I enjoyed the fact that Bigby and Hall were activeted solely to help special teams, and while Hall did have the one penalty I believe on a punt for 5 yards, he also helped make an impact in terms of controlling where the runner was going. I don't know how big of a impact Bigby had, but Hall clearly helped out a lot.
It's always been a wonder to me how Quin Johnson somehow leap frogged Hall as our starting FB. I dont' even remember how it happened.
Maybe if Slocum feels his job is on the line every single week the ST will continue to do well!
And I hope Masthay gets a game ball. That was the best punting performance I've ever seen.
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
Comes down to blocking. Hall has always been able to effectively "get in the way" of the person he's trying to block, but Quinn Johnson is a hammer. Wasn't playing much before this season because he's not the sharpest bulb in this metaphor and he didn't really have a handle on the offense. But now that Johnson has the offense down, he's definitely a better hammer in run-blocking.Originally Posted by packerbacker1234
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Rookie Tim Masthay (+4.7) had the second-best graded game by any punter this season, and doing it on a freezing-cold day with Devin Hester on the other end of his punts is enough to earn him legend status in Green Bay. While the Packers offense struggled, Masthay was consistently able to pin the Bears deep in their own territory — five times inside their own 20-yard line.
)I want all the "FIRE SLOCUM" Rats to repent!
as soon as you admit MM is an outstanding NFL coach and one of the top five in the NFL
then we'll think about geting behind you in line
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[QUOTE=HarveyWallbangers;571130]Our "special" teams went from:
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"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
That's his nickname around this neck of the woods too!
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
Hmmm. "Get in the Way" Hall doesn't have much of a ring to it!
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
Just slightly better than "Annie"
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
His brother's nickname is "Kids in the" Hall.
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
The punting and coverage yesterday was excellent. Some of the best that I can recall in several years. When done well it can change a game and that was evident yesterday.
However, I was glad that Chicago did not try an on-sides kick though.
It's mildly interesting that TT cast-off Jeremy Kapinos is punting for the Steelers but how much you want to bet that ESPN will do a feature with Kapinos on how he feels going into the big game. Too many analysts with too many hours to fill. Puke.
Kapinos was pretty bitter when McCarthy called him out after the season mentioning in an interview that the punting needed to improve. It was an obvious comment by McCarthy, but I remember Kapinos being real sensitive about it, barking back and shifting blame to the coverage unit.
Here's a link.
It's obvious how much better Masthay has been than Kapinos in GB, particularly in the second half of the season, but I was interested to see if Kapinos had improved and/or whether there was any merit to his arguments.
Here are the numbers from this year. Obviously 14 punts isn't a lot to go on, but Kapinos has improved his Inside the 20 percentage from last year, which was a problem when he was in Green Bay. I can't find hangtime stats, but his net average has been consistently poor across teams, so it's probably safe to say Kapinos' weak leg is the primary cause.
Long story short, Kapinos isn't much of a story even for Super Bowl week. He's still a below average punter at best filling in for the injured guy who'll probably replace him when he's healthy again.Code:Player Punts Avg Rank Net Rank i20 % Rank Masthay 71 43.9 13 37.6 19 35.21% 14 Kapinos 14 41.1 32 32.3 36 35.71% 13
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...I just took heed of your ranking too, here on PR, of McCarthy a little while ago; I believe you had Stubby around middle of the pack (# 15 or so)?)
as soon as you admit MM is an outstanding NFL coach and one of the top five in the NFL
then we'll think about geting behind you in lineStill not all that shabby...for a game day head coach but I really liked that Rat poster (think it was 'mission') that said "McCarthy is the best NFL head coach from monday till saturday". I truely believe the latter now. Or at least on par with hoody [from monday till saturday]. Game day...hmm, a lot to prove & thank goodness for Packers defense I'd say!
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I gotta say I'm excited about Masthay's development this season. I guess because its been awhile since we had a decent punter, but he seems to growing into the job and up right before our eyes. As the stakes got higher and higher his game got better and better. Compare that in contrast to the Jets punter who supposedly had a nice season only to choke come the playoffs.
I've seen the bears win a lot of games because of Maynard's punting ability over the years. I'm really really impressed w/ Masthay.
I'm not ready to say the special teams are solid yet. Our punting game has improved but didn't the Pack just give up a 102 yard return last week? When is the last time we had a return for a score? Heck, it's been a while since we've started on the 40 or better after a kick off?
Tramon will take a punt to the house in the SB.
I see your Hester and raise you Masthay : D
Masthay/coverage team neutralized Hester. that alone should bring kudos to the Special teams.
There's more to special teams than just punt coverage.
When was the last time the Packers blocked a punt or field goal attempt?
It would sure be nice to have a Desmond Howard type returner to scare the hell out of the opposition on every punt or kickoff.
Lot's of room for improvement but it does look like the punting department has been corrected.
Slocum sucks
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