Confessions of a Polluted Mindset 2020 Week 1 - We Actually Made it?
The Weekly Packers Brain Drain from Jersey Al.
By JerseyAl
We Actually Made it? My answer is... OF COURSE! This is the FREAKIN" NFL! Not even a worldwide pandemic can stop the money-printing behemoth known as the National Footballl League. Personally, I never doubted we would get to this point and I have few doubts that the season gets completed in it's full entirety.
Preseason: If anything positive is to come out of this virus-influenced wierd lead-up to the NFl season, I think that finally all sides will admit that there is no reason to play four preseason games. Two is plenty to get some game action film of the young guy while letting the vets sit to cut back on injuries and have everyone ready for Week 1.
Hungry for Snacks? Well this is damn interesting...
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— Cheesehead TV (@cheeseheadtv) September 8, 2020
Parry Nickerson: On his fourth team starting his third season, all speed, no size or agility (those 3-cone and shuttle times - horrendous!). And he's on the 53-man roster? This one's a puzzler...
With the 179th pick in the #NFLDraft, the #Jets selected #ParryNickerson.
Nickerson posted an average #RAS, with fantastic speed but terrible agility numbers and poor size. pic.twitter.com/hcjefpNXW0
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 28, 2018
Vikings Game: The Packers win easy is my prediction. I'm feeling really good about this offense in year two of LaFleur's system. By all accounts, there has been increased buy-in from Rodgers,showing he's willing to improvise less and stay within the system, which will emphasize better use of tight ends and running backs than we have seen in recent years. Last year was a mash up of Rodgers doing what he knows from the MM era sprinkled with LaFleur concepts. I expect Rodgers to be deadly efficient this game and skewer the Vikings secondary that lost some important pieces to free agency. The defense will do enough to somewhat contain Dalvin Cook, harass Cousins (if he dies, he dies), and force turnovers. I'm seeing a surprising big day for the Packers - Green Bay 31, Vikings 17.
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Comments (69)
NickPerry
September 09, 2020 at 06:36 am
"The Packers win easy is my prediction. I'm feeling really good about this offense in year two of LaFleur's system."
FINALLY... Someone who feels EXACTLY like I do about week 1...Right on Al!!
Now I'm sure there's several more out there who feel this game won't be as close as the "Experts" are suggesting, but this game sets up perfectly for the Packers. The Vikings with 2 rookies starting in the secondary, no Diggs, a weak O-Line that D Smith destroyed all by him self week 16 last season.
Year 2 in MLF system. Year 2 for Gary and Savage in Mike Pettines system. Al's prediction sounds pretty good but I'd say the last 7 comes in garbage time.
GO PACK GO!
Bure9620
September 09, 2020 at 06:45 am
I agree, the Packers should really control this game...RT does not bother me as much....this is not Rodgers blind side and I expect to see Jamal Williams with a high snap count, he will be in pass pro and also chipping Yannick N. We should run the ball right at him.....the Vikings O-line is still a train wreck IMO, Kenny Clark and Z will work them again...
ShooterMcGee
September 09, 2020 at 06:56 am
I don't get how we brought in a 6th cornerback but haven't signed a ILB or D-lineman, our 2 weakest positions. Ty Summers is our primary backup at 2 ILB spots and Monty Adams at 2 DL spots. Kind of surprised they even made the team, especially Adams. In addition Adams is hurt and I thought he was headed to IR. Am I wrong to think there are a dozen guys on practice squads or free agents better than these 2?
Signing Nickerson demonstrated they are not averse to bringing in outside guys instead of elevating their own ps players.
PackEyedOptimist
September 09, 2020 at 07:34 am
I understand wanting a better backup (starter!) than M Adams, but I don't get the hate for Ty Summers. Early last pre-season he missed a bunch of tackles, but then he got better and DIDN'T. He was a leading tackler on ST. In college he was a highly-respected team captain. Athletically, he is outstanding with great speed. He was the back-up last year to wearing the communications helmet.
You're not the only one to diss him, but I just don't get it.
