Packers @ Cardinals Week 7, 2025

[OldSchool101]

I do not feel too good about this game. The Bengals had lost 4 straight and responded to some extent against Pittsburgh. Arizona is in a similar situation but are a better team than Cincy with injuries like the Packers. They will be playing with a lot of frustration Sunday. You can bet the animosity will show up. The young Packer team will have to match their intensity. MLF has got to be fiery. The game may come down to penalties.

GB handled Cincinatti and the closest they got was down 6 points later in the game. What I also learned watching Thursday night was Joe Flacco is very underestimated. His veteran leadership is exactly what Cinci needed and they upset a good 5-1 well-coached team. Yet GB went into Cincinatti and handled business and did it -1 on turnovers.

IMO GB is a 3-4 point favorite on the Road. Sure they still have to perform but the Packers are the better team. Anyone can lose. The Packers are stumbling along and winning most games. Once they open up in the next couple weeks I think we’re going to be surprised. Might, might even see a trade deal worked for a player upgrade before deadline. Plus we’ll start getting players back for our Steelers game or the week after. Guys start coming off IR and PUP.

 

[RRyder]

Koonce and Williams did a good job going sideline to sideline. But the Simmons praise has been continual since he played. In fact, the first time I realized his prowess was when the late John Madden made a special effort to give credit to Simmons during the playoffs of that SB 31 season. And I also read about it in the old Packer Report during the 90s. That attention is very hard to get amongst all the stars of the league leading defense in 1996. But Simmons got it.

I liked Simmons but doesnt change that he was kind of *** in coverage. And that was in a league without the TEs of today

And that's ok. It just wasn't his game. So im not sure why anyone's referencing wanting him for covering TEs

 

[milani]

I liked Simmons but doesnt change that he was kind of *** in coverage. And that was in a league without the TEs of today

And that's ok. It just wasn't his game. So im not sure why anyone's referencing wanting him for covering TEs

Because that was the common feedback at the time by the football gurus. They were not about to point to Simmons just for grin's sake. I know the Packers missed him after he was gone. He died young. Go to Wikipedia and read what it says about his covering TEs in his bio.

 

[weeds]

Josh Jacobs is now a game time decision? Ankle and illness? Didn't hear anything about this all week, then again, I've been a little distracted. I knew he had the flu last weekend (and I better get my flu shot - I keep forgetting.)

 

[weeds]

Not good. They will be as stiff as me getting out of bed. Oh well.

They finally left Austin Straubel at about 8 p.m. Do they use more than one plane? One for all of the equipment and a second charter for the players? Can you imagine completely loading and unloading all of the equipment they have to take on a road game? Now granted, it's not like the 4 planes (all totaled) the Secret Service uses for the POTUS, but THIS is for a 3-hour football game.

 

[milani]

They finally left Austin Straubel at about 8 p.m. Do they use more than one plane? One for all of the equipment and a second charter for the players? Can you imagine completely loading and unloading all of the equipment they have to take on a road game? Now granted, it's not like the 4 planes (all totaled) the Secret Service uses for the POTUS, but THIS is for a 3-hour football game.

They could be disoriented due to the travel mess and time zone. Game time will feel like middle if the night. Oh well. It is one game.

 

[milani]

Josh Jacobs is now a game time decision? Ankle and illness? Didn't hear anything about this all week, then again, I've been a little distracted. I knew he had the flu last weekend (and I better get my flu shot - I keep forgetting.)

Likely that he will play unless the warm desert air hits him and he gets sick.

 

[GBkrzygrl]

Tucker is a yards after catch nightmare for opposing Secondary. He’s strong and fast at a legit 6’5” 256lb. Plus, Not a guy a 6’0X205lb DB wants to meet playing chicken heading into the Paint. Tucker will gladly accept that challenge just for fun. That Bengals DB is fortunate he held up last second on that TD or he would’ve been on concussion protocol about now Tucker was a little off balance doing it and dragging a player like a locomotive. Turned into a Game wrecker

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I'd like to see the Packers utilize Tucker similar to the way the Chiefs use Kelsey. We talk about whether we have a #1 WR. Maybe the Packers should use Tucker as the go-to guy.

 

[Pugger]

Josh Jacobs is now a game time decision? Ankle and illness? Didn't hear anything about this all week, then again, I've been a little distracted. I knew he had the flu last weekend (and I better get my flu shot - I keep forgetting.)

I thought I heard he hurt his calf?

 

[Pugger]

They could be disoriented due to the travel mess and time zone. Game time will feel like middle if the night. Oh well. It is one game.

What time did they finally get to Phoenix last night? Thankfully it is a 4 PM EDT game.

 

[OldSchool101]

I'm starting to think it doesn't matter how much they move him around, if the league is going to allow him to be bearhugged on every play. This is getting completely out of hand.

Well yeah. Although if he’s coming from multiple angles it’ll make it harder to not call him for getting hooked. I do think eventually the Refs will have to call a hold or two as imo this is becoming a black eye and it’s growing and not going away.

 

[milani]

Well yeah. Although if he’s coming from multiple angles it’ll make it harder to not call him for getting hooked. I do think eventually the Refs will have to call a hold or two as imo this is becoming a black eye and it’s growing and not going away. It’s like a spouse beater that’s being ignored and they can’t stop themselves. handcuffs are just a matter of time.

Capers used to move Matthews all over the place. The only problem was that when you go with a 3 man rush you can triple team him.

 

[OldSchool101]

Capers used to move Matthews all over the place. The only problem was that when you go with a 3 man rush you can triple team him.

