More Banjo: Week4 @ San Fran

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Well, the Rams game next week might be interesting. They are running out the clock on the Cards.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7m7 minutes ago
New from JS: Packers' defense stifles Kaepernick, Hyde in 17-13 win over 49ers http://ift.tt/1RpLF9s #Packers

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SB Nation ‏@SBNation 16m16 minutes ago
Yep, a Packers player just told Colin Kaepernick he "ain't Russell Wilson."

https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/5328AD7D271262594473419321344_39e5643faeb.1.5.6426 500394536845625.mp4?versionId=dlC0kvlqcUZf9t2tzr7T qOSSl_Kr08wI

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m3 minutes ago
St. Louis, which comes to Lambeau next week, hands Arizona first loss. Leaves Packers and Panthers as only undefeated in NFC.

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Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 1m1 minute ago
McCarthy: Excited to get to 4-0. I think that's the most important part for our football team. Very pleased. #GBvsSF

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 1m1 minute ago
McCarthy: Our defense played lights out. I think it was our best performance of the year. #GBvsSF

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 56s57 seconds ago
McCarthy: I'm just proud of the step that we've taken as a football team...We'll get back at it & get on to St. Louis. #GBvsSF

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 42s43 seconds ago
McCarthy: Clay was a big part of the plan, & he delivered. I thought Clay played another great game. #GBvsSF

[Bossman641]

SB Nation ‏@SBNation 16m16 minutes ago
Yep, a Packers player just told Colin Kaepernick he "ain't Russell Wilson."

https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/5328AD7D271262594473419321344_39e5643faeb.1.5.6426 500394536845625.mp4?versionId=dlC0kvlqcUZf9t2tzr7T qOSSl_Kr08wI

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m3 minutes ago
St. Louis, which comes to Lambeau next week, hands Arizona first loss. Leaves Packers and Panthers as only undefeated in NFC.

Was it CM3 that said it? He also did Kap's bicep kiss celebration after his sack.

[Bossman641]

Feels weird to win a defensive struggle. Two takeaways - we really need Bulaga back, and the pass rush talent we've assembled is pretty good.

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Feels weird to win a defensive struggle. Two takeaways - we really need Bulaga back, and the pass rush talent we've assembled is pretty good.

I like the pass rush the best out of all the feature of the defense.

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Spotrac ‏@spotrac 6m6 minutes ago

Undefeated QBs Avg Salary:
Rodgers: $22M
Newton: $20.76M
Ryan: $20.75M
P Manning: $17M
Dalton: $16M
Brady: $9M
Avg. of all QBs: $5.7M

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Kaep is toast.

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Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 37m37 minutes ago
Rodgers: Good win for us. It's tough to win on the road. #GBvsSF

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 34m34 minutes ago
Rodgers: We're 4-0, we're first in the division & we're playing the kind of ball we want to play. #GBvsSF

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 32m32 minutes ago
Rodgers on playing in home state of California: "I'm a proud resident of the state of Wisconsin." #GBvsSF

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 30m30 minutes ago
Rodgers on defense: It's fun to watch. Those guys are talented guys. I go against them every day in practice & know the ability they have.

[George Cumby]

I like the pass rush the best out of all the feature of the defense.

Fuggin' A.

A fierce pass rush is a thing of beauty and a thing to be feared.

[Pugger]

SB Nation ‏@SBNation 16m16 minutes ago
Yep, a Packers player just told Colin Kaepernick he "ain't Russell Wilson."

https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/5328AD7D271262594473419321344_39e5643faeb.1.5.6426 500394536845625.mp4?versionId=dlC0kvlqcUZf9t2tzr7T qOSSl_Kr08wI

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m3 minutes ago
St. Louis, which comes to Lambeau next week, hands Arizona first loss. Leaves Packers and Panthers as only undefeated in NFC.

Atlanta is still undefeated.

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Yes they are Pugger.

And the reporters think they know who called out Kaepernick as "no Russell Wilson".


At one point during the fourth quarter, FOX Sports’ microphones picked up Packers linebacker Clay Matthews shouting at 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, “You ain’t Russell Wilson, bro!” Not only is Kaepernick not the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback, he’s not even the same guy he was when he beat the Packers three straight times in roughly a calendar year.

