Packers Question of the day - Who Stood out?
Almost like a weekly ritual, it's time I take to the readers for their opinions. Who made their mark and caught your attention in the Packers' 23-16 win over the visiting Giants on Sunday night?
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Comments (53)
KenEllis
October 10, 2016 at 09:14 am
Good. Guion. He was really, really good in the run game.
Bad. R. Rodgers. Can't block. Slower than molasses. Had a TD go through his hands.
al bundy
October 10, 2016 at 11:41 am
I vote him the worst TE in football. His ass is wider than my snowblower.
KenEllis
October 10, 2016 at 12:10 pm
Richard Rodgers supposedly lost 20 pounds after last season.
He looks just as slow as last year. He can't block. He is never OPEN.
He has shown good hands in the past but let a TD go through them last night.
I can't think of a TE who gets as much playing time who is as bad as RR.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 02:12 pm
TT has a tendency to hang on to draft picks too long waiting for that jump from 1st year and RR is his most recent prime example,with his measurables coming out, I couldn't see what they saw in him to draft him in the first place,zero athletic ability,slow,can' t block and that is what I have seen since they drafted him,last night he looked like a boy out there,manhandled when trying to block, 1 catch for 8 yds,dropped one in the end zone,lets hope TT has realized that you can't polish a turd and next year pulls the trigger on a decent TE
Big_Mel_75
October 11, 2016 at 10:27 am
Just because TT holds on to a player to long doesn't mean MM should keep playing them.. TT drafting a decent TE?? What never!! He has had chances to draft a lot of good one and then passes on them for the guy in the 7th that looked good in High School!!
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 02:14 pm
Just don't see any upside to R Rodgers
lou
October 10, 2016 at 04:15 pm
I don't know if you caught it but an indicator on Roger's limited ability to block was that in the first quarter Jason Sprigg's was in for a few series as a TE, the TV crew didn't catch it but check it out, that says a lot. Yes he is very limited in getting down the field and yards after the catch but his hands have been outstanding, I was surprised he missed that corner throw for a TD. It will be interesting to see if Sprigg's gets more opportunities like this going forward or maybe with "Rip" from the 1 or 2 yard line in the backfield.
jeremyjjbrown
October 10, 2016 at 04:11 pm
"I can't think of a TE who gets as much playing time who is as bad as RR."
Me either, dude can't even block linebackers. Remember when the team had line 5 TEs? None of them are even on the team now. TT needs to find someone who can grade TE prospects.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 08:11 pm
I would love to see GB have a TE like a Greg Olson or Jordan Reed
Amanofthenorth
October 11, 2016 at 05:30 am
Or even a Jared cook from the Rams.....
rdent
October 11, 2016 at 08:43 am
To bad he got injured,looks like we may have to wait to see if he can make a difference,all the time off will most likely set him back
ejr450
October 10, 2016 at 09:25 am
Good - Gunter - didn't hear his name much at all... which is awesome for the risk we all expected. Honorable Mention to Fackerell and Clark. Rookies are showing nicely.
Bad - Jordy... Rough night, 1st INT was on him. Also, ILBs in passing game. Avoided much damage but potential was there for big plays.
al bundy
October 10, 2016 at 11:40 am
Jordy confirmed my assessment and this applies to age more than anything: he got old. He lost a step. Seems to be balnket covered now and has to battle for the ball rather than a step in front and hall in the pass.
This is screwing up Rogers too who is waiting for Jordy to break away and it aint happening.
Ibleedgreenmore
October 10, 2016 at 12:05 pm
Thing is Jordy was open several times and Aaron missed him or was late with the throw. Clearly they needed to practice more but that did not happen at all.
dobber
October 10, 2016 at 01:38 pm
Too often players say it takes 18 months or more post surgery to really be fully recovered. It sounds like an excuse, but I'm not going to pass judgement until next fall.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 02:23 pm
I agree,he still isn't a 100% and thus hadn't done much in training camp so he is not yet in playing shape I am looking for improvement over the course of the season
hybridauth_Facebook_100004084225446
October 10, 2016 at 02:16 pm
Time for Davis too get more snaps hey ?
mrtundra
October 10, 2016 at 11:15 pm
or maybe Abbrederis?????
lou
October 10, 2016 at 04:19 pm
Gunter held his won, his form tackle in the Lion's game should be used in a training film for high school kids, picture perfect.
