The Official 2020 WK 2 Lions-Packers GameDay Thread

[Anti-Polar Bear]

What is up, Pack fans! Hi Mazzin, hath the autumn days been fair to thee?

Just finished flipping burgers. Cardio day. About to hit the elliptical machine at the gym. Why the fuck am I working out 4 days a week on a bad hip anyway? Ain’t like a hot chick is gonna accept my seed anytime soon.

Hip-hop safety Taylor Rapp has been benched for a rookie.

Now that Joey Harrington has retired, Matt Stafford is my favorite QB not named Aaron Rodgers. Stafford has a rocket arm, he’s humble, and most importantly, he’s a good man. In a world where no one’s innocent, to paraphrase Ariana Grande, Matt Stafford is the truth.

Ageless Lions wideout Joey Galloway has been ruled out. Neither King nor Alexander could cover the 50 year old Galloway at Lambeau last season. With the aging Switch Hitter carrying the rock and nobody to throw to, expect Matt “a few good men” Stafford to struggle. If Pettine’s milksop defense fails to handle The Truth today, off with Pettine’s head!

Packers 72, Kittens 0

Power to the Packers!

[jklowan]

Game day post. GO PACK GO

Pack 34 Lions 17

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Lions coach Matt Patricia said WR Kenny Golladay is "really close."
Pelissero spoke with Patricia on Saturday after Golladay had been ruled out for Week 2 against the Packers. Golladay appears on track for a Week 3 return.

[bobblehead]

A few good men stafford vs. the truth of Packer Greatness

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The question of the day. How many different uniforms can Adrian Peterson disguise himself in while tormenting a packer defense?

[CaptainKickass]

Obligatory game day post.

[Joemailman]

How will the Packers handle a home game without the scent of bratwurst in the air? Inquiring minds want to know.

[RashanGary]

Obligatory game day post.

In a world of having to deal with the new normal, some actual normalcy feels good for a change

[KYPack]

How will the Packers handle a home game without the scent of bratwurst in the air? Inquiring minds want to know.

Don't forget the cheese curds.

[Bretsky]

Im excited to see Ceephus play

[Harlan Huckleby]

Just finished flipping burgers. Cardio day.

must be a lot of burgers. or maybe not, that's fine, build up slowly

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'm for a rule making every Packer game at noon on Sundays. Even if they play in Europe.

[Fosco33]

Im excited to see Ceephus play

I said the same in prep thread. I’m a badger homer but pulling for this guy. Dad murdered, bs charges in college and universally liked by teammates. Not super fast/explosive but made lots of plays.

[bobblehead]

I said the same in prep thread. I’m a badger homer but pulling for this guy. Dad murdered, bs charges in college and universally liked by teammates. Not super fast/explosive but made lots of plays.

Hard not to hope he has a nice career. Overcoming the adversity of his team being blown out today and all.

[jklowan]

Lions declared WR Kenny Golladay, CB Desmond Trufant, CB Chris Jones, RT Halapoulivaati Vaiti, TE Hunter Bryant, DT Nicholas Williams, and DE Julian Okwara as inactive for Week 2 against the Packers.


Packers declared QB Jordan Love, CB Parry Nickerson, LB Randy Ramsey, G Lane Taylor, TE Josiah Deguara, and DL Kenny Clark as inactive for Week 2 against the Lions.

[Patler]

Lions declared WR Kenny Golladay, CB Desmond Trufant, CB Chris Jones, RT Halapoulivaati Vaiti, TE Hunter Bryant, DT Nicholas Williams, and DE Julian Okwara as inactive for Week 2 against the Packers.


Packers declared QB Jordan Love, CB Parry Nickerson, LB Randy Ramsey, G Lane Taylor, TE Josiah Deguara, and DL Kenny Clark as inactive for Week 2 against the Lions.

I wonder why Taylor is still on the roster, and not on IR? Why wait?

[RashanGary]

About even with health. Clark is worth two of whoever tbrh have and deguara is one more. No excuses for the kitties

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I'm for a rule making every Packer game at noon on Sundays. Even if they play in Europe.

