"This offense really misses big plays and has not found a way to manufacture them at previous rates"
That is on the coaching staff. I didn't expect them to "replace" Jordy, but they had plenty of time to come up with something. At this point they have come up with absolutely NOTHING. Too bad stubby hates running the ball. I really think they could set a lot up off the run if he would stick with it.
I agree Rut! The Denver and Carolina games became lost causes for running the ball. The Detroit and Chicago games were never really out of striking distance, and the Packers should have kept trying to run the ball in order to somehow improve the passing game. Again, it's one thing to be way behind and the opponent knows you can't realistically run to get back in the game, but if it's a close game and you go pass heavy too quickly, that is limiting your options.Originally Posted by Rutnstrut
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." -Daniel Patrick Moynihan
I think their belief (going back to last year) was that relying on long plays was not sustainable. I think the no huddle is an effort to get a short game up to the level of the Pats or Manning (prior to this year).
Its logical to a degree. But this is year #2 that it has failed to deliver.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
But stubby thinks it should work, so they will keep running it and failing.
One thing about the end of the Bears game...I don't usually complain about play calling. However, the Packers had the ball at the Bears 19 with 1:47 on the clock and never ran the ball again. Packers had had a reasonable pass/rush ratio up until that point. I was a little disappointed that they abandoned the run at that point.
It seems like in high stress situations, stubby always falls back on the pass. Whether it's working or not.
I wondered about that, too. It was clear the passing game was not working, and there was time for at least one run. I also wondered why, down at the eight, they didn't roll Rodgers out and give him the option to run. The passing game just sucked. Or try that shovel pass to Lacy in the middle of the line. I know the clock was a factor, and maybe that was it.
But in the end, they had four shots, and twice Packer receivers could not hang on to what would have been the game-winning TD. That's not play calling. That's execution.
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
Let's break it down:
www.scout.com/embed/video/1617927
Plug that in and I think you will get a full window view of Scout.com's video of Packer WR drills. Some takeaways:
1. Abbredaris is simply a cut above in his cuts, and getting out of them quickly.
2. Adams rounds them both off, making it easier to get around him (over the top or cut underneath). In fact, not sure you can call that a cut.
3. Janis is mediocre (but he does shorten and drop his weight), but he drops both balls, one of which was behind him. He is not fast out of those cuts though.
4. Jones is just slow and rounds the route.
5. Cobb is Schroedinger's WR. His first cut is awful. The second one is much better. Wonder if he has a beat up leg that is affecting going to his right.
6. Ed Williams (19) isn't bad but he doesn't shorten his stride very much. On a wet field, he is going to slip.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
those round-offs just look lazy. Same with Janis catching. You play how you practice!
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
You and I could do better. Think you could get us a tryout? (I make good cuts but my 40 time is 11 minutes, 4 seconds.)
One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The Numbers
The lose of Nelson doesn't turn a promising receiving core into shit. There is no way that Cobb has turned to shit in less than a year because he doesn't play next to Nelson. Adams doesn't seem to have progressed the way he has needed to from year one to year two. I think having to deal with single coverage all last year and being the third option.
Jones has never been one to get separation, he uses his body well to shield defenders. His talents or lack of talents shouldn't be a surprise.
The big question is the play of Aaron Rodgers. He has always been heralded for making the players around him better. If that is the case, what the hell is happening this year?
Maybe he's making them worse.
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
lol
Brandon Marshall, MAN...!!
Jimmie Johnson: Nascar's G.O.A.T......
You are correct!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM_Wl0qdIDY
embarrassing!
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
As much as some of you may think I'm a hater. I give aaron infinite props for this win. His play in the second half was stellar. The td to Adams was a beautiful throw. And let's not disregard that few people On the planet can throw the ball that high and that deep for the game winner. 68 yds and a moonshot.
Don't forget the TD run with Ansah chasing him. Aaron must be fast because during the telecast, they showed Ansah catching AP from behind on a long TD run. MrAynRand, when I scrolled down and saw your last post, I almost did one of those old-fashioned spit takes with my coffee.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." -Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Capture that picture and send it to Mr. Blonde!
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
Why??? What is that even suppose to mean???
You have a vivid imagination. You could write Disney screenplays.
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
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