying horse to death, in 2021, the offense was generally speaking, consistent, when they didnt play well, the defense did. The defense, generally speaking, was consistent, when they weren't, the offense picked up the slack. Special teams was generally speaking , consistent.. Consistently bad. Poor coverage on punts and kickoffs, muffed punts, blocked field goals, missed extra points, missed tield goals. The bottom line is special teams sets the table for the offense and defense.This year the special teams unit served up a plate heaped with crap for the offense and defense and wished them a "bon appetite" for a hearty repast. I love coach Matt. I think he is a great young coach with a terrific future. However, the debacle that was the special teams falls squarely on his shoulders. He knows it, and wont shirk it, but he needs someone better running that group. Its the one part of this team that regressed from last season, and it cost the team a trip to the championship game.
Andresmo93
January 23, 2022 at 12:57 pm
The third down conversion to Lazard in the 3rd quarter, the reception fumble by Marcedes, some checkdowns and the blown coverage underthrown ball to Aaron Jones... the only plays Rodgers made not featuring Davante.
Excellent job by Demeco Ryans and the niners defense but Rodgers made their work much easier. You could call it hero ball or whatever, fact is he didnt even tried to read the whole field all afternoon. If Davante was 1o1 it was over, passing to other receivers was not an option for him. He was bracketed for the most part meaning that there were receivers 1o1 all over. Davante is the best receiver in the league but any of niners CB are pro bowl players, take some chances on Lazard, Cobb, anybody, they were open many many times (that final throw to 17 with Lazard 20 yards open...) and even if they werent its too easy for the defense, 2 on Davante and blitz/man with cushion ond third and long...
Thats the thing with Aaron Rodgers, his talent is his gift and his curse. He can do what very few in history can but when the stakes are higher he does not trust his coaches, his defense, his front office, nobody buy himself... It is always someone elses fault. Yes, STs cost us the game, other years is the defense who lays an egg in the NFC championship game. They played a beautiful game yesterday, Barry has been awesome and we have the personnel to be a top 5 defense if we are not already.
When he was the de facto OC in the latter years of mccarthy he was mediocre. Lafleur has ignited his career with his schemes, his good decisions and his emotional stability. What hurt me most last offseason was how he threw coach under the bus for that (bad) decision on 4th down against Tampa Bay. Gutekunst with all his mishandling of the QB situation has put consistently great rosters. Very few have the talent of Green Bay. It is not an accident. He IS the best QB of the league but i think he needs to go. He cant take us alone with his talent to the Superbowl. We have been seing this movie the last 12 years. When we win its because of him (he feels and expresses it that way), but is it always the team to blame when we loose.
It is time to rebuild with a more blue collar mentality in my opinion. Dont think Love is the answer, but well see, he deserves an chance.
Complementary football. Play the game as a unit all the aspects of the game. You cant let ST ruin your game, also you cant let that aspect isolated from the ofense or the defense, until they understand that, theyll probably fail again and it will cost us again. Defense is a young and good already. The offense has very nice pieces. Lafleur is a great coach. The front office know what they are doing. We gon be allright! Go Pack Go!
Packers0808
January 23, 2022 at 02:04 pm
It seems to me this was FY game by Rodgers to the Packers and played poorly on purpose wanting out this was his way of doing it!
Shinesman
January 23, 2022 at 10:28 pm
1. I have not been big on MLF. This game just cements that in my own personal opinions. He completely stopped what was working after the fumble, and he inexplicably made a baffling OL setup. Wtf was he thinking.
2. Rodgers didn't play well, but the hate he is getting is really extreme for a game he did actually play well enough to win. Jones made a bad decision on that huge catch and run which cost a timeout and some yardage, that may have been 7 left on the field, then the field goal block was definitely 3 left on the field. The blocked punt was 7 points for San Fran. We're talking a minimum 10 point swing and possibly 14 because of other players outside Rodgers control. Yes, he did have that terrible shot to a doubled Adams, but aside from that I didn't see any proof he was foregoing open guys.
3. If Rodgers is done, I'm OK. If not, I'm ok. I just hope they keep this defense nasty and mostly intact and add a REAL #2 receiver.... or #1 and #2 in the case that Adams leaves.