Official Packers vs. Falcons NFC Title Game Discussion Thread

[pbmax]

That would be Max McCaffrey practice squad wiz kid.

Is he Steady Eddie's son?

[pbmax]

Two things to keep on eye on:

Jordy wearing no pads, Martinez not wearing padding pants, unless he has sweats over the top.

EDIT: though the QB, the RB and the PS WR don't have game pants on either. Maybe no leg pads at practice.

[vince]

That would be Max McCaffrey practice squad wiz kid.

Perfect. Let's hope he's the Doogie friggin' Howser of football.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Yesterday's practice...

That's encouraging.

I wouldn't encourage Jordy to play with broken ribs. He would be vulnerable and at best less effective. It's just a game played for our entertainment.

[pbmax]

Story on Bob McGinn: http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/20/gre...ers-bob-mcginn

His basement has a lot of old clips. I admire the work Bob puts into this, his game day schedule (especially on the road) is pretty grueling. But otherwise, his work speaks better of him than this article. Bedard is a terrible columnist and insider/gossip, but he is a legitimately good writer. Kinda disappointed.

[Radagast]

Packers --- 38

Falcons --- 34

[vince]

I'm struggling with this game because I don't know who's gonna be available and how effective they'll be even if they suit up - for both teams.

[pbmax]

Clutch Coaching Rankings:

McCarthy at #4. Of those left in playoffs.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18514479/clutch-coaching-rankings-bill-barnwell-stacks-final-four-nfl-2016-playoffs

The kicker:

Crosby was left with a 56-yard field goal, having gone just 28-of-54 from 50-plus yards during his career. Was the kick in Crosby's range? Yes, in the way that a 30-footer might still be considered to be in Klay Thompson's range, even if he's far less likely to make that shot than he would a 23-footer. Coaches often treat "field goal range" like a binary proposition, feeling safe once they get to a certain yard line, even though all kickers improve dramatically as you get closer to the end zone. The Packers did burn two Dallas timeouts, but they lost 3 yards while leaving 1:38 and one timeout on the clock for the Cowboys. They were in worse shape than they had been on first down.

That is something I have failed to mention. If you run twice at the 35 and are OK with a 58 yard field goal, why throw on 3rd down?

I think being aggressive on all three downs is better (even if its, run-play action pass-run), but if you are going to be conservative, be conservative and burn that 3rd TO of the Cowboys.

[Smidgeon]

Clutch Coaching Rankings:

McCarthy at #4. Of those left in playoffs.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18514479/clutch-coaching-rankings-bill-barnwell-stacks-final-four-nfl-2016-playoffs

The kicker:



That is something I have failed to mention. If you run twice at the 35 and are OK with a 58 yard field goal, why throw on 3rd down?

I think being aggressive on all three downs is better (even if its, run-play action pass-run), but if you are going to be conservative, be conservative and burn that 3rd TO of the Cowboys.

I thought that article was pretty garbage because it failed to take into account historic body of work and instead focused on second guessing play calls, the things you can only guess at regarding intent.

[pbmax]

I thought that article was pretty garbage because it failed to take into account historic body of work and instead focused on second guessing play calls, the things you can only guess at regarding intent.

Its one article and covers four coach's history, you aren't going to get details on all decisions. But they do explicitly cover what did work for McCarthy in Dallas as well as what failed in Seattle and Arizona.

However, I think that 3rd down throw is critical to understanding his thought process and goal. He wanted a first down, he wanted to burn clock and he did not want a 58 yard FG rather than a 50-55 yarder.

If that is the case, then run from run formation, run from heavy and 3rd and long pass is not ideal. He has done this before too, including this season. It telegraphs each play.

If you are willing to pass (and I think its a better idea NOT to), then run-run-pass telegraphed by formation is harmful to your chances.

[Packers4Glory]

Should be an interesting game. I keep hearing how great Atlanta's offense is and the defense should be quicker than dallas yadda yadda.

Well. Jones isn't going to be 100% but he could still torch this secondary.
their line isn't anywhere as good as Dallas. Hopefully we will be able to get to Ryan more and maybe force a couple TO's off fumbles or rushed throws.
We did just find vs a NYG defense but will we have any playmakers left?

[RashanGary]

Jordy is gonna play and play well

[RashanGary]

Burnett too. They're gonna make it a game.

[Packers4Glory]

Burnett too. They're gonna make it a game.

this is probably the most important injury question. The defense pretty much fell apart once he left. Our corners are suspect but at least we were damn good in the back end. We need Burnett, especially on passing downs. The rook can handle running downs I think. He brings a nice hammer but in passing situations we need MB in the worst way.

[pbmax]

Hardwood Offense Comes to Field Turf: How Football is like Basketball

https://theringer.com/nfl-playoffs-packers-falcons-steelers-patriots-basketball-on-grass-6ef82d6dac0f#.wrl0h9say

Features Packers, Patriots, Falcons and Steelers. Not sure there is much new here.