Word, although I’m a bit stoic now about when the Pack play on Sundays. Used to have to flip burgers Sunday nights. Now they’re giving me Sundays off in exchange for “split” days off.

I should be working a 9-5, Mon-Fri office gig. But...I won’t say it here it’s too fyi.

Monday and Thursday night games, on the other hand, piss me off.

[Patler]

Vaiti is the guy the Lions signed to a big contract to replace Wagner.

[Patler]

Sorry to see Deguara inactive. He made an impact last week, in his first NFL game. Coaches are guardedly enthusiastic about how much he can provide immediately. I look forward to seeing what they do with him in the lineup.

[Harlan Huckleby]

that was easy

[Rutnstrut]

Wasn't it painfully obvious last season that they needed Dline help?

[Bossman641]

Well, the defense still sucks

[GB-Brandon]

But I thought we had a “Top 5 Defense?”

[GB-Brandon]

Gute is a bum!! Drafting Fantasy land QB’s when the likes of “Team Northwestern” are roaming the field!!!!

[Bretsky]

we started this way last week too

We're still going to kill Detroit IMO

[GB-Brandon]

Jones Got Lit!!!!!

[Bretsky]

I hate these 1st and 10 timeouts

[Bretsky]

COME ON STERNBERGER

[Bossman641]

TE's with back to back terrible plays

[GB-Brandon]

Drops and more drops!!

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I saw 2 flags,
Why did the zebras picked them up?

[mmmdk]

Packers should get to the playoffs but this Pack D is a mess.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Any rules expert here? Pass was ruled a fumble. If reversed, shouldn’t Detroit be penalized for throwing to an OL, an ineligible we?

[Harlan Huckleby]

odd challenge - should be penalty on lions

[Guiness]

Lions was t an incomplete?

Edit: yup

[pittstang5]

Cmon Defense!!!

[pittstang5]

Same old defense...letting the lions move with ease

[pittstang5]

what a joke

[Bossman641]

Fire Pettine now

[pittstang5]

Peterson could be 80 years old and he'd still run all over the Packers

[Gotarace]

Going to be a long day if the defense doesn't pull their head from their ass

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Fuck!!!! Fucking D

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Fire Pettine now

Word

[Rutnstrut]

Fire Gute. What did he actually accomplish in the offseason?

[jklowan]

feels like a long day, fucking defense seems lost

[Sparkey]

The fact they kept Montravious Adams over anybody else is frightening. What do they see that no one else does ?

[GB-Brandon]

Fire Gute. What did he actually accomplish in the offseason?

NOT A FUCKEN THING!!!!!!!

Wait, He tried to sabotage AR12. That was his Off-season!!

[Bretsky]

Fire Gute. What did he actually accomplish in the offseason?


He got us some LOVE

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Fire Gute. What did he actually accomplish in the offseason?

Drafted a QB in RD 1

[MadScientist]

This is a fucking shit show. They have to be able to compensate for losing on DL guy.

[beveaux1]

Still can't stop the run. The short passes don't worry me, but 6 yards a carry is very worrisome.

[Bretsky]

Where is Wisty screaming for the Pack to draft that DL he loved in round one ? We could use him now

[GB-Brandon]

Pettine should already of been fired.

[Fosco33]

So two drops leads to a questionable 4th down conversion (and then points). Offense looking blah.

Defense - what 6 drives for TD allowed in a row? How was the non fumble also not intentional grounding or hitting the lineman.

Lots of time left but D needs to step it way up.

[MadScientist]

Jones!

Now get a fucking stop.

[Harlan Huckleby]

the rout is on

[Fosco33]

Any rules expert here? Pass was ruled a fumble. If reversed, shouldn’t Detroit be penalized for throwing to an OL, an ineligible we?

Thought same thing. Or even intentional grounding.

[Guiness]

LoL, at these sky is falling posts! Chicken little here with bells on!

