Packers -v- 49ers game week conversation

[Guiness]

Weird seeing some +ve stuff about Bush. Transcendental almost.

I'm concerned about House and wondering if he's got some Harell like genes.

[ThunderDan]

Weird seeing some +ve stuff about Bush. Transcendental almost.

I'm concerned about House and wondering if he's got some Harell like genes.

Don't mention Bush in Section 128 during the Gold Package games. We will throw you out.

[RashanGary]

It looks like the Packers are easing House back into action. He went down on the 9th of August. They're working him into drills where he doesn't put extra strain on the shoulder.

It sounds very unlikely he'll be up this week. I would guess he's back somewhere around week 3 or 4. That's 6-7 weeks being out of action. Since he's too young to just take practice off and play Sunday, I have to think the Packers expect him to have a good recovery. I don't think he'd be on the 53 if they didn't.

[pbmax]

IF Bush lines up across from Moss, he'll only have to cover 1 out of every three plays, and he'll never get blocked.

Moss is a dream matchup for Shields. Of course, because of past history, now that I wrote that my fingers are trembling.

[pbmax]

Don't mention Bush in Section 128 during the Gold Package games. We will throw you out.

No one is on his side?! I might have to go to Stub Hub and rectify that.


BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSCCCCCCCHHHHH!

[RashanGary]

Moss is a dream matchup for Shields. Of course, because of past history, now that I wrote that my fingers are trembling.

I'd love to see Bush on Moss. Just picturing Bush mugging Moss at the line gives me the smiley's. And since we're up against Frank Gore, it would be nice to have a guy who almost never misses a tackle on the perimeter.

[BobDobbs]

I'd love to see Bush on Moss. Just picturing Bush mugging Moss at the line gives me the smiley's. And since we're up against Frank Gore, it would be nice to have a guy who almost never misses a tackle on the perimeter.

Let's be a little careful what we wish for. I don't want to see Bush on Moss unless it's an outdoor nude photo shoot.

[BobDobbs]

I was watching Xs and Os with Leroy Butler and besides some crazy talk about converting 3 and 12 with a draw to Cedric Benson they brought up a couple interesting things.
One of them related to keeping a back in the backfield to block. Butler mentioned that in his career he would have responsibility for a running back and if the back stayed in then he would blitz. It's interesting because it speaks to Justin's point that we need to keep a back in for extra protection. Maybe sometimes running a pass pattern with your RB actually keeps a blitzer off of the quarterback.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45bIGYVXiEc

[Bossman641]

I'd love to see Bush on Moss. Just picturing Bush mugging Moss at the line gives me the smiley's. And since we're up against Frank Gore, it would be nice to have a guy who almost never misses a tackle on the perimeter.

Umm one of the few routes Moss can probably effectively still run is a go route. I don't want to see Bush losing the ball in mid-air while Moss comes down with it.

[Guiness]

Umm one of the few routes Moss can probably effectively still run is a go route. I don't want to see Bush losing the ball in mid-air while Moss comes down with it.

I can see them trying that matchup as Moss isn't so dominant at this point in his career, but you have to think there's safety help deep...deep being 6 yards beyond the LOS.

[Guiness]

I was watching Xs and Os with Leroy Butler and besides some crazy talk about converting 3 and 12 with a draw to Cedric Benson they brought up a couple interesting things.
One of them related to keeping a back in the backfield to block. Butler mentioned that in his career he would have responsibility for a running back and if the back stayed in then he would blitz. It's interesting because it speaks to Justin's point that we need to keep a back in for extra protection. Maybe sometimes running a pass pattern with your RB actually keeps a blitzer off of the quarterback.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45bIGYVXiEc

Good video, and I agree with you. Run an RB out to the flat and pull the safety or an LB to him.

I always marvel at how good NFL CBs are at sniffing out the run. When I played, if a WR took off, I was on my horse trying to stay with him. That was a lot more effective than blocking me!

[RashanGary]

In concept, I'd rather have Benson back there too. For some reason, throwing him in there. . . . . it just scares the shit out of me. If he goes out there and pass blocks well, I'll have my words shoved right down my throat, and I hope I do.

I do think he could get yards out of the spread look, I just don't know if he's ready to protect AR.

If there is such a thing as a difference maker pass blocking FB, Kuhn is it. He really cleans up just about any mess there is. If Benson can just do a solid job, the gain he gives us on the draw plays might make up and surpass what we lose in pass protection.



I'm just freakin out about this game. The 49ers scare the shit out of me. I watched them down the stretch last year. . . . . They're friggin nasty.

[RashanGary]

Read a blog post from JS. 49ers play a lot of that man with 2 over (similar to KC and the NYG.) Leaves them susceptible to draws, screens and QB scrambles. I might be eating my words on this one. If Benson can hold onto the ball and block, he's clearly our best option. Both of those ifs scare the living shit out of me. . . . . Ahhhh. . . . . . Kuhn can run draws too


This game just sucks. It's a bad matchup for us.

[LegandofthePack15]

I'd love to see Bush on Moss.

Part of me would love to see that too. I'm starting Moss in one of my FF leagues this week.

[LegandofthePack15]

The 49ers scare the shit out of me. I watched them down the stretch last year. . . . . They're friggin nasty.

Not me. Stop the run, stop Davis and you stop the 49ers' offense. Force Alex Smith to beat you and he will choke.

However, I'm more bit worried Rodgers' mediocre showing in the preseason will carry over into the season. I hope not.