Why Didn't Rodgers Challenge Sherman?

[Guiness]

I tended to think the way things went was somewhat of an advantage to the Packers. Their #1CB covering your #3 WR should be very beneficial. It meant Cobb across the middle and Jordy on the other sideline had better chances, and for a while it looked like Jordy was going to have a big night, a few catches on a drive that resulted in a TD. That seemed to taper off, I couldn't quite sort out what happened, did they give the CB covering him help?

[Patler]

Another minor point on "flopping" corners or always having a guy play a side. When you always play the same side, it's less tiring. You get a break here and there when you have the skinny side of the field to cover. The other point to not flopping is consistency. Your mechanics are the same when you are always playing the left side or whatever.

There is no right or wrong to this question as it's debated at coaching clinics, etc, as to the superior method.

Yup. They made a big deal about it in GB when Harris started taking on the top receivers, regardless of side. Before that, GB had played left and right CBs.

[pbmax]

Wasn't that thread that he doesn't gamble enough or take enough chances? Isn't that the same as playing it too safe?

Playing it too safe at the end of the game, yes. Your impression of his approach in the Seattle game was too cautious early.

[Pugger]

Is it true that we NEVER threw in Sherman's direction at all Thursday night?

[pbmax]

Is it true that we NEVER threw in Sherman's direction at all Thursday night?

Yes. But I have a better question. Why on God's green earth would you waste throws to Boykin wrapped up with Sherman when Cobb and Nelson are getting nickel CBs and the new guy?

I would be more concerned if they never threw to that side of the field period.

[ThunderDan]

Yes. But I have a better question. Why on God's green earth would you waste throws to Boykin wrapped up with Sherman when Cobb and Nelson are getting nickel CBs and the new guy?

I would be more concerned if they never threw to that side of the field period.

My thought exactly. I would gladly have my #3 WR covered by the other teams #1. That should open everyone else up. I think part of the problem was they need to go to the TE even more.

Hell, the O would move the ball pretty well but had long fields all night. After a couple of first downs we would still be punting from our 35 and Mastay had some bad punts and couldn't flip the field position battle.

[ThunderDan]

I just checked the box score. The O never went 3 and out all night. They just couldn't sustain long drives.

[pbmax]

I just checked the box score. The O never went 3 and out all night. They just couldn't sustain long drives.

I wonder if that is related to the 4th Quarter comeback question. Someone pointed out McCarthy lamenting he did not get to his big shot plays due to game circumstance and down and distance.

If you take the Packers big play away (either coverage or pass rush) they can struggle launching 12 play scoring drives. While they have them (and last year might have had more with Lacy and a hurt Rodgers than typical) I would bet its not as common as some other dominant offenses.

[ThunderDan]

If McCarthy wants to run 65-70 plays a game you need some longer drives. But I think the O is built around longer plays not 4 yards a play and 6 first downs on the way to scoring.

[pbmax]

If McCarthy wants to run 65-70 plays a game you need some longer drives. But I think the O is built around longer plays not 4 yards a play and 6 first downs on the way to scoring.

It would help also if your D stopped yielding first downs on penalties.

[hoosier]

Simplistic answer, AR wasn't playing to win Thursday night. He was playing to not lose, by the time he started playing to win, it was to late. Kinda goes back to the Rodgers gambling problem thread.

And Rodgers is in cahoots with MM who doesn't want win because he isn't responsible to an owner and TT who is too arrogant to admit a mistake with his draft picks.

[Infamous]

Im watching SD v Seattle and Rivers is challenging the ENTIRE defense and looking awfully good...he threw at Sherman 3 times in the 1st half and completed all 3!!

His WR Allen is looking impressive v Sherman and the play calling has been not only great but exciting as well!!

[Infamous]

Rivers was BALLN! made sherman look pedestrian! Hopefully in the NFCCG ScareRon Rodgers will make amends for week one foolishness

[Rutnstrut]

Rivers is a very ballsy QB, he doesn't back down from anyone. Which at times can be a detriment, but imo it has more upside than down.

[denverYooper]

Im watching SD v Seattle and Rivers is challenging the ENTIRE defense and looking awfully good...he threw at Sherman 3 times in the 1st half and completed all 3!!

His WR Allen is looking impressive v Sherman and the play calling has been not only great but exciting as well!!

Sittin' pretty