th87 wrote:humanrefutation wrote:dools644 wrote:
This doesn't make any sense. It was a huge win with seeding implications possibly but they still looked awful where most people agree they are awful. The defense caved when it needed to make a stop. Elliott ran over them in the second half, Ha-ha was badly out of position a lot and they Witten run around free.
The defense was bad and Rodgers bailed them out, which is pretty much the running criticism of they team. The miracle finish doesn't negate all of their flaws.
Need I remind you the game is tied at the end if they convert three extra points.
It's a feel good win but it was sloppy as hell. Winning on the road is always good but they were bad where everyone thinks they're bad.
I think it's fair to be critical when and where criticism is due. Even in acknowledging the thrill of victory, it is simultaneously possible to remain concerned with that's ahead. The ultimate goal is to win a title, after all.
I think the issue is that being negative in the immediate aftermath of game with such a thrilling victory is a bit of a buzz kill. And also lacking in perspective about the greatness that we're witnessing from Rodgers. Moments that will go down in Packer lore. You can choose to save the warts for tomorrow.
Why is he responsible for our buzz?
I'd also argue that he's among the most appreciative of Rodgers' greatness, keenly aware that it won't be around forever.
We're all responsible for the things we say or do and its affect on others. This is a community, after all, not a void to shout into.
Anyway, I'm just saying, take the joys when you can because this team is going to give us a ton of anxiety and a lot to debate about throughout the season.
