The Official First Game Of The Season Thread

[Brainerd]

Sigh. Another 3rd down conversion.

[woodbuck27]

Davenport started, Woodie, no Gado that I've seen and

no Hodge unless he has been in on a dime package

Thanks pbmax. :mrgreen:

GO PACKERS !

[ND72]

pack4to84 is officially our DL pressure guy... :D

[woodbuck27]

Rivers is looking good.

[pack4to84]

nice play hawk

[pbmax]

Hawk, missed a tackle, he seems a half step slow. Probably still adjusting.

[ND72]

is it Hot in SD, anyone know? our guys are looking really tired....OF COURSE OUR DEFENSE HASN'T EXACTLY GOTTEN OFF THE FIELD.

[pack4to84]

we need to start blitzing

[ND72]

I think Hawk has looked pretty good tonight, in on almost every play.

[pack4to84]

td

[pbmax]

Right now it looks like last year, slow bleeding and on the field forwver

[ND72]

Tracy White, what are you doing?

[Brewhaha]

Man, #24 took a really bad angle there

[packers04]

the NFL webpage GameCenter has the wrong guys making tackles... like a tackle where hawk actually made it, they had Montez Murphy and Hunter both making the tackle... Weird.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Well this sucks!

[BallHawk]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, and lets hope we don't lose too bad.

[pbmax]

Barnett just took himself out of the play (Hodge on other side) and 24 just plain was watching the Jumbotron

[pack4to84]

I was laughing about the bears last night bear fans laughing now

[J-Rok]

71% 3rd Conversion.

That was a long drive. 18 play drive.

[ND72]

that wasn't Barnett that was Tracy White who took himself out of the play...

[woodbuck27]

86 yards in 18 plays. Touchdown! Chargers !!

[falco]

At least Favre looked good...our passing game should be fine, if the run game can develop in the least.

[Brainerd]

71% 3rd Conversion.

That was a long drive. 18 play drive.

Yep. And most of them were 3rd and long.

[Brewhaha]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, and lets hope we don't lose too bad.
Are you wasted?

[Joemailman]

Guys who are just trying to make the team like Tracy White and Jason Horton are not helping themselves tonight.

[pbmax]

that wasn't Barnett that was Tracy White who took himself out of the play...
Replay showed Barnett jumping into a mass at the tackle hole while the runnign back was headed outside, he couldn't see the ball. 24 had outside and blew it, but if Barnett hadn't jumped, he would have had pursuit

[BallHawk]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, and lets hope we don't lose too bad.
Are you wasted?

Not wasted. Just depressed and frustrated.

[Brainerd]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, and lets hope we don't lose too bad.

Not gonna stick around for Rodgers huh?

[Packnut]

This is a bit depressing. I expected a better effort tonight. I guess it's time to get back to reality. Our O line need's a TON of work.

[woodbuck27]

Man, #24 took a really bad angle there

That's FS Tra Boger.

[J-Rok]

Rodgers isn't returning very well, it looks like on GC. At least he's catching the ball, I guess.

[retailguy]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, and lets hope we don't lose too bad.
Are you wasted?

so they let him drink, but he has a bedtime? :shock: Go figure. :mrgreen:

[ND72]

pbmax, Barnett is #56, #59 ran into the pile...even Gannon said White...Barnett has been out for a while now.

[packers04]

our Defense sucking it up was kinda expected... hell atleast half the time weve been playing Dave Tollefson, among others... lol

[RashanGary]

Favre and Hawk have looked liek the best 2 Packers. I guess that's a good thing. I don't think it's so bad...They're learning.

[pbmax]

Go Arod and Coston at LEFT tACKLE

[falco]

POSTED 10:50 p.m. EDT; LAST UPDATED 11:02 p.m. EDT, August 12, 2006

FAVRE GETTING FLATTENED

In his first football action since an offseason in which he toyed seriously with retirement, Packers quarterback Brett Favre is getting a rude re-introduction to the game of football from the Chargers, who have sacked and hit Favre multiple times less than seven full minutes into the game between Green Bay and San Diego.

With a young offensive line breaking in a new zone blocking scheme, Favre could spent plenty of time in 2006 in a horizontal position.

Meanwhile, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looks good so far in his time with the starting offense, leading the team to a touchdown.

One drawback for San Diego? Promising young running back/returner Darren Sproles was carted off with an apparent left knee injury.

[OKC PackerFan]

Did C Rodgers field a kick, did he catch it or was it a hop?

[LEWCWA]

RIP

[pbmax]

wHOOPS, you are right, ND, I did see 59. Told you my eyes and brain are not preseason ready

[Charles Woodson]

So i dont get the game, which really sucks, but can someone please tell me wth is goin on...or at least do we have any starters in our secoundary in, if so how did they look, also how is hawk

[falco]

pbmax, Barnett is #56, #59 ran into the pile...even Gannon said White...Barnett has been out for a while now.

