Packers vs. Dolphins Discussion Thread

[SudsMcBucky]

[call_me_ishmael]

Was that Christmas where they played the Dolphins two years ago? I remember curling up on the couch with a sick kid. At least the Packers won and made it better IIRC.

I expect them to win and find their mojo.

[SudsMcBucky]

Was that Christmas where they played the Dolphins two years ago? I remember curling up on the couch with a sick kid. At least the Packers won and made it better IIRC.

I expect them to win and find their mojo.

That was the one.

[Fosco33]

I don’t know how to think about this one.

[Fritz]

I don’t know how to think about this one.

That's what I said about my second marriage.

I have no idea, either. Half-Assley needs to earn his keep this game.

[Fosco33]

That's what I said about my second marriage.

I have no idea, either. Half-Assley needs to earn his keep this game.

That’s a great analogy.

Hope Jaire can bring the energy from the sideline. Looks like he’s DNP.

https://youtu.be/tjEa1RSWNzE?feature=shared

[run pMc]

I don't think the cold will "make them suck all of a sudden", but I think it will make them a bit slower, the ball a bit harder to catch/grip, and hurt a little bit more to tackle big dudes like Josh Jacobs in the 4Q.
If it gets in their heads it can be a distraction, or as others have said one more thing to battle.

Weather isn't going to win or lose the game. I think GB is the better team, but they will have their hands full with a resurgent team.
Uncommon AFC opponent, hard to figure this one out.

I think it's a close one but GB being at home on a short week gives them an edge.

If Love can play mistake-free and the defense slows down an explosive offense enough, they should win.

BONUS: Joe Barry is a LB/run game coach for MIA. Wonder if there's any motivation on either side for that reason.

[Vincenzo]

Nonsense!! A myth according to JoeMailman.

So Tua being 0-7 in games under 40 degrees is a myth according to you old wise one?
Perhaps it’s you who is full of shit.

[MadtownPacker]

So Tua being 0-7 in games under 40 degrees is a myth according to you old wise one?
Perhaps it’s you who is full of shit.

Not sure what you mean because as you quoted, JoeMailman called it a myth. That was his response to me saying the weather does matter. I’m not full of shit this time but you might need to read the thread again to make sure you are not.

[Teamcheez1]

Just to set the record straight.

From SI article:

“Tagovailoa notoriously struggles in colder weather. In fact, the Hawaii native is 0–7 in games played at 40 degrees or less, per Pro Football Talk.”

[Fosco33]

I don’t think there’s a real cold weather factor. Perhaps there was this perception in the Favre era but we’ve played this says song for Rodgers/Love and it hasn’t sounded right. Think Tampa and 2x Niner recent playoff losses.

These kids are young. Mostly from the south. Any slight advantage we had in acclimating or coats/cleats seems to be a thing of the past.

It may help slow down Miami and if Jacobs gets 20+ rushes, we control ToP and play clean - I see that as a winning formula.

[Vincenzo]

Tua has vowed to change that he ‘can’t win in cold weather narrative. We shall see.

He said this:
“Yeah, I mean I’m excited to kill narratives, so let’s go. Bring it on,” Tagovailoa said, via a transcript from the team.”

[sharpe1027]

I find it naive to think weather isn't a factor. It just doesn't guarantee we'll win is all.

[Fosco33]

I find it naive to think weather isn't a factor. It just doesn't guarantee we'll win is all.

If we were a grizzled vet with local talent - temperature matters. Rain and snow certainly affect games.

Jso looked at cold games a few years ago and packers have a slight advantage. But it’s a silly narrative after 3 recent playoff losses to warm weather teams alone.

[bobblehead]

That’s a great analogy.

Hope Jaire can bring the energy from the sideline. Looks like he’s DNP.

https://youtu.be/tjEa1RSWNzE?feature=shared

Don't worry. I'm sure he will shut Hill down on twitter. And in postgame interviews he will explain how his influence on the younguns was the key to stopping Tua.