Cowboys Lead Up

Post #21 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 12:32 pm

Here's his assessment on our receivers

Richard Rodgers played a fewer percentage of the plays than he has all season but still had the best game of his career. Even before winning the game on the 61-yard heave into the end zone, he caught all seven of his targets for 85 yards and drew a 40-yard interference penalty on SS Isa Abdul-Quddus. With wide receivers blanketed by aggressive man coverage, the Packers decided their best bet was Rodgers in the middle of the field. In 2011, Abdul-Quddus ran a 4.48-second 40 coming out of Fordham and SLB Josh Bynes ran 4.81 out of Auburn. Two years ago, Rodgers ran 4.87. But by releasing cleanly and using his leverage and massive frame, Rodgers gained separation and 51 yards after the catch (two receptions were screens). One reason he wasn't responsible for a "bad" run was the fact John Kuhn was used instead to insert across the formation in running plays. When the Hail Mary was caught, there were 11 players in the end zone. The last player to arrive was Rodgers, who was at the 10 when the ball was thrown before beginning his circuitous path to NFL glory. It's very possible he has the best hands on offense. He attacked the ball above his head with white-gloved hands, hugged it to his chest as OLB Tahir Whitehead grabbed him by the waist and clutched it tightly on the ground. The game was over. Justin Perillo received four of the merely 11 snaps in which a TE had his hand down. At wide receiver, it was business as usual with merely 10 receptions for 85 yards. The highlight was the isolation route off short motion for Davante Adams (64) in which he stuttered and beat Bynes vertically for an 8-yard TD. Jerry Rice used to run that. Otherwise, Adams basically was stymied by aggressive little Nevin Lawson. On the other side, James Jones (55) played a little less but was rendered null and void once again by Darius Slay. He must be credited with partial responsibility on Glover Quin's interception. Randall Cobb (66, including four at RB) was hustling in the end zone so he was available to recover James Starks' fumble for a fortuitous TD. Covered by Quandre Diggs and Don Carey, Cobb caught 4 of 5 targets for 29. Apparently, he just isn't as dynamic as the elite slots. But when it was fourth and 1 early on the long TD drive at the end, Mike McCarthy called time and settled on a rollout designed to hit Cobb on a quick out-breaker against Diggs. He ran a snappy route, took it up the sideline and gained 16. Fourteen of Jared Abbrederis' 16 snaps came from the slot. He works hard and might contribute inside, but slots take the most punishment, too. Jeff Janis had a 50-yard bomb thrown to him against Lawson but it didn't look good. He wasn't smooth down the field. He'll need better body control to give himself a chance.

JackSIKMA43 · Post #22 » by **JackSIKMA43** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 4:37 pm

When assessing expectations going into the year, this season has been a disappointment. I partly feel like an idiot saying that, because I can remember 1986-1988 and 1990-1991 like it was yesterday, when an 8-4 record would have us all jumping with glee. We've been beyond spoiled, thanks to NOT having to endure more of Randy Wright, Vince Ferragamo, Chuck Fusina, Anthony Dilweg, and Mike Tomzcak ever since.

If Jordy is healthy, does the offense still look crappy? We'll never know, but it's safe to say that the lack of his vertical threat is likely the biggest factor. The o-line hasn't played the best, even when healthy. At this point, I'd say the best we can hope for, is to get in, and hope they play well and have the ball bounce our way, etc. I'm not betting on it. I'm usually the eternal optimist, as opposed to a negative nelly, but it just doesn't feel or seem like it's "our year", that's all.

crkone · Post #23 » by **crkone** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 7:30 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/674299374768226305[/tweet]

Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL 43m43 minutes ago
Packers signing running back Ross Scheuerman to practice squad according to a source

Signed a RB who may turn slot WR.

Post #24 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 7:59 pm

The following is a summary of coach Mike McCarthy's pre-practice press conference on Tuesday:

(On health of the team) So far, so good. They looked good. Weight room work was good. ... We had a chance to review the Lions tape, and now we're moving on to the Dallas install.

(On watching tape from Lions game) I think we did some things better. There's still some things we can obviously improve on. There were a few plays in the first half that were really the difference between 17-0. ... It's important to always watch the tape of yourselves. That's why we took the first part of today to focus on the Lions game.

