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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 160904" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>Scout Review</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://packers.scout.com/2/667435.html" target="_blank">http://packers.scout.com/2/667435.html</a></p><p></p><p>Thoughts on preseason game: Some observations:</p><p></p><p>1.<strong> The Packers offense had no rhythm. It established no run game while the starters were in. The Steelers were able to get ample pressure and when Brett Favre got the pass off, the Pittsburgh defenders where there to knock it down or make the tackle for no additional yards</strong>. It took five drives and almost 20 minutes for the Packers to get a first down. <strong> The Packer receivers had trouble getting separation from the Steelers coverage guys and there were few holes for the Packer running backs</strong>. It was not until the end of the first half that the Packers, led by Aaron Rodgers, had a decent drive. Rodgers showed me something special. He moved well in the pocket, showed some poise under pressure and made some decent throws. He displayed some savvy driving the team down the field in the two minute drill. They did not score a touchdown, but it was not his fault. I was surprised he was that fast.</p><p></p><p>2. The defense looked good against the Steelers starters. Even without Charles Woodson and Al Harris they stymied them. Things got ugly by the fourth drive with a big run by Najeh Davenport and a TD pass by Charlie Batch, but over all, the starting defense looked pretty good. The defensive line, lead by Cullen Jenkins and Aaron Kampan did a good job getting pressure on the Steeler QBs. Granted Alan Faneca was not playing, but Jenkins was not manned up on the guard. The weak link is still the safety position. When the Steelers made plays, it could be be blamed on the safeties. Like last year, the Packers gave up too many big plays. Probably another communication breakdown. The upside is that they were all against guys who hopefully will not play much. But if injuries were to mount, look out.</p><p></p><p>3. <strong>First round pick Justin Harrell did not get in until there was about five minutes left in the first half. It looks like the only thing he knows how to do is bull rush and was a non-factor</strong>. The only rookie who looked like he belonged was WR James Jones. He had a few nifty receptions and one nice run after the catch.</p><p></p><p>4. <strong>A penalty flag saved the Packers from an embarrassing punt return in the first quarter. The special teams, especially the coverage teams, have haunted the Packers for a while now. Pittsburgh also had a good return to start the second quarter. It is scary how bad they looked. It had better improve</strong>. Field position is too important to sacrifice. The Packers are a very young team and that effects their special teams play. The Packers did block an extra point which is good. It amazes me how Mike Montgomery was able to penetrate up the middle on the kick attempt.</p><p></p><p>5. I lost interest at halftime. Not much ever happens in the second half of preseason game that means much once the games count.<strong> From what I saw, the pundits seem to be right about the Packers. Better than average defense, no weapons on offense</strong>. It is ridiculous to worry so early in the season, but it was not an encouraging show.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 160904, member: 781"] [b]Scout Review[/b] [url]http://packers.scout.com/2/667435.html[/url] Thoughts on preseason game: Some observations: 1.[b] The Packers offense had no rhythm. It established no run game while the starters were in. The Steelers were able to get ample pressure and when Brett Favre got the pass off, the Pittsburgh defenders where there to knock it down or make the tackle for no additional yards[/b]. It took five drives and almost 20 minutes for the Packers to get a first down. [b] The Packer receivers had trouble getting separation from the Steelers coverage guys and there were few holes for the Packer running backs[/b]. It was not until the end of the first half that the Packers, led by Aaron Rodgers, had a decent drive. Rodgers showed me something special. He moved well in the pocket, showed some poise under pressure and made some decent throws. He displayed some savvy driving the team down the field in the two minute drill. They did not score a touchdown, but it was not his fault. I was surprised he was that fast. 2. The defense looked good against the Steelers starters. Even without Charles Woodson and Al Harris they stymied them. Things got ugly by the fourth drive with a big run by Najeh Davenport and a TD pass by Charlie Batch, but over all, the starting defense looked pretty good. The defensive line, lead by Cullen Jenkins and Aaron Kampan did a good job getting pressure on the Steeler QBs. Granted Alan Faneca was not playing, but Jenkins was not manned up on the guard. The weak link is still the safety position. When the Steelers made plays, it could be be blamed on the safeties. Like last year, the Packers gave up too many big plays. Probably another communication breakdown. The upside is that they were all against guys who hopefully will not play much. But if injuries were to mount, look out. 3. [b]First round pick Justin Harrell did not get in until there was about five minutes left in the first half. It looks like the only thing he knows how to do is bull rush and was a non-factor[/b]. The only rookie who looked like he belonged was WR James Jones. He had a few nifty receptions and one nice run after the catch. 4. [b]A penalty flag saved the Packers from an embarrassing punt return in the first quarter. The special teams, especially the coverage teams, have haunted the Packers for a while now. Pittsburgh also had a good return to start the second quarter. It is scary how bad they looked. It had better improve[/b]. Field position is too important to sacrifice. The Packers are a very young team and that effects their special teams play. The Packers did block an extra point which is good. It amazes me how Mike Montgomery was able to penetrate up the middle on the kick attempt. 5. I lost interest at halftime. Not much ever happens in the second half of preseason game that means much once the games count.[b] From what I saw, the pundits seem to be right about the Packers. Better than average defense, no weapons on offense[/b]. It is ridiculous to worry so early in the season, but it was not an encouraging show. [/QUOTE]
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