I Am So Proud Of This Team· Page 4

Wade
Veteran Member

14 years ago

I don't believe injuries cost the Packers victories against Chicago and Washington or was the cause for their lackluster performance against Detroit. I think other factors played a role. Coaching, execution and penalties to name a few.

However, you're kidding yourself if you think injuries didn't play a factor today. You're also joking if you think they won't catch up eventually. Today, injuries is the main reason why GB loss this game.

The Packers played pretty well all things considered. They ran a little bit. They threw it well despite the offensive line and Rodgers' problems. Their defense even allowed only two touchdowns, which isn't bad all things considered.

There is no such thing as a bad loss, but this one didn't hurt as much as Washington because I saw growth today. There are still gripes, but they showed some balls in this game. First time all season.

The main reason why GB loss this game was because Ryan Pickett wasn't there to play. He hurt more so than Clay Matthews even. If Pickett is in there, Miami can't run the ball and control the clock the way they did. That was the difference. The Dolphins knew Pickett wasn't playing and they game planned accordingly. Credit them for being smart, which they normally are.

I think if you want to be the tough guy or gal and proclaim injuries are just a lame excuse, then you're not watching the same game week in and week out as other people.

Yes, sometimes people do blame injuries when there is nothing to blame it on. But this is not an example of that happening, which was the case of last week.

Honestly, Green Bay wins this one with Pickett.

"porky88" wrote:

IMO, you're absolutely right that GB would have won with Pickett. He, not Matthews, was the key injury for this game.

That said, I think one thing that kept GB in the game is that Miami had an idiot for a play caller in the second half. Miami is gashing the Packers repeatedly when it runs between the tackles. So what does Henning do? He keeps calling for runs outside the tackles and, especially, for Chad Henne to move the team down the field with his arm.

I think that, had they wanted to, the Dolphins could have had 2 100-yard rushers yesteday.

Frankly, I wasn't surprised that the Packers lost. But it probably should have been worse.

Anyone know how long Pickett is expected to be out?

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

PackFanWithTwins
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#32

Think even having Neal would have been enough against the Run. Defense is fixable with bodies returning. Offensive problems IMO are deeper than missing personel.

The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!

evad04
Member

14 years ago

#33

Pickett's presence may have propelled their prevailing -- he's a big fat one-man wrecking crew. Would it have had MORE of an effect than a healthy Matthews? Ehh. I'm not so sure. I don't think we have to frame it that way, not that I have a problem with it. More than anything, though, it was Henne's half-hour in the pocket with no pressure that killed us. Coulda used the services of a hungry lion (which, I guess, would make Pickett a hungry hippo).

William Henderson didn't have to run people over. His preferred method was levitation.
"I'm a reasonable man, get off my case."

RedSoxExcel
Registered

14 years ago

#34

Doesn't the whole injury thing assume that the team was really good before the injuries?

It'd be one thing if a team is on fire and then injuries hit but we wern't that good when we were "healthier" either. Now this injury thing just masks our weaknesses. Because things get blamed on injuries rather than on play or coaching.

For example Bears game, injuries had nothing to do with the intentional grounding, Jones fumble and then MM wasting timeout with that challenge.

Or having the ball three times in OT over two games to win and you lose both games - even with injuries, you expect to score at least once in three OT possessions, you just need a FG. Come on maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!

blank

ILikeThePackers39
Registered

14 years ago

#35

I. N. J. U. R. I. E. S.

You can only do so much with so little.

"shield4life" wrote:

I.T.'S A.L.W.A.Y.S. T.H.E. S.A.M.E. E.X.C.U.S.E. O.R. I.T'S T.H.E. R.E.F.'S.

"all_about_da_packers" wrote:

How about: It's kind of hard to win if you're playing JV against Varsity.

Simple enough?

blank

ILikeThePackers39
Registered

14 years ago

#36

I'm proud of the team that played today. I'm still annoyed by key drops, breakdowns along the o-line (Bulaga got handled today), and pre-snap penalties. Who wouldn't be? But today, in my opinion, was lost in Green Bay's inability to get after Henne and also to give Rodgers more time.

I didn't perceive a lack of effort. I thought it was gutsy in lieu of the injuries. And let me be clear -- the injury argument isn't one (an argument). It isn't an excuse, but it sure as hell is an explanation. The backups are backups because they're perceived by the coaching staff as lesser players. It's unreasonable to expect we'll play better with worse players.

"evad04" wrote:

+1. I'm proud that they fought as tough as they did. That Wake kid's a monster, so I'm not shocked that he got his.

blank

AKampfan78
Registered

14 years ago

#37

Agree with the point that injures hurt us yesterday but the other loses are on other things.

I am proud of the effort yesterday. Many people nationally and here said we would not be in the game. That was proved wrong and we damn near won the game. I am encouraged by the game yesterday as we played a decent team close and we will be getting the pup players back very soon!

In Heaven there is no beer, thats why we drink it here!
Hawkeye fan 4-Life!
Packers 3-1 in games I have attended (12/28/08 Lions, 9/27/09 Rams, 11/20/11 Buccaneers & 12/19/11 Chiefs)

zombieslayer
Registered

14 years ago

#38

I'm still proud of this team. (you konw the same way a parent still loves a disabled child) It's still my team

"CDNRodgersfan" wrote:

+1

Good morning chuckle (unfortunately at the expense of my team).