It was White...Barnett was out all but the first couple plays of that drive.

[red]

YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we need a lot of work before the regular season

and underwood injury really sucks

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

We just got handle, by a guy who never had a start until tonight.

[pbmax]

CRod caught a kickoff and nearly went to a knee to ensure he had it.
Woodie, Gado is in now.

[ND72]

:lol: that was a long drive, so like i said, he'd been out a while :lol:

[RashanGary]

Sandiego is a good football team. They have tough, aggressive players. The Packers are building a team in that mold but it doesn't happen overnight. It's hard to make any real conclusions off of one game but I just think SD is a better team.

[woodbuck27]

Rodgers isn't returning very well, it looks like on GC. At least he's catching the ball, I guess.

At least he caught the ball and got it out of the end zone. :mrgreen:

[BallHawk]

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, and lets hope we don't lose too bad.
Are you wasted?

so they let him drink, but he has a bedtime? :shock: Go figure. :mrgreen:

Nah, no bedtime, just tired. I've spent 4 hours today doing data entry for FF. Now I know how Tank feels. Goddamn West Coast games.

I'm off to bed for real this team. Goodnight. :D

[woodbuck27]

Come On Samkon !

[pack4to84]

nice throw

[pbmax]

Hawk had a nice hit, lost GAtes on coverage and a coupla of more shaky pursuits. He looks OK but not full speed yet. Pass coverage was horrible, Harris, Carrol and Fontenot gave up plays. One also given up by Culver on a Mark Roman 10 yard tackle.

[pbmax]

I hope Gardner shows something, he is built for the WCO

[ND72]

anyone have some stats on PHillip Rivers on the game? He looked good.

[packers04]

Go Rod!! Both! Rod Gardner and A-Rod!!

[J-Rok]

P. Rivers 15/21 169 1 0

I guess that's what's good about GC.

[red]

So i dont get the game, which really sucks, but can someone please tell me wth is goin on...or at least do we have any starters in our secoundary in, if so how did they look, also how is hawk

hawk made some plays, and woodson did alright. underwood got hurt right off the bat and is probably done for the season.

thats about all that looked good in the first
carroll got beat quite a bit, and when he didn't get beat he was grabbing his guy and they just didn't call the penalty. harris looks like he should have been working out with the team at the OTA's, he looked horrible

we got zero pass rush, which is to be expected, and picket and allen both goth hurt

collins hasn't done much


the o looks just as good
botom line, the d looks weak and inexperienced

[pbmax]

:lol: that was a long drive, so like i said, he'd been out a while :lol:
Yep, had Whites 59 confused with Barnett's 56. 24 was Boger on the outside with a bad angle on contain.

[Brainerd]

P. Rivers 15/21 169 1 0

I guess that's what's good about GC.

I have it on good authority that Kurt was told by Marty to let up a little to give Rivers some early confidence. :twisted:

[pack4to84]

positives no turnovers

[pbmax]

[quote=Charles Woodson]
we got zero pass rush, which is to be expected, and picket and allen both goth hurt

collins hasn't done much


the o looks just as good
botom line, the d looks weak and inexperienced
Did Allen get hurt tonight? HE didn't start.What happend to Pickett?

[J-Rok]

Positives:

Aaron Rodgers has a 100% completion.
Ryan had a big boot.
Actual pass rush.

That's all I've got.

[ND72]

honestly, this is about par for the course for what i expected...i'm aiming to see the unit I hope to see in our 3rd preseason game...next week we'll be seeing Mike Vick, Randall and Shockley (and Matt Schuab)...but the first 3 are mobile runners...and I think the Falcons are going to regret keeping Schuab, not getting some draft picks for him, and having to cut Randall or Shockley

[RashanGary]

I don't think Underwood is out for the season. It looked like a partial tear. I really don't think his whole knee gave out. We'll see. It looked similar to Favre/Arrington knee bend.

[b bulldog]

Hawk has shown his speed and some explosiveness tonight.

[woodbuck27]

P. Rivers 15/21 169 1 0

I guess that's what's good about GC.

I have it on good authority that Kurt was told by Marty to let up a little to give Rivers some early confidence. :twisted:

or something like that. :mrgreen:

[ND72]

agreed Bulldog

[Packnut]

Positives:

Aaron Rodgers has a 100% completion.
Ryan had a big boot.
Actual pass rush.

That's all I've got.

It's easy to have 100% completion when you waste a down and precious time throwing to a RB who is going no where.

[J-Rok]

Yeah, that first one was supposed to be a joke.

We haven't had very good field position this game. Probably because the Chargers are throwing where they please.

[b bulldog]

Passrush has really let the corners down although they have been playing pretty loose.

[woodbuck27]

I don't think Underwood is out for the season. It looked like a partial tear. I really don't think his whole knee gave out. We'll see. It looked similar to Favre/Arrington knee bend.

Let's hope so GregJennings.

