2008 Packer Won-Loss Prediction

[woodbuck27]

I see a split and that's good with a virtual rookie QB.

We go 8 - 8 in 2008. No playoff's.

[ahaha]

Barring a rash of injuries, I'd be stunned with anything less than 10-6. This team is deep and talented. I'm giddy with anticipation. I'd guess 13-3.

[texaspackerbacker]

I predicted 11-5 or 12-4 last year. As it turned out, I shouldn't have been so restrained.

My first reaction is improvement all over--O Line playing together, Grant for the full season, even better wideouts and a second quality TE, at least as good D as last season--with the possible exception of QB.

I'm expecting Rodgers to play as well, all things considered, as Favre did last season. Yes, I know that's a lot to expect, and he probably won't have quite as many highlights. He also, however, probably won't have the low points Favre had.

So just looking at the Packers, I'd say, how could anybody see the Packers as having a worse record than last season? The other factor, though, is the schedule--pretty tough this season. Looking at it game by game, I honestly don't see any games the Packers would be expected to lose. On the other hand, shit happens. I would expect it to happen 3 or 4 times this season.

So like last season, I'll give myself the leeway of two choices: 12-4 or 13-3.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Favre was one of the three best QBs in the game last year. It would be a big stretch to expect Rodgers to play that well. However, I disagree with those that think the team around Rodgers won't be better because we didn't sign any FAs or draft a potential stud. Improvement will come from within. Last year proved that.

Guys like Allen Barbre, Jason Spitz, James Jones, Justin Harrell, Tramon Williams, Atari Bigby, etc.

[Bretsky]

Favre was one of the three best QBs in the game last year. It would be a big stretch to expect Rodgers to play that well. However, I disagree with those that think the team around Rodgers won't be better because we didn't sign any FAs or draft a potential stud. Improvement will come from within. Last year proved that.

Guys like Allen Barbre, Jason Spitz, James Jones, Justin Harrell, Tramon Williams, Atari Bigby, etc.

If you take Favre out of the equation, there is no doubt the talent on offense will be better this year

I'm not so sure about the defense; my guess is it's about the same or slightly weaker

The CB's should be solid
I'm not convinced Bigby has that much upside so I'm thinking our safeties will be about the same
The DL might be slightly weaker
Our LB's should be better

All things considered I think defense may be about a wash; key will be finding a way to get to the opposing teams QB

[gbgary]

with Rodgers, actually the whole qb position, being the biggest question mark there's nothing you can do but guess. maybe we'll have another season like last year. was that magic or were we really that good? if Rodgers can play all season like he did against dallas i'll guess...11-5.

[HarveyWallbangers]

The CB's should be solid
I'm not convinced Bigby has that much upside so I'm thinking our safeties will be about the same
The DL might be slightly weaker
Our LB's should be better

All things considered I think defense may be about a wash; key will be finding a way to get to the opposing teams QB

Actually, I think Bigby has a bunch of upside. Last year was his first meaningful playing time, and he did pretty well. He's fast, he likes to hit, and he hits hard. He's not even that bad in coverage (he has the speed to do it), but he needs to get more consistent. He also needs to quit taking dumb penalties. Rouse should be better, and that could make the safety group better, and I liked what little I saw of Peprah.

I'm not so sure the DL will be weaker. We lose Williams, but we might have a healthy Jenkins and Jolly for a full year. We also have some young guys with talent that could surprise in Harrell and Muir. We'll see what Thompson can provide. I wouldn't even be surprised if Jason Hunter is one of those guys who starts really showing something. It took KGB a couple of years, and Hunter is kind of similar to him.

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The CB's should be solid
I'm not convinced Bigby has that much upside so I'm thinking our safeties will be about the same
The DL might be slightly weaker
Our LB's should be better

All things considered I think defense may be about a wash; key will be finding a way to get to the opposing teams QB

Actually, I think Bigby has a bunch of upside. Last year was his first meaningful playing time, and he did pretty well. He's fast, he likes to hit, and he hits hard. He's not even that bad in coverage (he has the speed to do it), but he needs to get more consistent. He also needs to quit taking dumb penalties. Rouse should be better, and that could make the safety group better, and I liked what little I saw of Peprah.

I'm not so sure the DL will be weaker. We lose Williams, but we might have a healthy Jenkins and Jolly for a full year. We also have some young guys with talent that could surprise in Harrell and Muir. We'll see what Thompson can provide. I wouldn't even be surprised if Jason Hunter is one of those guys who starts really showing something. It took KGB a couple of years, and Hunter is kind of similar to him.

I agree on the safeties, and I think the line will be solidified with the rookie end. I love his length and height, and TT must really think he's going to be a good player to trade up for him. I'm optimistic about our D!

[Joemailman]

I predicted 10-6 last year. I'll try not to be so pessimistic this year. Right now I'd say probably 11-5. I don't buy all the hand-wringing I've heard previously about the "tough schedule". It's tough for any team though to repeat the kind of season the Packers had last year.