On the Packers
Hey asshole, ...so, you just complain about the Packers when they are doing poorly. You have nothing to say when they are playing well??Actually, I had not seen the Minnesota, Philly, or Tampa games because I was in Japan and occupied with other things. I followed the Minnesota game on ESPN's website, but I was able to listen to the radio broadcasts for the Philly and Tampa games after I paid for a season's worth of internet radio access through NFL.com. Worked like a charm, btw.
So, I was not sufficiently knowledgeble about the flow of the games to comment. I've since procured tapes of the Tampa and Minnesota games (only half-way through the Vikes game) and have now developed some opinions.
So, what do you think of Rossley now??
He's going with what is working and I give him credit for that. Still, I would like to see more play-action and down-field attempts.
That's it???
Well, the key is Ahman Green and this fantastic offensive line. Not since watching Ron Dayne work in such fluid concert with his linemen at Wisconsin have I seen anything like this. The linemen know what Ahman is going to do and he knows what they are going to do. It's a thing of true beauty to watch him pick his holes while those bulldozers slide downfield with the deliberance (is that a word?) of chess pieces. Right now, they are unstopable.
What about the thumb?
The thumb is a problem. Favre can't throw as hard. Also, he's not making the best decisions, but I suspect that is out of frustration. He's complained that while running the ball 40+ times a game, he doesn't have the opportunity to develop a rhythm in the passing game. So, I think he's forcing it a bit.
And the defense?
With the addition of Grady Jackson, the Packers are much improved. Two big fat guys blowing up the middle has given KGB and Hunt more opportunities to create pressure. PRESSURE, that's what this defense is all about now. About time! I've only been commenting on the need to apply more pressure since the pre-season! Anyway, they are able to create some pressure with their front four, and that helps a lot. Add to that Nick Barnett and a good game from Antuan Edwards, ...and the defense is really coming around.
So, what's going to happen tomorrow?
Hard to tell. Detroit sucks. They've gotten slapped around all week, ...but this is the Thanksgiving game. This game could make their pathetic season. Look for an all-out effort from them. I think the Pack will sustain it and grind out a narrow victory. But really, that's just a wild guess. Anything could happen aside from a Detroit-sided blowout.
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