[red]

[quote=Charles Woodson]
we got zero pass rush, which is to be expected, and picket and allen both goth hurt

collins hasn't done much


the o looks just as good
botom line, the d looks weak and inexperienced
Did Allen get hurt tonight? HE didn't start.What happend to Pickett?

they said allen hurt his "side", whatever the hell that means. maybe he pulled a love handle

pickett just busted up a couple of fingers

underwoods knees buckled pretty good, for someone who needs to move as fast as him and cut and all that, it could be something that keeps him out

[Joemailman]

Halftime Stats:


PLAYER STATISTICS
Packers ( 0-0-0 ) Chargers ( 0-0-0 )
PASSING
CP/AT YDS TD INT
B. Favre 5/10 66 0 0
A. Rodgers 2/2 15 0 0
PASSING
CP/AT YDS TD INT
P. Rivers 15/21 169 1 0


RUSHING
ATT YDS TD LG
A. Rodgers 2 17 0 12
N. Davenport 6 12 0 5
S. Gado 1 3 0 3
D. Driver 1 0 0 0
RUSHING
ATT YDS TD LG
M. Turner 9 43 1 13
D. Sproles 1 4 0 4
A. Pinnock 1 0 0 0
A. Feeley 1 -1 0 -1


RECEIVING
REC YDS TD LG
R. Ferguson 1 28 0 28
R. Gardner 1 15 0 15
D. Martin 1 14 0 14
N. Davenport 1 9 0 9
G. Jennings 1 8 0 8
D. Driver 1 7 0 7
S. Gado 1 0 0 0
RECEIVING
REC YDS TD LG
V. Jackson 4 46 1 22
B. Manumaleuna 4 45 0 30
R. Krause 4 39 0 13
K. McCardell 2 22 0 12
A. Gates 1 17 0 17


FUMBLES
FUM LOST REC YDS
A. Rodgers 1 0 1 0
FUMBLES
FUM LOST REC YDS


KICKING
FG LG XP PTS
KICKING
FG LG XP PTS
N. Kaeding 0/0 0 2/2 2


PUNTING
NO AVG I20 LG
J. Ryan 2 48.0 1 55
B. Sander 2 37.5 0 41
PUNTING
NO AVG I20 LG
M. Scifres 2 46.0 1 59


KICKOFF RETURNS
NO AVG TD LG
C. Rodgers 3 16.3 0 19
KICKOFF RETURNS
NO AVG TD LG


PUNT RETURNS
NO AVG TD LG
C. Woodson 1 3.0 0 3
PUNT RETURNS
NO AVG TD LG
D. Sproles 3 7.0 0 10


DEFENSE
T-A SCK INT FF
T. Culver 3-1 0.0 0 0
A. Harris 3-0 0.0 0 0
A. Hodge 3-1 0.0 0 0
A. Carroll 2-0 0.0 0 0
A. Hawk 2-2 0.0 0 0
J. Horton 2-0 0.0 0 0
B. Taylor 2-0 0.0 0 0
N. Barnett 1-1 0.0 0 0
C. Cole 1-1 1.0 0 0
K. Gbaja-Biamila 1-0 1.0 0 0
J. Jolly 1-0 0.0 0 0
M. Murphy 1-0 0.0 0 0
D. Tollefson 1-1 0.0 0 0
M. Underwood 1-0 0.0 0 0
T. White 1-0 0.0 0 0
J. Hunter 0-1 0.0 0 0
DEFENSE
T-A SCK INT FF
L. Castillo 3-0 0.0 0 0
S. Phillips 3-0 1.0 0 1
Q. Jammer 2-0 0.0 0 0
J. Williams 2-0 0.0 0 0
S. Cooper 1-0 1.0 0 0
D. Florence 1-0 0.0 0 0
S. Foley 1-0 0.0 0 0
B. Jue 1-0 0.0 0 0
T. Kiel 1-0 0.0 0 0
M. McCree 1-0 0.0 0 0
S. Merriman 1-0 0.0 0 0
M. Wilhelm 1-1 1.0 0 0





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[b bulldog]

I hope Najeh gets cut. He is a wuss for his size.

[Charles Woodson]

In some other news...I went to the Dolphins-Jaguars game... Cullperpper looked pretty good, and harrington surprised me. Also kudos to marcus Vick who is looking pretty good

[pbmax]

I saw Hawk explode, agreed, but I didn't see his speed make a play yet, perhaps I missed it.

[pbmax]

Also goota mention nice catch by Fergie and one by Jennings, but Jennings has a bad drop. He did get open however, even though he is slower than a speeding bullet.

[falco]

It might actually be better for Underwood to be out the year; then he can be put on IR and not waste a roster spot...not going to be good having him taking a spot the first half of the season and not active.

Then we can hang onto Culver and Boger both.

Of course, even better if its nothing serious.

