Official Vikings Jello Salad II

[hoosier]

The good news is that the Packer defense appears to have reacquired its old penchant for creating turnovers: 10 in the last two games leading to 41 points. They're now fourth in net turnover point differential at +37.

The bad news is that Schottenheimeritis seems to be contagious, and the defense is now perfecting its own way of taking its foot off the opponent's throat and generously letting them make a game of it.

[Fritz]

How true that is.

[gbgary]

The good news is that the Packer defense appears to have reacquired its old penchant for creating turnovers: 10 in the last two games leading to 41 points. They're now fourth in net turnover point differential at +37.

The bad news is that Schottenheimeritis seems to be contagious, and the defense is now perfecting its own way of taking its foot off the opponent's throat and generously letting them make a game of it.

that's on capers.

[hoosier]

that's on capers.

Is it? What did he do differently in the Seattle game that would account for the vast disparity between defensive performances? I think one can make a strong case that the secondary is inconsistent and that Randall in particular has regressed this year, and maybe ultimately that reflects badly on the position coaches (more so than Capers, I think). But the tangible difference between the two games is that the pass rush got home against the Chickenhawks but not so against the Bears, and thus an inconsistent, assignment-unsure secondary either was or was not exposed.

[gbgary]

so here's the official word on clinching a playoff spot THIS weekend:


GB win + WAS loss or tie + TB loss + ATL win + SOS clinch over TB

[gbgary]

Is it? What did he do differently in the Seattle game...

we didn't play a lot of soft zone.

[Fritz]

After reading Zimmer's comments about his team not fighting last week, I am sure they're going to come out frothing at the mouth, ready to hit anything in Green and Gold.

Mikey better have his guys ready to be more physical defensively than they were in Chicago.

[Pugger]

Is it? What did he do differently in the Seattle game that would account for the vast disparity between defensive performances? I think one can make a strong case that the secondary is inconsistent and that Randall in particular has regressed this year, and maybe ultimately that reflects badly on the position coaches (more so than Capers, I think). But the tangible difference between the two games is that the pass rush got home against the Chickenhawks but not so against the Bears, and thus an inconsistent, assignment-unsure secondary either was or was not exposed.

I thought I heard/read that Mac lets Capers run his defense as he sees fit.

[pbmax]

Adrian is officially soft according to Packerrat posters.


Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 29m29 minutes ago
There is a new groin injury for Adrian Peterson. Makes sense after missing a few months.


He did not practice today and would not commit to playing this week versus the walking wounded on the Packers D.

Matthews, Ryan, Martinez, Rollins and Ankle Biter all tougher than Purple Jesus.

[pbmax]

I thought I heard/read that Mac lets Capers run his defense as he sees fit.

He does seem to have influence over focus of D in specific situations: when to play the clock, how much to favor the pass in game planning, etc.

[Joemailman]

[pbmax]

Rodgers and Matthews both to full participation.

[Fritz]

I can't remember which JSO writer it was - maybe Dougherty or Silverstein - who wrote that it might have been better not to play Clay Matthews at all so he'd be healthier "for the stretch run."

I wanted to ask him when he thinks that stretch run starts. Haven't the Packers been in a stretch run since they dropped to 4-6 and were nearly doomed with one more loss?

[Joemailman]

I can't remember which JSO writer it was - maybe Dougherty or Silverstein - who wrote that it might have been better not to play Clay Matthews at all so he'd be healthier "for the stretch run."

I wanted to ask him when he thinks that stretch run starts. Haven't the Packers been in a stretch run since they dropped to 4-6 and were nearly doomed with one more loss?

Dougherty

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports...ting/95705072/

It’s debatable whether the Packers have gotten enough out of Matthews to warrant exposing him to weekly physical contact when they could have been keeping him inactive so his shoulder would be stronger for the stretch run.

It might well be that Matthews' injury would require more time to heal than what they have. Plus, he's not the only Packers OLB hurting. Perry and Elliott both have hand injuries. And Fackrell just got back from an injury. So they probably need Clay to continue taking what snaps he can even if he isn't very effective.

[Zool]

Vikes coach called out a couple players on the radio this week. Called out Barr specifically saying that he's coasting. I wonder how the team will respond?