Surprises so far this year

[Bretsky]

MY BIG SURPRISE

ADAMS looks like a better receiver than COBB already

That would be a good for Adams and a bad note for Cobb, who rarely seems to get any separation on standard routes anymore. Adams looks like a future star.

[hoosier]

Burnett has been a pleasant surprise, especially around the LOS. Hopefully he can add some turnovers to his sure tackling.

[Pugger]

Burnett has been a pleasant surprise, especially around the LOS. Hopefully he can add some turnovers to his sure tackling.

I think the play of Ha Ha has allowed Burnett to play better. I suspect he was compensating for the garbage back there with him last year.

Lacy isn't as good as he was last year but I've seen hints of his old self the past couple of weeks. There was one play in the 3rd quarter Sunday where he yet again got hit in the backfield and somehow dragged tacklers for 5 yards and got the first down. He isn't as fast as Starks but if he can start to find the hole quicker he will be affective again.

[Harlan Huckleby]

1. Lacy - I hate to say this, but he is starting to remind me of John Brockington after his first 3 years. JB started out ripping and snorting as a runner, got the ball, made a decision, and trampled people in his path. After his third season, there was hesitation in his game.

I see more similarity with Johnny Blood McNally during his comeback season. I don't think Lacy is hesitating, he's reading blocks properly, but he is already physically worn down. He's lost some acceleration. It was pretty obvious that Johnny Blood's stint with the Duluth Eskimos took that special burst out of his legs, very frustrating to watch.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'd argue that Rodgers blocking has been a disappointment--especially for someone his size.

I never expect much from rookie WRs and TEs.

I'm shocked that Bostick hasn't seen field, mildly surprised that Quarless has emerged as top TE.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I see more similarity with Johnny Blood McNally during his comeback season. I don't think Lacy is hesitating, he's reading blocks properly, but he is already physically worn down. He's lost some acceleration. It was pretty obvious that Johnny Blood's stint with the Duluth Eskimos took that special burst out of his legs, very frustrating to watch.

I think you're confused, Blue Dog. I think Johnny's legs were still strong coming off the 1927 season with the Eskimos. I know because my son and I had season tickets. However, the next year Blood suffered through a brutal season with the Pottsville Morons because he had absolutely no blocking to speak of, much like our own Eddie Lacy of today.

[Freak Out]

My dad brings up at least one John Brockington reference per game this season. I finally asked him who that was this past Sunday. Interesting that others are thinking of Lacy in the same way.

He has the highest pad level I have ever seen in regards to a RB on more than a few plays. Dude ends up standing straight up and gets thrown back at least twice a game.

Agree with a lot that has been said both positive and negative.

[Joemailman]

I think the switch to Sam Gash as RB coach is not working for Lacy, at least so far. Gash's preference for RB's to maintain body control, "shoulders over toes" he called it, is not working for Lacy. Maybe it will just take time, but right now he's not the same guy he was last year.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I never expect much from rookie WRs and TEs.

I'm shocked that Bostick hasn't seen field, mildly surprised that Quarless has emerged as top TE.

Yes, I'm disappointed that Bostick hasn't taken over the TE spot.

[Tony Oday]

Lacy is a one cut and hit the hole back thats it and since he is getting hurt so often he has lost that and dances.

[Fritz]

Yes, I'm disappointed that Bostick hasn't taken over the TE spot.

Okay. I am surprised that Bostick hasn't seen the field as a TE much at all on a team that needs a fast, athletic TE.

I am surprised that Mike Daniels has been so very up-and-down. He seems to have one good game, then two poor games. I didn't think he'd be an All Pro, but I thought he'd be better, more consistently, than he has been.

I am surprised, though perhaps I should not be, that Derrick Sherrod has been so Marshall Newhouseish.

I am surprised and disappointed in Eddie Lacey.

I am disappointed though not surprised that MM hasn't tried to feature Harris a little bit in the offense.

I am surprised by the collective suckyness of the offensive line, particularly the play of the tackles. When Bahktieri was a rookie, I think we all thought he was doing a great job for a rookie mid-round pick. And I think we thought that that meant he'd get better, but I think what we're seeing is that he was perhaps playing near to his potential from the get-go. And I thought Bulaga would be better. He's really just a JAG RT.

I have been pleasantly surprised at Linsley's play, and have been happy that Clinton-Dix has progressed so smoothly.

I am not surprised but am disappointed that Micah Hyde does not seem to be as good as MM said he was.

I am not completely surprised but am pleased that Morgan Burnett is emerging. A couple interceptions, continued good play against the run, and he's the guy we'd hoped for.

I am not too surprised that Richard Rodgers couldn't continue his pre-season dazzling, but I'm disappointed that he didn't, not even a little.

I am surprised that Guion has played so well the last couple of games.

[hoosier]

Surprised that Mason Crosby hasn't followed a decent year with a disaster.

Surprised that Micah Hyde has turned out to be a more dangerous punt returner than Cobb.

Surprised that fans didn't panic after the 1-2 start.

[Bossman641]

Bostick is a huge disappointment for me. This offense is calling out for a TE and he can't even find the field due to practice habits? Did he punch a coach

[Pugger]

Surprised that Mason Crosby hasn't followed a decent year with a disaster.

Surprised that Micah Hyde has turned out to be a more dangerous punt returner than Cobb.

Surprised that fans didn't panic after the 1-2 start.

I thought we did?

[Joemailman]

Bostick is a huge disappointment for me. This offense is calling out for a TE and he can't even find the field due to practice habits? Did he punch a coach

During training camp, there were some issues with his route running, especially with the way he finished routes. Based on some comments made a couple weeks ago by Fontenot, I'm guessing that's still an issue. Pretty disappointing for a 3rd year guy.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...277695981.html

The issue is that Bostick, a former college wide receiver, hasn't mastered all the tight end assignments and Fontenot refuses to put him on the field until he does. If Bostick shows in a game he's not on the same page as quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he might as well head for the bench anyway because he's not going to see the ball after that.

"I need to feel more comfortable with the things we're doing in practice," Fontenot said. "I need to see that he's making split-second decisions, the right decisions. We're still getting there."

Fontenot said if a player is slow reacting to what Rodgers is signaling to him or expecting him to do in certain situations, he's not going to be trusted.