(On the offensive line's health) Offensive lines that play together each week, I think you just want to do an injury report (and have them on there). If you look at starts, that equates to really good football. It's important. We all understand it starts up front. ... As many games as those guys can play together, it helps your success.

(On Eddie Lacy missing curfew) I think Eddie has been rejuvenated. His work was good today. I look for him to have a very good week of practice and look for him to be productive Sunday. ... We're really focused on today and beating the Cowboys. That's what I want everybody to think about, talk about and that's what we're looking forward to.

(On offensive line talent) It's the best offensive line that I've had in my time here. We're going into our 13th game. We understand the stretch we've been through. It's in the past. We've also shown that eight or nine guys can play.

(On Ty Montgomery) The report this morning was that Ty is feeling better. He's going to try and work today. We'll see. He's going to do as much as he can.

(On Dallas Cowboys) They blitzed more than they have. The tendency was up last night. It's a very good defense. Spending the weekend going through the numbers and the video, it's going to be a very big challenge for our offense.

(On regaining success at home) We need to win. We do that by playing better. We haven't played our best football the last two times we've played in front of our crowd. ... At the end of the day it's about football. It's about what you do between the lines.

(On Eddie Lacy's status going forward) Everything Eddie wants to accomplish is right there in front of him. That's what we're focusing on today.

(On John Crockett) It's right in front of him. He got a good opportunity up in Detroit. ... He brings a lot of excitement. I'm really happy for John and the opportunity he's been given.

(On Aaron Rodgers' health) He looks good. My understanding is he worked out a couple of times over the weekend. I feel good about where he is.

JackSIKMA43 · Post #25 » by **JackSIKMA43** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 8:51 pm

No mention of footwork, pad level, or the blocking performance, particularly on the back-end protection schemes, is stunning. :lol:

rilamann · Post #26 » by **rilamann** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 10:24 pm

JackSIKMA43 wrote:No mention of footwork, pad level, or the blocking performance, particularly on the back-end protection schemes, is stunning.

Maybe they got it cleaned up...lol

El Duderino · Post #27 » by **El Duderino** » Wed Dec 9, 2015 12:27 am

FAH1223 wrote:Hopefully our O-Line gets healthy by Sunday.

Having Montgomery and Quarless back should only help this offense. Montgomery's physical play is sorely missing from a soft WR unit. ARod trusts Quarless and he's more athletic than Dick Rod.

I'm hoping if Montgomery gets back, they try running more 4WR sets on clear passing downs vs Cobb/Adams/Jones/Rodgers so often. Neither of Jones/Rodgers has speed or short area quickness and Adams isn't exactly a burner either.

Jones has had such a strange year. He's made a number of big plays and long gains almost always out of broken plays where Aaron buys more time, but on the vast majority of regular plays where the replay shows him, the guy is super-glued to the corner covering him. Since week 5, these are his reception totals by game.

2/2/1/2/0/6/0/1

Take out the Vikings game where no question he was huge in an important game, he has 8 catches for 108 total yards over those other seven games.

I'd love to know what his 40 time is now.

HKPackFan · Post #28 » by **HKPackFan** » Wed Dec 9, 2015 10:26 am

McGinn on Dallas:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-next-opponent-dallas-cowboys-scouting-report-b99630456z1-361171191.html

Post #29 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 1:07 am

As of now it looks like a lot of rain and temps in 50's.

HKPackFan · Post #30 » by **HKPackFan** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:08 am

MickeyDavis wrote:As of now it looks like a lot of rain and temps in 50's.

That's what was said last home game and I waltzed in there thinking 50's isn't so bad. Then froze to death before the game started and realized I will never survive low 30's and chilling rain and bought a ton of stuff at the pro shop. And the one time I promised my wife I wasn't gonna load up on gear this trip. Every year I go back to WI and buy a suitcase full of Packers stuff. This time I totally promised I wouldn't. But I left all my warm clothes in the suitcase before the game coz everyone said, "temps in the 50's"don't need anything for weather like that!

Ya but it was still fun.

Hopefully our WR's are practicing to catch wet balls. We can't afford any drops this game.

Post #31 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:22 pm

(On Montgomery) Definitely cleared a hurdle he hasn't cleared in prior weeks. So far so good. We'll see what he does today.
(On Richard Rodgers) Be consistent. We've asked a lot from him.

