Week 1 Lead Up: @Seachickens

GB_Packers · Post #101 » by **GB_Packers** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 3:06 pm

I really want this win. That fanbase is as arrogant as I've seen a fanbase in recent memory. Not sure if a last second win or blow them out from the beginning would be sweeter, just want the win.

Post #102 » by **Jollay** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 3:19 pm

Please God, just get a win to salvage this God-awful week so far in Wisconsin sports.

Post #103 » by **Jollay** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 3:29 pm

eagle13 wrote:
Ayt wrote:I have all the confidence in the world with everyone on our D beyond our DL.

Hawk and Jones? Well Hawk did have a noticeably good year last year but is that saying much as our run D sucked? Brad Jones was seriously nagged by injuries last season - it is possible he will return to 2012 form where he was very good covering the TE- BUT he is starting this year off injured again ....

I think you have to be concerned about ILB--how can you not be? Just as much as with defensive line with me.

Safety and Heyward are going to make us better, and if we haven't found that second pass rusher by now with the resources we've spent looking for one (two recent first rounders, plus converting Neal, plus Peppers) we may never find him.

But very concerned about our defense still. And in the preseason, Wilson has looked incredibly sharp, BTW.

This week has been so f###ing depressing, it's hard to be optimistic. But no reason we can't win up there, especially if the refs are hard on the d-backs with penalties early.

Post #104 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 3:59 pm

Jollay wrote:
eagle13 wrote:
Ayt wrote:I have all the confidence in the world with everyone on our D beyond our DL.

Hawk and Jones? Well Hawk did have a noticeably good year last year but is that saying much as our run D sucked? Brad Jones was seriously nagged by injuries last season - it is possible he will return to 2012 form where he was very good covering the TE- BUT he is starting this year off injured again ....

I think you have to be concerned about ILB--how can you not be? Just as much as with defensive line with me.

Safety and Heyward are going to make us better, and if we haven't found that second pass rusher by now with the resources we've spent looking for one (two recent first rounders, plus converting Neal, plus Peppers) we may never find him.

But very concerned about our defense still. And in the preseason, Wilson has looked incredibly sharp, BTW.

This week has been so f###ing depressing, it's hard to be optimistic. But no reason we can't win up there, especially if the refs are hard on the d-backs with penalties early.

I'll give you one guess as to the only team that wasn't flagged for defensive holding this preseason.

crkone · Post #105 » by **crkone** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 4:08 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:
Jollay wrote:
eagle13 wrote:Hawk and Jones? Well Hawk did have a noticeably good year last year but is that saying much as our run D sucked? Brad Jones was seriously nagged by injuries last season - it is possible he will return to 2012 form where he was very good covering the TE- BUT he is starting this year off injured again ....

I think you have to be concerned about ILB--how can you not be? Just as much as with defensive line with me.

Safety and Heyward are going to make us better, and if we haven't found that second pass rusher by now with the resources we've spent looking for one (two recent first rounders, plus converting Neal, plus Peppers) we may never find him.

But very concerned about our defense still. And in the preseason, Wilson has looked incredibly sharp, BTW.

This week has been so f###ing depressing, it's hard to be optimistic. But no reason we can't win up there, especially if the refs are hard on the d-backs with penalties early.

I'll give you one guess as to the only team that wasn't flagged for defensive holding this preseason.

Minnesota was 4-0 in preseason too.

Ill-yasova · Post #106 » by **Ill-yasova** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 4:20 pm

Bruce Irvin is still talking. He sure has a lot to say for a guy who managed two sacks last year.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11458000/bruce-irvin-seattle-seahawks-says-pray-green-bay-packers-rookie-corey-linsley?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Corey Linsley will start at center for the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night in the loudest stadium in the NFL, CenturyLink Field, without having had a single snap with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in preseason play.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin can't help but feel sorry for him.

I'm going to pray for him. It's going to be a long night, man. We've got to just take advantage of it.

Post #107 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 4:22 pm

Love to get the opening kickoff and score on the first drive. Although kicking off and having Sea go 3 and out would also be a good start. Just don't want to play catchup if possible.

Post #108 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 4:22 pm

Line is up to 6 most places (MGM casinos still at 5.5) , gamblers are on Seattle. Good.

