More Banjo - Packers vs. Bears

[Joemailman]

I really appreciated how chippy things were out there.

Packers O skill players were being cocky AF, Bears didn't like it.

Anyone see what was going on between Rodgers and Fuller?

Fuller was running his mouth after the hit.

[Fritz]

Any news on Kamel Toe Martin? And are Savage and the Lizzard okay?

[smuggler]

Completely off-topic, but how does Elway's 1987 season make him MVP over Jerry Rice who averaged almost 2 TDs per game?

[Sparkey]

I have always rooted for Encyclopedia St. Brown, so I was happy to see him make some nice catches. He also blocks well for a wide receiver. Maybe he'll gain more confidence in that knee as he plays more.

He should cut upfield instead of trying to run around people. He left some yards out there last night.

[Sparkey]

Completely off-topic, but how does Elway's 1987 season make him MVP over Jerry Rice who averaged almost 2 TDs per game?

Has to be the pearly whites ?

[RashanGary]

Any news on Kamel Toe Martin? And are Savage and the Lizzard okay?

[RashanGary]

Right now he's got more than that. Jones has become a very reliable receiver as well, and although he doesn't get the targets, Mercedes is very sure handed and someone who has to be accounted for in short yardage situations. I'd say there are at least five, probably 6 guys the D has to worry about.

Yeah. There are a lot of options to do different things.

I think when healthy you go Adams/Lizard/Tonyan all of the time. They just kind of do everything. The latter two even pass protect edge rushers with some effectiveness.

MVS forces deep help on a long field (opening up Jones)
Mercedes is a nice option to trot out on a team loaded with practice squad front 7 players. Force their worst players on the field and run down their throat. Also short yardage
Ervin is a nice gimmick
EQ gives the top 3 rest and gives you the option to spread out a defense that's thin on defensive backs


Sternberger is kind of garbage to me at this point. He run blocks alright, but pass blocks like a 6th grader. If you're gonna have a tight end on the field that you cant count on for protection when a blitzer comes, you might as well have a WR. He should spend 10 hours a day all off season learning pass protection.

Malik is too green. Shep sucks.

But we have a bunch of solid options right now and personel to attack all situations and styles of defense.

And obviously both running backs can catch and run routes. So its really a pick your poison situation. And Rodgers is making teams pay for whatever they choose.

[George Cumby]

I thought I saw Lazard back on the field.

It was a hard hit but solidly into the rib cage, looked like he just got the wind knocked out of him.

[RashanGary]

I thought I saw Lazard back on the field.

It was a hard hit but solidly into the rib cage, looked like he just got the wind knocked out of him.

Yeah. He was back and I thought the same thing about the wind knocked out. I had ribs cracked and knocked out but not like that. I got crunched on the ground by a lot of weight. That a big hit but I don't see guys really injured from.that

[Joemailman]

Report now is that Linsley expected to be out 3-6 weeks with sprained MCL.

[RashanGary]

Report now is that Linsley expected to be out 3-6 weeks with sprained MCL.

Hmmmmm...... Not the worst thing. Would like to have him back at least one game before post season to knock off the rust.

[smuggler]

Certainly better than having surgery and rehab. If not for Green Bay (in the case Linsley leaves for free agency), then at least for Linsley himself. If he's not doing work for us next year, at least he can get paid and get us the best possible comp pick!

[Joemailman]

nm

[Fritz]

He should cut upfield instead of trying to run around people. He left some yards out there last night.

He probably did. I'm wondering if he's still nervous about the knee and trying to avoid contact. I seem to recall that in his first year he just turned upfield and ran after a catch.

To me, he's got that tall, rangy James Lofton look about him. I think it's mostly about gaining confidence in his knee and in his ability. I'm not saying he'll be James Lofton, just that I think the guy could be a very useful #2 or #3 guy if he gets that confidence. I'm hoping he can build on Sunday night's performance. And I like that he's not afraid to block.