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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 160923" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>TOP HAT: REVIEW & ANALYSIS</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Preseason Packers vs. Steelers Game: Review</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>For the first 2007 preseason game, the Packers did okay with the positives outweighing the negatives in a 13-9 win. Packer great Johnnie Gray said it best: "The Pack did okay...took the first step toward being a much better team than many have predicted...." </strong> </p><p></p><p><strong>THUMBS UP:</strong></p><p></p><p>1. Backup QB <strong>Rodgers had a stellar performance</strong> going 18-of-27 for 168 yards with a scoring pass to WR Holiday.</p><p></p><p>2. Rookie <strong>RB Jackson got mixed reviews </strong>starting slowly in the first half, getting better in the second half, & finishing with 57 yards on 16 carries. For the running backs, the Packers averaged a good 4.0 yards per carry.</p><p></p><p>3. The <strong>1st team defense looked solid</strong> with DE Jenkins making "3 big plays" including 2 sacks forcing a fumble. Rookie DT Harrell bulled his way through for a sack. The LBs looked solid "making no serious mistakes." <strong>The defense secondary was strong with several coverage breakdowns by some backups causing two big scoring plays</strong>. Cornerbacks Bush & Walker played a consistent strong game.</p><p></p><p>4. Rookie <strong>WR Jones had a solid performance</strong> getting 58 yards on 6 receptions.</p><p></p><p>5. Punter <strong>Ryan, with his new two steps routine, had a "more consistent" punting night averaging 47.5 yards per punt</strong>. Rookie <strong>K Crosby had a good game</strong> kicking a long 52 yard field goal & "booming kickoffs deep into the end zone."</p><p></p><p>6. <strong>Packers emerged healthy</strong> with two minor injuries. <strong> Management is pleased by the "initial display" of the team</strong> with increasing depth and "competition at positions of weakness."</p><p></p><p><strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong></p><p></p><p>1. The <strong>1st team offense had a very "slow start</strong>" gaining just 12 yards on 12 plays, failing to get a first down in their four series, & getting just 14 yards in 8 carries with RB Jackson. As a reviewer said, "Heck, a good high school team might be able to do better. The line was OK, but none of the receivers were able to get open against tight coverage." The Pack need to develop a deep threat playmaker.</p><p></p><p>2. The <strong>defensive breakdowns in the secondary & the "awful" poor tackling & coverage play by backup safeties</strong> Underwood & Bigby lead to two big plays resulting in a touchdown & a field goal. For management, one of these young safeties must emerge as a challenger for the starting strong safety position. </p><p></p><p>3. For a<strong> successful West Coast offense, the Packers need an impact tight end playmaker</strong>. As a commentator observed, the tight ends had a "rough game" saying, "Lee's run blocking was inconsistent and he struggled to get separation as a receiver. Bubba Franks dropped a perfectly thrown pass and neither Zac Alcorn nor Clark Harris looked ready to play at this level."</p><p></p><p>4. <strong>Special teams coverage was average</strong> with "coverage teams giving up some big returns but also had some really good stops." Teams continued to struggle in coverage & blocking assignments with missed tackles leading to good returns. <strong>Overall, as a critical reviewer said, " If things don’t start to improve, look at the schemes and not the personnel. Unlike the previous few seasons, the talent is more than good enough. Special teams coordinator Mike Stock, on the other hand, may not be."</strong>Competition at the "up-for-grabs" kick returner positions is "intense" with Blackmon, Bodiford, & Clowney competing for the top spots.</p><p></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://packers.scout.com/2/667546.html" target="_blank">http://packers.scout.com/2/667546.html</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645707" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645707</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=205227&ntpid=2" target="_blank">http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=205227&ntpid=2</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070811/PKR01/70811027/1989" target="_blank">http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070811/PKR01/70811027/1989</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645710" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645710</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070813/PKR01/708130523/1057/PKR&located=RSS" target="_blank">http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070813/PKR01/708130523/1057/PKR&located=RSS</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.packerupdate.com/packer_update/2007/08/review-green--1.html" target="_blank">http://www.packerupdate.com/packer_update/2007/08/review-green--1.html</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=2&c=667435&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fpackers.scout.com%2f2%2f667435.html" target="_blank">http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=2&c=667435&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http://packers.scout.com/2/667435.html</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mytvisonfire.com/packersnation/?p=2291" target="_blank">http://www.mytvisonfire.com/packersnation/?p=2291</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 