My man Donald Driver

(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷

ILikeThePackers39
Registered

14 years ago

#39

"porky88" wrote:

Great points. Pick was a huge miss this game. I'll further argue that if Matthews and Neal had been in as well the Pack would have walked away with that game. Pick kills runs dead, and Neal + Raji + one-handed Jenkins + Matthews + a small piece of lint would have destroyed Miami's o-line. As it was, they played a lot tougher than most will give them credit for doing.

blank

zombieslayer
Registered

14 years ago

#40

The O has to score more points. The D did its job.

We need to score more points, especially at home.

My man Donald Driver

(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

dfosterf (14-Jun) : TWO magnificent strikes for touchdowns. Lose the pennstate semigeezer non nfl backup

dfosterf (14-Jun) : There was minicamp Thursday. My man Taylor Engersma threw

dfosterf (11-Jun) : There will be a mini camp practice Thursday.

Zero2Cool (11-Jun) : He's been sporting a ring for a while now. It's probably Madonna.

Martha Careful (10-Jun) : We only do the tea before whoopee, it relaxes me.

wpr (10-Jun) : That's awesome Martha.

Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : How's the ayahuasca tea he makes, Martha?

Martha Careful (10-Jun) : Turns out he like older women

Martha Careful (10-Jun) : I wasn't supposed to say anything, but yes the word is out and we are happy 😂😂😂

Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : I might be late on this but Aaron Rodgers is now married

Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : Well he can always ask his brother for pointers

Zero2Cool (10-Jun) : Bo Melton taking some reps at CB as well as WR

Zero2Cool (10-Jun) : key transactions coming today at 3pm that will consume more cap in 2025

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : Jaire played in just 34 of a possible 68 games since the start of the 2021 season

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : reported, but not expected to practice

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : Jenkins has REPORTED for mandatory camp

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : I really thought he'd play for Packers.

buckeyepackfan (9-Jun) : Packers releasing Jaire Alexander.

Mucky Tundra (8-Jun) : (Context: he wants his defense to create turnovers)

Mucky Tundra (8-Jun) : Giants DC Shane Bowen tells players to “be a damn pirate."

dfosterf (6-Jun) : Semper fi !

Cheesey (6-Jun) : This is why I have so much respect for those that have gone through battles

Cheesey (6-Jun) : I can't even imagine what that would have been like

wpr (6-Jun) : "Come on, you sons of bitches. Do you want to live forever?"

wpr (6-Jun) : Facing a line of machine guns 2 time medal of Honor recipient, First Sergeant Dan Daly told his men,

wpr (6-Jun) : Another detachment went into the Belleau Wood.

wpr (6-Jun) : On the 6th the Marines took Hill 142 but suffered terrible losses.

wpr (6-Jun) : It’s time to remember dfoster’s Marine brothers in Belleau Wood. The battle went on from June 1-26. Nearly 10,000 casualties.

packerfanoutwest (6-Jun) : Nick Collins and Morgan Burnett have signed with the PACK

packerfanoutwest (6-Jun) : he won't be wearing #12, maybe he will wear number two

packerfanoutwest (6-Jun) : He will fail this season, should have retired

Mucky Tundra (5-Jun) : Thus the cycle of Hall of Fame Packer QBs going to the Jets and then the Vikings is broken

bboystyle (5-Jun) : Rodgers to steelers on 1 year contract

Zero2Cool (5-Jun) : It's the cycle of civilizations. Get lazier, lazier, softer, softer and vanish.

Martha Careful (5-Jun) : great point. every aspect of society, including art, culture and sports has degraded.

dfosterf (4-Jun) : Green Bay sweep meant something to society about stopping pure excellence. We have the tush push now

dfosterf (4-Jun) : We old Martha.

Martha Careful (4-Jun) : *front four

Martha Careful (4-Jun) : Re frout four, I wish we had some Green "People Eaters" or a fearsome foursome

dfosterf (4-Jun) : *directions*

dfosterf (4-Jun) : Just don't ask him for driving direct

dfosterf (4-Jun) : Jim Marshall was an all-time great DE for the Purple People Eaters. Didn't like him. That's a compliment. RIP

Zero2Cool (3-Jun) : ooppppss

Zero2Cool (3-Jun) : “Kenny Clark played all of last season hurt by the way and got surgery to fix it in January”

Mucky Tundra (3-Jun) : @ByRyanWood How much did the injury affect him last fall? “A lot.”

Mucky Tundra (3-Jun) : @ByRyanWood Kenny Clark said he had foot surgery in January. Injured his foot in opener against Eagles and played through it all year.

Zero2Cool (3-Jun) : Golden is wearing guardian cap again. I bet he plays with it on too.

Mucky Tundra (3-Jun) : All the stuff I'm reading from Lions fans are pointing at his toe; he more or less has permanent turf toe in one of his big toes

dfosterf (3-Jun) : Kenny played through it, and a shame he gets little credit for that, imo

dfosterf (3-Jun) : Big men. I hope it's not the undoing of Kenny Clark

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2025 Packers Schedule

Sunday, Sep 7 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

Thursday, Sep 11 @ 7:15 PM

COMMANDERS

Sunday, Sep 21 @ 12:00 PM

Browns

Sunday, Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM

Cowboys

Sunday, Oct 12 @ 3:25 PM

BENGALS

Sunday, Oct 19 @ 3:25 PM

Cardinals

Sunday, Oct 26 @ 7:20 PM

Steelers

Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00 PM

PANTHERS

Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:15 PM

EAGLES

Sunday, Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM

Giants

Sunday, Nov 23 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

Thursday, Nov 27 @ 12:00 PM

Lions

Sunday, Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

Sunday, Dec 14 @ 3:25 PM

Broncos

Friday, Dec 19 @ 11:00 PM

Bears

Friday, Dec 26 @ 11:00 PM

RAVENS

Saturday, Jan 3 @ 11:00 PM

Vikings