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No, Love offers more offensive capability, imho. IF he's struggling that's on MLF for not adjusting his playcalls &/or scheme properly.P.S- If Love starts and is rusty and GB offense is struggling does anyone think there is any chance MLF turns to Malik late in the game?
He can throw the ball very well and we better cover the minihaha receivers accordingly. Both short and long. There have been so many passes to the flat this year. And it's been working real well. That's where McDuffie and Nixon can step in. Of course, our Aaron Jones is a wild card both receiving and running. He gets through the line so fast. Q will need to step up there if Jones gets through the line.I don't know why, but I'm feeling a little optimistic here.
Obviously credit where credit is due. 3-0 is 3-0. It's too early to tell too much, but I can't help but wonder about the opposition here. You have the Giants, who are going to be a contender for the #1 draft pick if I had to guess. And on paper, the 49ers and Texans SHOULD be great teams, ones that many had penciled in as super bowl contenders. Maybe that will hold true, and those will remain quality wins. But if you're assessing solely based on this season thus far....those wins lose a little luster all the sudden. The Texans other two games were them barely winning against the Colts and Bears...both of whom are not good. The 49ers beat up on the Jets, but also lost to whoever the Rams could dress that wasn't already out injured.
And to be fair to the Vikings they are playing very well, and you can only beat whoever's scheduled in front of you. But I don't know...I think if I were a Vikings fan, I'd still have a hard time fully trusting Darnold. It seemed like heading into the season he was at best going to be viewed as a "bridge" QB for McCarthy to develop behind. And prior to this season has a career passer rating of 80.7 and a career QBR of 44.0 - this season those numbers are 117.3 and 73.5, respectively. Is that sustainable, or should we expect to see some regression there at some point? Hopefully it's this week, if so.
I doubt it. But I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of Malik for a few series. Or even some plays. It's a tough thing to do for a coach.I rarely feel that the other team has the better coach. IMO this is a toss-up. The MN guy is pretty good and seems to scheme open guys even better than MLF. I hope AJ has a nice game (not too nice). I am confident the Pack has the better overall roster. Pack in a tight one with home field being the difference.
P.S- If Love starts and is rusty and GB offense is struggling does anyone think there is any chance MLF turns to Malik late in the game?
I agree and I think this will sound almost contradictory to what I’ve been saying about wanting Love. The more I ponder this game the more I think we should go in with Malik. The Vikings can’t stop the #1 Rushing Offense and it’s not because they can’t just throw 9 in the box. Malik Willis proved last week that if you do that? He’ll punish you in the intermediate Pass. Tennessee was one of the best ranked Run Defenses just last week. They dropped hard after we demolished them. It was an embarrassment level beating. I heard all week about TN Defense this TN Defense that and I almost bought into it. We didn’t just win. We manhandled the Tennessee Run Defense. I think we’re #1 by a mile with Malik.Keep in mind our league leading rushing offense includes 114 yards from Malik Willis. Somehow I doubt Love would have that many. If Love starts our rushing offense takes a hit. Certain teams run near the top of the rushing category every year because they have running QBs. If a mobile QB breaks a long one on a busted play or simply takes off the teams rushing offense benefits where teams with a statue at QB rely solely on their RBs.
My biggest concern would be JLove shaking off some rust in the beginning and having to play catch-up as a result. If Green Bay gets off to a fast start and Hafley can turn the dogs loose against Darnold I like our chances.MN is 3rd in the league in scoring at 28.3 ppg. If they score 28 on the Pack I think they win. In the same respect, Green Bay is at 25 ppg, which is nothing to sneeze at. Some might say it is a push here. 3 points goes to the home team and last I looked the Pack is -2.5. So, again, push on the total points. I believe it is going to come down to the defensive side of the ball. I'm not sure how MN is doing it with their roster, but they are ranked #2 in the league only giving up 10 ppg. The Pack is giving up 19.3. The one thing I would say is that MN is in the middle of the league for yards given up. Meaning, you can move the ball on them. Redzone TD's will be big. As much as I want the Narv Dawg to eat, we can't settle for Redzone FGs. Lastly, Green bay is #1 in the league right now at takeaways. Now, MN is leading the league in sacks and they are right behind GB in INTs.
Everything I'm reading says this is going to be a close game. I'm hopeful that Green Bay can have a good showing at home, but MN does travel well to this game. It will probably be 1/3 MN fans at this game. Hard to predict, but I don't see the Pack pulling this one off. As much as I thought MN was smoke and mirrors I actually think they are legit. I don't think Super Bowl worthy, but definitely a playoff team. I'm saying MN 27 Pack 18.
NOI rarely feel that the other team has the better coach. IMO this is a toss-up. The MN guy is pretty good and seems to scheme open guys even better than MLF. I hope AJ has a nice game (not too nice). I am confident the Pack has the better overall roster. Pack in a tight one with home field being the difference.
P.S- If Love starts and is rusty and GB offense is struggling does anyone think there is any chance MLF turns to Malik late in the game?
Sounds like Darnold suffered a knee bruise on Sunday. Sounds like they are expecting him to play, but hopefully it will slow him down a bit. Another 8-9 sack game would be welcomed.I'm still not sold on Darnold at all. If Hafley's D is anything like the last 2 weeks, we cruise.
I can understand that based on his results with the Jets and Panthers. However, remember that he had a great career at USC and was the #3 pick in the draft for a reason. He went to two franchises that couldn't be winners even if Aaron Rodgers showed up.....I'm still not sold on Darnold at all. If Hafley's D is anything like the last 2 weeks, we cruise.
I can understand that based on his results with the Jets and Panthers. However, remember that he had a great career at USC and was the #3 pick in the draft for a reason. He went to two franchises that couldn't be winners even if Aaron Rodgers showed up.....
Darnold has skills and Kevin O'Connell seems to get the best out of whomever plays QB for his team. We all better be prepared for when Darnold actually gets his three best pass-catchers on the field at the same time: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockenson.