Ok gang, I have been a long time lurker (even at the old website) but I have decided to finally post. Like many of you, I was screaming to fire McCarthy after the game, but I have now since calmed down and done some reflection that may help others. So here it goes:

Our defense is improved. When this year started I was hoping (praying) that Capers would get the defense to top 15 in total yards, points, and top 10 in rush yards per carry. I figured it would take at least 1/2 the year before things got going. So here we sit, 4th in yards and 8th in points (per game). I know, I know, we played some bad teams but we are tied for 3rd in rush yards per carry and we played some d@mn good backs. AP twice, Benson and Jackson. So all-in-all, I am very happy with the defense since I believe we will only improve as Capers puts new wrinkles in.

As for the offense, well, all I can say is lets see how the year finishes. As for the Favre lovers (I used to be one) lets just remember where #4 was after his first year and a half of starting. (The assistants coaches took a vote and wanted Brunnell to start). Just some food for thought from a long time packer fan.

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Welcome to the forum!

Now that's a nice first post.

I agree. There are plenty of positives. The defense has been better than expected. It's no shame at all to give up some points against this Vikings team. I mean, they scored 30+ on the Ravens defense, as well.

Our D-line, one of my main concerns, is looking great. Our secondary still looks great (when we're in man, even more so). The ILB position is looking very solid. A lot of depth there. And lastly, the OLB position is looking great at one side with Clay. Now we just need a Shawn Merriman accross from our Shaun Phillips.

Same goes for our offense. It's frustrating that nothing has been done to fix the line, especially after how horrible it already looked last year, and we still don't have an elite/great back, but the passing game is still among the most potent in the entirel league.

We're not a contender right now, but this is one hell of a foundation to build on.

Pass rush has plain stunk. We're ranked 28th in sacks. Kampman has been ineffective. At this point, I'd almost rather have him play DE. I get the feeling that he just feels much more comfortable playing on the line.

Not that its all Kampman's fault. I think as a unit we do a poor job of getting to the QB.

And I still think blitzing Woodson is a bad idea. It was fun seeing it in the pre season. But we REALLY need him in coverage as much as possible. With each opportunity he gets, Woodson is a threat to pick off any QB at just about any time. If we really feel like we need to bring pressure from the secondary, do it with Atari Bigby.

OK, fair enough, but I am thinking the ultimate goal of a defense is to STOP teams from scoring, not to get sacks. Getting sacks usuually helps, but I am considering the ultimate goal.

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Stop teams from scoring is right. Unfortunately, our Offense hasn't been very good at it's main goal...scoring more points than the other team.

nice post.

i think that our biggest problem is the perfect preseason we had....it created a lot of expectations from this team. it is clearly obvious that this team has improved and is ready for thr big step

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welcome along dude! remember, bow down to me and my posts every night 😉 youll fit right in haha

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Lynn!!!!!
Quite the QB in your day.
Good to see you hanging around here.

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Of course i NEVER give up on "my" team.
But i also don't stick my head in the sand.
We have some glaring weaknesses. And they are the SAME week after week. The coaching staff doesn't seen able to "fix" anything thats wrong.

It's like "groundhog day" (the movie)
Dumb penalties. No pass rush. Can't stop the other teams pass rush. Absolute LOUSY special teams. Punting, kick coverage, returns.....all bad.
As long as those don't change, the results won't change.

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