Official “It should have been us!” Superb Owl game thread

[th87]

Really?

I think the message is accurate, honestly, but I can see the delivery being off-putting.

[th87]

We didn't need other guys to win that game though. We had more than enough talent. If our stars would have played better, we win. Adams dropped a TD. Jones had a fumble that was returned inside our 10. Rodgers missed some throws (including a deep throw late to MVS). Unfortunately, Bakh got injured late in the year.

On a macro or micro level, the Packers had more than enough talent to win the Super Bowl. Nothing is given in sports, and they didn't do it. Brady threw 3 interceptions. I guess Tampa Bay could have used other guys, right? If the bounces didn't go their way, maybe they are asking the same questions.

Teams are limited by what they can do. There is a salary cap. Teams that are good get lower draft picks each year. You aren't going to have an All-Pro at every position. You aren't going to have the best players at every position.

Antonio Brown was never going to be a fit in Green Bay. Rob Gronkowski would have never unretired to play in Green Bay. You have to deal in reality.

Surely we could've squeaked by if we had better bounces, yes. I also think this team was talented enough to win the SB, clearly.

However - perhaps we can upgrade the roster so that we become more unlucky-bounce-proof, such that we can survive an interception or blown coverage. Perhaps doing so would enable us to win comfortably against the Bucs and Chiefs.

I agree there's only so much you can do, but the question is - did we do enough? I say no, because Pettine was still employed this year, first and foremost. Further down the list is not having a true secondary WR option behind Adams, despite some being available (Funchess opting out was unfortunate). Pursuing AB was a no-brainer if only to keep him away from TB at the least. I understand we can't have all-pros everywhere, but we are at the point in Rodgers' career that we need to take calculated chances on risky players (because they're cheap, have upside, and we have the culture to support it).

I never feel the Packers have a sense of urgency. Many moves look ahead 3 years, and this might be because we don't have an owner with a win-now mandate. Gute and Murphy want job security, so they probably aren't going to risk their futures by going all in this year which could result in a few 4-12 years starting in 2024.

[run pMc]

Going all-in does not guarantee success, much less a Superb Owl.
Witness New Orleans, or Philly (remember the "Dream Team"?) or the Washington Snyders (paging Albert Haynesworth).

You know what works? Building on the trenches, especially the OL so you can protect your MVP QB and open holes for RBs.

[th87]

Going all-in does not guarantee success, much less a Superb Owl.
Witness New Orleans, or Philly (remember the "Dream Team"?) or the Washington Snyders (paging Albert Haynesworth).

You know what works? Building on the trenches, especially the OL so you can protect your MVP QB and open holes for RBs.

Brees was already washed up by the time they went all in. And should've had an appearance if not for one of the worst non-calls in NFL history.

Philly and Washington scenarios aren't parallels and no one is advocating for that. Also building the trenches is also a form of going all in.

[GB-Brandon]

Going all-in does not guarantee success, much less a Superb Owl.
Witness New Orleans, or Philly (remember the "Dream Team"?) or the Washington Snyders (paging Albert Haynesworth).

You know what works? Building on the trenches, especially the OL so you can protect your MVP QB and open holes for RBs.

This is where the “Disconnect” happens though. Mostly what is being suggested is “Addressing Immediate Needs with better force NOW” through the draft and obtaining a high ceiling FA pick up that was pretty cap friendly. Maybe a move at the trade deadline sacrificing a draft pick. These are things “other contending teams” do Regularly! The Packers aren’t doing enough cumulatively to keep up. It’s that simple. The Packer Front Office as Posted isn’t showing enough urgency and this is where the failure is happening. On top of that there in an ongoing lack of accountability with coaches as with Pettine.

Somehow you guys are turning that into “it’s simply not possible have an All-Pro at every position” & “Going all in doesn’t always work” which you do all the time and simply isn’t being described as remedies. We just want a Front Office that is going to compete fairly across the Fucken Board!!

Is that really too much to ask for?

