Combined offense and defense effectiveness

[Patler]

I said "in an ideal world", and as we all know, we do not live in an ideal world. However, I think it is reasonable to expect at least some of those things will happen, and even if they don't, the offense will adapt. I'm not expecting a 2011 type performance, but I think it will inprove from what we have seen the last few weeks.

[smuggler]

Those things will probably happen, sure, except for maybe Janis/Abby. However, other people will get hurt and screw things up. Probably almost as badly.

[mraynrand]

I said "in an ideal world", and as we all know, we do not live in an ideal world. However, I think it is reasonable to expect at least some of those things will happen, and even if they don't, the offense will adapt. I'm not expecting a 2011 type performance, but I think it will inprove from what we have seen the last few weeks.

we can hope!

[denverYooper]

That confirms my feeling that NE and CIN are for real and I am still not sure about ARI.

I have seen two full Patriot games and they have looked impressive. They use a dink and dunk passing game that Packer fans are complaining about this year.

I wish the Packers played more dink and dunk. They seem to get away from it for stretches and they struggle. Of course, it could be a function of adapting to constant rotation at WR.

The Patriots might be a good comparison for the Packers now that M3 has relinquished some of his offensive duties. It seems like they are playing more complimentary football this year and finding ways to win games that aren't so heavily reliant on offense.

Better special teams helps. They seem to be working with better field position in general.

[George Cumby]

Weird. Always figured you for a "Twilight Sparkle".

[King Friday]

I wish the Packers played more dink and dunk.

They still need a capable receiver out of the backfield. Lacy is OK on early downs, but he doesn't have the speed to threaten the edge. This is a good week to stick Cobb in the backfield on occasion if Adams is truly back close to 100%. He's the one guy we have who can create matchup nightmares from the backfield for aggressive, agile front sevens.

Rodgers must go into this week's matchup aware that he needs a short clock in the pocket. He can't sit in there and wait for big plays downfield. He has to take what the defense gives him in the first 3 seconds. Otherwise, the Broncos will get to him and create turnovers.

[mraynrand]

Rodgers must go into this week's matchup aware that he needs a short clock in the pocket. He can't sit in there and wait for big plays downfield. He has to take what the defense gives him in the first 1-2 seconds. Otherwise, the Broncos will get to him and create turnovers.

FIFY

[Carolina_Packer]

Against that defense, they need to run the ball to get them to commit the extra help closer to the LOS. The passing lanes have been too clogged up lately.