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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 465841" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">McGinn's analysis is up on jsonline and as always I think it's a must read for serious Packers fans. I won't link it buts it's always "Rating the Packers…" and posted two days after the game. If you haven't seen the picture accompanying this article it's worth a look: <em>Apparently Sam Shields committed pass interference by forcing his face mask onto the hands of a WR</em>. A couple of highlights from his article along with my comments: </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">He notes Jones was by far the best WR in that game - that goes against the preconceived ideas of many here but I don't think it can be refuted. Because of his size and my expectations, I was most disappointed with Nelson. And here is a huge criticism I have of Mike McCarthy and not only for this game: McGinn reports Cobb was in for 5 plays as a WR and three as a RB. He guesses perhaps it was because of "protection issues" - that's McGinn's guess, not McCarthy's answer but unless Cobb was injured I think it's inexcusable for McCarthy to limit his own offense by not having Cobb on the field for the majority of snaps. And if it was "protection issues", then line him up in the slot, instead of Jennings who IMO is better at split end anyway. Even with Jones playing better than the others vs. the Seahawks isn't it obvious Cobb is the third best WR on the team? Isn't it obvious he's a difference maker from the slot? And from that spot he can motion to the backfield or visa versa. That, executing just 3 running plays in the first half, and taking so long to adjust the offense are all on McCarthy IMO. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">I appreciate Rodgers' emphasis on not throwing INTs and the fact that, "Rodgers didn't fumble because of his iron-clad, two-handed grip on the football." But I do wish he'd throw the ball away more rather than take sacks. Not only because of the lost yardage but because of the punishment he takes. I do balance that by knowing that when he holds onto the ball "too long" there's a decent chance a receiver will break open and the result will be a big play. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">Regarding preconceptions, one held by many of us - including me - was Bulaga was on the verge of being a pro bowl caliber RT. He was horrendous Monday night. McGinn notes both OTs got beat too much inside - an outside rush getting to the QB is bad enough but that's a nightmare for a QB. That's it as far as my review of McGinn's review - his review of the D and STs as well as the rest of what he says about the O is, as always, worth the time to read. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">The huge upside after three games and a 1-2 record is the D looks much, much improved. Pressure on the QB is much better and the D backfield suddenly looks loaded. An argument could be made that Shields has outplayed Williams so far. Whether or not he has, he looks like the player I - we - were expecting last season. He's suddenly tough vs. the running game and has been great in coverage. When House comes back 100% (whether that's this season or next), they'll have three good/great CBs and Hayward has looked very good in limited snaps. While Burnett has been somewhat quite (as has Woodson), McMillian has shown signs of being a ball hawk and a willingness to hit.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 465841, member: 4300"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]McGinn's analysis is up on jsonline and as always I think it's a must read for serious Packers fans. I won't link it buts it's always "Rating the Packers…" and posted two days after the game. If you haven't seen the picture accompanying this article it's worth a look: [I]Apparently Sam Shields committed pass interference by forcing his face mask onto the hands of a WR[/I]. A couple of highlights from his article along with my comments: [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]He notes Jones was by far the best WR in that game - that goes against the preconceived ideas of many here but I don't think it can be refuted. Because of his size and my expectations, I was most disappointed with Nelson. And here is a huge criticism I have of Mike McCarthy and not only for this game: McGinn reports Cobb was in for 5 plays as a WR and three as a RB. He guesses perhaps it was because of "protection issues" - that's McGinn's guess, not McCarthy's answer but unless Cobb was injured I think it's inexcusable for McCarthy to limit his own offense by not having Cobb on the field for the majority of snaps. And if it was "protection issues", then line him up in the slot, instead of Jennings who IMO is better at split end anyway. Even with Jones playing better than the others vs. the Seahawks isn't it obvious Cobb is the third best WR on the team? Isn't it obvious he's a difference maker from the slot? And from that spot he can motion to the backfield or visa versa. That, executing just 3 running plays in the first half, and taking so long to adjust the offense are all on McCarthy IMO. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]I appreciate Rodgers' emphasis on not throwing INTs and the fact that, "[COLOR=windowtext]Rodgers didn't fumble because of his iron-clad, two-handed grip on the football." But I do wish he'd throw the ball away more rather than take sacks. Not only because of the lost yardage but because of the punishment he takes. I do balance that by knowing that when he holds onto the ball "too long" there's a decent chance a receiver will break open and the result will be a big play. [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]Regarding preconceptions, one held by many of us - including me - was Bulaga was on the verge of being a pro bowl caliber RT. He was horrendous Monday night. McGinn notes both OTs got beat too much inside - an outside rush getting to the QB is bad enough but that's a nightmare for a QB. That's it as far as my review of McGinn's review - his review of the D and STs as well as the rest of what he says about the O is, as always, worth the time to read. [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]The huge upside after three games and a 1-2 record is the D looks much, much improved. Pressure on the QB is much better and the D backfield suddenly looks loaded. An argument could be made that Shields has outplayed Williams so far. Whether or not he has, he looks like the player I - we - were expecting last season. He's suddenly tough vs. the running game and has been great in coverage. When House comes back 100% (whether that's this season or next), they'll have three good/great CBs and Hayward has looked very good in limited snaps. While Burnett has been somewhat quite (as has Woodson), McMillian has shown signs of being a ball hawk and a willingness to hit.[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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