[GB-Brandon]

It’s like we’re consistently going into these “Top Ranked Heavy Weight Prized Fights” with one hand tied behind our back due to the front office. That’s really the best way to describe it. Then whenever someone talks about bringing in “Player A or Player B” to help we get told that we’re basically “Disrupting The Culture”!! What Fucken Culture? Please define this Big Culture to me?

Because as far as I can see “The Culture” is and has been for Aaron Rodgers to play at a “120 Passer Rating level” and the team having spotless turnover play to be successful!! That’s Been “The Culture” and it just isn’t good enough! It’s flawed! The man needs some help!! Nobody had said “He Needs As Much As Tom Brady Has” but he does need more then he currently has now!

Thats all that’s being said!! Get it for him or Trade him and carry on this Mindless Game of going HALF IN and trying to “Get Lucky” with Jordan Love!! Let’s see how effective it really is without maybe the most talented QB of All-TIME. I actually can’t wait for these Giant Frauds to get fully exposed!!

[MadtownPacker]

Get it for him? Fuck your boyfriend, he is just as responsible for the NFCC as HC and GM. Do you want to deny that? Well do you want to deny it? Trade his ass, he could have been the difference by wasn’t. He isn’t the team but you sure think he is. I don’t like Rodgers after he dogged my son and I would be more than happy to fight him if he wouldn’t call the cops. He would act like a bitch like he did when I called him out in 2008 at candlestick (10-15 feet away with barrier protecting him).

[th87]

Get it for him? Fuck your boyfriend, he is just as responsible for the NFCC as HC and GM. Do you want to deny that? Well do you want to deny it? Trade his ass, he could have been the difference by wasn’t. He isn’t the team but you sure think he is. I don’t like Rodgers after he dogged my son and I would be more than happy to fight him if he wouldn’t call the cops. He would act like a bitch like he did when I called him out in 2008 at candlestick (10-15 feet away with barrier protecting him).

Ooh. What was the story?

[Jaire]

Get it for him? Fuck your boyfriend, he is just as responsible for the NFCC as HC and GM. Do you want to deny that? Well do you want to deny it? Trade his ass, he could have been the difference by wasn’t. He isn’t the team but you sure think he is. I don’t like Rodgers after he dogged my son and I would be more than happy to fight him if he wouldn’t call the cops. He would act like a bitch like he did when I called him out in 2008 at candlestick (10-15 feet away with barrier protecting him).

On offense, Rodgers, MVS, and Lewis played great games. Who else? Put up 26 points against the best D imo while the WRs were getting mugged all game aka "letting them play." If Bakh plays, maybe they have a chance.

Was Rodgers perfect? No. But the Bucs had 50% success at rushing Arod. Coaches, other players, refs had a lot more to do with the loss. That's like blaming KC's loss on Mahomes. Rodgers played well enough but the Packers had to play perfect to win this. I think the coaches are far most to blame for the loss for a few bad calls. Davante and Lazard did not have good games. Jones had the worst game of his career. TB was just better. GB chance to win against them was in execution.

[GB-Brandon]

[GB-Brandon]

https://twitter.com/IanKenyonNFL/status/1361336198900420613

[RashanGary]

You can’t fake that passion Brandon. There is a real demand for you in gay porn. See if you can get Rodgers to star in one for you. You’ll shine bright like a diamond! No star shines bright enough to take the stage from you in a messy blowjob competition.

[GB-Brandon]

https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1361307026769539075

[MadtownPacker]

I watched the whole game. He deserves his share of the blame. MVP? Unless it’s the SB one why give a fuck!

[GB-Brandon]

I watched the whole game. He deserves his share of the blame. MVP? Unless it’s the SB one why give a fuck!

I’m sure he would admit he left a few plays out there and everyone can have their opinion of who’s too blame. Hopefully everyone has learned what was enough and what wasn’t enough and the front office can do the necessary things so that none of us have to have this bitter taste in our mouths next season.

It is my opinion if they get a legit no.2 that teams can’t just sit on & that allows them to double Adams all day, that it will change the whole complexion of the Packers offense avoiding some of breakdowns we saw late in this game. Getting Bakh back will obviously help too.