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Post by amoeba15 on Aug 23, 2009 20:52:37 GMT -5
The game will be shown shortly on Direct TV. From what I was able to see by following play-by-play reports on CBSSPORTSLINE , having already watched the first game and from the ability for the defense to force turnovers... this Packers defense MAY BE the best defense that the Packers have had since REGGIE played for the Pack.I know that it is early, tis only preseason and IF the Packers can stay injury free, the Packers are demonstrating the potential for truly having a very memorable and dominating defense. Besides, FINALLY the Packers are smacking around opposing qb's, playing very physical football and are taking an incredible burden off of Rodgers shoulders. Remember, the Pack lost 7 games last year by 4 points or less and the defense was primarily responsible for losing the majority of the games because they could not stop anybody when it counted. Love the optimism AMO. You should chat with us during the game. Everyone here should(if they can). Hopefully, my son can remember the admin. password for my computer, so that I can install the necessary stuff for me to chat with everybody. |
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Post by amoeba15 on Aug 23, 2009 21:16:23 GMT -5
I was able to watch the game earlier today.
I tried to focus on the offensive line and defensive line.
Sitton is STILL a goober. He either does not have the strength or speed to consistently block effectively. The play in which Grant ran for a TD is a perfect example. Overall, a great job of pass blocking and opening up holes. Also, not a bunch of stupid freakin penalties.
Also, practically every Packer defensive linemen in the first half demonstrated incredible strength, positioning and purpose by consistently driving opposing blockers into the Bills backfield -- INCREDIBLE.
The one observation that I have from game one and two is that opposing receivers are still able to find soft spots in the Packers defense. Of course, qb pressure and forcing turnovers defuse the overall impact.
On the other hand, the Packers new 3-4 defense has repeatedly demonstrated such a HUGE improvement stopping the run versus last year's injury depleted defense.
Speed, game smarts/good coaching, aggressiveness, conditioning...is obvious following two full games.
The Packers did suffer a few injuries and hopefully the players are able to quickly return from their injuries. There is concern about Rodgers backups and I would not be surprised IF Rodgers sat out the entire or much of the final game so that the backup qb's can be given some much needed playing time. Otherwise, the Packers may want to truly consider bringing in a QB with lots of experience.
It will be interesting to see how the Packers perform on the road and against improved opposition such as 2008 NFC Champions 9-7 Arizona and the 13-3 Titans.
The Packers entire team have much to be proud of.
GO PACK GO!!!
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