NFC Divisional Round: Niners Lead-Up

Post #261 » by **paulpressey25** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:42 am

Ill-yasova wrote:I'm not a big Bill Simmons fan now-a-days but I loved the beginning of this mailbag. This really lays out the Rodgers motivation angle.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8835592/the-always-reliable-mailbag

That link was amazing. And I clicked on that Rodgers seven second video imbed all three times that Simmons put it in the column. :lol:

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #262 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:27 pm

That Simmons mailbag has made me feel even more confident. I think we get epic Godgers tonight.

Godgers · Post #263 » by **Godgers** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:13 pm

I wouldnt be surprised if Rodgers droped 6 tds on the 49ers. I also wont be surprised if the Crosby shanks a 28 yard fg to win the game at the end if its close.

Going to try not to be a Packers fan during this game and I will try to sit back and enjoy a great playoff game. I think these are the two best teams in the NFC and the winner will go to the super bowl.

Only thing I ask for is for Dujuan Harris to get most the touches. Hes the RB we been waiting and looking for since Rodgers became a starter. Hes the only reason I think this team is now a super bowl favorite. He completes this offense. Gives Rodgers a saftey net and he can take it to the house anytime he touches it.

Would also like Rossatron to return kicks/punts.

Newz · Post #264 » by **Newz** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:08 pm

I think I'm a little too excited for this game. I woke up at 5AM this morning and was already had the adrenaline flowing.

emunney · Post #265 » by **emunney** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:18 pm

I wonder is Ross can play in the backfield with an offseason of work. He's a big dude.

Newz · Post #266 » by **Newz** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:21 pm

Also, it's crazy that with so much talent on both teams the most intriguing match-up is likely Akers vs. Crosby. Both used to be very good kickers and both struggled big time this year.

emunney · Post #267 » by **emunney** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:30 pm

Yeah, Akers kicked the longest FG ever against us, then he's almost getting benched in the playoffs for Billy Cundiff of all people. Why don't they bring in Scott Norwood while they're at it.

Post #268 » by **humanrefutation** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:54 pm

I am nervous.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #269 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:59 pm

humanrefutation wrote:I am nervous.

rilamann · Post #270 » by **rilamann** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:06 pm

This game is still a toss up to me but I'm probably leaning more towards the 49ers,.

But when I think of the Rodgers vs Kap factor and how motivated Rodgers is going to be to win this game it's hard to not pick the Packers.

I'm pretty nervous for this one too,I think the winner represents the NFC in the Super Bowl.

trwi7 · Post #271 » by **trwi7** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:25 pm

I'm not really nervous since I'm not expecting the Packers to win.

xTitan · Post #272 » by **xTitan** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:27 pm

emunney wrote:I wonder is Ross can play in the backfield with an offseason of work. He's a big dude.

I am becoming a big fan of Ross, may even be a better steal than Harris. McGinn said in his online chat the Ross will be playing WR very very very soon. Ross is a typical Packer wr, smart, strong, runs well in the open field....excited to see how he and Boykin progress.

xTitan · Post #273 » by **xTitan** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:28 pm

I don't want the season to end, but i just can;t pick the finesse Packers against such a physical team who dominated then earlier in the season. Having said that any time you have A. Rodj you have a shot and if A. Rodj is going to go down as one of the greats this is a win he can get with some help from his friends.

rilamann · Post #274 » by **rilamann** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:58 pm

xTitan wrote:I don't want the season to end, but i just can;t pick the finesse Packers against such a physical team who dominated then earlier in the season. Having said that any time you have A. Rodj you have a shot and if A. Rodj is going to go down as one of the greats this is a win he can get with some help from his friends.

That';s how I feel,I just can't pick the Packers to win a big game vs a physical team,we all know what happened last season when they played the Giants in this game.Not to mention what happened when they played the Giants 2 months ago.

But the Rodgers factor is big so who knows what might happen.With that said Rodgers can have have the motivation to play the game of his life but it's not going to matter if our offensive line doesn't protect him obviously.Having to count on this Packers O-Line to come up big in this game scares the hell out of me.

The biggest factor to me is Justin Smith,if he is anywhere near 90% the Packers aren't winning this game.

whatthe_buck!? · Post #275 » by **whatthe_buck!?** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:46 pm

rilamann wrote:
xTitan wrote:I don't want the season to end, but i just can;t pick the finesse Packers against such a physical team who dominated then earlier in the season. Having said that any time you have A. Rodj you have a shot and if A. Rodj is going to go down as one of the greats this is a win he can get with some help from his friends.

That';s how I feel,I just can't pick the Packers to win a big game vs a physical team,we all know what happened last season when they played the Giants in this game.Not to mention what happened when they played the Giants 2 months ago.

But the Rodgers factor is big so who knows what might happen.With that said Rodgers can have have the motivation to play the game of his life but it's not going to matter if our offensive line doesn't protect him obviously.Having to count on this Packers O-Line to come up big in this game scares the hell out of me.

The biggest factor to me is Justin Smith,if he is anywhere near 90% the Packers aren't winning this game.