[ND72]

hey, did anyone else read Dr. Z (si.com) and his "comeback" to what Havel wrote about him?

personally, I've never liked Z, but what a jerk he is...came off like he was badmouthing Packer fans, not the packers. not that i'm a huge brett favre fan...and i did agree with SOME points he made....he is just so off base with so many things ALL the time, not just that Brett might not be a 1st balot hall of famer....retarded.

[Joemailman]

Hawk has shown his speed and some explosiveness tonight.


Hawk has shown tonight he will be a beast once he gets things figured out. People should stop worrying. Once he starts reacting a little quicker, he will be almost unblockable.

[pbmax]

I hope Najeh gets cut. He is a wuss for his size.
He seems to absorb all contact and never deliver a blow (or avoid one) and get taken down easier than you'd expect. I guess I gotta agree.

[b bulldog]

Underwood could push for the starting job so it would be a setback for him to be out.

[wist43]

1st half --------

The team looks lost in all phases of the game.

[Packnut]

Yeah, that first one was supposed to be a joke.

We haven't had very good field position this game. Probably because the Chargers are throwing where they please.

Actually it was funny, but this 1st half has negated my sense of humor. I gotta get another drink and also remember to stock up cause it might be another looooooong season.

Damn, I feel like a guy on a blind date and he opens the door to see a 300 lb woman............... Very disappointed!

[ND72]

it would be a huge setback for Underwood and the Packers...if he's battling Manuel for that spot, we potentially lose a starter tonight.

[Charles Woodson]

1st half --------

The team looks lost in all phases of the game.

I just love the optimisim wist. :?

[pbmax]

I like Z, but the original column was a disaster, so he didn't have much to defend in the comeback. He has a point, but he made it in the worst way possible.

[Noodle]

Can someone explain to me why they think Favre looked that good? He was 5 for 10, that's looking ok, not great. No picks, but he didn't compare well to Rivers.

I liked what Rodgers showed, I'm ready for the new era to begin. No, he won't be better than Brett. No one will. But he'll be better than he would be if he sat on his butt again all season.

[RIPackerFan]

Well listening to the Sirius to the game - not real excited.

Not happy to hear Taucher getting burned so much - I was expecting him to be golden. I hope they don't abandon the run so quick during the regular season.

Hawk sounded like he did pretty good for a rookie - some mistakes, but some good plays.

O-line needs a lot of work - on the positive side, I didn't hear anything negative about Clifton or College.

Defensive secondary sounded terrible - it seemed like the d-line and linebackers did okay.

I liked McCarthy going for it on the 4th - Jennings needs to catch the ball.

I'm a little concerned, but I need to remember - new coaching staff - multiple rookies playing - new scheme - first game.

Still have some kook-aid left.

[Partial]

Alright, I did not see too much of the game, but a few observations:

Favre looked like he is having fun in the last drive. He stayed in longer than expected, and that is wonderful. He wasn't playing great, but thats alright.

Tausher looks like he is helping out Spitz too much. I saw him get beat a few times tonight, and that NEVER happens. That is a damn shame in my eyes.

If Hawk turns out to be as good as Merriman, we're some lucky mofos. He is an absolute beast!!

Dline looks like they were getting some pressure for the most part.

Hawk is a big hitter, and is showing up a bit tonight. At the very least, he hits like a man.

The corners look pretty poor in my opinion. They look slow and aren't jamming effectively. They seem to be getting burned.

Phillip Rivers is making me forget about Drew Brees. I predict there is an article about Phillip Rivers on either ESPN or SI.com this week.

These are all from watching from the Carroll touchdown until the end of the first quarter.

[Brainerd]

I hope Najeh gets cut. He is a wuss for his size.
He seems to absorb all contact and never deliver a blow (or avoid one) and get taken down easier than you'd expect. I guess I gotta agree.

I'm not a big Najeh fan but he had to be wondering what all those blue jerseys were doing in his backfield.

[pbmax]

Was Merriman the one torching Tauscher?

[Partial]

It might actually be better for Underwood to be out the year; then he can be put on IR and not waste a roster spot...not going to be good having him taking a spot the first half of the season and not active.

Then we can hang onto Culver and Boger both.

Of course, even better if its nothing serious.

Hopefully he's ok. I am hearing good things about him!

[Joemailman]

Packerrats Official game thread leads JSO 339-73. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Partial]

Hawk has shown his speed and some explosiveness tonight.


Hawk has shown tonight he will be a beast once he gets things figured out. People should stop worrying. Once he starts reacting a little quicker, he will be almost unblockable.

Dunno, He looks to have some trouble with the faster offensive linemen here. They take out their defender and get on him, and he had some serious trouble. I am confdient he'll be a stud, though. Merriman looks like a beast!

[Noodle]

I read the Z stories. It amazes me how thin-skinned all these writers are (Christl's the same way). Man, they really cannot take it. I've seen it before from Z, but he way overreacted. Cowboy up, for cripes sake. If you're in a business where you deliever blows, then don't go cryin' when someone actually hits you back.

I like Z as a O-Line and D-line guy, but he's a wuss when it comes to critics.

[pbmax]

Oh my God, we tackle a kickoff at the 21.

[Partial]

Was Merriman the one torching Tauscher?

I don't think so. I wasn't really paying attention to it that much. I believe Merriman rushes from the left tackle side in the 3-4. God, he is a beast!

[Bretsky]

It's Official -- I was right -- Fergy is THE MAN!!!!

BS; I've been saying all offseason Ferguson will make two great plays in the preseason and then disappoint the rest of the year; there was his first.

[pbmax]

Z has nailed Favre's undisciplined chance taking well, as well as the pass he gets from a lot of national media.

But he is the last guy you want to make the case for you as he somehow maks the other side seem reasonable.

Bad tackle by White

[Partial]

Ever notice players seem to go for the knees in preseason more? Just seems shitty to me. It's probably not even true, but i've seen a lot of low hits tonight.

[Noodle]

It's Official -- I was right -- Fergy is THE MAN!!!!

BS; I've been saying all offseason Ferguson will make two great plays in the preseason and then disappoint the rest of the year; there was his first.

Good post, B, and you're right.

[Partial]

I like the fact Rodgers ran that back. 13 yards and being a man is much better than Chatman would do.

[pbmax]

OK, that looked fine, nice move and an extra clutch in the breadbasket to ensure the catch. CRod can take the rope back to Home Depot

[pack4to84]

Rogers doesnt look fluid as a returner

[woodbuck27]

Hawk and Hodge in on that tackle. Get used to it !!!

[retailguy]

BS; I've been saying all offseason Ferguson will make two great plays in the preseason and then disappoint the rest of the year; there was his first.


You've been drinkin' the SOV kool-aid, haven't you? :mrgreen:

[Noodle]

Did I miss it? Have we had a decent running play yet?

[J-Rok]

Is it windy over there? A lot of booms going off (except B.J.'s)

[pbmax]

Did they say Moll is the other tackle with Coston?

[pack4to84]

Coston doesnt look like a LT

[woodbuck27]

Aaron has to move the feet !

[Partial]

Rogers doesnt look fluid as a returner

He looks like a man back there, though. This is judging off only seeing him on two returns, though.

[pack4to84]

another good punt from Ryan 51 yd no return

[ND72]

ok, Coston just got B*T*HED by #51...oh man.


teddy's gonna be calling some free agent OL guys this week i think.

[Noodle]

Good punt. Excellent net.

Goodby, BJ, hello Ryan (no near blocks -- his get-off time looks fine).

[pbmax]

Ryan looks like he has shortened his steps and goten that hesitation half jum smoothed out.

[pbmax]

NFL network is now threatening me that I better get them. I'm trying, I'm trying!

[Partial]

ND, you can swear here friend. We don't censor it. If you elect to censor it though, thats cool as well :wink:

[ND72]

actually Ryans first punt was almost blocked, short 40 yarder with an 11 yard return...2.4 hangtime on his first punt.

[pack4to84]

teddy's gonna be calling some free agent OL guys this week i think.
I think TT is not calling a free agent OL. He is going to half to make a trade..

[woodbuck27]

another good punt from Ryan 51 yd no return

Solid so far !! :mrgreen:

3 punts - 49 yard avg. - long of 55 yards.

[pack4to84]

good tackle hodge

[pbmax]

Cole just got sent backward a long ways on that run

[Noodle]

Time for another good defensive series. A-Rod has had crappy field position to start, so far. We need a stop and a punt return to the 40.

[Guiness]

Dropped in 20 minutes ago, and read through the thread. It's 9:30 am over here.

Any news on Underwood yet?

Ryan with two punts averaging 48yds! I like it! Can anyone comment on hangtime, outkicking the coverage team - a lot of people seemed concerned about that.

[RIPackerFan]

Since I'm not watching the game (just listening) - were the sacks that Tauscher was giving up due to him helping Spitz (like someone else mentioned) or because he was getting beat?

[Partial]

Why's CC on the second string DT? I thought he and Pickett were the starters for tonight?

[Brainerd]

Did I miss it? Have we had a decent running play yet?

So much for the run first theory. :D The OL is just plain bad right now. If it doesn't get any better the season will be very long. The only good offensive series was the one where Favre just threw it down after down as he ran for his life. We all know where that will lead.

I can't wait to hear MM's reasoning when asked about the run game.

[Noodle]

actually Ryans first punt was almost blocked, short 40 yarder with an 11 yard return...2.4 hangtime on his first punt.

Yeah, but didn't the snap blow? I thought he had to pick that one up off the grass, so I cut him a little slack. It was also his first game kick, so I gave him another tenth of a second for jitters.

You're a tough grader, ND.

[ND72]

ok....Tracy White....PLEASE wrap up and bring the guy down...be a LBer!!!!

gotta improve the tackling


THERE YOU GO WHITE...made a nice tackle on the off tackle play

(sorry for the ramble)

[digitaldean]

Well listening to the Sirius to the game - not real excited.

