Week 1 Other Game Thread

[Pugger]

He was downright dominant for a "noodle" arm. What exactly would impress you more than what Manning did?

If Mannings arm looked this weak in week one how will it be come late November/December? He's no spring chicken either. We shall see.

[pbmax]

Anyone else think that Harbaugh turned total pussy in the 4th quarter? I realize that the Ravens chance of winning were very slim, but not going for it on 4th down late in the game and then not even going for the inside kick was really weak. It's interesting that a guy plays that scared when his team has alread lost.

That FG attempt was idiotic. Way too close to blow that field position on a FG attempt. You have a lot more difficult plays to make to catch up in this game than 4th and 3 or 4 yards at the 25 yardline.

[pbmax]

Deja vu all over again here tonight

Eh. Not so much as it turns out.

[Guiness]

That FG attempt was idiotic. Way too close to blow that field position on a FG attempt. You have a lot more difficult plays to make to catch up in this game than 4th and 3 or 4 yards at the 25 yardline.

I was heavily in favour of it. I've got the Ravens kicker on a fantasy team, so it meant a sure 3 instead of a possible 1 point!

[Patler]

Manning's noodle arm is accurate but has absolutely no zip on the ball.

I'm not sure that matters much as long as the QB understands his own velocity and is adept at reading the defense and quickly moving from option to option.

[Fritz]

Well, it does limit his choices.

He's smart, very smart, though.

But I do like it when the Packers play a team with an immobile quarterback. And Peyton Manning is about as mobile as Lynn Dickey is - now.

[pbmax]

Well, it does limit his choices.

He's smart, very smart, though.

But I do like it when the Packers play a team with an immobile quarterback. And Peyton Manning is about as mobile as Lynn Dickey is - now.

He is no speedster but Manning is a master at keeping his feet moving and being able to create enough space in the pocket to let him throw. Watch him, he dances like a bear on two legs but both hands and arms are always ready to throw. Technically, he's very impressive. In the pocket he's better than Rodgers.

Outside of it is when he is toast and will throw it away.

[Fritz]

I don't doubt your observation. There's a reason he's been so great. But I'd prefer the Packers play a QB with his style, as opposed to a running QB.

But Manning also crumples like a tin can in a vise the moment he's touched.

[Guiness]

lol @ the criticism's of Peyton! I've never been a fan of his, hate the chicken dance he does before the snap, but he's about as complete a QB as you'll ever see. And pretty damn tough too, does everyone forget that before his neck injury, he hadn't missed a start in his career? There was talk, and not unwarranted, that he had a shot at a certain QB's iron man record.

Is his arm that bad? I didn't notice it Thursday, but wasn't really watching. He had a couple of pretty long completions, his arm looked pretty good to me. The Ravens tackling also looked pretty horrid, I might add.

[pbmax]

Mark Sanchez dislocated his shoulder (subluxation) on that hit in the last preseason game. Glazer said he previously had a partially torn labrum. Getting a second opinion on surgery.

[Fritz]

lol @ the criticism's of Peyton! I've never been a fan of his, hate the chicken dance he does before the snap, but he's about as complete a QB as you'll ever see. And pretty damn tough too, does everyone forget that before his neck injury, he hadn't missed a start in his career? There was talk, and not unwarranted, that he had a shot at a certain QB's iron man record.

Is his arm that bad? I didn't notice it Thursday, but wasn't really watching. He had a couple of pretty long completions, his arm looked pretty good to me. The Ravens tackling also looked pretty horrid, I might add.

I'm not really criticizing Manning. Much. He's one of the all-time greats, no doubt. I just go nuts though when an opposing QB scrambles away - the Packers never seem to do well against that type of QB. I'd prefer they play a more immobile guy.

My only criticism is how quickly he crumples when he is touched by a defender. However, that might be why he stayed healthy so long.

[denverYooper]

Peanut Tillman is still good.

[Fritz]

Vikes and Lions swapping touchdowns like lovers swapping spit.

And man, those new Vike unis are u-g-l-y.

[Rastak]

Vikes and Lions swapping touchdowns like lovers swapping spit.

And man, those new Vike unis are u-g-l-y.

Only one counted.

[Fritz]

Only one counted.

One touchdown or one uniform?