Post #109 » by **humanrefutation** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 5:19 pm

Ill-yasova wrote:Bruce Irvin is still talking. He sure has a lot to say for a guy who managed two sacks last year.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11458000/bruce-irvin-seattle-seahawks-says-pray-green-bay-packers-rookie-corey-linsley?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Corey Linsley will start at center for the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night in the loudest stadium in the NFL, CenturyLink Field, without having had a single snap with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in preseason play.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin can't help but feel sorry for him.

I'm going to pray for him. It's going to be a long night, man. We've got to just take advantage of it.

I just posted this a page ago. :wink:

neiLz · Post #110 » by **neiLz** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 5:29 pm

can not wait til tomorrow. set my work schedule up so i work 14 hours today, a few tomorrow to start my weekend and drinking early! can't wait!

Post #111 » by **Jollay** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 5:31 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:
I'll give you one guess as to the only team that wasn't flagged for defensive holding this preseason.

Oh God. My nerves are shot. But can't start drinking too early...

Ill-yasova · Post #112 » by **Ill-yasova** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 7:34 pm

humanrefutation wrote:
Ill-yasova wrote:Bruce Irvin is still talking. He sure has a lot to say for a guy who managed two sacks last year.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11458000/bruce-irvin-seattle-seahawks-says-pray-green-bay-packers-rookie-corey-linsley?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Corey Linsley will start at center for the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night in the loudest stadium in the NFL, CenturyLink Field, without having had a single snap with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in preseason play.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin can't help but feel sorry for him.

I'm going to pray for him. It's going to be a long night, man. We've got to just take advantage of it.

I just posted this a page ago.

Ain't nobody got time to be lookin at what happened a page ago!!!!!

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #113 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 7:40 pm

Peter King MMQB piece on Ted Thompson.

Teaser:

The reclusive Ted Thompson opens up about his 10-year tenure as Green Bay's general manager, pulling back the curtain on why he drafted Aaron Rodgers, how he signed Julius Peppers and what he first saw in a Falcons third-string QB named Favre

Tomorrow Andrew Brandt will have a MMQB piece on Ted Thompson.

Newz · Post #114 » by **Newz** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 8:11 pm

PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:Peter King MMQB piece on Ted Thompson.

Teaser:
The reclusive Ted Thompson opens up about his 10-year tenure as Green Bay's general manager, pulling back the curtain on why he drafted Aaron Rodgers, how he signed Julius Peppers and what he first saw in a Falcons third-string QB named Favre

Tomorrow Andrew Brandt will have a MMQB piece on Ted Thompson.

TT is a stud.

eagle13 · Post #115 » by **eagle13** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 11:56 pm

great story. A revelation (for me at least) Ted fore-saw the possibility of Rodgers falling - studied him and decided he was going to take him if he fell. That's far more impressive than just unexpectedly having this top-rated QB fall in front of you so you decide to take him.

Ill-yasova · Post #116 » by **Ill-yasova** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 2:23 am

I would like to see some formations where Hyde plays a hybrid ILB role next to Hawk in a formation with Haha at safety. You have to get your best players/tacklers on the field when you get the chance

crkone · Post #117 » by **crkone** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 2:49 am

Ill-yasova wrote:I would like to see some formations where Hyde plays a hybrid ILB role next to Hawk in a formation with Haha at safety. You have to get your best players/tacklers on the field when you get the chance

Sooooo like a nickel or dime? You can't have Hyde take on blockers but in a nickel or dime he'll play close to the LOS in that role.

LittleRooster · Post #118 » by **LittleRooster** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 3:12 am

PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:I'm still pretty high on House. I think he's going to have a bit of a break out year.

Me too

Ill-yasova · Post #119 » by **Ill-yasova** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 3:32 am

crkone wrote:
Ill-yasova wrote:I would like to see some formations where Hyde plays a hybrid ILB role next to Hawk in a formation with Haha at safety. You have to get your best players/tacklers on the field when you get the chance

Sooooo like a nickel or dime? You can't have Hyde take on blockers but in a nickel or dime he'll play close to the LOS in that role.

Yep, pretty much that but I would like for the emphasis to be on getting the best tacklers on the defense in the box as often as possible. Basically I'm just saying that I'm hoping we forgo a second ILB in favor of getting Hyde and Haha on the field at the same time on a regular basis.

Ill-yasova · Post #120 » by **Ill-yasova** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 3:33 am

LittleRooster wrote:
PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:I'm still pretty high on House. I think he's going to have a bit of a break out year.

Me too

He has an unbelievable confidence right now and with his size he could be special.