A GREAT week of football

[RashanGary]

A great 1st week of football for Packer fans. . . .


Thursday Night - Vikings and Saints
Sunday Noon - Bears and Lions
Sunday 3:15 - Packers and Eagles


Then we have an AFC Sunday Night game, but that will be watchable too!! This Sunday is going to football from noon until I go to sleep!! Can't wait.


It will feel great if we have a game up on the Vikings to open the season. It seems so small, but that one game advantage is huge in a division that is going to be hard fought.

[hoosier]

I wouldn't be counting my chickens quite yet if I were you. Green Bay has to show they can stop a high powered passing game before I will feel fully comfortable with them as a contender. The Eagles certainly have some question marks, but if Kolb plays like he did in the first part of last season their passing attack will be formidable. I hope the Packers have a secondary that can stay with the Philly receivers.

[Guiness]

I wouldn't be counting my chickens quite yet if I were you. Green Bay has to show they can stop a high powered passing game before I will feel fully comfortable with them as a contender. The Eagles certainly have some question marks, but if Kolb plays like he did in the first part of last season their passing attack will be formidable. I hope the Packers have a secondary that can stay with the Philly receivers.

Kolb is going to be one of the interesting watches this year. To a certain point, he's in the position Rodgers was, replacing a long term, successful starter on a perennially contending team. Is he sound, can he maintain the level he played at, or is he a flash, like I suspect we're going to find out Cassel was?

I would trust Reid to make the right decision.

[b bulldog]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.

[Ballboy]

Badger Football on saturday....gunna be a great week. Only 4 days of work, heck, might not even make it in a friday after thursday night football!

[Brandon494]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.

Not like the Eagles defense is all that great either, I see Rodgers putting up big numbers game 1.

[retailguy]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.

You have more faith in Kolb than I do. I think we win, but it's no blowout.

[Tony Oday]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.

You have more faith in Kolb than I do. I think we win, but it's no blowout.

We win by 21 EASY. Kolb is picked on like the fat kid at Camp and the running game never gets started. AR EXPOSES the patheticness that is the Eagles Defense and throws 5 TDs.

[Scott Campbell]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.


Fellas, were playing in Philly, and the Packers are a 3 point dog.

[retailguy]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.

You have more faith in Kolb than I do. I think we win, but it's no blowout.

We win by 21 EASY. Kolb is picked on like the fat kid at Camp and the running game never gets started. AR EXPOSES the patheticness that is the Eagles Defense and throws 5 TDs.

Put the Kool-aid down! I must've mixed up another batch of long island ice tea by mistake. :wink:

[vince]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.


Fellas, were playing in Philly, and the Packers are a 3 point dog.
Green Bay is favored by 3 on the road.
http://www.footballlocks.com/nfl_point_spreads.shtml

[Scott Campbell]

I am picking the eagles in an upset. Packers D will get exposed from the start.


Fellas, were playing in Philly, and the Packers are a 3 point dog.
Green Bay is favored by 3 on the road.
http://www.footballlocks.com/nfl_point_spreads.shtml

Holy crap - my bad. Wow.

[gbgary]

i'll make the call...Packers win by at least two tds!

[RashanGary]

I feel good about this team. McCarthy is selling out on ST's by playing starters. He's not concerned with anything but winning this game. I don't see arrogance, I don't see holding back. I see a team with an attitude of just doing whatever it takes to win. They talk about a realistic confidence this year. I think they're confident they are a good team, but they know they're not going to win unless they give everything every week.

I don't know much about Philly's team but I know this Packer team is extremely talented. I doubt there are very many teams in the league more talented.

I think we win. There aren't many easy NFL games, so I don't expect a route, but I do expect a win. I expect the Packers to look like the better team and the score board to confirm it.


I see Finley being a big part of this game and setting a tone for all teams that play us hereafter.

[Little Whiskey]

Looks like it will be a bar day on Sunday.

I'm gonna guess we are going to get the chi/det game and due to some dumb ass TV rule they can't show the Packer game. SOB's!

[ThunderDan]

Looks like it will be a bar day on Sunday.

I'm gonna guess we are going to get the chi/det game and due to some dumb ass TV rule they can't show the Packer game. SOB's!

Packers are the late game.

[Little Whiskey]

Looks like it will be a bar day on Sunday.

I'm gonna guess we are going to get the chi/det game and due to some dumb ass TV rule they can't show the Packer game. SOB's!

Packers are the late game.

I know. but i don't think they can televise both games. If you get the pack you won't get Chi/Det and vice versa. I'm sure i will be getting the chi/det game, therefor no packers. booooo.

[steve823]

In my opinion the best part of the week just happened. No more Allen Barbre thank god! :bclap:

[3irty1]

I think the game is much lower scoring that people are predicting. I don't think Philly does much on offense.

[Bossman641]

Is it too late to add Boise St - Va Tech to the list? Great game.

[bobblehead]

OK, I feel obligated to point out the irony/buzzkill.

2007 the Packers paid huge attention to special teams all summer while the eagles cut their punt returner who was the main guy all through camp right before the opener against the packers.

You all recall the Eagles fumbling away 2 returns to hand the packers a razor thin 16-13 win in a game some would say we won only because BF inspired his teammates to play so well. It overcame his pretty much awful play

2009 the packers cut their only return men in final cutdown and we head to philly. Well....I'll wait to edit the end of this for a few days.