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Get off the field!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Alexander be good

[Guiness]

On that last drive loved the Lazard catch on slant. Good catch in traffic

[jklowan]

This defense is worse than last year, jesus christ

[MadScientist]

Cheap shot

[jklowan]

alexander is the only d player who showed up today

[Harlan Huckleby]

that was ejection worthy

[jklowan]

3rd and 25 can we stop them

[GB-Brandon]

Preston Smith invisible again so far.

[jklowan]

nothing easy but bout time

[Bossman641]

Thank god for that penalty

[Harlan Huckleby]

go back to TEs

[Fosco33]

If they can catch

[Harlan Huckleby]

If they can catch

the sun was in their eyes

[Fosco33]

D needs a break. Grind it w/ jones

[Joemailman]

Pettine should already of been fired.

Have

[pittstang5]

Ugh...holding...drive killer!

[Sparkey]

So far Rodgers accuracy isn't what it was in Minny.

[Joemailman]

Crowd is getting restless.

[Sparkey]

MVS is broke again....

Again Rodgers not throwing like he did last week. Was week 1 an aberation ?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Dang, Rodgers just got MVS concussed.

[pittstang5]

Well that sucks...Scandling got concussed

[Harlan Huckleby]

It was a good pass, just a foot long

[MadScientist]

That's got to be a concussion for MVS.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

MVS is broke again....

Ball was overthrown. That’s on Rodgers.

[GB-Brandon]

He was soooooooooo Amazing!!! huge loss!! :glug:

[pittstang5]

Oh great, I just realized we'll get to see our beloved 2 min defense. yeah!!! can't wait!!!

[Joemailman]

He was soooooooooo Amazing!!! huge loss!! :glug:

You're an asshole.

[Fosco33]

Bosa carted off for Niners

[pittstang5]

Horrible call to go for it

[MadScientist]

Should have gone for it. Giving Lions too much time.

[Sparkey]

Cheering for injuries. Your an ASSHAT!

[Fosco33]

I predict MVS will be a decent #2 someday. Following same path as Adams in early career. Hope he’s ����

[pittstang5]

Good punt

[Sparkey]

Quote Originally Posted by GB-Brandon View Post
He was soooooooooo Amazing!!! huge loss!!

Cheering for injuries. Your an ASSHAT!

[pittstang5]

Cmon Defense - need a turnover!

[GB-Brandon]

You're an asshole.

Well, Maybe now Gute will go get a REAL RECEIVER!!!

[Fosco33]

He looks ok. May have been a case of the ‘I missed a catch so I’m a little hurt’ itis

[Fosco33]

How is stafford that slow

[Joemailman]

Well, Maybe now Gute will go get a REAL RECEIVER!!!

Go fuck yourself.

[pittstang5]

block that punt...BLOCK THAT PUNT...BLOCK THAT PUNT!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

odd fair catch - room to run

[Fosco33]

Our crowd noise coordinator is lame.

And the announcers suck. Can someone develop an app that mirrors tv and radio broadcast already?

[Sparkey]

Unnecessary Roughness

[Anti-Polar Bear]

MVS is Favre tough.

[MadScientist]

I guess he wasn't concussed.

[GB-Brandon]

Quote Originally Posted by GB-Brandon View Post
He was soooooooooo Amazing!!! huge loss!!

Cheering for injuries. Your an ASSHAT!

Not “Cheering For Injuries” just believe they can do better.

[Fosco33]

Flag still counts

[Sparkey]

Horsecollar

[pittstang5]

WOw!!! was he inbounds? Penalty though...

[pittstang5]

Scantling earning his paycheck

[Sparkey]

Not “Cheering For Injuries” just believe they can do better.

The cheers with beers icon. We all know what you meant.

[Fosco33]

Crafty Adams. Those hips

[Harlan Huckleby]

that didn't really look like horse collar, but what ev

[Harlan Huckleby]

crowd getting excited

[pittstang5]

Williams running with authority

[Sparkey]

Wow, nice quick TD

[MadScientist]

Lead! Plus the ball in the second half.