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 08:30 am
I agree. We moan about ST ( rightly) and Summers is a plus athlete who was an asset on them last year. He showed good and bad in camp last year as an ILB. He is a classic late rounder who needs polish on D and to allow time to see if he has instincts that could unlock his potential. He deserves a roster spot and to continue to develop. Reminds me of Bishop a bit in that respect.
Nickerson is interesting. He was the fastest cb at the combine, but injured a hamstring in the process. At his pro day his agility was poor, but it seems that his injury may have directly affected those. Interestingly, he bench pressed quite well, which, in a smaller framed player, is reassuring.
So is he stiff? Looking at a large number of scouting reports and college information, it doesn’t seem so. None of them seem to be concerned on that point. In fact he is described as a natural ball hawk by one scout and seems to have the stats to support good awareness and coverage as well.
My take after review suggests the pro day may indeed be the outlier. The concern is that he played almost exclusively on the outside in college and most see him, because of his frame, having to move inside in the NFL, which is an adjustment. The Jaguars apparently sought to sign him to their PS, and see their starting roster corners as effectively set.
Interestingly his weight and height are extremely close to those of Sam Shields. Shields did pretty well on the outside, relying on speed primarily. Nickerson has the speed.
If the pro day is accurate then his pickup is surprising. If the consensus from scouts and college is the true picture then we may have made a great pick up.
PatrickGB
September 09, 2020 at 10:28 am
Thanks for the information Cold. I was one of those who dumped on Nickerson. I did not realize that he did some of the drills while injured. If so, then the Sam shields comparison and college game day film helps explain why he is on the roster. Still, he does seem a bit raw for the position. However, his speed will be helpful on ST’s.
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 01:04 pm
Agree on rawness, he wasn’t really ready in his first year when he played 16 games by the sound of it, not helped perhaps by being moved inside. Seems the Jaguars liked him but liked those ahead more. He did play ST in college, not sure about in the NFL.
jannesbjornson
September 09, 2020 at 03:45 pm
He had 16 picks in college, so he can follow the ball. Maybe he can go single high if need be in a form of prevent D.??
Thegreatreynoldo
September 10, 2020 at 02:17 am
Nickerson's 1.5 flat 10-yard dashing is really moving! That's Percy Harvin acceleration territory.
Scouting reports don't seem to note tight hips, but I read one that noted it. I don't remember the source. Several others make no mention of it being an issue.
ShooterMcGee
September 09, 2020 at 08:15 am
Please don't misrepresent my words as hate. I don't hate Ty Summers nor anyone else for that matter. He never saw the field last year at ILB and he seemingly didn't stand out at camp this year. Now he is the primary back up at 2 spots that have oft-injured starters. I bemoan the lack of depth more than anything else.
There are a plethora of options such as Todd Davis, Alec Ogletree, Michael Kendricks, Jack Ryan, BJ Goodson, Evan Weaver, Nigel Bradham, Darron Lee, etc....etc....etc....
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 08:40 am
The problem isn’t Summers it is that the promising Martin is injured and the presence of a great unknown Burks as the second starter. Burks may prove us all wrong as he is apparent healthy, but I doubt that any of us feel confident. That feeling is though, more due to our only views of him being while playing impaired, rather than hard evidence of anything other than his absence for most of his career.
I wish Martin was healthy and starting. I’d have loved to see Bolton be able to compete again this year. I’m not confident in Burks. I’d have liked to see Summers as number 3 to start the year, but the problem isn’t him but the uncertainty over Burks. Perhaps Burks will prove that he was worthy of his draft position. Should he do so, he would be a better option than those you list.
Lphill
September 09, 2020 at 08:17 am
Summers is for real I’m surprised he got no snaps inside last season , nothing was working against San Fran I don’t know why he didn’t get a chance .
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 08:42 am
Assignment uncertainty. He is like young Bishop, never know if he will do as expected and his angles were all over the place. Hopefully he will be improved this year, but he was as raw as he is athletic.
