The Official First Game Of The Season Thread

[4and12to12and4]

I hope your right Hawk, I don't want to predict, I'm afraid I'' jinx them. Yes, I know, no self-esteem.

[wist43]

Things I'll be looking for:

1. Offensive Line - They have a long way to go. The rookies need to demonstrate they can function effectively in this system. With Clifton banged up backup, Left Tackle is very, very shaky - maybe Bourke can be the answer??

2. Hawk - Hawk is way behind the rest of the LB'ers, and behind all of the rookies in general for that matter. He has been very, very pedestrian/quiet in camp. We need to see some spark from him.

3. All Linebackers - Hodge has been the talk of camp, and Barnett is starting to squawk with all of the buzz. Taylor has been invisible. Poppinga is now back on the practice field, but I don't think he's playing tonight. Tracy White is definitely in the mix... he is very, very stout.

4. Greg Jennings - Has been very impressive in camp. Has the inside track to start opposite Driver.

5. Special Teams - Every critical position is up for grabs. All of the return jobs are unsettled.

6. Running Back - It's beginning to look like both Gado and Herron could stick. That would likely leave Davenport as the odd man out.

7. Aaron Rodgers - He should play extensively tonight... we've really haven't gotten a decent look at him yet.

[BallHawk]

Noah Herron's Packer photo scares me.

[wist43]

Something else to look for is McCarthy and the coaching staff. How do they mangage the game, i.e. getting plays in on a timely basis, play calling, clock management, et al...

[Joemailman]

One thing I'll be looking for is the role of the fullback in this offense. I have heard that in this blocking scheme, the fullback isn't utilized as much as a lead blocker. Just what the role of the fullback is could go a long way to determine who Henderson's backup is.

[BallHawk]

Damnit, looks like I'm going to have to follow with gamecenter. I can't find any radio station that carries the game.

[J-Rok]

Same here. I was hoping I'd find some way to watch it or hear it, but no luck. Oh well.

[woodbuck27]

vince's players to watch...

1. Jason Spitz - the most questionable OLineman
2. Robert Ferguson - feeling the heat from Jennings. Is he up for the challenge for a change?
3. AJ Hawk - is the Hawk ready to begin soaring once the games begin?
4. Abdul Hodge - is he going to continue to demand playing time through his play on the field?
5. Marviel Underwood - Is he really ready for primetime?
6. DL - Allen, Cole, Williams, Jenkins, Jolly - who will step up?
7. Jon Ryan - can he get off his punts and pooch well?

Vince, good to see you here. Welcome.

GO PACKERS !

[woodbuck27]

I'll be leaving in a few hours for the game.

If it were a regular season game, I'd stay the whole time. I've got a BBQ to attend up in LA and was thinking of leaving at half time....

What would you do at the 1st preseason game? Stay for the entire game or leave early for a party...

Uhhhhh !!

Arrive late for the BBQ - leave really late.

Also OUR Man. We need all the thumbs up and down from YOU Fosco33. If you decide to accept the assignment?

GO PACKERS ! HOLD THE FAITH !!

[esoxx]

Hawk got toasted on that route.

Shit!!! Underwood's down and it doesn't look good!

[J-Rok]

Gamecenter's not working for me..

[esoxx]

Looking at Underwood's lower leg. Hopefully it's just a cramp or something.

Harris gives up the TD. Good coverage but a perfect throw. Looks like his foot was out and they should overturn this one.

[woodbuck27]

Hawk got toasted on that route.

Shit!!! Underwood's down and it doesn't look good!

Here we go !

GO PACKERS ! HOLD THE FAITH !!

[falco]

This is brutal so far....

[esoxx]

DAmn!! Just saw the replay on the Underwood injury. That did NOT look good at all. Looks like he blew out a knee, that would suck!!!!