[Gunakor]

Except we didn't have a main guy all through camp. We haven't had a main guy since early last season. I get what you're saying, but the two situations aren't really the same. Had we elected to keep Blackmon on the roster, it would likely still be Nelson returning kicks and Jennings/Williams returning punts against Philly anyways.

Unless, did you have someone else in mind other than Blackmon for return duty that was cut and I've overlooked?

[get louder at lambeau]

OK, I feel obligated to point out the irony/buzzkill.

2007 the Packers paid huge attention to special teams all summer while the eagles cut their punt returner who was the main guy all through camp right before the opener against the packers.

You all recall the Eagles fumbling away 2 returns to hand the packers a razor thin 16-13 win in a game some would say we won only because BF inspired his teammates to play so well. It overcame his pretty much awful play

2009 the packers cut their only return men in final cutdown and we head to philly. Well....I'll wait to edit the end of this for a few days.

Jarrett Bush won us that game by himself. No joke. He DESTROYED the returner on the opening kickoff, forcing a fumble that was recovered in the endzone for a TD. Later, tie game 13-13 with one minute left, the Packers had a short punt, and the returner had to run around Bush to get to it, muffed it, and Bush fell on it at the Philly 31. Three plays and 8 yards later, without picking up a first down on the drive, the Packers kicked the game winner, the Packers were 1-0 on their way to the NFC Championship game, and the legend of "La Cucharacha" was born.

Highlights- http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2007090902/2007/REG1/eagles@packers/watch

[packerbacker1234]

OK, I feel obligated to point out the irony/buzzkill.

2007 the Packers paid huge attention to special teams all summer while the eagles cut their punt returner who was the main guy all through camp right before the opener against the packers.

You all recall the Eagles fumbling away 2 returns to hand the packers a razor thin 16-13 win in a game some would say we won only because BF inspired his teammates to play so well. It overcame his pretty much awful play

2009 the packers cut their only return men in final cutdown and we head to philly. Well....I'll wait to edit the end of this for a few days.

Jarrett Bush won us that game by himself. No joke. He DESTROYED the returner on the opening kickoff, forcing a fumble that was recovered in the endzone for a TD. Later, tie game 13-13 with one minute left, the Packers had a short punt, and the returner had to run around Bush to get to it, muffed it, and Bush fell on it at the Philly 31. Three plays and 8 yards later, without picking up a first down on the drive, the Packers kicked the game winner, the Packers were 1-0 on their way to the NFC Championship game, and the legend of "La Cucharacha" was born.

Highlights- http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2007090902/2007/REG1/eagles@packers/watch

oh, there is no doubt that Bush is a pretty good special teams player. There are also worse CB's in the league them him as well. I have nothing against Bush and his special teams play, he just should not be covering anything other than a teams 5th wr.

As for "not having a set return man" - on the depth chart the last 3 seasons, Will Blackmon was penciled in as the returner. Sure, he kept getting hurt, but bottom line is he was the main guy, and heading into this year, he was suppose to be that guy again. He got hurt.

Last year, we had Nelson do some spot duty and I am sure he and maybe Brandon Jackson are going to be "the guys" as well. I would hate to see the situation get so bad we have to put Woodson back in at Punt Return like we did a few years back, but he was pretty good at and Woodson stated he WANTS to return punts. The problem was that we just can't afford for him to get hurt on returning a punt, even if vfor him it's like the same thing as returning a pick.

I think Bush is good for our punt and Kickoff coverage. I just am unsure about our return game. Outside of Woodson, who realistically shouldn't even be considered anymore, we really don't have anyone dynamic enough to be returning kicks. Blackman was the only proven commodity.

[mngolf19]

A great 1st week of football for Packer fans. . . .


Thursday Night - Vikings and Saints
Sunday Noon - Bears and Lions
Sunday 3:15 - Packers and Eagles


Then we have an AFC Sunday Night game, but that will be watchable too!! This Sunday is going to football from noon until I go to sleep!! Can't wait.


It will feel great if we have a game up on the Vikings to open the season. It seems so small, but that one game advantage is huge in a division that is going to be hard fought.

Since I see no better than a 4-4 start for the Vikes, you should get your advantage. It's the second half of the season they will make hay.

[Cheesehead Craig]

A great 1st week of football for Packer fans. . . .


Thursday Night - Vikings and Saints
Sunday Noon - Bears and Lions
Sunday 3:15 - Packers and Eagles


Then we have an AFC Sunday Night game, but that will be watchable too!! This Sunday is going to football from noon until I go to sleep!! Can't wait.


It will feel great if we have a game up on the Vikings to open the season. It seems so small, but that one game advantage is huge in a division that is going to be hard fought.

Since I see no better than a 4-4 start for the Vikes, you should get your advantage. It's the second half of the season they will make hay.
Well, Brett can make hay on his ranch, so there is some truth to that statement.

[ThunderDan]

Looks like it will be a bar day on Sunday.

I'm gonna guess we are going to get the chi/det game and due to some dumb ass TV rule they can't show the Packer game. SOB's!

Packers are the late game.

I know. but i don't think they can televise both games. If you get the pack you won't get Chi/Det and vice versa. I'm sure i will be getting the chi/det game, therefor no packers. booooo.

Fox in Madison has the Det/Chi game at noon and Pack/Phi late game.