Not happy to hear Taucher getting burned so much - I was expecting him to be golden. I hope they don't abandon the run so quick during the regular season.

Hawk sounded like he did pretty good for a rookie - some mistakes, but some good plays.

O-line needs a lot of work - on the positive side, I didn't hear anything negative about Clifton or College.

Defensive secondary sounded terrible - it seemed like the d-line and linebackers did okay.

I liked McCarthy going for it on the 4th - Jennings needs to catch the ball.

I'm a little concerned, but I need to remember - new coaching staff - multiple rookies playing - new scheme - first game.

Still have some kook-aid left.

Interior part of the o-line looked out of sorts. The zone blitz nearly got Brett decapitated.

The dropped passes/balls off the hands put offense behind the 8-ball. The 2 worst were Davenports' drop on a screen and Jennings' drop on the 4th down play. He had but didn't pull it in. The 3rd and 1 run play to the left stunk. Way too much d-line penetration.

For all the hype about the d-line, the only 1 to show up was KGB. Otherwise virtually no pressure whatsoever!

Woodson looked like a rookie on the punt return.

I didn't think I'd say it but Fergy actually looked pretty good. Great catch on 3rd down play.

[Partial]

actually Ryans first punt was almost blocked, short 40 yarder with an 11 yard return...2.4 hangtime on his first punt.

Yeah, but didn't the snap blow? I thought he had to pick that one up off the grass, so I cut him a little slack. It was also his first game kick, so I gave him another tenth of a second for jitters.

You're a tough grader, ND.

Notre Dame only excepts the best :mrgreen:

[Bretsky]

Why's CC on the second string DT? I thought he and Pickett were the starters for tonight?

He's young
He needs work
He's not that good yet

[ND72]

you bet we only expect the best...need i bring up the name Ron Paulus? :lol:

[woodbuck27]

Their perking with Perkins.

[pbmax]

Paul Krause is back in the NFL and playing TE?

[digitaldean]

actually Ryans first punt was almost blocked, short 40 yarder with an 11 yard return...2.4 hangtime on his first punt.

Yeah, but didn't the snap blow? I thought he had to pick that one up off the grass, so I cut him a little slack. It was also his first game kick, so I gave him another tenth of a second for jitters.

You're a tough grader, ND.

Notre Dame only excepts the best :mrgreen:

But Ryan's second punt was a boomer. That was the play that Sproles got hurt for SD. Decent punt coverage. Sander hasn't looked too good yet.

And yes, the first Ryan punt snap looked like a 1-hopper.

[Partial]

Why's CC on the second string DT? I thought he and Pickett were the starters for tonight?

He's young
He needs work
He's not that good yet


OH HELLLLLLL NOOOO!! The Cole train is gonna run you down Brestky. We're gonna turn cynics into believers and pull 'em on board as he dominates the trenches all the way to the pro-bowl :mrgreen:

So who started at DT? I was with the GF during the first half so I didn't watch any of the second quarter and didn't watch too carefully in the first

[pack4to84]

good read by 96

[Bretsky]

3rd and 9; BRING A PASS RUSH NOW !!

[pbmax]

Just like last year.

[ND72]

agreed about ryans....didn't catch the 1 hopper...but all his other ones have been pretty nice.

[Bretsky]

NO RUSH; 1st DOWN

[pack4to84]

pack need to start blitzing on 3rd down

[woodbuck27]

To this point - Abdul Hodge is the leading tackler in the game.

5 tackles and 1 assist.

Nope . . . Culver just tied it up !

[Bretsky]

Why's CC on the second string DT? I thought he and Pickett were the starters for tonight?

He's young
He needs work
He's not that good yet


OH HELLLLLLL NOOOO!! The Cole train is gonna run you down Brestky. We're gonna turn cynics into believers and pull 'em on board as he dominates the trenches all the way to the pro-bowl :mrgreen:

So who started at DT? I was with the GF during the first half so I didn't watch any of the second quarter and didn't watch too carefully in the first

COLE STARTED

YOU SHOULD HAVE A GOOD ENGINE BEFORE YOU START A TRAIN

[digitaldean]

To this point - Abdul Hodge is the leading tackler in the game.

5 tackles and 1 assist.

Still hope MM gets a pair and moves Barnett to OLB and Hodge to MLB (once Hodge shows enough pass coverage ability). He's a stud in the middle vs. the run.

[Noodle]

To this point - Abdul Hodge is the leading tackler in the game.

5 tackles and 1 assist.

Yes, but he looked slow on that last play, running behind the receiver and never catching up.

[pack4to84]

nice rush 96

[pack4to84]

need to run a delayed blitz here up the middle

[pbmax]

How about a delayed, deadball QB sneak?

[Guiness]

17yd completion on 3 and 9. I know it's preseason. I know these are guys fighting for a roster spot. But dammit I'm tired of seeing that.