Do u guys really believe this stuff? Especially the part about if Justin Smith is 90% we lose? He was 100% in week one, the packers were a lot shakier earlier this season, and if u guys had taken the time to rewatch the game u guys could've seen that that game, dispite us being out-physicalled by the niners, easily could've resulted in a packer victory. I mean I get it, yes this game will be tough, yes we may have a more-than-50%-chance of losing, and yes the niners match up REALLY well against us, but thinking we will lose this game for sure because of this or that thing is crazy IMO. GET IT TOGETHER PACKER FANS! WE HAVE A REALLY GOOD TEAM AND THE BEST QB IN THE GAME!! WE HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF LOSING THIS GAME BUT WE ALSO HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF WINNING IT!!! EVERYBODY MAN UP, STOP ACTING LIKE A BUNCH OF GODD*MN P*SSIES, AND STOP PREPARING YOURSELVES FOR THE DISAPPOINTMENT AND HURT OF DEFEAT BY ASSUMING A LOSS!!!! IF WE LOSE IT SHOULD HURT U *SSHOLES!!!!!!
*slowly calms down and regains composure*

Marley2Hendrix · Post #276 » by **Marley2Hendrix** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:57 pm

whatthe_buck!? wrote:
rilamann wrote:
xTitan wrote:I don't want the season to end, but i just can;t pick the finesse Packers against such a physical team who dominated then earlier in the season. Having said that any time you have A. Rodj you have a shot and if A. Rodj is going to go down as one of the greats this is a win he can get with some help from his friends.

That';s how I feel,I just can't pick the Packers to win a big game vs a physical team,we all know what happened last season when they played the Giants in this game.Not to mention what happened when they played the Giants 2 months ago.

But the Rodgers factor is big so who knows what might happen.With that said Rodgers can have have the motivation to play the game of his life but it's not going to matter if our offensive line doesn't protect him obviously.Having to count on this Packers O-Line to come up big in this game scares the hell out of me.

The biggest factor to me is Justin Smith,if he is anywhere near 90% the Packers aren't winning this game.

Do u guys really believe this stuff? Especially the part about if Justin Smith is 90% we lose? He was 100% in week one, the packers were a lot shakier earlier this season, and if u guys had taken the time to rewatch the game u guys could've seen that that game, dispite us being out-physicalled by the niners, easily could've resulted in a packer victory. I mean I get it, yes this game will be tough, yes we may have a more-than-50%-chance of losing, and yes the niners match up REALLY well against us, but thinking we will lose this game for sure because of this or that thing is crazy IMO. GET IT TOGETHER PACKER FANS! WE HAVE A REALLY GOOD TEAM AND THE BEST QB IN THE GAME!! WE HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF LOSING THIS GAME BUT WE ALSO HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF WINNING IT!!! EVERYBODY MAN UP, STOP ACTING LIKE A BUNCH OF GODD*MN P*SSIES, AND STOP PREPARING YOURSELVES FOR THE DISAPPOINTMENT AND HURT OF DEFEAT BY ASSUMING A LOSS!!!! IF WE LOSE IT SHOULD HURT U *SSHOLES!!!!!!
*slowly calms down and regains composure*

yeah, awful lot of vagina-y vibes in this thread. It's kaep. We got this by 10.

whatthe_buck!? · Post #277 » by **whatthe_buck!?** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:15 pm

Marley2Hendrix wrote:yeah, awful lot of vagina-y vibes in this thread. It's kaep. We got this by 10.

Well, I'm not gonna go as far as u and predict a victory, but I like that you're at least willing to go out on a limb and be crushed if the packers lose...
Anyway, here's a clip from the deer hunter that IMO sums up what the collective attitude of this board should be going into this game. MAN UP PACKER NATION!!!! STOP BEING AFRAID OF THE F*CKING NINERS!!!! AROD AIN'T SCURRED!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMjZKXaptBk

jimmybones · Post #278 » by **jimmybones** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:16 pm

emunney wrote:I wonder is Ross can play in the backfield with an offseason of work. He's a big dude.

Wow, I didn't even realize he's that big. 6'0 215 is a tank for WR/return man. He moves like a small guy. He might have some potential in a Cobb type role going forward. That's pretty awesome to think about..

emunney · Post #279 » by **emunney** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:21 pm

jimmybones wrote:
emunney wrote:I wonder is Ross can play in the backfield with an offseason of work. He's a big dude.

Wow, I didn't even realize he's that big. 6'0 215 is a tank for WR/return man. He moves like a small guy. He might have some potential in a Cobb type role going forward. That's pretty awesome to think about..

He's got all kinds of strength records for Cal receivers.

From his Cal bio:

a tremendous athlete who registered top all-time marks in multiple strength and conditioning activities among Cal receivers, including the power clean (352 pounds), bench press (350 pounds, tied for the school's top mark at his position), squat (500 pounds) and vertical jump (37.5 inches).

Kind of a beast, you can see he's not just a workout warrior either. Arm tackles are not a thing w/ him.

Ayt · Post #280 » by **Ayt** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:13 pm

Pack by 13. Book it.