Packer running game: stinks

[HarveyWallbangers]

I won't bother to check your stats, since you are as honest as the day is long. Well, at least around winter solstice.
The fact that Adrian Peterson has ypc similar to Ryan Grant tells you all you need to know about the definitiveness of that stat.

I know that Starks and Grant have broken some 15 yarders and the stats are respectable. I'm offering my own expert, subjective evaluation of the run blocking. It looks pretty spastic. What is your expert, subjective view of the blocking so far this season?

Hey, it would be great if we could improve in run offense and pass defense, but it's hard for a team to be good in everything. Sometimes teams have to specialize in certain areas to maximize their talent. Or give up one thing to be great at another. Maybe the run blocking talent just isn't that good. Wells isn't a road grader, Sitton should be good at everything (although he's having a slightly down year), Clifton was never a good run blocker, Lang and Newhouse are new starters, and Bulaga has been hurt. If given the choice, I'd rather have an average run blocking OL and great pass blocking OL--rather than the reverse.

[vince]

The running game can obviously improve, but it is secondary to the passing game and I think it will as the season progresses. As Harv alluded to, continuity over time will help. Get Bulaga and Newhouse settled in and working with the others more consistently and they'll get better.

[Harlan Huckleby]

The first time I see a safety get blocked, I will cancel the jihad.

[Fritz]

Funny you mentioned that line about the "long awaited return to glory." I was going to remark upon the same thing. "Long awaited"? It'd only been about five years since the Pack had won it all. Little did we know that it was going to be another twenty-five.

Brockington was not fast at all - he was the classic 70's back - like Earl Campbell and Steve Owens, a big, lumbering guy with a couple of moves. But you look at that youtube video and you see more than one defensive back who didn't look to anxious to get in the way of JB.

[vince]

http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/articles/sports-fan-digs-deep-finds-something-to-complain-a,26217/

Sports Fan Digs Deep, Finds Something To Complain About



HARLAN'S MOM'S BASEMENT, WI—Though the Green Bay Packers solidly defeated the St. Louis Rams by 21 points Sunday, Packers fan Harlan Huckleby reached into the depths of his being after the victory to bitch about the team's inconsistency running the ball. "It's nice that we were able to easily pass the ball against the Rams' defense and keep their offense out of the end zone the entire game, but the Packers have such lousy run blocking all around and I want to see them run it down their throats damnit. It stinks," said Huckleby, who also noted that the Packers gave up more than 300 yards through the air on the way to their 24-3 victory. "And why is McCarthy giving the ball to Grant when Starks is clearly the better runner. We should be beating every team by at least 30 points. Jesus Christ." Huckleby reportedly spent the offseason complaining about the Packers' dropped passes and poor choice of run plays during their Super Bowl victory.

[Freak Out]

LOL!

[Guiness]

I absolutely worshiped John Brockington as a kid. John Brockington, MacArthur Lane.
One Xmas I ordered a JB poster for my brother. It never came in mail, the gag "gift" I gave him instead did not go over, and incident remains a subject of contention. I tried to buy a John Brockington poster on ebay to heal 40-year-old wound, but they cost a jillion dollars now.

Actually, their $6, plus $3 shipping you hoser.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-BROCKINGTON-1974-GREEN-BAY-PACKERS-FOOTBALL-PHOTO-/330471637108?pt=US_Football_Fan_Shop&hash=item4cf1a50074

[Harlan Huckleby]

Actually, their $6, plus $3 shipping you hoser.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-BROCKIN...item4cf1a50074

that is a photo, not a wall poster.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Look at view out of that window. Rustic. Birch trees. Birds singing.
Nice couch. Lots of little pillows. Life is good.

[pbmax]

No worries. Football Outsiders has us ranked 14th in rushing offense for the year and the #2 offense overall.

Last year it was 11th. Things never stay the same in the NFL, even in-season, and the Packers schedule does get tougher (previous schedule ranked 29th toughest, future schedule is 13th) but its not a tire fire yet.

[Guiness]

that is a photo, not a wall poster.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN 11X14 16X20 AND 20X24

I'd call 20x24 a poster. Not a classy Packer Rats poster like yourself, but a poster none the less.

[MJZiggy]

Love the creative use of the Angry Bird.

[woodbuck27]

Hey, it would be great if we could improve in run offense and pass defense, but it's hard for a team to be good in everything. Sometimes teams have to specialize in certain areas to maximize their talent. Or give up one thing to be great at another. Maybe the run blocking talent just isn't that good. Wells isn't a road grader, Sitton should be good at everything (although he's having a slightly down year), Clifton was never a good run blocker, Lang and Newhouse are new starters, and Bulaga has been hurt. If given the choice, I'd rather have an average run blocking OL and great pass blocking OL--rather than the reverse.

"If given the choice, I'd rather have an average run blocking OL and great pass blocking OL--rather than the reverse." HarveyWallbangers

Especially on this edition of the Green Bay Packers.

[Gunakor]

I want to see an improved running game whether they win lose or draw.

Lose or draw are not an option. Improving the run game at the cost of wins is simply not okay.

[Pugger]

No, it is just bad pad level.

I know but if you can't practice run blocking enough during the week how can you expect it to get any better on Sundays?