[jklowan]

well nice way to end the half, looking up

[pittstang5]

Great Play!!! Way to use those TEs!

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Tonyan was Brandon’s boy. Other Brandon. Black Brandon. :)

[Fosco33]

First lead vs lions since Oct 2018

[Fosco33]

D is terrible.

[Sparkey]

Good job Preston!

[Bossman641]

What stupid defense

[pittstang5]

Ha ha ha ha...figures!!! Stupid Defense!!! Pathetic!!!

[Fosco33]

A miss... there

[Sparkey]

Somewhat uninspiring 1st half, and yet they are up 3 and start with the ball in the 3rd qrtr.

[pittstang5]

Wow...a miss. I'm in shock

[mmmdk]

14 secs is more than enough time to almost score on this poor Packers D. The Pack O looks good though.

[GB-Brandon]

The cheers with beers icon. We all know what you meant.

“Cheers with a Beer Can”. OMG!! “Brandon wants everyone to get hurt.” LOL

He wasn’t even really hurt. Ran off the field.

[Joemailman]

So far this season feels a lot like 2011.

[GB-Brandon]

Colts manhandling the Queens.

[Joemailman]

Crowd goes crazy!

[pittstang5]

Yikes!!!! That's how you start the 3rd quarter!

[pittstang5]

Cmon Defense!!! Time to shut them down!!!

[Joemailman]

Time to take control of this game.

[pittstang5]

Good series D!

Now, don't take your foot of the gas Offense!

[beveaux1]

So far this season feels a lot like 2011.

I'd take 15-1.

[MadScientist]

So far this season feels a lot like 2011.

Was thinking the same thing.

[Joemailman]

Packers offensive line kicking ass.

[MadScientist]

100 yds rushing on two carries this half

[Guiness]

Rodgers so clean

[Sparkey]

Wow, great throw and catch!

[Guiness]

Rodgers so clean

lol did I jinx that!

[GB-Brandon]

Jones might be the second best receiver on the team.

Too many drops overall!!!

[GB-Brandon]

Drops!!!

[Sparkey]

So why did they stop running ?

[GB-Brandon]

This ain’t no Fucken 2011.

[MadScientist]

Terrible sack there.

[GB-Brandon]

2011 had many more weapons then this.

[pittstang5]

Shitty Series...just Shitty Offense!!!

[GB-Brandon]

It could be 2011 like but we have a bum GM!!!!

[Fosco33]

Is that a new rule?

[MadScientist]

This ain’t no Fucken 2011.

Both years had screwed up off seasons, with the offenses looking way better than the defenses.

[Fosco33]

Wow

[GB-Brandon]

Pick 6. That’s should do it.

[Teamcheez1]

Rodgers needs to do better on that series

[MadScientist]

Way to step up D!

[GB-Brandon]

Both years had screwed up off seasons, with the offenses looking way better than the defenses.

Just sayin. 2011 had an All-Star receiving corp.

[RashanGary]

Gary making everyone better.

And fuck you, Brandon

[pittstang5]

Defense just made up for the offense shitting the bed

[RashanGary]

Brandon a lil punk bitch who don’t know shit.

[jklowan]

Nice, sulliavan int

[Gotarace]

Baconator causing the poor throw with great pressure...

[Freak Out]

Gary with a great pressure.

[pittstang5]

Cmon Defense...don't let up!

[GB-Brandon]

Rodgers needs to do better on that series

Tell me your not serious?

[pittstang5]

Another good series D...

Now, Offense...chew up that clock!!!

[gbgary]

1st half the passing O wasn't as sharp as last week...overthrows and drops. D was bad but came around. running game was good. opportunistic O.
2nd half for far the running game takes over and the D inserts an early dagger with the pick 6.

[GB-Brandon]

Brandon a lil punk bitch who don’t know shit.

I have the Packers winning on a $2500 ticket that’s probably gonna cash!!! I even posted it for your NOVICE ASS! LMAO!:glug:

[Fosco33]

Can we afford to sign jones?

[GB-Brandon]

Can we afford to sign jones?

They can but then there is Bak and King and Adams coming up. Then what they do with Rodgers.

[Guiness]

I want to see Dillon

[Freak Out]

Drops. Ugh.

[GB-Brandon]

6 drops!!!!

[Sparkey]

That was on Rodgers, not MVS.

[pittstang5]

Cmon Offense...Run the Damn Ball!!!

[pittstang5]

RUN THE FUCKING BALL!!!!

[Teamcheez1]

That’s an overthrow not a drop

[Teamcheez1]

Rodgers has been average today

[pittstang5]

Stupid play calling!!! RUn the ball...chew up clock. Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Can we afford to sign jones?

Definitely...had they not wasted frogskins on Clark.

But the cap can always be cooked.

[MadScientist]

For putting up this many points, the offense looks sloppy.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

That’s an overthrow not a drop

Pass was perfect. Mvs stumbled

[gbgary]

nope. overthrow. he's had 3 or 4.

[GB-Brandon]

Trust me. I know MVS is never gonna make any catch that isn’t perfectly put in his bread basket and even then it’s 50/50

[GB-Brandon]

Fucken “Dollar Tree Receiving Corp” minus Adams.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

nope. overthrow. he's had 3 or 4.

There’s probably like 3 or 4 drops, too.

[Bossman641]

How many is the D gonna allow in 4th this week?

[Fosco33]

Crowd noise is a lot quieter at Lambeau than I’ve seen in a few other games. Is that league wide, open air or just a lame crowd noise guy?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Trust me. I know MVS is never gonna make any catch that isn’t perfectly put in his bread basket and even then it’s 50/50

Word.

But newfound respect for his toughness.

[Teamcheez1]

Amos has been weak in coverage today

[Bretsky]

I'd like to see Dillon play some but with AJO looking this great I really wonder why we drafted him.

[pittstang5]

Cmon Offense!!!!

[Teamcheez1]

Weak call

[pittstang5]

Cmon Offense!!!

[gbgary]

dropped that ball in perfectly for MVS a while ago.
very nice TD run by Jones...who only keeps getting more expensive. lol

[Sparkey]

Great job by the O-line

[Gotarace]

Jones is a Baller...hope we get a I love Green Bay Discount next season...

[Fosco33]

Dagger?

[Joemailman]

I'd like to see Dillon play some but with AJO looking this great I really wonder why we drafted him.

I think there's plenty of room for 2 quality backs in this offense. Especially because Jones can line up at WR.

[pittstang5]

Pay that man his money!

[Gotarace]

BACON MAKES ME SMILE...NICE GAME GARY

[MadScientist]

Good sack by Gary, but really shitty blocking.

[gbgary]

Vikings 0-2
hehe

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Rodgers completed pass to himself lol

[Fosco33]

Cephus again... looks strong

[Teamcheez1]

Stafford about to throw another pick

[gbgary]

a Jackson in the backfield sighting.

[Rutnstrut]

Hopefully Linsley is ok. I know a lot of you guys think centers are a dime a dozen. But he does a great job and there will be a large drop off with any replacement.

[gbgary]

all the talk was the about the poor DB situation with the lions and how they were going to get toasted. running game dominated.

[gbgary]

Hopefully Linsley is ok. I know a lot of you guys think centers are a dime a dozen. But he does a great job and there will be a large drop off with any replacement.

centers aren't a dime a dozen but the Packers have great depth at that position.

[jklowan]

2-0 I'll take it, gonna have to play way better next week, hopefully clark can go

[Rutnstrut]

centers aren't a dime a dozen but the Packers have great depth at that position.

You better hope they don't need to test that "depth". Just because a lineman is listed as a backup center doesn't make them a good center.

[MadScientist]

Hopefully Linsley is ok. I know a lot of you guys think centers are a dime a dozen. But he does a great job and there will be a large drop off with any replacement.

I don't think anyone who remembers the Jeff Saturday season would think that.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Fucking centers? You’re talking about fucking centers? Are you fucking kidding me? Fucking centers?

Jim Mora

[Joemailman]

I don't think anyone who remembers the Jeff Saturday season would think that.

They're not a dime a dozen, but the Packers have had success finding good centers with later picks.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I think McCarthy, a moment ago, burned a time out just to challenge a play, which he lost.

Lost 2 Timeouts just to challenge the play.

Orangutans are smarter than McCarthy (and Tony O’Day), eh?

[RashanGary]

They're not a dime a dozen, but the Packers have had success finding good centers with later picks.

Most teams have a quality starting center. I know McGinns personnel guys say taking one in the 4th is awfully high. Rounds 5-7. Most teams have a good one cuz they’re the easiest position to fill.

[RashanGary]

Baconator finally turning the corner. Looks like a force when he can tee off (like bobble foreshadowed)

Offense is really really good

Defense desperately needs 97 if we have a chance in n’orleans

[RashanGary]

Most teams have a quality starting center. I know McGinns personnel guys say taking one in the 4th is awfully high. Rounds 5-7. Most teams have a good one cuz they’re the easiest position to fill.

Also lowest paid position in nfl for same reason. Close to kickers in pay. Same for draft slot.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Most teams have a quality starting center. I know McGinns personnel guys say taking one in the 4th is awfully high. Rounds 5-7. Most teams have a good one cuz they’re the easiest position to fill.

Word.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Maybe centers are easier to find because they don't need to be real big.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

What’s up with the Fresno Fraud and his hammy?

[texaspackerbacker]

Interesting (and funny) to wade through 12 pages of posts, especially after a win.

I predicted 41-20 in the game week thread - a little off, I'll have to do better next week hahahahahaha.

As APB said, we ought to be able to cook the cap to keep Aaron Jones as well as Linsley and everybody's favorite, Bakhtiari, even Kevin King, maybe even Jamal Williams. As I have said so many times, the decision makers apparently didn't see the draft needs as nearly as much as what a lot of posters thought. I've heard it said, the reason we drafted Love was to motivate Rodgers. I don't exactly buy that, but it certainly has been the result. I also said we were already good at WR. I'll double down on that now. MVS will be a star in this league if he outgrows the drops. As it is, he is damn good. Lazard is solid too.

I hate all the throwing to TEs, especially Sternberger who I've hardly ever seen anything good from. If they must use the TEs, though, Tonyan should be the one.

Good job LaFleur of keeping the foot on the gas with a lead. That's a major difference from McCarthy.

I was beginning to drift toward the "fire Pettine" crowd, but he shaped up a little bit as the game went along. For a long time, I've said I wished they would use more zone coverage. Today, they apparently did - with good results.

I'm hoping they held out Kenny Clark today with the idea that they didn't much need him against the Lions, and he will be back ok against New Orleans. Ditto that with Davante Adams late in the game. He played ok and looked pretty normal after the injury, so there is good reason to hope.

They took the best shot of a fired up team, and went on to kick their ass. This is gonna be a great season.

[Guiness]

Shitty Series...just Shitty Offense!!!

do shitty offenses often score more than 40 points?

[GB-Brandon]

do shitty offenses often score more than 40 points?

Technically there was a pick 6 from the defense.

[GB-Brandon]

We’re gonna find out real soon how good a lot of these guys really are.

[pittstang5]

do shitty offenses often score more than 40 points?

I was referring to that particular series by the offense.

[Guiness]

Technically there was a pick 6 from the defense.

technically, the starting QB, LT, RB and #1 WR were sitting on the bench for the final series.

[Guiness]

I was referring to that particular series by the offense.

you complained about the offense a couple of times - they're not going to score every time they get the ball, but consistency that got them over 80 points (against NFL defenses, no matter where they rank in the league) is something impressive.

[GB-Brandon]

technically, the starting QB, LT, RB and #1 WR were sitting on the bench for the final series.

Like I posted. Let’s see what they do next week. Should be a good test to see where everything really is at.