I do think it would be wise to use a little more blitz packaged earlier on. Brissett is a big bodied QB and not easy to take down. That said he’s not bigger than Quay and Walker is not afraid to hit someone his size at all. So I’d have Walker spy him on the Cooper blitz and the second Brisett decided to scramble just plow him. Jacoby might be big but he’s not fast (combine 4.9’s-40 time) he’s more just hard to take down. Quay would run him down if he tries to round the edge he’s doomed. GB as a whole is very fast. Probably Top 5 league wise in that front 7. I’d make Brisket use his feet and make this a physical contest inside 5 yards. I’d also be punching and ripping at that ball today.

So far, the Packers have dominated the QB’s who like to run. Welcome Jacoby to Run all he wants.

 

[milani]

I do think it would be wise to use a little more blitz packaged earlier on. Brissett is a big bodied QB and not easy to take down. That said he’s not bigger than Quay and Walker is not afraid to hit someone his size at all. So I’d have Walker spy him on the Cooper blitz and the second Brisett decided to scramble just plow him. Jacoby might be big but he’s not fast (combine 4.9’s-40 time) he’s more just hard to take down. Quay would run him down if he tries to round the edge he’s doomed. GB as a whole is very fast. Probably Top 5 league wise in that front 7. I’d make Brisket use his feet and make this a physical contest inside 5 yards. I’d also be punching and ripping at that ball today.

So far, the Packers have dominated the QB’s who like to run. Welcome Jacoby to Run all he wants.

Agreed. Kyle Murray is more dangerous with the feet. But today we are without Van Ness plus Wyatt. Not good for the front. Watch the offsides and lining up in the neutral zone.

 

[DoURant]

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[OldSchool101]

Agreed. Kyle Murray is more dangerous with the feet. But today we are without Van Ness plus Wyatt. Not good for the front. Watch the offsides and lining up in the neutral zone.

Yes. Communication is key. OUR new DL coach must communicate this. You don’t have to surpass Wyatt here.. just do not give Arizona even 1 oz. Of help. No hands to face. No fighting just walk away and humble them on the next play. No cheap shots, no face masking, no neutral zone or jumping. Play disciplined and let your game show effort AFTER the snap and between the whistle and we’ll win with effort and discipline.

 

[RRyder]

Because that was the common feedback at the time by the football gurus. They were not about to point to Simmons just for grin's sake. I know the Packers missed him after he was gone. He died young. Go to Wikipedia and read what it says about his covering TEs in his bio.

No it wasn't.

Whoever wrote that in Wikipedia just made some **** up. He was rarely the LB responsible for the TE in coverage and when he was he wasnt good at it. That's just a blatant lie. I also dont understand why they even tried to label that as a reason why he didnt rack up sacks at a high clip when the Packers ran a 4-3 and he very clearly wasnt a an Edge (and definitely not better then Jones or White)

I liked Simmons. He had a that physical attitude you want in a LB. But no need to make things up about what he was good at. In coverage he was kinda ***. He was our worst LB in coverage on that team and the last player they wanted matched up on a receiving TE in that lineup with Koonce, Williams, Butler and Robinson being much better options (although I do admit i dont think Robinson was asked to do it much if at all)

That doesnt mean he wasnt a good player. He was. And the need to for coverage LBs was way less then. But yeah no he wasnt the guy you wanted covering a TE

 

[longtimefan]

Not warm on stadium

Roof is closed even tho it is sunny

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[GreenBaySlacker]

Word to all your mamas. I'm 3 beerz in. And I'm feeling very strongly, GB pulls a win. Cards running game strong, to spite....

 

[milani]

No it wasn't.

Whoever wrote that in Wikipedia just made some **** up. He was rarely the LB responsible for the TE in coverage and when he was he wasnt good at it. That's just a blatant lie. I also dont understand why they even tried to label that as a reason why he didnt rack up sacks at a high clip when the Packers ran a 4-3 and he very clearly wasnt a an Edge (and definitely not better then Jones or White)

I liked Simmons. He had a that physical attitude you want in a LB. But no need to make things up about what he was good at. In coverage he was kinda ***. He was our worst LB in coverage on that team and the last player they wanted matched up on a receiving TE in that lineup with Koonce, Williams, Butler and Robinson being much better options (although I do admit i dont think Robinson was asked to do it much if at all)

That doesnt mean he wasnt a good player. He was. And the need to for coverage LBs was way less then. But yeah no he wasnt the guy you wanted covering a TE

Ironic that Simmons was replaced by Seth Joyner in 1997. Maybe if we had Simmons that SB XXXII may have been different. Also, ironic that George Koonce got an ACL against SF in the 1996 playoffs and was replaced by Ron Cox for the final 2 games. Yet, Simmons still got the job done without Koonce in the middle.

 

[longtimefan]

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[DoURant]

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Thanks for representing in person today @longtimefan Go Pack Go!!!

 

[longtimefan]

Thanks for representing in person today @longtimefan Go Pack Go!!!

Lost my voice

 

[RRyder]

Ironic that Simmons was replaced by Seth Joyner in 1997. Maybe if we had Simmons that SB XXXII may have been different. Also, ironic that George Koonce got an ACL against SF in the 1996 playoffs and was replaced by Ron Cox for the final 2 games. Yet, Simmons still got the job done without Koonce in the middle.

Yes. Because Simmons strength was a thumper in the the run D and would of possibly helped slow down Davis

That was his strength.

How does any of your post refer to his coverage ability

I liked Simmons. He sucked in coverage though. Didn't matter much in a time where LBs that couldn't cover weren't liabilities

 

[OldSchool101]

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Brought the W LTF!