There were a lot of starters on that list. Look at the Houston Texans for instance. They were looking like a Playoff team earlier in the season and the injury bug hit them hard.

Any given year, about a 1/3rd of NFL teams can use the injury bug as an excuse. How many coaches jobs have been saved by using the injury bug as an excuse? If I remember correctly, half of Bart Starr's career used the injury bug as an excuse (yet another reason I hate being my age - I remember him as a coach and not a player).

"zombieslayer" wrote:

But just the same. I will personally hold my expectations still at this point.. especially with a couple of troops maybe coming in to help from the pup.. and guys like Finley with still hope for the playoffs.. which if we can make it, may be a blessing in disguise to have a fresh body hitting in the stretch run.

"pack93z" wrote:

Dakota - You don't want to remember him as a Coach. Seriously, you don't.

People tell me he was one of the greatest players ever and arguably, he's the best Packers QB ever (and I've even seen arguments where he's the best QB ever, period). For me, I just remember him coaching losing teams and being made fun of for being a Packers fan because of it.

Pack93z - I gave you a +1. Well said, and I like yours and Finley's attitude.

EVERYONE has setbacks in life. Just like football. Things go wrong. You can make excuses or you can adjust. I choose to adjust.

As far as I'm concerned, we have a holy Packers trinity of Aaron, Clay, and Charles. They're the only 3 players we absolutely can't afford to lose.

"zombieslayer" wrote:

Good morning ham & eggers,

Five frantic weeks into the season and we are on a fast dangerous rollercoaster with possibilities to either derail or give us the thrill of a lifetime.

At this very moment in time, considering all things from form, playcalling, injuries to the top office (trades etc.) - what would you consider as a successful season?

For me, it would be to make the playoffs. I could stomach another one and done because of what has transpired thus far. Before the season started, I had a wild guess at 10-6 and will stick by it, as I was probably giving flow to worst case scenarios.

I am not a negative nancy by any means, but my state-the-obvious quote of "No team has two players of equal skill in every position" holds true. Fact is, injuries to key players can never really be compensated for unless we have sleepers waiting in the wings.

In terms of individuals, I would like to see Greg Jennings play like we are accustomed to, perhaps the loss of Finley will afford that opportunity. I would also like to see Aaron Rodgers suck up everything and come out like a man possessed this week forward.

Come January 2nd 2011, 3:30pm, if the Packers are in the playoffs? I would consider it a good season.

What about you guys?

"VinceLambeauStarr" wrote:

I would conclude that his approach works if we even make the playoffs with this many injuries to starters.

Where would the Bears be right now if they were facing the loss of Forte, Urlacher, and Olsen for the season, with Cutler concussed, and short term injuries to Briggs, Harris, Adams, etc, plus Manning, Bowman, and Wolfe on the PUP list? Probably worse off than we are.

"MassPackersFan" wrote: