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But look how many of you were right, not only about the record but about the Packers' weak point being the offensive line. Wow.
Sages on this board.
Actually, you were pretty close on the winning percentage. Well done.
I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen
For all of you who think I somehow am not a Packers fan because I don't drink the Thomspon koolaid, I think my 10-6 prediction was pretty close. The defense really became a force to be reckoned with in the second half of the season so they gelled sooner than later which is always good. The offensive line has actually started to play the game after Tauscher returned (smartest Thompson/McCarthy offensive line move - EVER). Rodgers played well most of the season but the three games before Arizona I think he played just "ok", not bad, not great. Against Arizona he looked like a Pro Bowl QB and his play deserves that nod.
The only concern I have is all of the cockiness I heard yesterday after thumping Arizona. The fans I was around were happy to turn around and go back to Arizona and think it will be another blow out.
I have no doubts that the Packers are the hottest team in the NFL next to the Chargers right now. They are heating up at the right time and everything seems to be clicking. If we overlook Arizona, it will be a long off season and many fans are doing just that. Outside of being over confident going into this game and that biting us in the ass, the only other team that I believe stands in our way is Minnesota. Say what you want about beating a team three times in one year. Historically the losing team has lost 12 out of the 19 times it has happened. We would be playing Minnesota in the dome, where they play the best football on all sides of the ball. The only thing we would have going for us is that Favre has historically choked in big games the past 9 seasons. I like our odds better not having the playoffs run through Minnesota no matter how much fun it may be to some, smart money says we are better off going through New Orleans, Dallas, or Philly.
"Once the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the Republic.”
– Benjamin Franklin
The only thing we would have going for us is that Favre has historically choked in big games the past 9 seasons.
Well, I think the thing we have going for us is that our OL and defense are playing much better than earlier in the season. The OL has solidified with Wells and Tauscher, and the team has now adapted to the 3-4 scheme. I think we'd give them a real battle and there would be a lot of pressure on them. They are a good team, but so are we.
However, I'll take it one game at a time. Packers at Cardinals. It will be a tough game.
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson
wk1 vs Chi W
wk2 vs Cin W
wk3 at StL W
wk4 at Minn L
wk5 vs Det W
wk6 at Cle W
wk 7 vs Minn W
wk8 at TB W
wk 9 Dal W
wk 10 SF W
wk11 at Det W
wk12 vs Bal L
wk13 at Chi L
wk 14 at Pitt L
wk 15 vs Sea W
wk16 at Arz L
All this talk....Snake said 11-5 to start the year. Find it. Who cares? I thought we'd win the division with it, but now gotta win it on the road. We are still 11-5.
Snake's Twitter comments would be LEGENDARY.........if I was ugly or gave a shit about Twitter.
Oh year [can't believe I predicted a Packers win season] but Bear sweep was sweet. Now sweep those Zona birds too PRETTY TWEET !!!
PackerRats Thompson D. Yahoo Fantasy Football Champ 2019,
PackerRats Thompson D. Yahoo Fantasy Football Champ 2018,
PackerRats Pick'Em 2016-17 Champ + Packers year Survival Football Champ 2017,
Rats Yahoo Fantasy Football Champ 2013,
Ratz Survival Football Champ 2012,
PackerRats1 Yahoo Fantasy Football Champ 2006.
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