Post Game Chat with Cleft Crusty (at Bengals)

[Cleft Crusty]

Hi Folks!

Cleft Crusty is off the ventilator and ready to take your questions about the exciting game in Cincinnati today. Queen City fans were kind to the Packers, but not so kind to old Clefty, making it difficult to navigate to the 'press box' with my oxygen tank. No, it's not an extra large beer, and I don't know where you can get one, OK?

[packer4life]

Cleft,

With no running backs left, why didn't MM switch to Cobb running the wild cat. Cobb could just handoff to Ross on a reverse, who would then throw across the field to Franklin for a loss of 6. It's like MM just can't adjust in the 4th quarter WHY GOD WHY

[gbgary]

Can I borrow the ventilator?

[Cleft Crusty]

Cleft,

With no running backs left, why didn't MM switch to Cobb running the wild cat. Cobb could just handoff to Ross on a reverse, who would then throw across the field to Franklin for a loss of 6. It's like MM just can't adjust in the 4th quarter WHY GOD WHY

I would guess the Packers don't have many Wildcat plays, and if they do, they probably didn't practice it much with a depleted running corps. Franklin did come back in though. Surprising on the last drive, especially after so many batted balls that McCarthy didn't move Rodgers out of the pocket. What's that old line about repeating something over and over and expecting different results?

[Cleft Crusty]

Can I borrow the ventilator?

I only have enough pulls on it to get back to the hospice.

[Joemailman]

Cleft,

Do you have any advice for the Packers on how to avoid hamstring injuries?

[mmmdk]

Why was my 9-7 Packers record prediction considered far fetched - granted it's early season but what direction are Packers headed this season?

[packer4life]

Packers players with the arrow currently pointing up:

Brad Jones
Datone Jones
Sam Shields
Davon House
Casey Hayward (bc, you know, he's going to actually get to play in 2 weeks)
Jermicheal Finley
Morgan Burnett (nowhere to go but up when you have yet to play)

Packers players with the arrow currently pointing down:
Tramon Williams
Jeremy Ross

I think overall we are doing just fine.

The D is going to gel when Burnett/Hayward are back. Our front 7 is a noticeable upgrade this year.

On offense a healthy Lacy, combined with spells of Starks and Franklin make this a position of strength.

I think we'll end up 10-6 or 11-5, ready to make noise in the playoffs.

[Cleft Crusty]

Why was my 9-7 Packers record prediction considered far fetched - granted it's early season but what direction are Packers headed this season?

It depends on what you based your prediction, and who considered it far-fetched. If you based your prediction on the Packers losing all their running backs to injuries by the third game, or having half their team out with concussion or hammy injuries (including their top defensive player), then you should get a consulting job with Miss Cleo or John Edward. If you were just basing it on pointless negativism, you should be proud of your role as internet troll.

Packers are headed in a great direction. Despite a sub-par performance from Rodgers, and a lot of bad injuries, they whipped the Bengals on their home field, amassing nearly 200 yards rushing. They are capable of beating the tar out of any team, but they have to be healthy to do it.

[Cleft Crusty]

Cleft,

Do you have any advice for the Packers on how to avoid hamstring injuries?

Cleft really can't help there. The Doctors told me to start stretching a wile back, and I pulled at least seven different muscle groups just touching my knees - and that was while sitting down. But I probably could recommend some effective pain meds.

[Cleft Crusty]

Packers players with the arrow currently pointing up:

Brad Jones
Datone Jones
Sam Shields
Davon House
Casey Hayward (bc, you know, he's going to actually get to play in 2 weeks)
Jermicheal Finley
Morgan Burnett (nowhere to go but up when you have yet to play)

Packers players with the arrow currently pointing down:
Tramon Williams
Jeremy Ross

I think overall we are doing just fine.

The D is going to gel when Burnett/Hayward are back. Our front 7 is a noticeable upgrade this year.

On offense a healthy Lacy, combined with spells of Starks and Franklin make this a position of strength.

I think we'll end up 10-6 or 11-5, ready to make noise in the playoffs.

Clefty hasn't played with the arrow pointing up since giving up the Cialis. Good points, except that Tramon Williams is playing well, especially since they are asking him to do more so that a guy like Shields can focus on his strength - plastering pass coverage. Defense is a team effort and the Packers were outstanding today, compromised by the loss of Matthews.

[mr_blonde]

It depends on what you based your prediction, and who considered it far-fetched. If you based your prediction on the Packers losing all their running backs to injuries by the third game, or having half their team out with concussion or hammy injuries (including their top defensive player), then you should get a consulting job with Miss Cleo or John Edward. If you were just basing it on pointless negativism, you should be proud of your role as internet troll.

Packers are headed in a great direction. Despite a sub-par performance from Rodgers, and a lot of bad injuries, they whipped the Bengals on their home field, amassing nearly 200 yards rushing. They are capable of beating the tar out of any team, but they have to be healthy to do it.

When was the last time the Packers were "healthy"????
2009???? I can't remember .... can you????
Nice out ......

[Cleft Crusty]

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When was the last time the Packers were "healthy"????
2009???? I can't remember .... can you????
Nice out ......

2011, before losing Collins. Nice out? That's reality. The amazing thing about this team is how well they play even when half the team is missing due to injury. This is a team that is unique in rarely being blown out - that's a testament to a solid organization.

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cleft

did anyone on this team have a good game today? almost everyone i can think of had at least one shitty play

maybe crosby?

[Cleft Crusty]

cleft

did anyone on this team have a good game today? almost everyone i can think of had at least one shitty play

maybe crosby?

If a bad play disqualifies you from having a good day, then no one in the NFL had a good day. Matthews had a Hall of Fame half. The forced fumble for a touchdown was a play that perhaps 5 linebackers in the history of the NFL could make. Matthews have several of those a year. Many on the defense played very well, only allowing two significant TD drives, one after Matthews left the game. Shields was spectacular, but had a bad play - and it cost a TD. Starks and Franklin were both outstanding, but Starks made the mistake of getting injured and Franklin had the horrible fumble. Maybe Jordy Nelson-had a near perfect game.