A player who could step up?

[RashanGary]

The 2010 season we got a fresh legged James Starks back and he improved the run game.

Jordy Nelson all of a sudden came on as a player and helped put us over the top.


Who’s on the roster now that could be a surprise contributor to a SB run?


I think it could be Alan Lazard and Josiah Deguara. Lazard is really starting to click in the offense and so is Josiah. We could see some big playoff contributions from a couple unlikely pieces.

[red]

z smith if he can get healthy

and alexader is gonna make a massive difference

i mean honestly. we're getting 3 pro bowlers back for the playoffs. thats pretty damn big

[bobblehead]

Agree with red. Z is the Z factor. Think charles haley effect. If we have a lead late Z will pin back the ears for 20-25 snaps.

[KYPack]

We are getting boat loads of guys back off injury.

Randall Cobb
Jaire Alexander
Z Smith
Billy Turner
Whitney Mercilus

Were all practicing in pads on Wed.
Not walk thrus or individual, running around in pads.

+ the guys that were held out of the Lions game D Campbell etc.

The only negative on the health front was Lucas Patrick hitting the Covid list.

[Spaulding]

I don't know that I've been this optimistic in the playoffs since the 1997/1998 playoffs which ended disappointingly with the Broncos win in the SB. Honestly, to have the #1 sead and yet get healthier with several pro bowler players coming back is a huge boon. The fact that this team won without them is a testament to the coaching staff and the growth of the bench players pressed into service.

Depending on the health of Zadarius/Jaire/Josh/Whitney/Bak/Turner you are looking at at least 3 of the team's top 6 players coming back just in time. The ripple effect they'll have for the energy in the locker room and the depth is downright amazing.

Anything less than a Super Bowl victory at this point is a huge disappointment. You can bet Rodgers is laser focused to win his second Super Bowl and cement his legacy as one of the GOATs at QB.

Super excited for the divisional round at this point. Can't wait to see what Barry does with the return of three key defensive players and the pressure that can be dialed up.

Would love to see the Packers play McCarthy and the Cowboys in the divisional round and simply run the ball down their throw.

[green_bowl_packer]

[Joemailman]

I don't know that I've been this optimistic in the playoffs since the 1997/1998 playoffs which ended disappointingly with the Broncos win in the SB. Honestly, to have the #1 sead and yet get healthier with several pro bowler players coming back is a huge boon. The fact that this team won without them is a testament to the coaching staff and the growth of the bench players pressed into service.

Depending on the health of Zadarius/Jaire/Josh/Whitney/Bak/Turner you are looking at at least 3 of the team's top 6 players coming back just in time. The ripple effect they'll have for the energy in the locker room and the depth is downright amazing.

Anything less than a Super Bowl victory at this point is a huge disappointment. You can bet Rodgers is laser focused to win his second Super Bowl and cement his legacy as one of the GOATs at QB.

Super excited for the divisional round at this point. Can't wait to see what Barry does with the return of three key defensive players and the pressure that can be dialed up.

Would love to see the Packers play McCarthy and the Cowboys in the divisional round and simply run the ball down their throw.

Packers can only play Cowboys in NFC Title Game.

[George Cumby]

I'm really starting to think this Fuckdoggle guy is ready to break out.

[RashanGary]

I just listened to the Joe Berry press conference. He said he’s not worried about Zadarius or Ja being mentally sharp and knowing how to play football. He said players go through OTAs and training camp to get their bodies right and these guys didn’t get that. It’s on the coaching staff to know how much to play them to ease them back into football action.

The feel I got listening to Berry is that neither Z or Ja is going to play 100% of the snaps. They’re going to be rotational guys for at least this first week.

Maybe Z plays 20 snaps as a situational rusher. Maybe Ja comes in and plays 50% of the snaps.

If we get through this week, I would guess next week we see even more from both guys. And the Super Bowl I could see them being full time players.

[RashanGary]

I think Dennis Kelly is a more reliable player than the rookie Josh Meyers.

Starting 5

Bakh, Runyan, Patrick, Turner, Kelly

[call_me_ishmael]

I just listened to the Joe Berry press conference. He said he’s not worried about Zadarius or Ja being mentally sharp and knowing how to play football. He said players go through OTAs and training camp to get their bodies right and these guys didn’t get that. It’s on the coaching staff to know how much to play them to ease them back into football action.

The feel I got listening to Berry is that neither Z or Ja is going to play 100% of the snaps. They’re going to be rotational guys for at least this first week.

Maybe Z plays 20 snaps as a situational rusher. Maybe Ja comes in and plays 50% of the snaps.

If we get through this week, I would guess next week we see even more from both guys. And the Super Bowl I could see them being full time players.

I think this goes without saying. Neither will be a starter upon their return. I wouldn't expect more than 25% of the snaps for Jaire and maybe 10% for Zadarius in the first game. Of course, it's do or die szn so maybe more for Ja. I think they're more depth pieces in the event of injury at this stage.

[call_me_ishmael]

I believe the surprise down-the-stretch player for the Packers will be a running back, just like in 2010. Dillon will be the work horse and Jones will be the receiver that they move around to open things up. Play 'em both some snaps to F with the D. 10-15 touches per game to Jones, 20 to Dillon.

[Thirteen Below]

Would love to see the Packers play McCarthy and the Cowboys in the divisional round and simply run the ball down their throw.

I'd love to see them play McChoker and the Cowboys too, because that would have to be the NFCCG and it would mean we're not playing that goddamned Brady. He's the only thing I'm genuinely worried about this post-season.

[Tony Oday]

MVS

[Fritz]

MVS

When I went to the Lions' game in Lambeau in September, I thought the beer guy in the corner where we were sitting showed a lot of promise, but he left some sales in the stands. I expect that he's going to break out in the playoffs and show what he's got. Gonna set some beer sale records, that guy. He's going to step up.

Also, David Moore. Maybe The Flower will finally pull the plug on the Amari Rodgers Project (not to be confused with the Alan Parsons Project) and just commit to a seasoned professional returner. Moore may not break any long ones, but those eight to fifteen yard returns, plus better decision-making when he's catching punts at his own ten, will be what this team needs.

I do wonder if getting so many front-line players back will help the ST by giving them back some backup guys who were getting snaps on offense or defense.