Official Packers/Rams Game Thread

[Fosco33]

Which play do you guys think is gonna be most effective against the Rams?

While the Rams have made a number of positive strides in most areas of special teams, the kickoff coverage has struggled in recent weeks. Detroit’s Eddie Drummond had a big week and were it not for a few saving tackles from rookie Tye Hill, the numbers could be worse.

At it stands, the Rams are 31st in the league in kickoff coverage. It seems most of the time it has been all or nothing for the unit, allowing a long return or pinning the opponent deep.

The Packers have Koren Robinson, who went to the Pro Bowl as a returner last year, handling the return duties. Robinson presents a variety of problems and Linehan says the Rams need to find a way to improve on coverage.

“Every week you’re going to have something that you’re going to have to work on,” Linehan said. “Someone exploits something. Somebody executes something better than you do. I’m confident that we’re going to do the best job that we can to improve on it, and we’ve got to go out and prove that’s the case by executing a better game this week. I just have confidence in our coaches and our players that they’re taking accountability into what happened the week before, and will work very hard that week to correct it.”

The Rams will be without fullback and designated wedge buster Paul Smith this week as he recovers from an eye injury. But the Rams made a big move to bolster the special teams on Tuesday when they signed linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski to a one-year deal.

Kacyvenski is a special teams dynamo and could provide the spark the unit needs to make positive strides this week.

“He’s played so many spots during his career in the NFL on special teams, that it’s pretty easy to make that transition,” Linehan said of Kacyvenski. “There’s a lot of schemes that are similar. I know Bob [Ligashesky] knows a lot about him as well and has been coaching against him, and knows the spots that he’s played and things like that. We’ll put him in the positions on the coverage teams or the return teams where he’s got the most experience.”

[BallHawk]

Argh. My Dad's golfing at 1:00 so I can't go to the bar to watch the game. Damn. Looks like I'm stuck with NFL Gamecenter.

[BallHawk]

Clayton on ESPN just said Driver will play and Ahman is a GT Deceision.

[mmmdk]

Ok, 2 hours till kickoff. I got autographs from William Henderson yesterday, Aaron Taylor & Fuzzy today. I saw Brett Favre enter Lambeau (in grey T-shirt and shorts) just 1'n'half hour ago. Man, this is great.

PS - Sorry GBRulz, I never made it downtown yesterday. I still hope to meet Bretsky at the game as we're in the same section. No, not drunk but I forgot the address of the pub. Sorry!

I was just told DD is playing - that surprises me as his face (yesterday) looked down. GO DD !

[chewy-bacca]

^^ That sounds awesome! I hope DD gets busy!

Lets take it to 'em and get this WIN!!

GO PACK GO!

[Badgepack]

Us - 31
Them - 21

Go Us!

[Tarlam!]

I want to see:

DD supported by Jennings, Ruvell and K-ROB!!
200 yards on the ground.
A plus 3 T/O differential.
No punts by us.
40 plus yards average per punt return by us.
Double digit sacks, by the first half, by our D.
A comfortable win.

[Joemailman]

According to CBSSportsline.com, Ahman Green will be inactive today. Can anyone confirm?

[Tarlam!]

According to CBSSportsline.com, Ahman Green will be inactive today. Can anyone confirm?

M3 just said it on sirius radio....Green is out.

[Fosco33]

According to CBSSportsline.com, Ahman Green will be inactive today. Can anyone confirm?

ESPN reported that Green is inactive today.

[J-Rok]

I just don't see how we can stop the Rams. Usually I'm pretty optimistic, but when you don't have a nickelback against a team with three solid WR's (two alot better than solid), what can you do? I doubt a shoot-out would even help us.

I'm looking at 31-10, Rams. I really hope I'm wrong.

(I need some kool-aid)

[MJZiggy]

Go MORENCY!!!!!

[GBRulz]

it's ok, mmmdk - we went all over last night....the sports bars, then downtown. I love going out the night before a game as it's packed everywhere!! Saw a couple guys wearing Rams jerseys at this one place and people were giving them a hard time....all in fun of course!

God, I feel like a bag of shit today! Going to park my ass on the couch and watch the game.

It first looks like I need to change my RB for FF though.... Green is out

[Fosco33]

I just don't see how we can stop the Rams. Usually I'm pretty optimistic, but when you don't have a nickelback against a team with three solid WR's (two alot better than solid), what can you do? I doubt a shoot-out would even help us.

I'm looking at 31-10, Rams. I really hope I'm wrong.

(I need some kool-aid)

The Rams are a few plays away from being 1-3 and barely beat a Lion team that Pack beat outright.

I see a big game for Morency, Jennings and Robinson on offense.

The defense will struggle - there's no question about it. If we play 'bend but don't break' defense, we'll play with this team.

Look for a few key plays on either side to determine the winner of this matchup. It won't be a blow out.

[Noodle]

It first looks like I need to change my RB for FF though.... Green is out

Oh crap, did they say that this morning?