(On extra practice day) Gives you more time to work on Dallas and also gives you a chance to work on fundamentals. We were able to do that this week.

(On Cowboys blitz) We spend a lot of time on the blitz. We prefer when people blitz us. We've gone back and dug up pressures from the past. Regardless, we spend the same round of time on blitzes. We think it's a potential big play opportunity for us.

(On tackles for loss on defense) I think the run defense as far as opportunities we're giving our players is reflected in those numbers. The recognition of formations and the flow of hte ball and what teams are trying to do. I think our anticipation of what the offense is trying to do to us is higher.

(On third and ones) You have to get a yard. Biggest thing is can't have mental mistakes, free hats, penetration. Good backs like we have are going to get 1 yard.

(On Sam Shields) He's having an excellent year. Playing with a lot of confidence. He's tackling well. I think he's having his best year.

(On no cold weather) I'm sure people from Texas like the weather, the forecast.

rich_mccarthy · Post #32 » by **rich_mccarthy** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:11 pm

I, along with the rest of Packers nation, have been leery of Eddie Lacy this year. But I really think this is the game where Eddie Lacy comes out and announces his presence(discounting the previous two 100 yard games). I feel like between the mounting criticism of his weight, the constant questions of his effort, and the benching for his curfew violation that the fire is finally going to be lit and he will come out running as we have seen in the past. This will be Lacy's best game of the season.

HKPackFan · Post #33 » by **HKPackFan** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:58 am

rich_mccarthy wrote:I, along with the rest of Packers nation, have been leery of Eddie Lacy this year. But I really think this is the game where Eddie Lacy comes out and announces his presence(discounting the previous two 100 yard games). I feel like between the mounting criticism of his weight, the constant questions of his effort, and the benching for his curfew violation that the fire is finally going to be lit and he will come out running as we have seen in the past. This will be Lacy's best game of the season.

Oh how I would love if he takes all that criticism, embarrassment and frustration on the Cowboys.

Post #34 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:56 pm

Tretter starting at center Sunday

RRyder823 · Post #35 » by **RRyder823** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:44 pm

MM taking back play calling today

thomchatt3rton · Post #36 » by **thomchatt3rton** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:45 pm

MM will be calling plays. Sez Fox News (Glazer I think).

zmanishere11 · Post #37 » by **zmanishere11** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:51 pm

thomchatt3rton wrote:MM will be calling plays. Sez Fox News (Glazer I think).

Thank you, sweet baby jesus.

I was one of MM's biggest critics on playcalling, but Clement has literally helped run the best offense in the league into the ground. There's no other choice right now.

In a perfect world, we fire Clement in the off-season and use the opportunity to recruit someone who has some actual talent to help with playcalling, but we just don't seem to do business like that.

LittleRooster · Post #38 » by **LittleRooster** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:57 pm

RRyder823 wrote:MM taking back play calling today

Yes!!!!!!

thomchatt3rton · Post #39 » by **thomchatt3rton** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:14 pm

zmanishere11 wrote:
thomchatt3rton wrote:MM will be calling plays. Sez Fox News (Glazer I think).

Thank you, sweet baby jesus.

I was one of MM's biggest critics on playcalling, but Clement has literally helped run the best offense in the league into the ground. There's no other choice right now.

In a perfect world, we fire Clement in the off-season and use the opportunity to recruit someone who has some actual talent to help with playcalling, but we just don't seem to do business like that.

No we do not. Promoting Clement's assistant would be more likely

It'll be interesting to see if this makes a noticeable difference (other than more running plays). But are these WRs all of a sudden going to be getting open now? I was never convinced play-calling was the problem. We'll see!!

Whats up with Quarless and Montgomery? Those are my difference makers.

KidA24 · Post #40 » by **KidA24** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:45 pm

zmanishere11 wrote:
thomchatt3rton wrote:MM will be calling plays. Sez Fox News (Glazer I think).

Thank you, sweet baby jesus.

I was one of MM's biggest critics on playcalling, but Clement has literally helped run the best offense in the league into the ground. There's no other choice right now.

In a perfect world, we fire Clement in the off-season and use the opportunity to recruit someone who has some actual talent to help with playcalling, but we just don't seem to do business like that.

The guy you're looking for is Philbin.