160923, member: 781"] [b]TOP HAT: REVIEW & ANALYSIS[/b] [b]Preseason Packers vs. Steelers Game: Review[/b] [b]For the first 2007 preseason game, the Packers did okay with the positives outweighing the negatives in a 13-9 win. Packer great Johnnie Gray said it best: "The Pack did okay...took the first step toward being a much better team than many have predicted...." [/b] [b]THUMBS UP:[/b] 1. Backup QB [b]Rodgers had a stellar performance[/b] going 18-of-27 for 168 yards with a scoring pass to WR Holiday. 2. Rookie [b]RB Jackson got mixed reviews [/b]starting slowly in the first half, getting better in the second half, & finishing with 57 yards on 16 carries. For the running backs, the Packers averaged a good 4.0 yards per carry. 3. The [b]1st team defense looked solid[/b] with DE Jenkins making "3 big plays" including 2 sacks forcing a fumble. Rookie DT Harrell bulled his way through for a sack. The LBs looked solid "making no serious mistakes." [b]The defense secondary was strong with several coverage breakdowns by some backups causing two big scoring plays[/b]. Cornerbacks Bush & Walker played a consistent strong game. 4. Rookie [b]WR Jones had a solid performance[/b] getting 58 yards on 6 receptions. 5. Punter [b]Ryan, with his new two steps routine, had a "more consistent" punting night averaging 47.5 yards per punt[/b]. Rookie [b]K Crosby had a good game[/b] kicking a long 52 yard field goal & "booming kickoffs deep into the end zone." 6. [b]Packers emerged healthy[/b] with two minor injuries. [b] Management is pleased by the "initial display" of the team[/b] with increasing depth and "competition at positions of weakness." [b]THUMBS DOWN:[/b] 1. The [b]1st team offense had a very "slow start[/b]" gaining just 12 yards on 12 plays, failing to get a first down in their four series, & getting just 14 yards in 8 carries with RB Jackson. As a reviewer said, "Heck, a good high school team might be able to do better. The line was OK, but none of the receivers were able to get open against tight coverage." The Pack need to develop a deep threat playmaker. 2. The [b]defensive breakdowns in the secondary & the "awful" poor tackling & coverage play by backup safeties[/b] Underwood & Bigby lead to two big plays resulting in a touchdown & a field goal. For management, one of these young safeties must emerge as a challenger for the starting strong safety position. 3. For a[b] successful West Coast offense, the Packers need an impact tight end playmaker[/b]. As a commentator observed, the tight ends had a "rough game" saying, "Lee's run blocking was inconsistent and he struggled to get separation as a receiver. Bubba Franks dropped a perfectly thrown pass and neither Zac Alcorn nor Clark Harris looked ready to play at this level." 4. [b]Special teams coverage was average[/b] with "coverage teams giving up some big returns but also had some really good stops." Teams continued to struggle in coverage & blocking assignments with missed tackles leading to good returns. [b]Overall, as a critical reviewer said, " If things don’t start to improve, look at the schemes and not the personnel. Unlike the previous few seasons, the talent is more than good enough. Special teams coordinator Mike Stock, on the other hand, may not be."[/b]Competition at the "up-for-grabs" kick returner positions is "intense" with Blackmon, Bodiford, & Clowney competing for the top spots. [b]Links:[/b] [url]http://packers.scout.com/2/667546.html[/url] [url]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645707[/url] [url]http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=205227&ntpid=2[/url] [url]http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070811/PKR01/70811027/1989[/url] [url]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645710[/url] [url]http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070813/PKR01/708130523/1057/PKR&located=RSS[/url] [url]http://www.packerupdate.com/packer_update/2007/08/review-green--1.html[/url] [url]http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=2&c=667435&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fpackers.scout.com%2f2%2f667435.html[/url] [url]http://www.mytvisonfire.com/packersnation/?p=2291[/url] [/QUOTE]
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