Official Green Bay Packers discussion thread Part VI

[Clockwork123]

everyone bitchin about our defense needs to R-E-L-A-X

[HotCheetos]

Really hope shields can get it together. Some really bad penalties made that game too close for too long. Good to be 1-0 though.

[AMeyer9]

Shields has taken a step back after getting the contract, but if you don't pay him, who do you have? He may have some games like this, but dudes still a top corner.

lol, no.

[ugottabjoshinme]

rofl at no one pointing out how bad shields and clinton were, was anyone even watching the game or does everyone just see what they want to.

Dix missed a couple tackles, but other than that was really good. Plus Dix will benefit more from Burnett playing since Burnett is so strong in the box.

[beer n brats]

lol, no.

why isn't he? Shields has received praise from both Sherman and Revis before. he's gotten better as a cover corner every year he's been in the league by improving his technique and fundamentals. Tackling has always been his weak link. He also still will get torched from time to time, but no one claims him a shut down corner, just an excellent cover man and playmaker, which is all GBs defense asks of it's corners... Tramon was similar in that way... not shutdown but great coverage skills and playmaker. I definitely think Shields is a top 10 number 1 corner in the NFL. just my opinion of course.

[AMeyer9]

why isn't he? Shields has received praise from both Sherman and Revis before. he's gotten better as a cover corner every year he's been in the league by improving his technique and fundamentals. Tackling has always been his weak link. He also still will get torched from time to time, but no one claims him a shut down corner, just an excellent cover man and playmaker, which is all GBs defense asks of it's corners... Tramon was similar in that way... not shutdown but great coverage skills and playmaker. I definitely think Shields is a top 10 number 1 corner in the NFL. just my opinion of course.

I'll say he's good, but a top corner definitely not. Yesterday in the 4th quarter (after many other mistakes) he got burned on a 50 yard play and then fell down the play after and got burned. I get that people fall down, but these types of mistakes are the ones you expect from the Rookies. Not your "top corner". All I'm saying is every since he inked his name in on that contract he hasn't impressed me as much as I had hoped.

[ToolTime2120]

Have mercy brahs, I come in peace

My cousin is a diehard, born in GB that has season tickets. He had an extra one an offered me it, I took it. As an NFL fan, this game is too good to pass up.

This will be my 2nd game at Lambeau (went to the tie game against the Vikings in 2013, the infamous Tolzien spin move game)

Although I will obviously be wearing neutral clothes Sunday, I hope Rodgers shreds those *******s to Timbuktu srs, pretty sure every fan in the league hates the Seahawks.

[AMeyer9]

Have mercy brahs, I come in peace

My cousin is a diehard, born in GB that has season tickets. He had an extra one an offered me it, I took it. As an NFL fan, this game is too good to pass up.

This will be my 2nd game at Lambeau (went to the tie game against the Vikings in 2013, the infamous Tolzien spin move game)

Although I will obviously be wearing neutral clothes Sunday, I hope Rodgers shreds those *******s to Timbuktu srs, pretty sure every fan in the league hates the Seahawks.

You're lucky. Those tickets are $400 a piece minimum.

[soyse]

everyone bitchin about our defense needs to R-E-L-A-X

The left side of the field played pretty bad. But Datone Jones was missing and Shields keeps slipping. Also some new LB's hopefully they'll find their groove. But Forte kept running it left and they kept gaining. Good thing Cutler is a potato who's always good for two int's against the Pack had Hyde not dropped that int they would've gotten their standard two.

Dix missed a couple tackles, but other than that was really good. Plus Dix will benefit more from Burnett playing since Burnett is so strong in the box.

What I saw from Dix yesterday was pretty inexcusable he missed an open field tackle against Jay Cutler who was running right at him and he tries to idk wtf he tried to do, bring him down with an arm tackle as he spins by him?

Anyways pretty stoked for next week, it'll be a true test early in the season.

Glad to be back in this thread, back football is here once more.

[Taveren]

I feel good about the Seahawks game as long as Chancellor is still holding out.

[SpeedDemon9]

The left side of the field played pretty bad. But Datone Jones was missing and Shields keeps slipping. Also some new LB's hopefully they'll find their groove. But Forte kept running it left and they kept gaining. Good thing Cutler is a potato who's always good for two int's against the Pack had Hyde not dropped that int they would've gotten their standard two.



What I saw from Dix yesterday was pretty inexcusable he missed an open field tackle against Jay Cutler who was running right at him and he tries to idk wtf he tried to do, bring him down with an arm tackle as he spins by him?

Anyways pretty stoked for next week, it'll be a true test early in the season.

Glad to be back in this thread, back football is here once more.

I wanted to puke after that play.

James Jones comes home and delivers with two TD's. I told everyone he would help the offense.