Wilde: http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&id=22131&is_corp=1

[mraynrand]

Clay has a big Kap Chip on his shoulder, for sure.


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On why the short pass game disappeared at times (and RichRod's TD): http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&id=22131&is_corp=1


“You never know when you get in that situation whether or not the guy stepped out [of bounds],” Aaron Rodgers explained. “You see a referee without his hat, he’s not doing that on [accident]; he’s doing that because someone stepped out of bounds. So I was glad that Richie was able to stay in bounds. He’s had a couple of those now this year. He’s a good second-, third-reaction player. They ran a lot of two-high safeties with match coverage underneath, so there wasn’t a lot of holes, the checkdowns weren’t there, so we had to extend a couple plays and make something happen.”

All in all, I am a little disappointed in the O. While Nelson would help, he has not been a one man wrecking crew against the 49ers in the past. I hoped Cobb and Montgomery would provide some much needed versatility in the short passing game. In their three scoring drives (esp. the last two) they did. And I suspect the Packers might have had another score in them if they did not have a 2 score lead.

But it looked like the same man under Cover 2 that the Packers struggled with the last four years for significant parts of the game.

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Most touchdown passes without an interception to start a season in NFL history:
20 – Peyton Manning, Denver, 2013.
19 – Nick Foles, Philadelphia, 2013.
16 – Milt Plum, Cleveland, 1960.
(Rodgers has started the 2015 season with 11 touchdown passes without an interception.)

A name I did not expect to see today. Glad I did. He wasn't terrible. :)

[mraynrand]

On why the short pass game disappeared at times (and RichRod's TD): http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&id=22131&is_corp=1



All in all, I am a little disappointed in the O. While Nelson would help, he has not been a one man wrecking crew against the 49ers in the past. I hoped Cobb and Montgomery would provide some much needed versatility in the short passing game. In their three scoring drives (esp. the last two) they did. And I suspect the Packers might have had another score in them if they did not have a 2 score lead.

But it looked like the same man under Cover 2 that the Packers struggled with the last four years for significant parts of the game.

It's all about the pressure. SF was able to get pressure consistently with just four. That's the main reason the passing game suffered.

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Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 14h14 hours ago
#Packers S Sean Richardson is suffering from cramps. I am guessing it's from dehydration and not intestinal.


But productive running totals — 162 total yards and an average of 4.9 yards per carry — did little to mask the issues protecting Rodgers.

You get the sense that the 49ers weren't as worried about the run as the pass. http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rodgers-showing-rescues-packers-offensive-line-b99588377z1-330604151.html

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It's all about the pressure. SF was able to get pressure consistently with just four. That's the main reason the passing game suffered.

Agreed. But they have to take shakedown away for that to succeed. I thought they fooled Rodgers only once. But those short route guys weren't always open.

[Joemailman]

St. Louis is tied with the Packers for 2nd place in the NFL in sacks with 17. Packers will need to figure some things out quickly.

[mraynrand]

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 14h14 hours ago
#Packers S Sean Richardson is suffering from cramps. I am guessing it's from dehydration and not intestinal.



You get the sense that the 49ers weren't as worried about the run as the pass. http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rodgers-showing-rescues-packers-offensive-line-b99588377z1-330604151.html

Somewhere on a Niners message board, a Wistian counterpart is saying that the Niners lost because their DC didn't care about stopping the run.

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http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/for-injured-davante-adams-its-wait-and-see-b99588383z1-330605101.html

Cobb definitely did bang his shoulder in the end zone, which is not going to heal properly at this rate. Agrees he was grabbed before the ball got there.

Adams denies a previous report that he has a high ankle sprain. Says he had one in high school and this one is different.

Crosby's perfect season done in by a cross wind. I thought they moved out of Candlestick?

Randall is highly competitive and no one was surprised he reacted to being challenged again after the long Smith completion by knocking the ball away from Smith.

No update on Richardson I can find. Did anyone see one from GBPG?

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What happened to Richardson? Did he get hurt?

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Left with cramping.

