More Banjo - Packers vs. 49ers

[call_me_ishmael]

But, like, wtf, where were all the receivers? Why was 19, who was just signed off practice squad a few weeks ago, starting? What happened to MVS that he couldn't play over the bye? Where was Cobb? By did 49 the duckman get like 25 snaps? It was just an unusual game in so many ways. I agree Rodgers seemed laser focused on Adams and Jones aside from the single pass to Deguara. We know he's at his best when they play the quick action game. Why didn't they do that at all yesterday? It was baffling.

[Joemailman]

But, like, wtf, where were all the receivers? Why was 19, who was just signed off practice squad a few weeks ago, starting? What happened to MVS that he couldn't play over the bye? Where was Cobb? By did 49 the duckman get like 25 snaps? It was just an unusual game in so many ways. I agree Rodgers seemed laser focused on Adams and Jones aside from the single pass to Deguara. We know he's at his best when they play the quick action game. Why didn't they do that at all yesterday? It was baffling.

#19 is St. Brown. MVS reaggravated his back against Detroit. He couldn't go. Rodgers said in his PC the 49ers did a good job of taking away the short stuff that worked in the earlier game. He didn't elaborate on what they did. It did look to me at times that the 49ers were really focusing on Cobb. The mystery to me is why with the 49ers focusing on Cobb and Adams, why wasn't Lazard targeted more? Especially since he had finished the season so strong.

[ThunderDan]

Fun game to be at. Our seats were in the south end zone 45 rows up so it was like looking at the all-22 cam all night long. Had to watch most of the plays on the big board after to see how far the play went.

The O had WRs running open again and again all night across the field. ARod didn’t find them or just wouldn’t throw to them. D played their hearts out. Special teams killed the season. ARod played like crap but the D bailed the O out all night long. O game plan was crap. This is the best we could do after 2 weeks?

Drive home was a bitch. It took 4 hours and never got above 60 the whole way because of the weather. Got home at 3am. It only took 2 hours and 10 minutes to get to the game.

[Joemailman]

Fun game to be at. Our seats were in the south end zone 45 rows up so it was like looking at the all-22 cam all night long. Had to watch most of the plays on the big board after to see how far the play went.

The O had WRs running open again and again all night across the field. ARod didn’t find them or just wouldn’t throw to them. D played their hearts out. Special teams killed the season. ARod played like crap but the D bailed the O out all night long. O game plan was crap. This is the best we could do after 2 weeks?

Drive home was a bitch. It took 4 hours and never got above 60 the whole way because of the weather. Got home at 3am. It only took 2 hours and 10 minutes to get to the game.

If WR's were running open all night, was the game plan really the problem? Glad you made it home safe.

[ThunderDan]

If WR's were running open all night, was the game plan really the problem? Glad you made it home safe.

A bunch of times ARod was pushed off his spot. So you never know what he saw or when.

For sure ARod had a horrible game. He had the ball 2x with 7 minutes or less in the game to win it and they couldn’t get moving.

[Sparkey]

If WR's were running open all night, was the game plan really the problem? Glad you made it home safe.

Sounds more like the execution of the game plan was the problem. On a night when you have about 2 seconds to throw, watching your #1 read too long is a game plan killer.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Sounds more like the execution of the game plan was the problem. On a night when you have about 2 seconds to throw, watching your #1 read too long is a game plan killer.

It is always something, every playoff loss has something that caused us to lose. The only saving grace is after making the playoffs so many times and not getting the happy ending, it does not hurt quite as bad..at least for this old guy..

[Joemailman]

Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb and Josiah Deguara combined to run 75 routes in the passing game but caught just one pass on three targets.

Nothing surprising here. Just kind of drives home what we saw.

[Joemailman]

After the Lewis fumble, Packers gained 161 yards on 40 plays. 75 of those yards on the 1 pass to Jones. On the other 39 plays they gained 86 yards and 6 1st downs.

[kcpackman]

True, but those odds change as many times as we have made the playoffs, and still failed..

Also true, unless you are Tom Brady.

[bobblehead]

Not to beat a dead horse, but boy, the Packers really could have used another skill position difference maker on offense tonight instead of Jordan Love riding pine. I know, I know, I should shut up.

It is a little frustrating though. Dillon was showing up as a monster until he got hurt. Deguara looked meh as always but almost caught that big pass. Another top player could have helped some.

Allen Lazard was WIDE open for a first down on the final toss into double coverage. Rodgers missed other targets as well. The team had plenty of weapons. We drafted Love BECAUSE Rodgers was playing too much hero ball.

[bobblehead]

Fun game to be at. Our seats were in the south end zone 45 rows up so it was like looking at the all-22 cam all night long. Had to watch most of the plays on the big board after to see how far the play went.

The O had WRs running open again and again all night across the field. ARod didn’t find them or just wouldn’t throw to them. D played their hearts out. Special teams killed the season. ARod played like crap but the D bailed the O out all night long. O game plan was crap. This is the best we could do after 2 weeks?

Drive home was a bitch. It took 4 hours and never got above 60 the whole way because of the weather. Got home at 3am. It only took 2 hours and 10 minutes to get to the game.

You contradict. If WR were running open all night and Rodgers was missing them, what was wrong with the game plan?

[Bretsky]

Nothing surprising here. Just kind of drives home what we saw.

As 13 Below noted, Deguira's f'ck up dropping a pass was huge on the 2nd drive. GB still seemed to be in control and moving down the field again. The drop ended that.

[Teamcheez1]

The issue is Rodgers (again) didn’t execute in a playoff game. Rodgers is not going through his progressions and/or taking what the defense gives him. MLF set up the framework for Rodgers to succeed, which he has in the regular season. For whatever reason the offense has failed in the playoffs. A leopard can’t change his spots.

Is it worth having Rodgers in GB for one or two more seasons? I don’t know. MLF wants him back ( what else was he supposed to say).

When healthy we still have a good core of players: O line, secondary, RB,s are excellent. Clark and Gary are outstanding. Rodgers and Adams need nothing said. The salary cap will force some tough cuts.

Maybe we can make another run with some creative cap management, player development, and hit on some cheap FA’s again.

We are all frustrated with another underperforming effort in the playoffs. Has the window closed and is it time to rebuild? I’m leaning towards yes.

[Bretsky]

Man when the press told Matty he only had 10 players on the field for the game losing field goal he looked like he wanted to cry