Week 1: Packers @ Vikings Pre-Game Thead

[Poppa San]

If we lose to the Jets that would be as bad as losing to Cleveland last season. MLF sometimes has trouble getting the team fired up for the league lessers.

By then a 6 game losing streak should be enough incentive.

 

[milani]

By then a 6 game losing streak should be enough incentive.

That is right. We are riding a 5 gamer. But I still cannot picture MLF getting mad. Frustrated maybe. And you need core players to get mad as well. We have a lot of newcomers who were not here for those 5.

 

[OldSchool101]

If we lose to the Jets that would be as bad as losing to Cleveland last season. MLF sometimes has trouble getting the team fired up for the league lessers.

That wouldn’t be good. The only thing I’d say about last year is that Browns Defense was legit great. They ranked top 2 through much of the season, so it was going to be a slug fest. Plus Flacco did just enough to stall with lots of short on target passes that ran the clock. We also were adjusting after losing Jayden Reed Week 2. Then we allowed a blocked FG on Teams that would’ve given a chance to at least play OT. Not making excuses because we deserved to lose, but we needed our star Slot WR there IMO. We had a Rookie as our lead Wideout and Jacobs 42 yards finished as our lead Veteran Receiver.

Probably could’ve had some better play calling for sure.

PS. The prior week Cincinatti narrowly defeated Cleveland 17-16. Burrow threw for 113 yards and 1 TD.
Tee Higgins 33 yards
Noah Fant 26
J’mar Chase 26 yards

Cincinatti rushed for 1.7 yards per carry

Meanwhile Flacco went 31/45 290 yards passing. Clock control.

 

[milani]

That wouldn’t be good. The only thing I’d say about last year is that Browns Defense was legit great. They ranked top 2 through much of the season, so it was going to be a slug fest. Plus Flacco did just enough to stall with lots of short on target passes that ran the clock. We also were adjusting after losing Jayden Reed Week 2. Then we allowed a blocked FG on Teams that would’ve given a chance to at least play OT. Not making excuses because we deserved to lose, but we needed our star Slot WR there IMO. We had a Rookie as our lead Wideout and Jacobs 42 yards finished as our lead Veteran Receiver.

Probably could’ve had some better play calling for sure.

PS. The prior week Cincinatti narrowly defeated Cleveland 17-16. Burrow threw for 113 yards and 1 TD.
Tee Higgins 33 yards
Noah Fant 26
J’mar Chase 26 yards

Cincinatti rushed for 1.7 yards per carry

Meanwhile Flacco went 31/45 290 yards passing. Clock control.

To beat the Vikings I would say we need to repeat the performance we had in WK 1 last season vs. Detroit. Anything less and it becomes very difficult.

 

[GBkrzygrl]

I just want to see how the they play. Meaning, intensity and assignment sure. I hate getting beaten but I can live with it better if I can tell that the players gave it their all.

I am very interested in the running game and whether or not the OL can keep Love from running for his life.

One last thing, get Kraft's contract done already.

 

[OldSchool101]

I am very interested in the running game and whether or not the OL can keep Love from running for his life.

One last thing, get Kraft's contract done already.

True that!

I think Krafts Agent is looking for league leading type $$ and he might get it. That said I’m not in a huge hurry to overpay though either by but allowing time to massage the contract to make both sides Winners.

 

[Firethorn1001]

Man the wait for the NFL season to start feels like an eternity this year

 

[OldSchool101]

Man the wait for the NFL season to start feels like an eternity this year

Oh yeah it sure does.

Well at least the Brewers are keeping us entertained in the meantime.

 

[milani]

Man the wait for the NFL season to start feels like an eternity this year

I am in no hurry.

 

[OldSchool101]

After reading many of the recent comments.. I feel Like we’re already 8-9.. and we haven’t even suited up for a game yet!

 

[milani]

After reading these comments.. I feel Like we’re already 8-9.. and we haven’t even suited up for a game yet!

Tough schedule. Lot of very strong opponents. Just picturing Buffalo and Houston later on is scary. Throw in the Rams, Cowboys, Tampa, New England, and the 6 games in our division and we could actually play better than each of the last 3 seasons but still finish with 7 or 8 wins. Disheartening. Yet, Tampa or Carolina could win their division at 8-9.

 

[DABIGZ]

After reading many of the recent comments.. I feel Like we’re already 8-9.. and we haven’t even suited up for a game yet!

it's because we haven't won a game since early December. Lots of Questions... If we can start out with say a 4-2 or better record by the time Micah comes back, I'll being feeling more optimistic.

I will also had how we win/lose those games. If win by playing well with limited/correctable mistakes, and our losses are that the opponent simply made a good play? Ok, we're getting somewhere. But if we see games like the Browns, Eagles and Panthers games where we look lifeless... yeah, I'd be concerned.

 

[Heyjoe4]

It's not very often I agree with JS sports writer Tom Silverstein. He does have a thought provoking article today - the OL, not CB, may be the weakest position group on the team.

He makes a lot of good points. I won't repeat all of them. He does correctly point out the misuse of Morgan last year, the importance of having more depth for the inevitable injuries, and the fact that no coaching changes were made to the OL from last year.

It's gonna be a very long season if this comes true.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

It's not very often I agree with JS sports writer Tom Silverstein. He does have a thought provoking article today - the OL, not CB, may be the weakest position group on the team.

He makes a lot of good points. I won't repeat all of them. He does correctly point out the misuse of Morgan last year, the importance of having more depth for the inevitable injuries, and the fact that no coaching changes were made to the OL from last year.