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Rodgers agreed that Jones got the first on that catch and fall forward. Packer Report concurs.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Jones had the first down by a yard but they spotted him a yard short. Third-down incompletion on the short-hop to Montgomery.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers referenced a bad spot on a pass to JOnes. That was about 3:20 into second quarter. Jones got the first. Was spotted short.

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After four games the Packers have run the ball one more time than they have thrown it, 124 to 123. I think the last time they looked this balanced was maybe early in 2007, before Favre convinced McCarthy that he was done throwing three picks per game.

[run pMc]

if it was 2 safeties high, isn't that where Lacy is supposed to be the solution?

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if it was 2 safeties high, isn't that where Lacy is supposed to be the solution?

They finished with 162 on the ground.

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http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&id=22171&is_corp=1


Through four games, the Packers are tied for third in the NFL in scoring defense (17.8 points per game allowed) and are eighth in total defense (312 yards per game allowed). The next goal would be to generate more takeaways – among the NFL’s best takeaway teams since Capers took over in 2009, the Packers go into Sunday’s game against St. Louis having forced only five turnovers – and keep that arrow pointing up.

Top 10 defense is all people asked for.



The group has gotten better in two significant areas. One, after giving up 189 yards on the ground against Chicago in the opener, opponents have averaged 90.3 yards in the last three games, taking the Packers from dead last in the 32-team NFL in run defense to 21st. And two, the Packers have now sacked opposing quarterbacks 13 times in the past two games, which according to ESPN Stats & Information is tied for their most in a two-game span since sacks became official in 1982, tying the 13 they posted during Weeks 8 and 9 in 1998. With 17 sacks on the season, the Packers are tied for second-most in the league after four games.

Can you name the front seven from 1998?

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Wildly Underrated Head Coach, Mike McCarthy

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
McCarthy said the team is still working through the health situation coming out of Sunday's game. Full injury report on Wednesday.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
McCarthy: "I feel very good on what we have accomplished, but our attention is on what's ahead of us, the St. Louis Rams."

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 13h13 hours ago
McCarthy: Richard (Rodgers) is multidimensional...Our system puts a lot on the TE's plate...He does everything well.

BLOCKING, TOUCHDOWNS AND BEING SLOW :lol:

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
McCarthy said OLB Nick Perry is off to the best start of his career with the #Packers.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
"I look at James Jones as just jumping back in the groove with Aaron." -- McCarthy

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
The 4th game of the year, McCarthy said, is a good benchmark for analytics about a team. This is when tendencies of the Packers become real.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
"Ty Montgomery is a four-down football player. That's something we always liked about him." -- McCarthy

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
McCarthy hopes RT Bryan Bulaga can participate in some regard this week. The decision on his status will be made Wednesday morning.

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Often Wrongly Blamed Defensive Coordinator, Dom Capers

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
Dom Capers said the attitude his defense played with against the 49ers was really impressive. He is very pleased with his group.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
Capers: "I've always felt with the number of young guys we have and guys playing different spots, if they stay tuned in we'll get better."

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 13h13 hours ago
Capers on #GBvsSF: Obviously the 6 sacks we were pleased with. I thought there was constant disruption.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
Capers said the pass rush pressure of late stems from being able to be stout against the run.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
Capers: "By moving Clay inside, it's given other guys more playing time outside. ... The more opportunities you get, the better you get."

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 13h13 hours ago
Capers on Clay Matthews: He's a unique guy. I always felt like he'd be a Pro Bowl outside or Pro Bowl inside linebacker.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
Capers credits "continuity" for success of the run defense the last three weeks. Palmer comfortable, Matthews comfortable, Hyde settled.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 13h13 hours ago
Capers: "I thought our tackling was good yesterday. We've made some strides. That's a week-to-week thing as well"

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Probable Next Head Coach, GB Packers, Edgar Bennet

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 12h12 hours ago
Bennett: "We feel like we have to execute better than what we did Sunday. Not so much a focus on the opponent, a focus on ourselves."

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 12h12 hours ago
OC Edgar Bennett on James Jones: "Complete understanding of what we like to do on offense."

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 12h12 hours ago
Bennett on the hits Rodgers took yesterday: "From a fundamental standpoint, we certainly feel like we can continue to improve in that area."