EdsLaces
October 10, 2016 at 09:27 am
Fack and Perry definitely stood out lowing our pass rushers...Gunter is impressive....Rollins is not.
zoellner25
October 10, 2016 at 09:38 am
Cobb was an animal last night. So was Ripkowski.
Richard Rodgers is a terrible blocker. and let a TD catch sail right thru his hands. Aren't these guys professional ball catchers? WTF?
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 02:26 pm
I was happy to see Cobb have a good game like that
Since'61
October 10, 2016 at 09:47 am
Our OL stood out. Lacy was great until he was injured. Cobb played a great game. On defense Gunther played very well. Perry stood out again. CM3 had a solid game. The DL is consistently dominating the LOS. Need to keep it going. Thanks, Since '61
RCPackerFan
October 10, 2016 at 09:51 am
I have been going with a lot of negative takes on the other discussion boards.
This one I will stay positive.
The players that stood out in a good way...
Lacy, Cobb, Adams, OL, DL, OLB's.
Lacy and Cobb went beast mode. Breaking tackles and just out muscling players.
Adams had probably his best performance in a while.
The OL simply dominated. Rodgers had so much time all night long to throw.
The DL continues to get push on the opposing OL and stuff runs.
The OLB is the deepest I have ever seen. When they get production from Fackrell and Elliott who are probalby their 5th and 6th OLB's, you know they are deep.
stockholder
October 10, 2016 at 11:11 am
Lacy,Cobb ,Adams. Lacy is still to injury prone for me. Lack of speed and trying to run over guys, just gets you on the training table every time. I feel another RB is still needed. Cobb was awesome last night. Fast on his feet again. Which brings me to Adams. This game was his best in a long,long, time. But he was, and is, no beast. He stood out on some very bad plays too. He's just to afraid of the CBs yet. I would not send him in the middle of the field, on the quick slants or posts. Why. He's just to afraid. A-rod is still having trouble. The best thing MM could do for both of them, is stay with the short passes , and have Adams go down the sidelines. I could not believe how many times R.Rodgers lined up outside like a WR. If they don't want to play Abbey, Montgomery, or Janis. Then put Allison on, a-rod needs another short target. The guy had the most catches in the midwest, he can catch, and take a hit. The thing I liked about the short game is: It controlled the Clock. It helped the defense.
dobber
October 10, 2016 at 01:41 pm
"Lacy is still to injury prone for me."
With Lacy's running style, he's going to take a lot of punishment, more than the average RB. It's hard to find a feature back who is going to make it through 17 weeks without missing time due to injury anymore. RBs in general take a beating.
stockholder
October 10, 2016 at 03:11 pm
Yes, so why doesn't TT sign someone. Why wait for a new guy to fumble or make excuses, because he doesn't know the offense. You saw the cheap shot by #21 on Cobb last night. Cobb should not be a back-up plan either. And how long is Lacy going to milk his ankle. I'm not trying to be negative toward lacy. I just think the RBs are the biggest babies in the nfl now. Lacy is no Payton,Simpson, Sanders, Gifford. Dickerson, Brown. But it would be nice if I got to watch a tony Dorsett, Hill, Csonka, Tomilson etc. But I really don't look at Lacy as feature back. I think we put to much into stats that have a guy in the top ten for the year.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 04:38 pm
What is the average number of years running backs have in the NFL,last time I heard was like 4yrs
Bearmeat
October 10, 2016 at 07:01 pm
Adams still had that STUPID penalty that kept the Cobb score off the board. And he had that ridiculous OPI.
He just isn't consistent. He's like James Jones. I hope he figures it out eventually like JJ did. And I also hope MM gets him off the field soon if he doesn't.
Thegreatreynoldo
October 11, 2016 at 12:55 am
I'm not known as a fan of Adams, but that OPI was a smart play. I give him a plus for taking the OPI over an AR INT.
