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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 391027" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p><span style="color: black">One of the things I liked about McCarthy when he arrived as HC is he breaks each season into fourths, so I think it’s appropriate we step back and assess the season at the quarter pole. I think that helps the team to not look too far ahead – like thinking about 16-0. Just win each quarter of the season and you’ll make the playoffs and we couldn’t have had a better example of the playoffs being a “brand new season” than last year. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black">I too have been surprised that league-wide offenses are significantly ahead of defenses. Luckily for us, the Packers offense and Aaron Rodgers particularly are on an historically great pace. But we should remember last year’s Super Bowl participants were first and second in scoring defense and 10th and 12th in scoring offense. IMO that indicates defense is going to matter more by seasons end than it seems to now. And I don’t think we should overstate the Packers problems on D – while they are next to last vs. the pass, they’re 18th in scoring D and that's the most important stat. I’m not trying to put lipstick on a pig here – the D has to improve – I’m just saying IMO it’s not as bad as it may appear to some. BTW, the Packers’ D stats are likely to get worse tonight but if they win… </span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black">I don’t have a prescription for the D to improve but I do have confidence in Capers and I am looking for added pass rush when Zombo and Neal return and if House takes a leap in his rookie season like Shields did, that’ll free up Capers to get more pressure on QBs while creating the opportunity for more coverage sacks. I’d also like to see So’oto or Lattimore to get snaps as designated pass rushers, but how we can not defer such decisions to Capers? </span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black">On the positive side, Rodgers is the best QB in the league at the quarter pole and in today's NFL that's huge. His accuracy and mastery of the offense is nothing short of phenomenal. Cobb is the real deal on returns and as a playmaker on offense. Edgar Bennett has done a great job with the WRs - the Packers have dramatically reduced their number of drops by wide outs and I think a lot of the credit for that goes to Edgar. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black">Where I disagree with AmishMafia’s post is regarding slow starts. Of course all teams want to be peaking as they enter the playoffs, but there’s a pretty good correlation between fast starts and making the playoffs. McCarthy has been aware of that since the end of his first season as HC, if not before. Here’s a quote from <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/29288594.html" target="_blank">McCarthy </a>before the start of the 2007 season: </span><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'">"Starting fast is important," the second-year coach said. "The statistics support it. I've always wanted to start fast and I think it comes down to the way we go about our business."</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black">The article cites the stats about the importance of a fast start. Also, I don’t believe McCarthy calls plays in-game to train players – that’s what practices are for and McCarthy knows too well how important each game is. Of course he calls plays to set up future plays but that’s different than trying to get Lang, or any other player, in-game practice. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black">All in all at the quarter pole, I don’t know how Packers fans can feel anything other than very confident. It’s a long road ahead and there will be bumps along the road, but the Packers offense is more than just extremely fun for us to watch: It’s gotta scare the hell out of opposing defenses and their coordinators. One last thing: I don’t care if the Packers go 16-0. For me it’s all about championships. The Packers are on the precipice of a dynasty in an era generally devoid of them. Great GM, great HC, great QB, great weapons, playmakers on defense and a coaching staff that many fans, including this one, have underestimated. What’s not to love? </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 391027, member: 4300"] [COLOR=black]One of the things I liked about McCarthy when he arrived as HC is he breaks each season into fourths, so I think it’s appropriate we step back and assess the season at the quarter pole. I think that helps the team to not look too far ahead – like thinking about 16-0. Just win each quarter of the season and you’ll make the playoffs and we couldn’t have had a better example of the playoffs being a “brand new season” than last year. [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]I too have been surprised that league-wide offenses are significantly ahead of defenses. Luckily for us, the Packers offense and Aaron Rodgers particularly are on an historically great pace. But we should remember last year’s Super Bowl participants were first and second in scoring defense and 10th and 12th in scoring offense. IMO that indicates defense is going to matter more by seasons end than it seems to now. And I don’t think we should overstate the Packers problems on D – while they are next to last vs. the pass, they’re 18th in scoring D and that's the most important stat. I’m not trying to put lipstick on a pig here – the D has to improve – I’m just saying IMO it’s not as bad as it may appear to some. BTW, the Packers’ D stats are likely to get worse tonight but if they win… [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]I don’t have a prescription for the D to improve but I do have confidence in Capers and I am looking for added pass rush when Zombo and Neal return and if House takes a leap in his rookie season like Shields did, that’ll free up Capers to get more pressure on QBs while creating the opportunity for more coverage sacks. I’d also like to see So’oto or Lattimore to get snaps as designated pass rushers, but how we can not defer such decisions to Capers? [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]On the positive side, Rodgers is the best QB in the league at the quarter pole and in today's NFL that's huge. His accuracy and mastery of the offense is nothing short of phenomenal. Cobb is the real deal on returns and as a playmaker on offense. Edgar Bennett has done a great job with the WRs - the Packers have dramatically reduced their number of drops by wide outs and I think a lot of the credit for that goes to Edgar. [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]Where I disagree with AmishMafia’s post is regarding slow starts. Of course all teams want to be peaking as they enter the playoffs, but there’s a pretty good correlation between fast starts and making the playoffs. McCarthy has been aware of that since the end of his first season as HC, if not before. Here’s a quote from [URL='http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/29288594.html']McCarthy [/URL]before the start of the 2007 season: [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Georgia]"Starting fast is important," the second-year coach said. "The statistics support it. I've always wanted to start fast and I think it comes down to the way we go about our business."[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black]The article cites the stats about the importance of a fast start. Also, I don’t believe McCarthy calls plays in-game to train players – that’s what practices are for and McCarthy knows too well how important each game is. Of course he calls plays to set up future plays but that’s different than trying to get Lang, or any other player, in-game practice. [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]All in all at the quarter pole, I don’t know how Packers fans can feel anything other than very confident. It’s a long road ahead and there will be bumps along the road, but the Packers offense is more than just extremely fun for us to watch: It’s gotta scare the hell out of opposing defenses and their coordinators. One last thing: I don’t care if the Packers go 16-0. For me it’s all about championships. The Packers are on the precipice of a dynasty in an era generally devoid of them. Great GM, great HC, great QB, great weapons, playmakers on defense and a coaching staff that many fans, including this one, have underestimated. What’s not to love? [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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