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 12h12 hours ago
Bennett said WR Jared Abbrederis has had two "phenomenal" practice weeks and will have opportunities in the future.

[mraynrand]

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 12h12 hours ago
Bennett said WR Jared Abbrederis has had two "phenomenal" practice weeks and will have opportunities in the future.

For Abracadabra, phenomenal is where he remembers his name for the whole week.

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Rodgers agreed that Jones got the first on that catch and fall forward. Packer Report concurs.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Jones had the first down by a yard but they spotted him a yard short. Third-down incompletion on the short-hop to Montgomery.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers referenced a bad spot on a pass to JOnes. That was about 3:20 into second quarter. Jones got the first. Was spotted short.

Why did we not challenge the spot?

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For Abracadabra, phenomenal is where he remembers his name for the whole week.

It is apparent you are trying to be cute and clever but if indeed Abby is having problems remembering his name he wouldn't be a member of any football team.

[mraynrand]

'trying' is the relevant word there.

[mraynrand]

Why did we not challenge the spot?

They showed Stubby on the sidelines and he looked annoyed at the spot, so my guess is that he was aware it was a bad spot, but didn't want to waste a challenge when he thought he could get the first down anyway. oops.

[hoosier]

http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&id=22171&is_corp=1



Top 10 defense is all people asked for.




Can you name the front seven from 1998?

Let's see....Wilkins, Brown, Dotson, Reggie. No, wait, Holliday was a rookie in '98, him instead of Wilkins.

[mraynrand]

Let's see....Wilkins, Brown, Dotson, Reggie. No, wait, Holliday was a rookie in '98, him instead of Wilkins.

How could you forget ol' Gabe got canned; Gabe, who replaced Sean Jones and started '97 so spectacularly, then flamed out when they needed him most...

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Why did we not challenge the spot?

I haven't seen the replays. maybe it was as evident or maybe M3 never got word. Haven't seen it addressed.

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Let's see....Wilkins, Brown, Dotson, Reggie. No, wait, Holliday was a rookie in '98, him instead of Wilkins.


How could you forget ol' Gabe got canned; Gabe, who replaced Sean Jones and started '97 so spectacularly, then flamed out when they needed him most...

Reggie led the way with 16, but Vonnie Holiday was tied with 8 for second place.

Can anyone guess who he was tied with? I would never remembered without ProFootballReference, but I should have. This guy was effective for his time. Classic tweener (DE/OLB). Do would have made him an OLB. Tried to anyway.

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Reggie led the way with 16, but Vonnie Holiday was tied with 8 for second place.

Can anyone guess who he was tied with? I would never remembered without ProFootballReference, but I should have. This guy was effective for his time. Classic tweener (DE/OLB). Do would have made him an OLB. Tried to anyway.

Williams and Koonce were the starters around then, weren't they? Don't remember either of them getting many sacks. Kabeer didn't come along until a little later.

[Fritz]

He was a tall lean guy. Wasn't Sean Jones, I don't think. Damn, who was he?

[Patler]

After GB, I think he went to the Bears for a while. Last name started with an "M" ????
I think he came back to GB for a few games years later.

[Patler]

He was KGB before KGB.

[Patler]

McKenzie!!!!!

(Edit - Keith McKenzie, also played for the Dolphins, Browns and Bears before coming back to the Packers.)

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McKenzie!!!!!

(Edit - Keith McKenzie, also played for the Dolphins, Browns and Bears before coming back to the Packers.)

We have a winner. Classic pass rush specialist. I think Holliday would move to DT on passing downs if I remember correctly.

I think he got his chance to start with the Pack once Reggie retired. VH moved left and KM was on the right.

Maybe.

[Patler]

He was fairly good, but only for a few years. Even KGB lasted longer than McKenzie.

[hoosier]

How could you forget ol' Gabe got canned; Gabe, who replaced Sean Jones and started '97 so spectacularly, then flamed out when they needed him most...

"Canned" = let go as FA, signed a decent contract with SF.

[hoosier]

Keith was Reggie's nephew wasn't he? Reggie McKenzie, that is, not THE Reggie.

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"Canned" = let go as FA, signed a decent contract with SF.

He'll always be the Super Bowl quitter to me.