Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Absolutely disgusted with the playcalling..
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="El Guapo" data-source="post: 476088" data-attributes="member: 5830"><p>Let's set this straight:</p><p> </p><p><u>The Play</u> The flea flicker worked perfectly and conflicts with the OP's comments. A standard flea flicker is usually a run up the middle with a backward lateral to the QB still in the pocket. However, knowing that the blocking hasn't been good, MM incorporated misdirection that took the defense away from Rodgers as they pursued Cobb. That's smart. Cobb then threw an okay pass back to Rodgers. At this point Jennings had the defense beat but they weren't fooled, meaning that they were trailing. Rodgers under threw the pass causing Jennings to come back to the ball and the safety enough time and space to make the INT. The ball was thrown from around the 40 yard line to the 6 so it went about 54 yards in the air. I don't know Rodgers' max throwing distance so I won't comment on that.</p><p> </p><p><u>The Call</u> As to whether or not that play should have been called, we can all talk about when to or not to use trick plays but it's pointless. EVERY TEAM in the NFL incorporates trick plays into their game plan several times per season. There weren't many people online here complaining about the fake special teams plays earlier this season....because they worked!</p><p> </p><p><u>The Situation</u> The Packers had opened the half by going 51 yards for a FG. Our defense had just stuffed the Vikings with a 3-and-out for minus one yard. It was 2nd 6 at our own 44 yard line when MM called the play. The Vikings took over at the 6 yard line so it resulted in a 52 yard equivalent to a punt. On the Vikings ensuing possession, the defense held Minnesota to another 3-and-out for a total of nine yards. The result was the Packers starting their next drive on their own 49 yard line and driving for a TD.</p><p> </p><p><u>Analysis</u> In hindsight (ha ha ha), it worked out fine for GB. The defense was stout and that might have factored into MM's thinking process. I would have rather seen the play occur on a 3rd and short versus 2nd and 6 but that is, as Wayne Lerrivee would say, the chess match. Do something when the other team doesn't expect it. I have no problem with the play aside from the poor executive by Rodgers.</p><p> </p><p>I also want to comment about the screen passes. As HyponGrey pointed out, screen passes are most effective against blitzes. The real blue print is for defenses to drop into coverage and not blitz Rodgers. He kills blitzes. What he doesn't do is kill 7 man coverage. So unless he starts doing that to invite blitzes again, you won't see much for screens. The other part of a screen is that you need OLinemen that can execute it. I'm not sure that we have guys that can pull effectively.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="El Guapo, post: 476088, member: 5830"] Let's set this straight: [U]The Play[/U] The flea flicker worked perfectly and conflicts with the OP's comments. A standard flea flicker is usually a run up the middle with a backward lateral to the QB still in the pocket. However, knowing that the blocking hasn't been good, MM incorporated misdirection that took the defense away from Rodgers as they pursued Cobb. That's smart. Cobb then threw an okay pass back to Rodgers. At this point Jennings had the defense beat but they weren't fooled, meaning that they were trailing. Rodgers under threw the pass causing Jennings to come back to the ball and the safety enough time and space to make the INT. The ball was thrown from around the 40 yard line to the 6 so it went about 54 yards in the air. I don't know Rodgers' max throwing distance so I won't comment on that. [U]The Call[/U] As to whether or not that play should have been called, we can all talk about when to or not to use trick plays but it's pointless. EVERY TEAM in the NFL incorporates trick plays into their game plan several times per season. There weren't many people online here complaining about the fake special teams plays earlier this season....because they worked! [U]The Situation[/U] The Packers had opened the half by going 51 yards for a FG. Our defense had just stuffed the Vikings with a 3-and-out for minus one yard. It was 2nd 6 at our own 44 yard line when MM called the play. The Vikings took over at the 6 yard line so it resulted in a 52 yard equivalent to a punt. On the Vikings ensuing possession, the defense held Minnesota to another 3-and-out for a total of nine yards. The result was the Packers starting their next drive on their own 49 yard line and driving for a TD. [U]Analysis[/U] In hindsight (ha ha ha), it worked out fine for GB. The defense was stout and that might have factored into MM's thinking process. I would have rather seen the play occur on a 3rd and short versus 2nd and 6 but that is, as Wayne Lerrivee would say, the chess match. Do something when the other team doesn't expect it. I have no problem with the play aside from the poor executive by Rodgers. I also want to comment about the screen passes. As HyponGrey pointed out, screen passes are most effective against blitzes. The real blue print is for defenses to drop into coverage and not blitz Rodgers. He kills blitzes. What he doesn't do is kill 7 man coverage. So unless he starts doing that to invite blitzes again, you won't see much for screens. The other part of a screen is that you need OLinemen that can execute it. I'm not sure that we have guys that can pull effectively. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
rmontro
Latest posts
R
2024 draft discussion thread
Latest: rmontro
10 minutes ago
Draft Talk
2024 3rd Rd #91 Ty’Ron Hopper LB
Latest: Thirteen Below
58 minutes ago
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Assessing the Draft Class (2024)
Latest: AKCheese
Today at 12:51 AM
Draft Talk
Most hated teams outside of the division
Latest: milani
Today at 12:23 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2024 Round 7, pick 245: Michael Pratt, QB
Latest: Thirteen Below
Today at 12:11 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Absolutely disgusted with the playcalling..
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top