[Partial]

That was an awesome catch. Coverage seemed pretty damn good.

[woodbuck27]

Oh ! Ohhh !

[pack4to84]

Sanders cant seem too get his D off the field

[Brainerd]

OMG! Whitehurst's son is a rookie QB for SD. I did not know that.

[Partial]

Is worries me that Horton is ahead of Hawkins. That is a shame. Horton tackles like such a puss, ala that last play.

[pbmax]

I think the LB (White?) had a bad drop and was trailing the TE, not in his zone.

[J-Rok]

It'd be nice if we could stop all these longs drives.

[ND72]

I wanted the Pack to draft Charlie Whitehurst...I think he could be a steal/trade material later

[Bretsky]

3RD AND 4; SOMEBODY MAKE A PLAY !!

INCOMPLETE

[pack4to84]

finally a blitz

[Partial]

Wow, lets see that again. I think Boger got lucky!

[digitaldean]

Is worries me that Horton is ahead of Hawkins. That is a shame. Horton tackles like such a puss, ala that last play.

Getting tired of seeing people tackling the ball instead of the carrier, too. (Culver in the first half).
:evil:

[pack4to84]

Bob Sanders isnt looking good at D play caller

[ND72]

that's the one thing I don't like about Sanders practice plan of "get the ball! get the ball!" stuff....you get to a game, and players will sometime forget to get the person carrying the ball

[woodbuck27]

OK ! Now let's get on the DAM board.

[pack4to84]

Is Jim Bates still available

[OKC PackerFan]

Nothing like a bad preseason game to flush the kool-aid out of our system.

[Partial]

I hate to say it but our team is not very deep. They look like they are sucking wind and getting raped.

I want to see a coach that comes in and preaches conditioning. I want to see these guys running sprint after sprint in camp. I am sick of looking at a bunch of fat slugs. I want our OLmen to look like Ferguson, just a beast of a guy at 300ish pounds with a six-pack!!

[woodbuck27]

Is Jim Bates still available

Don't think he can play guard?

[Brainerd]

Bob Sanders isnt looking good at D play caller

He just wants his guys to get plenty of gametime experience. At that he's a genius.

[ND72]

i'm having flashbacks....

[Partial]

Is Jim Bates still available

Don't think he can play guard?


:lol: :lol:

[pbmax]

Akbar!

[ND72]

but I do have good news....Charger Cheerleaders :D

[Partial]

i'm having flashbacks....

Of?

[woodbuck27]

Is Jim Bates still available

Don't think he can play guard?


:lol: :lol:

I understand he can really spit though. :mrgreen:

[Brainerd]

i'm having flashbacks....

Sit down, close your eyes, breathe deeply and repeat 1996 over and over.

[ND72]

i'm having flashbacks....

Of?




2005

[pbmax]

Alright Arod and Jennings!

[pack4to84]

wow a big time throw and catch

[Bretsky]

we made a play !!!!!!!!!!

[pbmax]

And it isn't our flag, nice throw AROd

[pbmax]

I am going to refuse to draft Herron if he starts as our RB.

And Moll IS the tackle now.

[gbpackfan]

A glimmer of hope!

We are getting spanked tonight boys!

[digitaldean]

At last a positive development...

[pbmax]

Beard a good look for baby face ARod. BEtter than Plumbers

[ND72]

Tony Moll #75 has a feel of Ken Ruetgers out there.....ok maybe i'm stretching it.

[RIPackerFan]

From what it sounds like - San Diego is throwing a lot of stuff at us. Blitzes, different offensive packages - with everything new - I would not expect us to do great.

I don't like that we are not running at all.

[Bretsky]

Rodgers and Jennings seem to have nice chemistry. This is the best I've seen Rodgers play. He looks in control this year; last year I thought he looked lost.

[pbmax]

White is in their knocking heads around. NIce to see, if he can actually block someone

[RIPackerFan]

Glad to see Jennings make up for the drop - hopefully give him some confidence.

[pbmax]

Tony Moll #75 has a feel of Ken Ruetgers out there.....ok maybe i'm stretching it.
Before or After the bad knee?

[ND72]

man i hope before...

[pbmax]

It was painful to watch him play on the bad joint in 96

[Partial]

Any positives tonight fellas?

Everyone list one thing that looked positive tonight!

Mine - Aaron Rodgers looks the part. He looks strong armed and confident. Infinitely better than last year!!

[pack4to84]

nice catch #82

[pbmax]

Wow, Gardner, nice catch and center caught D offside

[digitaldean]

Any positives tonight fellas?

Everyone list one thing that looked positive tonight!

Mine - Aaron Rodgers looks the part. He looks strong armed and confident. Infinitely better than last year!!

Ditto!

Would've said some of the great catches - but the untimely drops negated that.