[pittstang5]

you complained about the offense a couple of times - they're not going to score every time they get the ball, but consistency that got them over 80 points (against NFL defenses, no matter where they rank in the league) is something impressive.

Yeah - so what! This is nothing new - I'm passionate on game day and complain when they don't score on every possession or when the defense doesn't have a three and out on every possession. I've been posting like that since I joined. Do I really expect them to score on every possession - Hell no! But I wish they would - so would everyone else in here. Posting like that is my way of a release instead of screaming at the TV and scaring half the neighborhood.

You obviously needed someone to pick on. Hope you feel better. If you don't like the way I post, I believe there is an ignore button.

[bobblehead]

I love reading these threads after the game. Pages 2 and 3 are a riot.

Brandon...LOL

[bobblehead]

Well, Maybe now Gute will go get a REAL RECEIVER!!!

You were annoying before. Now you are showing that you have no class whatsoever. Wasn't ignoring you before, but now I will.

[bobblehead]

Gary making everyone better.

And fuck you, Brandon

Post of the thread. Relegating Brandon to an afterthought.

[GB-Brandon]

You were annoying before. Now you are showing that you have no class whatsoever. Wasn't ignoring you before, but now I will.

Good.

[texaspackerbacker]

40+ points each game, and neither was exactly a perfect game. We had opportunities to score even more than that.

And the D was a little better today, but it still wasn't what we got used to last season - and arguably the personnel is at least as good as last year.

The ceiling has not yet been reached.

[Rutnstrut]

Interesting (and funny) to wade through 12 pages of posts, especially after a win.

I predicted 41-20 in the game week thread - a little off, I'll have to do better next week hahahahahaha.

As APB said, we ought to be able to cook the cap to keep Aaron Jones as well as Linsley and everybody's favorite, Bakhtiari, even Kevin King, maybe even Jamal Williams. As I have said so many times, the decision makers apparently didn't see the draft needs as nearly as much as what a lot of posters thought. I've heard it said, the reason we drafted Love was to motivate Rodgers. I don't exactly buy that, but it certainly has been the result. I also said we were already good at WR. I'll double down on that now. MVS will be a star in this league if he outgrows the drops. As it is, he is damn good. Lazard is solid too.

I hate all the throwing to TEs, especially Sternberger who I've hardly ever seen anything good from. If they must use the TEs, though, Tonyan should be the one.

Good job LaFleur of keeping the foot on the gas with a lead. That's a major difference from McCarthy.

I was beginning to drift toward the "fire Pettine" crowd, but he shaped up a little bit as the game went along. For a long time, I've said I wished they would use more zone coverage. Today, they apparently did - with good results.

I'm hoping they held out Kenny Clark today with the idea that they didn't much need him against the Lions, and he will be back ok against New Orleans. Ditto that with Davante Adams late in the game. He played ok and looked pretty normal after the injury, so there is good reason to hope.

They took the best shot of a fired up team, and went on to kick their ass. This is gonna be a great season.





I thought you hated Aaron Jones and running the ball?

[Harlan Huckleby]

I thought you hated Aaron Jones and running the ball?

I remember Jones & Williams rookie season they both seemed like nothings to me, at least in preseason. I forget exactly, but I think I thought the backs they replaced were better. Anyway, I remember Tex said they were both good and Jones was going to be special. I dismissed it as Tex's normal brain-dead homerism. But damned if Tex didn't call this one before anybody else had much love of Jones.

[texaspackerbacker]

I NEVER hated Aaron Jones. I celebrated the fact that we finally have a speed back - first since Ahman Green. And I still hate a run-first/run-dominated offense, but I always advocated running a change of pace/breaking some big ones when you get the D expecting passes. I still grumble sometimes when we run for 3 or 4 yards on first and second down and put pressure on the QB to save the series on 3rd down. Thankfully, it doesn't happen as often as with McCarthy or as often as I thought it would with LaFleur (what I mean when I say "subordinating his ego").