Bure9620
September 09, 2020 at 08:35 am
Because the Packers play as much Dime as anyone in the league...they do not value off ball LB like other positions......Kirksey will be the only off ball LB on the field for many plays
Lphill
September 09, 2020 at 08:46 am
This is a mistake an off ball backer is a coverage priority that doesn’t help at stopping the run , Kamal Martin according to his tape looks like a solid run stopper but we won’t know for awhile.
Stroh
September 09, 2020 at 05:56 pm
The fact they drafted Burks in rd 3 and Martin in rd 5, indicates the Packers would actually prefer to have 2 ILB on the field most of the time. They didn't use draft resources to sit his ass on the bench and collect a paycheck. They may not value it as highly as some positons, but they are looking for and want an off ball LB who can excel in coverage and chase sideline to sideline. That statement is unequivocally false.
CoachDino
September 09, 2020 at 06:24 pm
Don't necessarily disagree Shooter but I think it has more to do with the Defense they play. How often does the D-Line consist of Lancaster/Clark/Lowery? They are deep at OLB which they use as DL and play with more DB's than traditional Dline.
I am surprised Keke didn't beat out Lancaster. They should have a better option than a backup talent.
They must have high hopes for Martin/Burks/Summers or at least 1 of them. Todd Davis and Nigel are available at a good price. One is strong in run defense with marginal coverage skills (Better than Blake or at least close) Nigel is a coverage Guy. So options are out there.
What gives me some confidence is the fact that the Packer Starters are a very strong group. My worries are more on Back-up OT and ILB. That's actually a good sign...
Lets Go Pack
RCPackerFan
September 09, 2020 at 07:31 am
We Actually Made it?
My answer is... I'm still somewhat in disbelief. With the way everything has went this year, I was really trying to not get my hopes up to only be let down. But we have real games starting tomorrow night! Packers are on Sunday! Can't Wait!!
Preseason:
I was hoping they would have had 2 preseason games this year. 1 home, 1 away. Just to get the players used to playing in games again. I have a feeling the first month is going to be VERY sloppy.
Hungry for Snacks? My question is - What did he say?
Parry Nickerson:
I'm curious about this one too? Obviously there is something they really like about him. I'm assuming he will be moved to the PS at some point.
Vikings Game:
I truly have no idea what is going to happen. I feel like the Packers will win. I think overall they are the better team and have the better QB. But who knows what to expect in the very first game. Sometimes teams can use preseason games as a way to determine how ready they are. They don't have that this year. There is no way to compare themselves to other teams.
That all being said I do feel they will win. LaFleur's 2nd season, the offense will be more in sync. I think Rodgers in year 2 of the system, as well as him figuring something out will be the biggest advantage. I think we will see him more in tune with the offense and will be ripping the ball more. I think the combination of Jones, Williams and Ervin will be huge for the offense early. I think we will see more Tonyan now at TE, but I think Sternberger will make at least 1 very big play. I think Lazard and MVS take a big step and make an impact. On Defense, I think we will see the front come unleashed a bit. Gary will make a huge year 2 leap. I think Cooks will have 100+ rushing yards which will create some more doubt of the rush defense. But I don't think that will impact the game. Either King or Alexander will make a game changing interception.
I hope it plays out something like this. We will find out soon enough!
4 more days!
dobber
September 09, 2020 at 02:12 pm
" I think the combination of Jones, Williams and Ervin will be huge for the offense early."
Early prediction: unless the Packers get ravaged by injuries, Tyler Ervin plays no more than 2 offensive snaps on Sunday. Dillon plays almost as many offensive snaps as JW.
PackEyedOptimist
September 09, 2020 at 07:38 am
I think the Packers will win in a fairly high-scoring game. I expect both teams to use trick plays, on both offense and ST, resulting in big plays.
It's possible the teams will try to run more to reduce offensive errors, but the team that does that may find itself down by a couple of touchdowns pretty quickly.
Dropped passes/screwed up trick plays could be a killer.
Bearmeat
September 09, 2020 at 07:49 am
I expect GB to win pretty easily on Sunday. I'd love to see Snacks in GB. Our interior front 7 aside from Clark is really really bad. Rest of the team looks ok. Surprising to see Big Dog on the top of TE depth chart, even though we all know the official one means very little.
egbertsouse
September 09, 2020 at 08:05 am
I kind of thought they had made Snacks an offer. A lot of fans think that players are lined up just waiting to play in GB but some will not even consider it.