[Bretsky]

Rodgers

I thought Hawk played pretty good

Gardner has been ok

Jennings getting open

[ND72]

LEACH....#1 rule to blocking.....NEVER TURN AROUND AND LOOK BACKWARDS...if you mess up you keep going

[pbmax]

Pos Gardner, Ryan, Rodgers, Fergie, Jennings

[RashanGary]

Jennings dropped one bad one. I think it was a fluke. He'll be the #2. HE has to be.

[pbmax]

I like the look of future QB much better tonight than at any time last year. But its beddy bye time. Have a great night guys.

[pack4to84]

dont forget #89 great catch

[OKC PackerFan]

Was Ryan the holder?

[RIPackerFan]

Positives:

Rogers sounds good.

Ryan kicked well.

College and Hawk seemed to do well.

[Partial]

I like the look of future QB much better tonight than at any time last year. But its beddy bye time. Have a great night guys.

'Night PB!!

[J-Rok]

Yes, Ryan held.

[woodbuck27]

Pos Gardner, Ryan, Rodgers, Fergie, Jennings

At least we're on the board and some nice work from Rodgers and Jennings on that series.

[LEWCWA]

Positive---Everyone seems to be in midseason bitching form!! :shock:

[pack4to84]

wow

[J-Rok]

No Martin or Wrobel playing QB? Oh well.

[pack4to84]

unside kick we recover

[ND72]

LEWCWA......TRUE

[RIPackerFan]

Woo hoo - offside kick and a recovery!

[woodbuck27]

Rodgers

I thought Hawk played pretty good

Gardner has been ok

Jennings getting open

What about Culver and Hodge !??

[ND72]

i hope Wrobel never gets on the field

[OKC PackerFan]

I like that call, now get some more points on the board.

[pack4to84]

he is down

[RashanGary]

I hate Boerigter but it wasn't really a fumble so I'll hold off.

[woodbuck27]

Ruvell! Ruvell!! Ruvell!!! :mrgreen:

[RIPackerFan]

Oh no - FUMBLE - $%#$%#$%!!!!

Anyway, from what the broadcasters said - Hodge did okay, but was way out of position on a couple of passes. Didn't hear too much about Culver - but to be honest - wasn't really listening for his name.

Reverse the CALL!!!

[Brainerd]

I like that call, now get some more points on the board.

Be more specific next time please. :D

He is down tho so it should be overturned.

[RashanGary]

I don't want to be the one to fart in the car with the windows up but is anyone starting to get a positive feeling about Favre retireing.

[Bretsky]

Rodgers

I thought Hawk played pretty good

Gardner has been ok

Jennings getting open

What about Culver and Hodge !??

Culver impressive; Hodge OK

[J-Rok]

I feel alot better about letting Favre go, I'll just say that. Rodgers looks good.

[Joemailman]

Gardner is looking like #2 and that is a good thing. Jennings is good, but he's still a rookie.

Looks like Ryan will beat out Sander.

Both ARod and hawk showed why they are 1st round picks.

CRod didn't fumble the punt he returned.

[RashanGary]

Before things get ugly, I'd just like to say nice thread everyone :)

[woodbuck27]

I don't want to be the one to fart in the car with the windows up but is anyone starting to get a positive feeling about Favre retireing.

Where's the water bucket?

[ND72]

farting in the car with the window up....well i got my first laugh in a long time.

what's best is to do it, then lock the car windows if you are the driver.

[RIPackerFan]

I feel better about Favre retiring - but still feel like I got kicked in the family jewels thinking about it.

[ny10804]

I'll take a QB who passes 8-8 for 123 yards ANY day...

[Partial]

Before things get ugly, I'd just like to say nice thread everyone :)

Right back at ya Collins

[Bretsky]

INT

[pack4to84]

that was a good throw but #83 at 6'3 should have out jumped the CB

[J-Rok]

Well, who said Favre isn't teaching him anything. j/k

[OKC PackerFan]

GJ, you spoke too soon.

[Partial]

Colllns/Jennings,

Yes, I do. They don't look deep at many positions, but A-Rod looks pretty good. At least he looks good enough to be succesful with a running game. Reminds me a lot of Kitna, the first ever Partial avatar :wink:

[RashanGary]

I don't want to be the appologist for Rodgers, but Boerigter looked like a freaking sissy right there. I'm sorry, that guy needs to be cut right now.

[woodbuck27]

that was a good throw but #83 at 6'3 should have out jumped the CB

That will be deemed - "the Curse of GregJennings ". :mrgreen:

[Brainerd]

When Rodgers plays against a 1st team without a running game or OL and moves the ball I might change my mind about him.

[pack4to84]

safty holding inzone

[pack4to84]

bad call on late hit

[MadtownPacker]

Damn I cant see the game but I just read through some of this thread and I might have lucked out. Doesnt sound too good for the Pack.

[ND72]

2 things....#1, that was NOT an INT...

#2...that was NOT roughing the passer.

[RashanGary]

Sandiego is physical. It woudl be a fun time to be a SD fan.

[pack4to84]

finally a blitz