[beer n brats]

first place all by ourselves fellas. feels good man.

[papi93]

Vikings have to be really disappointed after last night. I thought they would improve since last season. So much for a dominating, mad AP.

[raytripp86]

Vikings have to be really disappointed after last night. I thought they would improve since last season. So much for a dominating, mad AP.

yeah they were pretty bad last night. just AP with his 10 rushes for 31 yards tho...

[papi93]

everyone bitchin about our defense needs to R-E-L-A-X

189 rushing yards given up to the Chicago Bears is the most allowed by any team in week 1.

Matt Forte averaged 5.9 yards per carry.

Mike McCarthy said there were over ten missed tackles in the game.

[GuljinManbirg]

189 rushing yards given up to the Chicago Bears is the most allowed by any team in week 1.

Matt Forte averaged 5.9 yards per carry.

Mike McCarthy said there were over ten missed tackles in the game.

the vikings run defense actually managed to do even worse than ours last night allowing 230 lol 31st in run d now thanks to them

[DirtyFlopp]

everyone bitchin about our defense needs to R-E-L-A-X

I agree with this, a one game sample size isn't enough for everyone to freak out. Let's all enjoy the win and hope Kam Chancellor continues holding out so Rodgers can carve up that Seattle defense and get some oh so sweet revenge.

the vikings run defense actually managed to do even worse than ours last night allowing 230 lol 31st in run d now thanks to them

I think it's hilarious that a lot of people were expecting the vikings to be a contender, they're entire team just looked awful. Obviously it's too early to tell, but Bridgewater didn't look improved from last year at all.

[Curl Master]

Really hope shields can get it together. Some really bad penalties made that game too close for too long. Good to be 1-0 though.

We are going to need him to step up. Offense can not go without a turnover every game. He needs to make some plays

[Curl Master]

Vikings have to be really disappointed after last night. I thought they would improve since last season. So much for a dominating, mad AP.

Yeah with their D and improvements in receiving core that they would have done better

[Curl Master]

first place all by ourselves fellas. feels good man.

Yeah really helps with rest of division starting out with losses

[ugottabjoshinme]

189 rushing yards given up to the Chicago Bears is the most allowed by any team in week 1.

Matt Forte averaged 5.9 yards per carry.

Mike McCarthy said there were over ten missed tackles in the game.

It was a rough showing week 1 but the defense will be better. They were missing 2 of the top 2 linemen and Burnett who is probably the best run defender on the team. The Packers had a top 8 defense last year after the bye when Clay was moved inside and I am not expecting that to change. The run defense was solid all preseason as well when they had everybody.

[AMeyer9]

Vikings have to be really disappointed after last night. I thought they would improve since last season. So much for a dominating, mad AP.

Both teams were painful to watch, especially the first half. 49ers defense looked good, but their offense didn't impress me.

[fatboystick]

I find it somewhat hilarious all te people (from every team) either saying "We suck again" or "This is OUR year" after one game. The first game is ALWAYS a mystery. Typically, you cant really guage how well your team is until game 3-4. Take us for example...start out 1-2 seemingly evey year only to be talked about as a SB contender midway through season. I do think our defense will get better, i do think we'll be fine without Jordy (but sure would be nice to have him).

[raytripp86]

I find it somewhat hilarious all te people (from every team) either saying "We suck again" or "This is OUR year" after one game. The first game is ALWAYS a mystery. Typically, you cant really guage how well your team is until game 3-4. Take us for example...start out 1-2 seemingly evey year only to be talked about as a SB contender midway through season. I do think our defense will get better, i do think we'll be fine without Jordy (but sure would be nice to have him).

this is so true. i know our defense is gonna be top 10 this year, i just have the feeling. the whole team is gonna start gelling together pretty soon.

i'll even go as far as to say they'll hold Seattle to under 10 points this coming week. punch me if the face if they don't

[iamgenus]

Wishing you guys the best of luck on Sunday. Should be a great game but need my boy Davante to snag him some TDs.

[papi93]

It is being reported (FOX Sports) that ILB Sam Barrington is in danger of missing the ENTIRE season.

[brobeansprah]

It is being reported (FOX Sports) that ILB Sam Barrington is in danger of missing the ENTIRE season.

****, that's a huge blow. We need Palmer and Ryan to step up big time.

[ugottabjoshinme]

Brutal news. Palmer looked pretty poor in run coverage. Hopefully Ryan is ready to step up.

[papi93]

****, that's a huge blow. We need Palmer and Ryan to step up big time.

I am curious to see how good of a run stopper Ryan can be. Palmer has been around for a couple of years already so he has an edge with experience.

[SpeedDemon9]

Brutal news. Palmer looked pretty poor in run coverage. Hopefully Ryan is ready to step up.

Can't catch a break with Barrington gone. Palmer was awful out there.