Bye week football games thread

[retailguy]

Hines Ward is a QB's best friend.

Ward is Pittsburg's Donald Driver

[RashanGary]

Hines Ward is a QB's best friend.

Ward is Pittsburg's Donald Driver

Did you see the way he saw the blitz, got in perfect position to have leverage on the slant and then made it happen?

That was a thing of beauty.

[RashanGary]

Fudge, I'm pissed I missed this game. I wasn't paying attn to who was playing tonight and somehow I missed it.


How did Denver look anyone?

[RIPackerFan]

I've seen Denver crowd the line with their linebackers - I can't believe they would do that to us - it opens up the slant - big time.

I have to believe if they try that on us next week - Favre will be waiting.

[esoxx]

Denver runs the same bump & run, press coverage scheme that we use which makes sense since Jim Bates is the DC. That should be beneficial to the Packers match up wise.
However, we still have plenty of Tampa 2's left on the schedule, which typically has caused problems this season.

[Kak]

C'mon Elam.

Do not want the Pack to face Denver at Denver on a four game losing streak.

[RIPackerFan]

I don't know if I want the Broncos after a win against a rival.

[Bretsky]

C'mon Elam.

Do not want the Pack to face Denver at Denver on a four game losing streak.

Absolutely agree; nail this thing

[retailguy]

Hines Ward is a QB's best friend.

Ward is Pittsburg's Donald Driver

Did you see the way he saw the blitz, got in perfect position to have leverage on the slant and then made it happen?

That was a thing of beauty.

I did. Wonderful. True Value. I've always liked Hines...

[RashanGary]

Tough to say what is better. This is a big, emotional win with let-down possiblities. However, 4 losses in a row can cause a team to unravel.

Honestly, I'd rather they lost this one. Now they have confidence. I doubt they are on a high enough horse after one win to have a let down.

This was a hard fought game for them though. Our guys should have much more energy (physically and emotionally) after having two weeks off physically and a week away from the grind (emotionally).

[]{ilr]3]

I don't think that's been the big problem.....no passing game. You can't run every play......

I was just watching ESPN pre-game show tonight and they had Parcels and Ditka going on and on about how Childress failed the team by not getting the ball to AP more against the cowboys.

I wasnt able to watch the game to see how everything played out. I guess more than anyone here you should have a stronger/valid opinion on that.

I guess what i dont underestand is, they cant be too worried about him getting injured if they are using him on ST play, why dont they give him the ball more often on running plays or screens? 12 carries and one pass against the an offensive juggernaut? Again, I didnt watch the game so maybe he had more balls thrown his way and dropped and there are only so many plays you can run in your time of possesion......

[superfan]

{ilr]3]I was just watching ESPN pre-game show tonight and they had Parcels and Ditka going on and on about how Childress failed the team by not getting the ball to AP more against the cowboys.

I wasnt able to watch the game to see how everything played out. I guess more than anyone here you should have a stronger/valid opinion on that.

I guess what i dont underestand is, they cant be too worried about him getting injured if they are using him on ST play, why dont they give him the ball more often on running plays or screens? 12 carries and one pass against the an offensive juggernaut? Again, I didnt watch the game so maybe he had more balls thrown his way and dropped and there are only so many plays you can run in your time of possesion......

I'm no Viking fan, but I live in Minnesota so am subjected to a lot of Vikings coverage, and the use of Peterson has been heavily discussed. Most of the talk centers around AP not getting the ball enough, which is very justified IMO. However, the limited touches against Dallas was due in part to the simple fact that Minny didn't run many offensive plays - less than 50 I believe. Dallas keyed on AP and the Vikes did a very poor job of converting 3rd downs. TOP was heavily slanted in Dallas's favor.

Still, Childress (and OC Bevell) have been maintaining a 50/50 split between AP and Chester Taylor. If it was me I would be feeding AP the ball about 2/3 of the carries with the other 1/3 going to Taylor. The company line is that they don't want to wear him out and/or risk injury, but if that is the case, why put him on ST? Nobody seems to have the answer to that question - although I believe Childress once stated that AP is technically the second string RB (Taylor remains the "starter" in title) and as such his role also includes kick returner.

AP is without question the best weapon that team has.

[Guiness]

Kickoff - game's on. I'll be watching with interest.

[Guiness]

Jax punting from their 20. Should give Indi good field position.

edit: or not. 50 yd punt

[GrnBay007]

Go Jax!!