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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PFanCan" data-source="post: 484182" data-attributes="member: 1989">There is a similar discussion on another thread. I understand your points. Certainly, it is not all about "quantity". But, if you take a look at the Packer losses this year, they are definitely key parts of the team. Example: For a team that is trying to strike a run-pass balance in order to keep Rodgers upright, losing our starting 1000-yard RB in Cedric Benson sucked. Then, his backup went down leaving us with a 2nd year guy who was essentially a rookie as he spent the first year on IR with a ACL tear (Green). When that didn't work out so well, we brought in a guy who was selling used cars a month ago (Harris). Having an unheralded noobie RB at this point in the post-season is kind of a big deal. Especially against the 49ers who can key in on our MVP QB. Oh, we also lost our only FB for part of the season. Another example: The Packers WR attack is our weapon of choice. Yet, our #1 receiver spent 2/3 of the season on the sidelines. Then, our #2 receiver (Nelson) went down. Then, our dynamite slot receiver (Cobb) went down. We have had only one receiver not miss any games this season (Jones). We've been giving Rodgers undrafted rookies to throw at lately. Not good. Another example: Only one O-lineman has survived the season without missing games (Newhouse). And, the only reason Newhouse is in is because we lost our recent #1 pick LT (Sherrod) for the season. We've lost our starting RT (Bulaga on IR), our starting RG, our starting LG, and our starting C at some point throughout the season. Currently, we are starting an undrafted rookie at RT (who has only 7 starts in his career) and a backup at C. Another example: Our only intimidating ILB (Bishop) was lost for the season. Then, his backup was lost for the season. We currently are starting a 3rd string guy (B. Jones) who was recently converted from OLB and had previously been cut from the team. Another example: During the course of the season, we lost our starting CB (Shields) for half the season and our future HOFer and team leader (Woodson) for most of the season. Untested rookies took their places all season long. Another example:  We lost our Pro-Bowl Saftey (Nick Collins) last year to a freak neck injury.  Unfortunately, at the start of this season, the Packer let him go to protect his health and he seemingly had to retire.  Huge loss. Another example: Clay Matthews is EQUALLY as important to the Packers as Justin Smith is to the 49ers. Though he is back now, Clay was out for a bunch of games with hamstring issues. So, yes, we have large quantities of injuries. But, they have really hurt this team. Which is why, imo, we didn't go 15-1 (like last season) and why the game is being played in Candlestick rather than in GB. And, lastly-- the comment about Akers... GB has Crosby who is the highest paid but lowest ranked FG kicker in the league. Touche!</blockquote>

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