Putting Nickerson directly on the 53 makes me think the DB Room isn’t as deep as Pettine has been saying.
I expect Minny to run Cook at the edges all day a la SF. I am hoping Kubiak pulls a MM and over thinks it and let’s Cousins throw 50 passes.
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 08:47 am
I think Gute sees something in Nickerson. His MO has been to take talent when it’s available regardless of where. As I posted earlier, the assumption that Nickerson is stiff may come purely from a pro day carrying a hamstring injury sustained at the combine.
dobber
September 09, 2020 at 02:14 pm
I agree: I think they have a specific role in mind for him....perhaps special teams. Otherwise, I don't know why they bring in a fringe guy who has to jump through Covid protocols and learn the defense before he can contribute rather than pulling up a known commodity from the PS.
dobber
September 09, 2020 at 11:09 am
Re (Snacks); it just reminds us that just because we don't SEE movement on a given front, it doesn't mean the team isn't trying to do things. That's probably the most frustrating part...it looks like the Packers aren't trying, but unless someone lets info out, we really don't know.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 10, 2020 at 02:44 am
This is a narrative. One possible inference is that Snacks doesn't want to play in a place like Green Bay. That's possible.
Another more likely inference is that GB doesn't want to pay very much. Hence no offers to Veldheer, Tramon, or Snacks, at least not for what they want.
Seems like no one wants to sign Snacks until after week one. We might get more info then: see if he signs and for how much.
I don't think Gute wants to spend any money as he will need it next year.
stockholder
September 09, 2020 at 08:17 am
I hope they do win big. Because I'm concerned. My concerns are this. InJuries. We must avoid them. No win is worth losing any starters this early. And looking at your depth chart for each position. It's more then justified. The seconds just don't give me piece of mind. If any of are starters go down. It will be such a Gut punch. I doubt we make the playoffs. So my fellow packer fans. Pat BG on the butt all you want. But WR, ILB, and the DL are still a glaring weakness. And when you compare this team to 2010. This team has question marks. I hope the packers won't have to hit the Pause button.
Bure9620
September 09, 2020 at 08:37 am
injuries will happen, to every team....The Packers were very healthy last year but that was an anomaly.....depth will be tested
NickPerry
September 10, 2020 at 04:51 am
The Packers ranked 17th IIRC in games lost to injury. The Packers under MM were ALWAYS a beat up football team...Always
Perhaps we've been so used to being a "Mash Unit" for so many seasons under McCarthy, anything less feels fortunate. 17th IMO isn't all that lucky, that's average. Lets finish in the top 5 with fewest games lost, THEN the Packers were "very healthy".
I'm watching the Cowboys injury reports this year closely just for fun. IF the Cowgirls have soft tissue injuries up the wazoo, then perhaps 17th will be the norm and not viewed as an anomaly.
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 08:53 am
Not so sure about WR. We will see as to the WRs and catchers overall.
ILB I’m excited about Martin. His injury is a shame, but I see him as possibly a long term starter. Looks like we will see what Burks is or isn’t finally: I share the doubts.
DL, well they seem set on Adams. That I agree is mystifying. Prove them right Montravious.
dobber
September 09, 2020 at 02:17 pm
The better Adams is if/when he plays, the more the Packers reap for him in terms of compensatory picks when he signs somewhere else next spring.
Razer
September 09, 2020 at 08:34 am
Good average team because of Rodgers. The weak division will allow us to contend for a playoff spot. Trying to play the SF style of football with our O-line, TEs and Rodgers is not a recipe that I would try but it is just crazy enough that it might work.
Overall, team didn't really advance:
O-line got weaker
poor D-line stayed the same
TE's same
Linebackers maybe better but more fragile.
WR same
The best that most are saying is that the guys are more comfortable in the LaFleur/Pettine systems.
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 08:52 am
Don't tease me with Snacks. Nickerson has starting experience, and I'm guessing there were no LBs or DLs available and we could use another backup corner. I'll be zooming in on Sternberger( hoping he doesn't have to spend the whole game blocking on the right side), Gary, and Kirksey as I believe they are key to our success. After what happened with some teams in MLB ,I am leery about this season. There might be some key players testing positive and what happens if teams miss games. As surreal as it all is , I am very glad that we have a season and am going to enjoy it.
Lphill
September 09, 2020 at 11:01 am
Packers signed a linebacker from the Patriots .
Ferrari-Driver
September 09, 2020 at 09:33 am
Spot on, Al and worthy of a thumbs up!
You and I are in the same ballpark. I fully expect Rodgers and company, in accord with LaFleur's offence, to easily confuse the inexperienced Vikings' defense. The lack of crowd noise will help Rodgers create at least one or two jumps by the MN defense.
Since'61
September 09, 2020 at 10:08 am
Agree completely with Jersey Al on only 2 preseason games going forward. I have been posting the same for a long time.
I don’t understand the Snacks paragraph. Did the Packers make an offer? Will they after week one? I’m not sure what you are saying here Al.
Nickerson is for experienced depth. We’ll see how it goes.
Vikings game: I’m expecting sloppiness and penalties but hoping the Packers come out sharp. Penalties and turnovers could be the key to this game. I’m hoping for the Packers to have less of both.
If the Packers could sign Veldheer and Snacks I would immediately feel better about this team since signing them would improve both our OL and DL. Go Pack Go! Thanks, Since ‘61
Spock
September 09, 2020 at 10:24 am
'61, Snacks says in his reply to the guy who was disappointed at the Packers not offering him a chance; "They have," That sounds to me like the Packers have made him an offer.
PatrickGB
September 09, 2020 at 10:36 am
And it was too low. He probably wants more than the team offered.
JerseyAl
September 09, 2020 at 12:26 pm
You saw the offer?
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 04:07 pm
I guess so or he would be on our roster.Pat, your picture of Rogers is hilarious !!!
Stroh
September 09, 2020 at 10:57 pm
He was offered and from what I read it was generous enough. Its more a matter that Snacks hasn't committed to ever playing again (I heard he has arthritis) and also has some concerns regarding Covid. So it appears he has more reasons to not play, than he does to continue playing.
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 10:50 am
Nickerson: The old adage “you can never have too many guys who can cover” comes to mind.
I predicted all along we’d have games, because if you have games you can sell advertising and people can make money. Fans in the stands aren’t really necessary. I still think the season will be cut short by the post election riots.
I think this is a really strong team with lots of veterans. Prepare to see a very different offense than we’ve seen over the last 25 years. More misdirection and less dancing in the pocket. I actually expect quite a few long plays.....it’s not going to be sausage grinding.
My big prediction is that AJ Dillon is going to be too good to sit on the bench and he’ll force himself onto the field, where he’s going to beat a lot of “would be” tacklers. He’s more elusive than people think. So to keep Jones on the field, he’ll take more snaps in the slot. Jones is our #1 weapon and he’ll get more touches than anyone else, and a lot of those touches will be short passes (followed by a long run).
Add in Rodgers to Adams and I think we have plenty enough on offense to beat Minnesota and win the division. On defense, we return just about everybody from last years #9 defense. I think that some people are way too concerned about stopping the run and that the bottom line is keeping people out of the end zone, which we’re good at.
IMO, we’re the best team in the division.
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 11:45 am
"last years #9 defense". Really?
Green Bay's 2019 defensive rankings:
Scoring...12th/20.7 per game
Rushing...26th/128.7 yards per game
Passing...10th/225.6 yards per game
Not sure how that made them the #9 defense in the NFL. Some sort of new math?
dobber
September 09, 2020 at 12:37 pm
Points allowed. Packers were 9th at 19.6...at least over regular season games.
