Front five’s rugged play has paved way for Packers’ revamped running attack

wpr
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11 years ago

With the Packer receivers decimated by injury, coach Mike McCarthy recently told his offensive line he plans to lean on them more than ever. That means a greater emphasis on running the ball — riding both running back Eddie Lacy and the quintet of offensive linemen.

JSOnline wrote:

As I have said they are doing a pretty good job but a lot of Lacy's yards on what he gets on his own.

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buckeyepackfan
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11 years ago

Takes a solid o-line, one that has worked together the whole year, and a stable of RB's that can dish out a little pain to the defensive players when they have to tacke them.

The Vikings stopped the running game in the beginning, but you could see as the night wore on, the O-line blocks got better, and Lacy was dishing out the punishment.

By the time Starks came in, the Vikes d-line was a baeten bunch, all Starks did was add to the pain.

Stay healthy boys, and this teams running game will be #1 by the end of the season.

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Pack93z
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11 years ago

Does it strike anyone else as odd... that this offensive line has come along only after MM got directly involved with it?

Additionally.. it appears that MM also took the hint.. stay with the run, even if it struggles at first.. it will only make your team more complete and actually improve the passing game.

Stubborn as he has been.. lol.

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DoddPower
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11 years ago

Does it strike anyone else as odd... that this offensive line has come along only after Mike McCarthy got directly involved with it?

Additionally.. it appears that Mike McCarthy also took the hint.. stay with the run, even if it struggles at first.. it will only make your team more complete and actually improve the passing game.

Stubborn as he has been.. lol.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

Perhaps he's finally turned the page and is going to be a more balanced play-caller now. I know Aaron Rodgers is going to appreciate not seeing a four man rush and 7 defenders in coverage every play.

steveishere
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11 years ago

I think the playcalling balance started last year. The second half of last year they were running quite a bit. Though I didn't like that as much because they weren't actually effective at it with Green in there. That's when the mentality changed though. I like it this year now that they can actually do it well.

nerdmann
Premier Member

11 years ago

Ted drafted some guys who don't run up the backs of their blockers.

Suddenly the blockers look way better.

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TheKanataThrilla
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11 years ago

I will believe in the revamped running attack when we start converting on 3rd and Short runs consistently.

DakotaT
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11 years ago

I will believe in the revamped running attack when we start converting on 3rd and Short runs consistently.

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla

Very good point. It shouldn't take that candy ass back shoulder throw to Jordy to pick up a 3rd and short.

steveishere
Veteran Member

11 years ago

I will believe in the revamped running attack when we start converting on 3rd and Short runs consistently.

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla

http://hosted.stats.com/fb/tmleaders.asp?year=&type=Rushing&range=NFL&rank=016

DoddPower
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11 years ago

#10

http://hosted.stats.com/fb/tmleaders.asp?year=&type=Rushing&range=NFL&rank=016

Originally Posted by: steveishere

But if the Packers get stopped a few times on 3rd down runs, they suck at running the ball!! Obviously. [boxing] [boxing]

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