[Guiness]

I remember Jones & Williams rookie season they both seemed like nothings to me, at least in preseason. I forget exactly, but I think I thought the backs they replaced were better. Anyway, I remember Tex said they were both good and Jones was going to be special. I dismissed it as Tex's normal brain-dead homerism. But damned if Tex didn't call this one before anybody else had much love of Jones.

Lacy started the season in a contract year, but wasn't in shape and went to IR pretty quickly. Starks started a few games, also got hurt. Montgomery finished the season and was the Packers leading rusher that year. I wouldn't say the backs Jones and Williams (and Mays, the third back they drafted) were replacing were any great shakes!

For the record I liked Williams a lot better the first two years when he and Jones were trading starts, and am happy he's become a solid second option.

[call_me_ishmael]

There were definitely a few people in there parts who thought Jones was gonna be special when they drafted him. I thought he'd be more James White than a feature back personally.

[Joemailman]

There were definitely a few people in there parts who thought Jones was gonna be special when they drafted him. I thought he'd be more James White than a feature back personally.

I don't remember what I thought of Jones when he was drafted. But I remember he immediately had people talking positively about him. Even before training camp. Whatever it is, he had it.

Gutey now has a tough decision on whether to give Jones a big contract extension. I kmow some teams have fared badly when giving a RB a big second contract. But man, that was impressive yesterday. Lions had a plan to slow down the Packers by taking away Davante Adams, and Jones jist destroyed that plan.

[Patler]

Jones has evolved into a touchdown machine. In his last 20 games (season and playoff) he has:

22 TDs from 303 rushing attempts
5 TDs from 63 receptions.

27 TDs on 366 touches in 20 games. 1.35 TDs/game. A TD every 13.55 touches.

It is difficult not to want to hang on to that type of performance for as long as it continues. JSO had a good analysis of the Cook and Kamara contracts. If either are released after 3 or 4 years, the full costs to the teams are about $10M/year. A little more on a per year basis if released after only 2 years. A guy who, on average, has 18 touches/game and scores at a rate of greater than a touchdown per game is worth that.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Lacy started the season in a contract year, but wasn't in shape and went to IR pretty quickly. Starks started a few games, also got hurt. Montgomery finished the season and was the Packers leading rusher that year. I wouldn't say the backs Jones and Williams (and Mays, the third back they drafted) were replacing were any great shakes!

For the record I liked Williams a lot better the first two years when he and Jones were trading starts, and am happy he's become a solid second option.

I knew Packers needed young blood. (Ryan Grant was also let go.) I just thought other youngsters from previous year were just as good. DuJuan Harris, some other guys passing through. I wasn't impressed with Jones, he seemed small, nothing special. So I was wrong. Leave me alone.

[GB-Brandon]

I don't remember what I thought of Jones when he was drafted. But I remember he immediately had people talking positively about him. Even before training camp. Whatever it is, he had it.

Gutey now has a tough decision on whether to give Jones a big contract extension. I kmow some teams have fared badly when giving a RB a big second contract. But man, that was impressive yesterday. Lions had a plan to slow down the Packers by taking away Davante Adams, and Jones jist destroyed that plan.

I don’t think if you keep Rodgers the plan should be to give him an extension. Now if the plan is to move on from Rodgers after 2021 season then mine as well sign him because JL will need all the help he can get and they have the “Rookie QB Deal”.

That’s why I have posted this extension pretty much tells the tale of how long Rodgers will be in Green Bay.

[GB-Brandon]

Tyler Ervin is on Concussion protocol.

[bobblehead]

Tyler Ervin is on Concussion protocol.

Surprised MVS isn't after the way Rodgers hung him out to dry.

[GB-Brandon]

Surprised MVS isn't after the way Rodgers hung him out to dry.

Desperate times call for desperate measures!!!!

[GB-Brandon]

Some people act like this is some kind of charity league or something. Geez!

[GB-Brandon]

All these people grabbing at straws for the “Beloved MVS” is like some pump and dump stock that’s going nowhere.

No Thanks!!!!

Like a bunch of Kids on Robinhood!!