It's gonna be a very long season if this comes true.

Belton has been inconsistent. I'm not sure how good guys like Monk and Glover are as depth pieces. Rhyan seems okay at center, but not great. Banks has been disappointing. Bako-Bewele needs to stay heathy. I'm not worried about Morgan.

So, yes, the O-line is potentially problematic. Couple that with the unviability of you star running back, there could be some problems, especially early on. We'll see how good Lloyd is at picking up blitzers.

A challenge for Stenavich for sure. This is where coaches earn their money.

 

[Schultz]

This has been my concern about the Oline. Has our depth really improved as it has been reported that some of the back-ups are pushing for playing time? Or are the back-ups pushing for playing time because some of the projected starters are not as good as they thought. Time will tell.

 

[Firethorn1001]

omments.. I feel Like we’re already 8-9.. and we haven’t even suited up f

It's the usual of what I come to expect on social media. Every game the Packers must play their absolute best with zero errors to win while the other team can just sashay onto the field to win usually with the punter as the QB if they want. Any Packer win is a result of a mental error of the other team. Assuming other fan bases are the same, but I don't have the energy to visit other forums. Actually, energy is the wrong word. I don't care more appropriate.

 

[CarryTheG14]

It's not very often I agree with JS sports writer Tom Silverstein. He does have a thought provoking article today - the OL, not CB, may be the weakest position group on the team.

He makes a lot of good points. I won't repeat all of them. He does correctly point out the misuse of Morgan last year, the importance of having more depth for the inevitable injuries, and the fact that no coaching changes were made to the OL from last year.

It's gonna be a very long season if this comes true.

The amount of loathing I have for Silverstein... but for another day I guess.

I don't agree with him here either, but I understand the point.

Im real confident in the tackles ( if healthy), it's the interior that worries me.

 

[DABIGZ]

The amount of loathing I have for Silverstein... but for another day I guess.

I don't agree with him here either, but I understand the point.

Im real confident in the tackles ( if healthy), it's the interior that worries me.

Are we sure ZBB is good to go? If he isn't then it'll be a long day for us.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

It's not very often I agree with JS sports writer Tom Silverstein. He does have a thought provoking article today - the OL, not CB, may be the weakest position group on the team.

I think with injuries, a new LT and just an all around shuffle of the OL in the last few years, there should be a lot of question marks. If Banks can get healthy and play up to the level he played at in San Fran, that is a good start. Also, Morgan at LT is a big question mark. The former first round pick has been an underperforming, bordering on bust player so far. Hopefully, what we are hearing out of camp is true and he can play LT at or above average level. Injuries and development will play a key role in how the Packers OL performs this season.

 

[milani]

Belton has been inconsistent. I'm not sure how good guys like Monk and Glover are as depth pieces. Rhyan seems okay at center, but not great. Banks has been disappointing. Bako-Bewele needs to stay heathy. I'm not worried about Morgan.

So, yes, the O-line is potentially problematic. Couple that with the unviability of you star running back, there could be some problems, especially early on. We'll see how good Lloyd is at picking up blitzers.

A challenge for Stenavich for sure. This is where coaches earn their money.

Well, you could put Brooks back there to pass block and throw it all the time.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Well, you could put Brooks back there to pass block and throw it all the time.

Brooks is just one guy and can only do so much. I really hope that the Packers don't have to rely on a RB and/or TE to constantly assist with pass blocking 3-4 defensive players. A RB should only have to stick behind the LOS if he is picking up a blitzer. Otherwise, he should be providing the QB another receiving option.

Love is getting better as a QB, but if he doesn't have a clean pocket, he's not nearly as efficient.

 

[Voyageur]

I just read something interesting in regard to the Vikings. JJ McCarthy is listed as #3 on their depth chart at QB. All the hype about how he was going to light it up this year has pretty much gone down in flames. Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz are officially #1 & #2.

The Vikings game of musical chairs continues. All the talk about letting others go because McCarthy was going to light up the league was nothing more than hyperbole.

 

[AmishMafia]

Big game right out of the gate. I am going Packers on this one.

Gannon knows everything about new Viking QB, Kyler Murray. He knows his tendencies and flaws and how to exploit them. I believe our defense will be very formidable, even without Parsons. I think they will be very exciting and aggressive and use disguises to confuse Murray. I look to Franklin to be that tone setting emotional leader on the field that we have really needed and it make a big difference.

On offense I think the Packers will be very dangerous. I believe RB will be okay while Jacobs is out. I think Morgan will be a big improvement at LT. Rhyan should be better at OC. Everything else is a question. If ZBB plays, we should be good. But what our guards do, I dont know. Im hoping Monk won the spot by taking a step and winning it, but it feels more like Belton regressing and getting passed up.

Minnesota should be impressive offensively. My hope is that we get after Murray and confuse him with our coverages. Nobody knows what our defense will look like, and Murray isnt the cerebral sort to direct something new and capitalize on exploitable weaknesses.

On Defense, Minnesota won't be great. Relying on rookies on the offensive line will have its consequences. Harrison Smith can only help so much, not having played or practiced in some time.

Packers 27 Vikings 20

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

Yea I put my money on GB. Picked GB to win the superbowl 20/1 too. Easy money.

 

[AGreen2AJones]

The Vikings will be favored. Home field. Plus they finished the season with 5 wins. We finished with 5 losses. We may be favored in WK 2 depending on our performance in this one and our injury report.

I mean it's pathetic. Any contender wouldn't be an underdog against the Vikings. Why did MLF get extended