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 02:22 pm
Ok, but that doesn't make them the 9th best defense in the league. Taking all of their defensive statistics into account, they were a slightly below average defense.
https://www.footballdb.com/stats/teamstat.html?group=D&cat=T
I understand points allowed is important, but it's not sustainable to give up lots of yardage and always hope for a turnover or red zone stop. "Bend but don't break" is a dangerous way to play defense. While it didn't last year, eventually it will catch up to you.
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 03:12 pm
So Princess, who had the #9 defense last year, and based on what?
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 03:26 pm
When you've matured to the point of having an intelligent, adult debate without your juvenile, immature name calling, I might be interested. Until then.....sticks and stones.
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 04:20 pm
Here’s an idea Princess: Hold your breath on that.
If they’re sticks and stones, then why do they bother you? Why do you tell lies over them? Why not take advantage of my offers to stop?
Really Princess, you seem kind of inconsistent on this. Pick a lane and I’ll be happy to go around.
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 05:10 pm
You really think calling me names bothers me? I haven't been in middle school in decades. I don't need to post ridiculous tough guy 'avatars' to prove my manhood. If you're going to post a graphic, post yourself, not what you want people to think you look like. You're a bully, just like your hero who resorts to juvenile name calling anytime anyone disagrees with him. It's called emotional immaturity.
I'll respond to whatever posts I choose to. If you think giving up 353 yds of defense, which is ranked 18th in the league, equates to the 9th best defense in the NFL, good for you. How did that 9th ranked defense work for you in the NFC championship game, when SF said we are going to run it down your throats, just like we did the last time we played you...then proceeded to do just that, while attempting something like 8 passes all game? You're also the guy who said Richard Rodgers was an all time great TE in GB's history based on one statistical season. So there is that....
I understand that calling another man you've never met derogatory names from the safety and anonymity of your laptop makes you feel like the tough guy you really wish you are. But I'm not impressed.
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 05:26 pm
Ok Princess, don’t get your panties in a wad. You have every right to believe yards are more important than points.
I said Richard Rodgers had one of the best seasons for a TE in Packer history. I know you don’t read that well but try harder.
I grew up around guys who had been to Normandy, Anzio, Okinawa, Anzio and Bataan. Those guys were my heroes....Now my heroes are my sons in the military. I. have no idea of what you’re trying to imply.
Two people I have a name for, and you’ve both earned it. Why don’t I bully TGR, or Bure, or Coldworld, or any of the rest? Answer that question and you’ll have learned something.
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 05:48 pm
"I grew up around guys who had been to Normandy, Anzio, Okinawa, Anzio and Bataan. Those guys were my heroes....Now my heroes are my sons in the military. I. have no idea of what you’re trying to imply."
The difference between you and I. I have and you haven't. I was also stationed in Okinawa. Kadena Air Base in 1969. before deployment to Vietnam. So keep calling me Princess.
To ridicule someone because they disagree with you on a football site is beyond childish.
Just curious...did you have bone spurs as well? I heard they're a bitch.
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 06:05 pm
Yeah, Okinawa in 69 was just like 45. I was in Berlin in 79, and that wasn’t the same as 45 either.
I don’t ridicule you because I disagree with you. There’s lots of people I disagree with. I ridicule you because you’re stupid and annoying. I’d like it if you’d ignore me but you’re obviously too obsessed with me....or my avatar....to manage that.
So, get used to it. I won’t stop doing something that “doesn’t bother” you in the first place,
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 06:24 pm
I never said I was in combat in Okinawa in 1969. I guess you missed the "before deployment" part. What the hell "Berlin in 79" is in reference to, I have no idea. We were at war with Berlin in 1979? That must have been some pretty rough combat duty.
You're a wannabe bully and a total idiot. Typical Texan. What a waste of time it's been engaging with you.
Your avatar....lol. Why on earth would a grown man have one? Talk about a Princess...lol
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 06:46 pm
And yet, you cannot stop obsessing about it. Fascinating.
I guarantee you that West Berlin in 79 was just as rough as Okinawa in 69. And both places were a lot rougher in 45.
You don’t read very well, do you?
