"Peterson to kill Packers." - You hear that D?

[Lurker64]

What's the weather going to be in Green Bay on Sunday? The worse the weather, and the sloppier the field the less explosive AP is going to be.

[Partial]

IMO, Peterson is getting to much of the credit because he has had some mighty big lanes to run though. Peterson is the best back in the league, but his line may be the best run blocking line in the league as well.

Our O line is the biggest problem, not the backs. Grant probably isn't that bad, its our horrid line that blocks like shit. YUK.

Completely disagree. Peterson is creating a lot.

[pack4to84]

I am hoping for a B.Sanders like performance in the playoffs in '95, -13 yards rushing

[Rastak]

What's the weather going to be in Green Bay on Sunday? The worse the weather, and the sloppier the field the less explosive AP is going to be.

It was raining in Chicago and he gained 224.

I guess he's a mudder as they say in horse racing.

[Lurker64]

It was raining in Chicago and he gained 224.

I guess he's a mudder as they say in horse racing.

In the words of Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan "Chicago has demonstrated that they have no interest in tackling anybody anymore, and Brian Urhlacher has become invisible." So we can't be sure the same result would happen.

But regardless, if the track is bad it limits his overall speed and his ability to make explosive cuts. On the other hand, it does mean that a passive tackler tends to slide and get run over. So who knows?

[Merlin]

If we can keep Peterson in check (under 150 combined yards) with only one TD then we have a chance to beat them. If he puts up over that then we are going to have trouble. Also, if all of his rushing yards aren't 3-4 yard carries, that will go in our favor. If he is gaining 3-4 yards a carry every time he touches the ball then Vikings will be able to control the clock. We almost need for him to bust one for 50 yards in that 150 in stats.

Our passing game will be cause for quick scores and not much time on the field. We need to go back to a check down short passing game to control the clock against the Vikings.

[3irty1]

IMO, Peterson is getting to much of the credit because he has had some mighty big lanes to run though. Peterson is the best back in the league, but his line may be the best run blocking line in the league as well.

Our O line is the biggest problem, not the backs. Grant probably isn't that bad, its our horrid line that blocks like shit. YUK.

Peterson has a good line and just good blocking everywhere but Peterson would still be breaking all these long runs with a more average line. He obviously would be less successful with a bottleneck o-line like the Chiefs have but Peterson deserves all the credit.

[Him8123]

I think he will get around 100-150 yards. He`s not going to get 200-300 yards every week in the NFL. Thats just impossible. He`s good but he isn`t unstoppable.

[Rastak]

The one weird thing is that I must have read 1000 times on this site how crappy or average the Vikings offensive line is and how they aren't worth what they are paid but now suddenly they're good to great? The RG is different, otherwise it's the exact same guys who finished out last year.

[Bretsky]

The one weird thing is that I must have read 1000 times on this site how crappy or average the Vikings offensive line is and how they aren't worth what they are paid but now suddenly they're good to great? The RG is different, otherwise it's the exact same guys who finished out last year.

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Those comments are perfectly justified; When I suggested a few times that the Hutchinson signing might not be so bad I was hit with a few I told you so's based on last years results. That OL looks pretty dam good and that signing is looking better going forward as well.

[MadtownPacker]

The one weird thing is that I must have read 1000 times on this site how crappy or average the Vikings offensive line is and how they aren't worth what they are paid but now suddenly they're good to great? The RG is different, otherwise it's the exact same guys who finished out last year.

I think I even heard you saying they suck. :P

But I agree, AP is doing his thing all over the place and it is mostly all him. The Packers need to contain him because the vikings air game aint worth a shit.

[Rastak]

The one weird thing is that I must have read 1000 times on this site how crappy or average the Vikings offensive line is and how they aren't worth what they are paid but now suddenly they're good to great? The RG is different, otherwise it's the exact same guys who finished out last year.

I think I even heard you saying they suck. :P

But I agree, AP is doing his thing all over the place and it is mostly all him. The Packers need to contain him because the vikings air game aint worth a shit.

No they are not worth a shit.....



Yea, the OL underacheived last year and they have been a little better this year. Not as much as some posters here seem to think. My observations are this, OL is playing better than they were, recievers and TE's are blocking like crazy and doing a great job. Outstanding job. And Peterson is an amazing player. I didn't see him much in college, I don't follow the big 12 but that dude is something else.

[Green Bud Packer]

A special back can make his 0-line shine. A strong o-line can make a back special as Denver has proven. I think AP is special. I questioned his durability. Durability seems to be the only knock on him and only time can answer that question.

I say he's going to be in a dog fight Sunday and I'm beleiving the Pack is gonna prove to be the tougher dog.

[Rastak]

A special back can make his 0-line shine. A strong o-line can make a back special as Denver has proven. I think AP is special. I questioned his durability. Durability seems to be the only knock on him and only time can answer that question.

I say he's going to be in a dog fight Sunday and I'm beleiving the Pack is gonna prove to be the tougher dog.

Could be....I have a great deal of respect for the Packer defense. It's kind of funny, I have these ideas on how any team could exploit them but nobody really does so most likely my ideas are bullshit.

[Green Bud Packer]

A special back can make his 0-line shine. A strong o-line can make a back special as Denver has proven. I think AP is special. I questioned his durability. Durability seems to be the only knock on him and only time can answer that question.

I say he's going to be in a dog fight Sunday and I'm beleiving the Pack is gonna prove to be the tougher dog.

Could be....I have a great deal of respect for the Packer defense. It's kind of funny, I have these ideas on how any team could exploit them but nobody really does so most likely my ideas are bullshit.

That's a part of what being a fan is all about.