Dougherty Re-Visits Lynch Non-Trade

[Tarlam!]

Yet, if Lynch was in the Packers offense, his numbers might be even better than in Seattle. He wouldn't face as many 8-man fronts, because Rogers would pick the opposing secondary apart. Also, M3 could tip the run-pass scales at will. At the end of the day, we'll never know.

[Patler]

Yet, if Lynch was in the Packers offense, his numbers might be even better than in Seattle. He wouldn't face as many 8-man fronts, because Rogers would pick the opposing secondary apart. Also, M3 could tip the run-pass scales at will. At the end of the day, we'll never know.

...or MM's clear emphasis on passing and minimal focus on running might have suppressed his numbers to less than the 4.2 yards/carry that he basically has been for his entire career so far.

I'm beginning to think that MM's creativity, maybe even basic team preparation, in the running game is not on par with that for passing, but it doesn't matter.

I can't get too excited about a trade not made that wasn't needed to win a SB last year, wasn't needed to get to 15-1 this year, and wasn't needed to be a favorite to win it again this year. I'm not sure things would change much even if he had Adrian Peterson.

[Tarlam!]

I can't get too excited about a trade not made that wasn't needed to win a SB last year, wasn't needed to get to 15-1 this year, and wasn't needed to be a favorite to win it again this year.

Totally agree. I am neither excited, nor disappointed. I am ambiguous at best.

I'm not sure things would change much even if he had Adrian Peterson.

I am. The guy is too good to ignore. The opposing teams have to account for him.

The thing about having either Lynch or All Day on the team is this: Controlling the clock becomes far more plausible. The Packers still struggle on short 3rd downs at times. Having that star back on the field simply makes it easier to keep the other teams defense on the field.

Still, I agree with you. The Packers won without a star back, or their star TE for that matter.Why use cap money on the star back if you don't need to?

[Patler]

The thing about having either Lynch or All Day on the team is this: Controlling the clock becomes far more plausible. The Packers still struggle on short 3rd downs at times. Having that star back on the field simply makes it easier to keep the other teams defense on the field.

I was being a bit facetious mentioning Peterson, but I'm not when I say that I'm not sure the upper middle tier of backs (like Lynch) would look any better than Grant/Starks if put into MM's offense. I don't think MM is very creative in using the running game, and I don't think he and his staff develop blocking consistency in the running game. But they are so good in using the pass that it doesn't matter.

[denverYooper]

Yea Grant and Starks have their moments but they don't even come close to when Lynch has his moments.

You forgot this one:

[Tarlam!]

But they are so good in using the pass that it doesn't matter.

I am reminded of the movie Friday Night Lights.

A "near enough is good enough" running game is fine, so long as you have the QB upright. They should be set at QB this season, but what about next? Being almost one dimensional is begging for trouble.