Doug_In_Sandpoint
October 10, 2016 at 10:26 am
My biggest smiles of the night came on Lacy's big runs where he was looking for people to run over. Ripkowski's run up the middle where he just kept going and the whole line was involved. Cobb making the first when we needed it most.
It is also really nice not to fear the fullback dive on 3rd and 1. Rip + great line play = 1st downs.
L
October 10, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Man I hope Cobb is okay. He took a brutal hit to the back of the neck/head on that critical first down to ice the game away.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 09:02 pm
Cobb was on Mondays injury list on Inside The Huddle with a neck injury but nothing was said about the severity so maybe that's a good sign
NMPF
October 10, 2016 at 10:35 am
The D as a whole , Lacy, Cobb, the Oline. Not so much Starks, Peppers and special teams.
al bundy
October 10, 2016 at 11:37 am
Mathews again had a good game and Eliot did too but its that bench sitting thing. Janis, Abberdaris, Eliot, Montgomery, Davis all bench sitting. No real fill in roles or spots other than minor special team work.
PaulRosik
October 10, 2016 at 12:47 pm
Packers winning a game with drops, bad throws, penalties, poor special teams and turnovers. What happens if they actually play well?
RCPackerFan
October 10, 2016 at 12:57 pm
exactly...
That is one thing that you can get really excited about.
Not to forget to mention that we played without our top 2 CB's.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 09:11 pm
Have to be pleased with how the secondary played but on that TD catch by Beckham Clinton Dix totally lost track of the ball and the receiver,gotta give Beckham credit though,great catch and kept his feet in bounds
hybridauth_Facebook_100004084225446
October 10, 2016 at 02:18 pm
75-16
tobinrote
October 10, 2016 at 01:41 pm
i could not decide whether to torture myself watching the Pack or watching the debate. i went with the Pack since that is a torture i am used to; and boy did they not fail to torment me. Why pay Peppers, Starks, Schum. Adams had his best night in a long time, but that just made him average. Cobb's very good night was marred by a key drop, but if the league does not fine that totally unnecessary hit on him, then i will find another thing to be mad about. and Jordy has clearly lost a step in addition to having drops that are just not HIM at all.
Point-Packer
October 10, 2016 at 02:44 pm
Jordy has certainly lost a step and the attempts to bring speed to the outside by inserting Davis/Janis and telling them to "run" is classic MM simplicity. And believe it or not, the strategy is not making the offense more dynamic.
hybridauth_Facebook_100004084225446
October 10, 2016 at 02:19 pm
That punter needs to go my granson can kick farther then him :(
Gianich
October 10, 2016 at 02:32 pm
The Schumbag Shanks! "Theeeeeeey suck."
Hematite
October 10, 2016 at 02:56 pm
Lacy, Cobb and Ripkowski all stood o
Hematite
October 10, 2016 at 02:57 pm
Out to me.
I would rather see him run the ball than Starks.
Hematite
October 10, 2016 at 02:58 pm
Ripkowski.
Point-Packer
October 10, 2016 at 04:12 pm
Green Bay's awful Special Teams play stuck out like a sore thumb. And with the exception of Mason Crosby's consistently spectacular FG kicking and Montgomery's blocked punt, the unit has once again, been generally forgettable.
packerfanatic411
October 10, 2016 at 04:15 pm
The play calling in the first quarter stood out. They were mixing things up.
The O line was strong.
Cobb had a great game, really saved the day on 3rd down.
Glad the interceptions did not really matter that much as far as the score.
rdent
October 10, 2016 at 05:30 pm
I just saw on NFL Network,MM said that Eddie Lacy's ankle injury not serious
mrtundra
October 10, 2016 at 11:28 pm
Starks fumbling again and also missing a few passes that went to him stood out to me. His wide stance running style drives me crazy, too. I think TT will be drafting a RB, next Spring. The biggest thing that stood out to me was how great Cobb played. He was there every time we needed him to be. Schumm's punting left a lot to be desired, as well. It seemed the Giants started their drives at, or near, the 50 yard line all night long.
Tundraboy
October 10, 2016 at 11:54 pm
Ripkowski's run and blocking. But just like last year, didn't see him rest of game. Hope MM doesn't leave him on the bench like the others we all scratch our heads wondering why.
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