13TimeChamps
September 09, 2020 at 07:15 pm
Once again...there was no combat going on in Okinawa in 1969. I don't know why you keep comparing it to 1945. It was a staging point for deployment to Vietnam. But I'm sure being stationed in Berlin in 1979 was comparable to being in Vietnam in 1969.
West Berlin in 79....lol.
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 04:18 pm
If you don't behave ,I'll take the leather strap to ya. I think I just got Split Pea excited, ever see his ID pic.
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 04:24 pm
Pete, I’ve extended her the offer, twice, to just ignore each other. First she lied and said OK, then she indicated it was actually more fun to be stupid and antagonistic. So tell her to pick a lane.
CoachDino
September 10, 2020 at 06:06 pm
Great point Dobs - hers so more info to back you up.
Packers PFF Grades
2019 TEAM GRADES
OVERALL - 8th
OFFENSE - 10th
DEFENSE - 8th
SPECIAL TEAMS - 22nd
Ranking also are just straight math - addition/factors scored Math. Factors are weighted/multiplied by grade etc.. and being good or bad at one thing doesn't mean you will be good or bad over all.
Plus the #1 defensive stat is Points allowed. The Score. Bend but don't break has been a staple defense for years in the NFL. Look into what happens to drives after a holding penalty. That's why they focus against the Pass. You can't run yourself out of penalties.
fordguy
September 09, 2020 at 12:44 pm
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/opp.htm
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 04:06 pm
Accounting only the rich can afford, LOL ,13Time
Since'61
September 09, 2020 at 12:23 pm
I agree that we’re the best team in the division. Especially if we can remain relatively healthy. I think COVID-19 is a more likely reason to stop the season or cause cancellations rather than rioting.
If the teams and the players are smart and careful the league should be able to avoid a serious problem with Covid-19. MLB has done a reasonably good job so far, maybe the NFL can do the same.
Thanks, Since ‘61
flackcatcher
September 11, 2020 at 07:31 pm
'61, MLB proved it can be done. If you and your organization are discipline and smart, then the odds move in your favor. With a fairly short season the NFL has a good chance of completing this season. Of course the big X factor is how big a surge of Convid-19 we'll have along with flu. The best thing for this country might be a cold winter, along with getting our children back into class. Sunday noon can not come fast enough.
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 01:41 pm
I would love to see some sausage grinding ( LH you crack me up hahaha) for a few series in the second half with a lead. Quiet Riot?
Leatherhead
September 09, 2020 at 03:05 pm
Girls rock your boys
Stroh
September 09, 2020 at 11:07 pm
Hey how bout that, we are in complete accord! I think Dillon is going to be getting alot of playing time and take over most of Jamal Williams snaps. Jones will get a few more carries than Dillon, maybe 15 to 10 or 12 for Dillon and Jones will be a regular target in the passing game.
I think they have enough offense, but IMO that will largely depend on Rodgers and specifically what his footwork and mechanics look like. If he uses good fundamentals again his accuracy will improve dramatically and he'll make some otherwise somewhat pedestrian WR look alot better.
Between Jones and Dillon toting the rock, the Packers are a top 10 and quite possibly a top 5 rushing attack.
Handsback
September 09, 2020 at 11:34 am
So far the NFL has gone further then I thought they would...so that's good. Their social justice focus hasn't gone away so that's bad.
Green Bay should beat the Vikings. The question is focus! Is the team focused on football? I don't think the best team will win the SB. It will be the most focused and best coached. The team with a junkyard dog mentality will have the edge even over teams with more talent. At least that's IMHO.
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 01:27 pm
In todays football Gazelles leave dogs in the dust and Tigers bite them in the tushy( can't say ass).
PeteK
September 09, 2020 at 01:15 pm
He might be listed as a RB, but Ervin in my opinion is a WR. He will probably have 3X more catches than carries.
Stroh
September 09, 2020 at 11:18 pm
Almost all Ervins carries will be those jet sweep plays, Not from the actual RB position. So maybe all his touches will be receptions. Depending on how those are classified (handoff or shovel pass). But he will probably get 3 times the amount of usage he had last year on those type plays. He'll be used like Deebo in SF IMO, so yeah, basically a WR.