I reverted to fan boy mode this game. I got so caught up in watching the game like a fan, that I didn't concentrate on specifics, so my stuff is general.
If Percy Harvin stays healthy......good grief. Seriously, I'm not sure how teams defend us. This guy is athletically insane. Funny thing, Harvin was considered an attitude problem in Minny. The guy has always been ultra competitive. Now, he just fits in; he's not any more competitive than any other guy on our roster, he's just one of the most athletic.
I was bitching about our defense. it seemed like Rodgers and co. had an easier time than our offense had, then I looked and the Packers had 156 total yards at the end of the 3rd quarter. WTF ? Are my expectations too high ? I'd like 3rd downs cleaned up (not thrilled about giving up a 3rd and 12), but honestly, Nelson had 4 catches matched up on Maxwell, and Max had a pick. Most of the damage we saw was from checkdowns when we were in a soft zone (argh, I hate it), or from Cobb being matched up on Lane and Burley. Seriously, there's a reason Rodgers is so good, he'd see the matchup and not even look off of it.
Lane is a 3rd string CB and Burley signed a week ago. I think both get better with playing time and I'm not worried about it.
Lynch looks damn good, as does our interior OL.
It's disgusting how much holding the Packers OL gets away with. I saw 4 egregious holds in the 1st half alone. Maybe it's just ratings non calls but wtf, Packers fans have no reason to bitch. I saw one tackle from behind and 3 shoulder pads being pulled out of jerseys.
This game would've been over at half if Thomas knew how to fair catch. Seroiusly, take away a TD. I think the Packers give up in the middle of the 3rd quarter instead of the middle of the 4th quarter. I'm not being a homer.....look at the body language and the defense on Lynch's 2nd TD run. Even Matthews was just shaking his head on the sidelines, and he's one of the most competitive guys in the league.
If Percy Harvin stays healthy......good grief. Seriously, I'm not sure how teams defend us. This guy is athletically insane. Funny thing, Harvin was considered an attitude problem in Minny. The guy has always been ultra competitive. Now, he just fits in; he's not any more competitive than any other guy on our roster, he's just one of the most athletic.
I was bitching about our defense. it seemed like Rodgers and co. had an easier time than our offense had, then I looked and the Packers had 156 total yards at the end of the 3rd quarter. WTF ? Are my expectations too high ? I'd like 3rd downs cleaned up (not thrilled about giving up a 3rd and 12), but honestly, Nelson had 4 catches matched up on Maxwell, and Max had a pick. Most of the damage we saw was from checkdowns when we were in a soft zone (argh, I hate it), or from Cobb being matched up on Lane and Burley. Seriously, there's a reason Rodgers is so good, he'd see the matchup and not even look off of it.
Lane is a 3rd string CB and Burley signed a week ago. I think both get better with playing time and I'm not worried about it.
Lynch looks damn good, as does our interior OL.
It's disgusting how much holding the Packers OL gets away with. I saw 4 egregious holds in the 1st half alone. Maybe it's just ratings non calls but wtf, Packers fans have no reason to bitch. I saw one tackle from behind and 3 shoulder pads being pulled out of jerseys.
This game would've been over at half if Thomas knew how to fair catch. Seroiusly, take away a TD. I think the Packers give up in the middle of the 3rd quarter instead of the middle of the 4th quarter. I'm not being a homer.....look at the body language and the defense on Lynch's 2nd TD run. Even Matthews was just shaking his head on the sidelines, and he's one of the most competitive guys in the league.