Preseason Game 1 - Pack Vs. Colts - 8/7 - 7:00 p.m. ESPN

Post #1 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Aug 6, 2016 8:25 pm

Silverstein:

FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

1. Back to the basics: The Packers are not going to be very sophisticated on offense, not with a pair of rookie free-agent quarterbacks under center. With Joe Callahan and Marquise Williams the only quarterbacks expected to play, this will be more like a practice than a game for the Packers. Expect a lot of scrambling and some less-than-polished play.

2. Local attraction: Fans will recognize the guy taking most of the snaps for the Colts. It’s Scott Tolzien, the former Packer and Wisconsin Badger. Coach Chuck Pagano said he’s unsure if starter Andrew Luck will play, so Tolzien could be the starter. Rodgers’ former backup knows the Packers' defense inside and out, so he should be poised for a big night.

3. Crockett time: With Lacy unlikely to play and backup James Starks probably limited to spot play, John Crockett is going to be the team’s primary ball carrier. This will be a huge opportunity for Crockett to show he’s deserving of playing time this year after flashing some ability last year. Crockett has to be reliable in pass protection in order to be trusted.

4. Game time: Wide receiver Jeff Janis has been a better game player than practice player. He'd better show the game part starting Sunday night because the practice part hasn’t been there. Janis has put himself in a deep hole with his lack of production. He’ll be getting some matchups against inexperienced players, so he needs to dominate. His confidence could use a boost with a big performance and he’s got to make a statement to his coaches.

5. Lightning strikes: The Packers have played in the Hall of Fame game five times and two of those times the game was called due to lightning. The last time the Packers played in Canton, in 2003, Commissioner Paul Tagliabue called the game after a 30-minute delay with Kansas City ahead, 9-0, with 5:49 left in the third. Lightning and thunder shook the press box, causing officials to clear the stadium. It rained so hard there were pools of water on the field and resuming play would have been next to impossible. The other game called because of lightning occurred in 1980 when the Packers played San Diego. It ended in a 0-0 tie.

Thunder Muscle · Post #2 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 3:49 am

I'm all for giving Favre the 1st quarter.

Post #3 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 4:17 am

That would be insanely awesome

Buckrageous · Post #4 » by **Buckrageous** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 6:16 am

Must win, IMO.

WiscoKing13 · Post #5 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 2:38 pm

Hundley not playing is really going to hurt the young WR's in this game.

Tfence92 · Post #6 » by **Tfence92** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 9:38 pm

If/when we score, the opposing 11 for Indy should be cut on the spot.

WiscoKing13 · Post #7 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:15 pm

Please cancel the game.

crkone · Post #8 » by **crkone** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:22 pm

WiscoKing13 wrote:Please cancel the game.

Yeah numerous problem areas with the field.

WiscoKing13 · Post #9 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:23 pm

crkone wrote:
WiscoKing13 wrote:Please cancel the game.

Yeah numerous problem areas with the field.

Plus both teams don't want to play this game anyway.

WiscoKing13 · Post #10 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:23 pm

Also with no owner, who makes the call, MM, TT or Murphy?

WiscoKing13 · Post #11 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:40 pm

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 37s37 seconds ago
The paint that was applied today on middle of field, and in endzones, has congealed; would be like playing on tar.

Game now doubtful.

WiscoKing13 · Post #12 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:44 pm

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 37s37 seconds ago
I'm told teams being informed there will not be a Hall of Game tonight due to unsafe playing field conditions

vegaspacker · Post #13 » by **vegaspacker** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:53 pm

LOL...

Post #14 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:53 pm

Why was the field in such terrible conditions?

vegaspacker · Post #15 » by **vegaspacker** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:53 pm

Some Paint thing

vegaspacker · Post #16 » by **vegaspacker** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:54 pm

Probably lead based... idk

WiscoKing13 · Post #17 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 10:59 pm

Watched the 96 super bowl the NFL put up on their youtube channel before the game. I'll probably watch the GB OAK game tonight. This worked out really well.

WiscoKing13 · Post #18 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 11:01 pm

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 7s7 seconds ago Green Bay, WI
Feel bad for Joe Callahan and other young #Packers who were going to play a lot tonight. Bonus opportunity to make an impression taken away.

I know the Pack leave without any injury and no one should have to play on that field. Obviously feel awful for Callahan and others.

trwi7 · Post #19 » by **trwi7** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 11:08 pm

WiscoKing13 wrote:Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 37s37 seconds ago
The paint that was applied today on middle of field, and in endzones, has congealed; would be like playing on tar.

Game now doubtful.

Umm, why did they wait until today to apply paint to the field? Not that I'm complaining, I'm glad this stupid game got cancelled.

BUCKnation · Post #20 » by **BUCKnation** » Sun Aug 7, 2016 11:42 pm

What a s*** show