Wayne Larrivee's Blog · PACKERSHOME

CaliforniaCheez
Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Here are some calming words from Wayne Larrivee from his blog regarding pre season.

I try not to get to excited about the scoring results of pre season games especially the first week or two of games. The first string offense and defense will be on the field for just a few series, 20 plays or so. Think about how many games in the regular season an offense will take the field and go three and out for a couple of possessions then get on track, catch a rhythm and put 28 points on the board. So first and foremost don't overreact to what Aaron Rodgers and the starters do in these first couple of pre season games.

Remember, many veteran starters will be held out of this game with nagging injuries or recovery from off season surgery. Many of these veterans would be playing if this were a regular season game.

What these first two pre season games are about is the back end of the roster. The rookies, free agents, players trying to make the squad. I would keep an eye on #37 Will Shields the rookie cornerback out of Miami who has really flashed this week in practice. On the defensive line this is "show time" for former first round draft pick Justin Harrell at defensie end. Mike Neal a rookie defensive end has shown great strength but will that translate into getting to the QB? Rookie safety Morgan Burnett starts and will play longer than most starters on defense. Linebacker is where the Packers have had a rash of injuries so I'm not sure what we will see there.

Offensively running back Quinn Porter will get a good look in this first game-he has flashed in this camp. This is where we get a look at people on the offensive line like Brian Bulaga, at both tackle and guard. Breno Giacomini at tackle is getting his opportunity and the coaches feel he is ready.

Special teams: this is it for the punters Chris Bryan and Tim Masthay. The pre season games will tell all about this crucial position for the Packers. The coaches feel both are NFL caliber punters. They believe whoever wins the job will be an upgrade over Jeremy Kapinos who struggled last year. What Mike McCarthy is looking for is better production inside the twenty in the punt game and this is where we start to find out who will provide that upgrade.

Finally, you just hope you don't lose crucial core players to injury in these pre season games-that is a major objective for everyone around the NFL at this stage of the process.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member

14 years ago

lol@will shields

Jacob
Rookie

14 years ago

lol@will shields

"Zero2Cool" wrote:

yeah really, does this guy even watch the packers? the only really specific thing he mentioned was the punting competition, other than that everything's really general and could basically be said about any team with the correct player names inserted

Tezzy
Senior Member

14 years ago

Always have to keep preseason in perspective. But impossible to do after waiting for any real football action in such a long time.

I don't know who said something and I'm only paraphrasing, can't find the quote.
- it isn't as good as it looks, and not as bad is it seems

On top of every beard grows a man.
"The Bears are shell-shocked... and it's breaking my heart."

CaliforniaCheez
Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

It is the Browns tonight.

Even if players have a great game, it is the Browns.

The game depends much more on the #3 QB than anyone would want.

I will be more focused on the top 4 draft picks than anything else. But in judging their competition, it is the Browns.

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Tezzy
Senior Member

14 years ago

Mike Holmgren's Browns now, lets not forget that. Maybe not this year yet, but I have to believe they'll be playing for their jobs since everyone is on a shrot leash now.

On top of every beard grows a man.
"The Bears are shell-shocked... and it's breaking my heart."

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

14 years ago

does this guy even watch the packers?

"Jacob" wrote:

You do realize he is the voice of the Green Bay Packers?

Tezzy
Senior Member

14 years ago

does this guy even watch the packers?

"Nonstopdrivel" wrote:

You do realize he is the voice of the Green Bay Packers?

"Jacob" wrote:

Love when he announces Badgers games as well. Should be every week.

On top of every beard grows a man.
"The Bears are shell-shocked... and it's breaking my heart."

Cheesey
Preferred Member

14 years ago

I just think of last preseason. We were on fire. Then the REAL games started.

I don't get excited over preseason. My biggest concern is injuries.

TwinkieGorilla
Member

14 years ago

#10

I just think of last preseason. We were on fire. Then the REAL games started.

I don't get excited over preseason. My biggest concern is injuries.

"Cheesey" wrote:

no kiddin'...i'm with you on both counts. boy did last preseason have me fooled.

I agree with Twinkiegorilla.

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bboystyle (14h) : yes due to tie breaker

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Zero2Cool (14h) : If Vikings lose out, Packers win out, Packers get 5th, right?

bboystyle (15h) : Minny isnt going to lose out so 5th seed is out of the equation. We are playing for the 6th or 7th seed which makes no difference

Mucky Tundra (16h) : beast, the ad revenue goes to the broadcast company but they gotta pay to air the game on their channel/network

beast (16h) : If we win tonight the game is still relative in terms of 5th, 6th or 7th seed... win and it's 5th or 6th, lose and it's 6th or 7th

beast (16h) : Mucky, I thought the ad revenue went to the broadcasting companies or the NFL, at least not directly

Zero2Cool (16h) : I think the revenue share is moot, isn't it? That's the CBA an Salary Cap handling that.

bboystyle (16h) : i mean game becomes irrelevant if we win tonight. Just a game where we are trying to play spoilers to Vikings chance at the #1 seed

Mucky Tundra (17h) : beast, I would guess ad revenue from more eyes watching tv

Zero2Cool (17h) : I would think it would hurt the home team because people would have to cancel last minute maybe? i dunno

beast (17h) : I agree that it's BS for fans planning on going to the game. But how does it bring in more money? I'm guessing indirectly?

packerfanoutwest (17h) : bs on flexing the game....they do it for the $$league$$, not the hometown fans

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beast (21h) : Saying no to the 6th lock.

beast (21h) : No, with the Commanders beating the Eagles, Packers could have a good chance of 6th or 7th unless the win out

Zero2Cool (21h) : I think if Packers win, they are locked 6th with chance for 5th.

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Zero2Cool (21h) : Falcons, Buccaneers would need to win final two games.

Zero2Cool (21h) : Yes, if they win one of three, they are lock. If they lose out, they can be eliminated.

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