PACKERS -VS- SEAHAWKS: August 18, 2007 preseason game thread

[Spaulding]

Bigby is having a solid game. Is his the first stringer SS now or is it still Manuel and it's just Bigby trying to make the roster (which looks likely now)?

[woodbuck27]

Bigby is playing huge.

Making a statement.

[PackerTimer]

Hopefully Bigby can supplant Manual in the secondary. I'd like to see him start one of these games to see what he can do against first string players.

[Partial]

What is nice is they will have two effective blizters with Collins and Bigby. Having a safety that can blitz well will allow them to get very creative due to the speed of their linebackers. Hawk and Barnett are 3 down players so they could really do a lot of creative blitzing.

[OS PA]

Hopefully Bigby can supplant Manual in the secondary. I'd like to see him start one of these games to see what he can do against first string players.

We kind of saw him play against starters last week, and he was awful, remember us calling for his head all week? If he can learn to be a sure open field tackler, and can show strides in his coverage and reading of defenses he could be a good find.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Well, I'm done with the game for tonight. Have a good night kiddies!

"I don't want to work. I want to bang on the drum all day"

[RashanGary]

Harrell walked off the ball. 2nd or 3rd occurance of him not locking in and holding the point of attack.

He needs to do some gassers and get his butt in shape.

Harrell doesn't look good. We do have three other DT's who are good though.

[Partial]

One thing I will say is that I have not heard Greg Jennings name once. That is kind of concerning, but I definitely feel like they are having Favre look at his 1st and 2nd options and then go to his TEs.

With Jennings last in the QB reads, JJ is naturally going to get more looks this time of year, though.

[Partial]

Hopefully Bigby can supplant Manual in the secondary. I'd like to see him start one of these games to see what he can do against first string players.

We kind of saw him play against starters last week, and he was awful, remember us calling for his head all week? If he can learn to be a sure open field tackler, and can show strides in his coverage and reading of defenses he could be a good find.

I don't think he played all that bad. His mistakes just led to big time plays. He needs to work on his tackling. His instincts and speed appear to be there.

[RashanGary]

What is nice is they will have two effective blizters with Collins and Bigby. Having a safety that can blitz well will allow them to get very creative due to the speed of their linebackers. Hawk and Barnett are 3 down players so they could really do a lot of creative blitzing.

I agree. That could be a good thing if they use it.

[Willard]

Hopefully Bigby can supplant Manual in the secondary. I'd like to see him start one of these games to see what he can do against first string players.

I'd like to see MM name the starting SS on Monday. The secondary needs to gel to prevent these 50+ yard receptions! Give the starting 4 a couple of weeks to get it figured out before the dirty birds come to town.

[Partial]

Harrell walked off the ball. 2nd or 3rd occurance of him not locking in and holding the point of attack.

He needs to do some gassers and get his butt in shape.

Harrell doesn't look good. We do have three other DT's who are good though.

He is out of shape. He'll get there.

[cpk1994]

One thing I will say is that I have not heard Greg Jennings name once. That is kind of concerning, but I definitely feel like they are having Favre look at his 1st and 2nd options and then go to his TEs.

With Jennings last in the QB reads, JJ is naturally going to get more looks this time of year, though.

Also, its seems their has been some emphasis on getting the ball to Bubba.

[Partial]

One thing I will say is that I have not heard Greg Jennings name once. That is kind of concerning, but I definitely feel like they are having Favre look at his 1st and 2nd options and then go to his TEs.

With Jennings last in the QB reads, JJ is naturally going to get more looks this time of year, though.

Also, its seems their has been some emphasis on getting the ball to Bubba.

It seemed that way. I would need the coaches tapes from the end zone to determine that. It's too tough to see the reads without an overhead cam.

[RashanGary]

Jennings was quite, but I agree with Partial AGAIN. Wait until the reg season when teams roll coverage to the strong side and Jennings gets one on one's. Favre WILL take advantage of it and Jennings is capable of making things happen. I'm perfectly OK with a slow preseason. Jennings is going to make his living in the reg season.