Impressive and just interesting things from Viking game

[run pMc]

My reaction was, "What was that?"

Yeah, mine too.
I thought it was a stupid formation/call, but I figured it was a setup for future play with Rodgers doing a bootleg run/pass option. Still, packing that many players in so tightly makes it tough to get a yard on the ground.

[Fritz]

That was weird, watching Jennings jabber in Rodgers's ear while he just listened.

Rodgers had the same look on his face that I get on mine when my ex-wife calls and explains something for three minutes that I understood in the first three seconds.

[MadtownPacker]

Agreed. Sitton had an almost quizzical look on his face as he saw Jennings, as if to ask, "Why are you talking to ME?"

The encounter with Rodgers was odd, too. It went on unusually long, with Rodgers saying absolutely nothing until at the very end. The length wouldn't have been so odd if it was a back and forth conversation, but it wasn't. It seemed like Rodgers was trying to pull away, and Jennings just held on. Rodgers didn't seem to be interested at all in seeing him.

It is so common place to see players greet former team mates with big grins, a quick hug and even laughter. Players from his former team often group around the one who left, waiting for a quick word. No one seemed to be looking for GJ, and those he cornered looked like they wanted to escape.

Oh man was that hug uncomfortable looking. Rodgers had a look like go fuck yourself Greg on his face but jennings made 10x more awkward with his crazy hold he had on. Like he want to feel like a winner for just a bit. Glad they all shined him on in a classy way. Makes it sting even worse.

[Teamcheez1]

I thought it would be interesting to see how our TE's would be used now that Finley was out.

Quarless caught two passes for 13 yards. He/They were obviously called upon to block in the run game. Overall, I saw nothing that stood out. It didn't appear anyone was targeted on specific plays or down the field, but it would be hard to tell if they were simply covered, or just the third or fourth option. I certainly hope that Quarless/Bostick/Taylor can give us a little more in the passing game down the road.

[Freak Out]

That was a bit embarassing. They not only failed to pick up the needed yard, I think they actually lost a yard or so, didn't they?

That said, my immediate thought was this was a "throw-away" play to get a look and run on tape for future teams to think about, so that at some time the same formation will be used, and Rodgers will stand up and throw to someone getting past a DB. When it happens, remember that it was set up in the Viking game!

I was sure they were going to pass out of it. Was really bummed when they ran it.

[Guiness]

Impressive was Kuhn's catch. Clutch moment, he slipped out of the backfield the forgotten man and converted that 4th down.

[Tony Oday]

AJ Hawk. Just a damn stud since CMIII has gone out. Hitting holes like a pimp on his ho. He is wwrapping up people, putting preasure on the QB and staying with TEs. I love it!

[CaptainKickass]

I'd like to add:

2 of 2 successfully converted on 4th down. Including the fact that MM decided to go for it twice on 4th down. I'm not sure I recall him doing it 2x in one game before.

[hoosier]

I'd like to add:

2 of 2 successfully converted on 4th down. Including the fact that MM decided to go for it twice on 4th down. I'm not sure I recall him doing it 2x in one game before.

Didn't get to watch second half, but was surprised to see that MM went for it on 4th and 3 from around or just outside the Minnesota 40. 4th and 1 I could see, but three yards to go pretty much removes the threat of the run. Did any of the journalists ask him about this later? Presumably he was trying to set the tone for the second half, especially after having just given up a quick score at the end of the first half. Interesting to speculate on how the tone of the second half might have differed if the Packers punt or don't pick up the fourth and three.

[KYPack]

Oh man was that hug uncomfortable looking. Rodgers had a look like go fuck yourself Greg on his face but jennings made 10x more awkward with his crazy hold he had on. Like he want to feel like a winner for just a bit. Glad they all shined him on in a classy way. Makes it sting even worse.

Times a hundred.

I really couldn't believe how much of a focus Jennings off season statements were in the pre-game hype.

He knows he fucked up major and was trying to repair shit with the Arod hug, shaking the other boys hand, etc.

Anybody hear anything from his stupid sister?

[Brandon494]

First and foremost, not letting AP take over the game, and doing it with three starting linebackers not even dressed for the game. Going into the game with backup outside linebackers, one an undrafted rookie and the other a converted lineman playing his 7th game as a linebacker, and a ILB who was the backup to the backup had the potential for disaster. They didn't shut him down completely, but they kept him under control.

Just shows how good this D-line is playing this year.

[Brandon494]

I guess I'll give some props to Mike Daniels since no one else will but keep praising Hawk for his mediocre games.

[MadScientist]

I can't believe everyone here has miss the most stunning fact from the game - no injuries. We are not waiting to hear who is going to miss how many games, because nobody was injured.

[denverYooper]

I can't believe everyone here has miss the most stunning fact from the game - no injuries. We are not waiting to hear who is going to miss how many games, because nobody was injured.

Nobody wanted to jinx it.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I was impressed with Lattimore's speed. Admittedly I've missed some of the games this year so I'm just noticing it now, but the boy's got some quick to him.