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A few threads have been started, and many comments made that:
- GB is no fun to watch
- the games are not enjoyable
- the team has no heart
- the players have quit, aren't trying, etc.
- there is no point in watching until next year
- etc., etc., etc.
I will enjoy watching the Packer games, regardless. Maybe it is from having followed the Packers through the '70s and '80s, but it doesn't take a win, or even a closely competitive game for me to look forward to watching the game I have recorded. I enjoy watching even blow out losses because I can learn things about the team from them. I raised a bunch of athletic kids, and enjoyed their games regardless of the outcome because of the personal interest I had in them and their friends. I seem to have the same personal interest, but in a detached cut-throat perspective for the Packer players.
It is worthwhile watching the Detroit game, and I will rewind and replay many plays to learn what I can about this team. Even if they continue to get blown out, I will enjoy watching to see:
- What makes Flynn tick as a QB. I have had this thought that maybe he could become a long term backup for GB, but now I am not so sure. I want to understand what went wrong for him in Detroit. I expect to see more of Tolzien, too. I will enjoy watching him, regardless of how he actually performs.
- It's a very small sample, and during throw-away time in the game, but I will focus on Derek Sherrod's six plays from scrimmage. I look forward to seeing him get more playing time.
- The shine has been dulling on Bakhtiari now for a couple weeks. Is he hitting the "rookie wall" or are teams getting tape on him and figuring out what he struggles with the most? The next few games will be interesting to watch for this reason, regardless of how the team does overall.
- I want to focus on some of Lang at center. EDS is a FA and could be lost. Is Lang an option there or not? If he is, and if Bakhtiari proves his worth as a tackle, and/or if Sherrod begins to show 1st round ability, could we see Bulaga retuen next year as a guard? With Bulaga's injury history, I think playing him at guard makes some sense if you can otherwise field two decent and physically-reliable tackles. I think Rodgers can deal with weakness at a guard spot easier than he can with a backup at tackle.
- I am anxious to watch Boykin, regardless. I want to see more of Bostick, too. His performances have been very inconsistent so far, but he is raw and hasn't played much.
- Nelson, Jones and Lacy are fun to watch just for their individual performances. The same can be said for the punting of Tim Masthay.
On defense I want to see if we get any answers to the following questions:
- Is Pickett done?
- What is Raji worth?
- Why did they feel the need to keep Boyd on the roster?
- Will D. Jones emerge?
- Is it worth trying to re-sign Neal, now as a linebacker?
- Will they let Perry play on the right side, where he seems much more comfortable?
- Matthews is always fun to watch, but is he really as good as we think? (someone else riased this)
- I am confused by our CBs. I very much want to sift through there performances.
- What's wrong with Burnett?
- Is Richardson anything more than a backup and ST performer?
Yes, I will very much enjoy the rest of the season, even if they don't win another game.
- GB is no fun to watch
- the games are not enjoyable
- the team has no heart
- the players have quit, aren't trying, etc.
- there is no point in watching until next year
- etc., etc., etc.
I will enjoy watching the Packer games, regardless. Maybe it is from having followed the Packers through the '70s and '80s, but it doesn't take a win, or even a closely competitive game for me to look forward to watching the game I have recorded. I enjoy watching even blow out losses because I can learn things about the team from them. I raised a bunch of athletic kids, and enjoyed their games regardless of the outcome because of the personal interest I had in them and their friends. I seem to have the same personal interest, but in a detached cut-throat perspective for the Packer players.
It is worthwhile watching the Detroit game, and I will rewind and replay many plays to learn what I can about this team. Even if they continue to get blown out, I will enjoy watching to see:
- What makes Flynn tick as a QB. I have had this thought that maybe he could become a long term backup for GB, but now I am not so sure. I want to understand what went wrong for him in Detroit. I expect to see more of Tolzien, too. I will enjoy watching him, regardless of how he actually performs.
- It's a very small sample, and during throw-away time in the game, but I will focus on Derek Sherrod's six plays from scrimmage. I look forward to seeing him get more playing time.
- The shine has been dulling on Bakhtiari now for a couple weeks. Is he hitting the "rookie wall" or are teams getting tape on him and figuring out what he struggles with the most? The next few games will be interesting to watch for this reason, regardless of how the team does overall.
- I want to focus on some of Lang at center. EDS is a FA and could be lost. Is Lang an option there or not? If he is, and if Bakhtiari proves his worth as a tackle, and/or if Sherrod begins to show 1st round ability, could we see Bulaga retuen next year as a guard? With Bulaga's injury history, I think playing him at guard makes some sense if you can otherwise field two decent and physically-reliable tackles. I think Rodgers can deal with weakness at a guard spot easier than he can with a backup at tackle.
- I am anxious to watch Boykin, regardless. I want to see more of Bostick, too. His performances have been very inconsistent so far, but he is raw and hasn't played much.
- Nelson, Jones and Lacy are fun to watch just for their individual performances. The same can be said for the punting of Tim Masthay.
On defense I want to see if we get any answers to the following questions:
- Is Pickett done?
- What is Raji worth?
- Why did they feel the need to keep Boyd on the roster?
- Will D. Jones emerge?
- Is it worth trying to re-sign Neal, now as a linebacker?
- Will they let Perry play on the right side, where he seems much more comfortable?
- Matthews is always fun to watch, but is he really as good as we think? (someone else riased this)
- I am confused by our CBs. I very much want to sift through there performances.
- What's wrong with Burnett?
- Is Richardson anything more than a backup and ST performer?
Yes, I will very much enjoy the rest of the season, even if they don't win another game.
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