Everybody is saltier when they’re cold. Especially old people.

I would like Barnes better if he didn’t wear #51, because it reminds me of Goddam Butkus. But yeah, I don’t see how this guy didn’t get drafted. Fast minds are faster than fast feet.

Wouldn't worry too much about Rodgers' mood. He wasn't THAT salty after the game; just stated the facts, that playing the way the offense did in the second half is not going to get them into the playoffs. And he still had his sense of humor intact. I think it would be strange if he weren't upset at the way they played. They want to be rounding into form this time of year, not laying eggs while trying to get the one seed.

I was hoping you'd address the WR screens to Adams that were going nowhere after the first or second time. Yet the Packers continued to go back to that play. All it did was get Adams knocked around unnecessarily. Also, if Rodgers feels the need to run the ball, sliding or finding the sidelines ASAP is the best option, IMO. Because if Rodgers is hurt, the Packers are toast.

Great article and videos Al. Barnes has been a difference make for sure - glad he is not injured and will be on the field against the Titans.

I still think the struggle continues between Aaron and MLF on the commitment to the running game. MLF mentioned in his presser that he should have stuck with the run more in the 2nd half. I'm wondeing if he was taking the bullet here and the issue is Aaron checking down at the line. I'm just guessing here. I also wonder if Aaron had a choice between getting a third MVP or another superbowl which one he would choose.

What would be in a drink called the salty rodgers?

You throw for 40 and 4 and almost 4k 14 games into the season, you can have whatever pissed off I gotta eat my veggie face on the field you want. From my vantage.

I think the J. Love pick bothers Rodgers more than he lets on.

Players often say the individual awards and accolades don't mean much - it's the winning that matters. But,
I believe, Rodgers would like nothing better than to indirectly say to Packer management, "You drafted a replacement for the league MVP instead of bolstering the current roster - brilliant."

Patrick had a really, really bad game.

Barnes had a really, really good game.

Rodgers I think wanted to throw the pass to Adams but maybe was told to run the damn ball. Just a guess. no clue if its true.

I'm looking at Barnes and hope he continues to be the top ILB. He should be. He is better then Kirksey. And if he makes a mistake he is fast enough to recover.

I will be interested to see how Patrick plays this week. If he struggles again do they consider going to Runyan?

With them running a 3-3-5 and Williams out they should have had Dillon as a FB for jones until they changed up the scheme and then rotated Dillon to RB and Jones to the slot.

There are just a couple of issues with Patrick which occasionally will lead to plays like the one you highlighted. First he is not a super athlete and didn't dominate when he played at Duke and was undrafted in the NLF. He is an average sized guard, and wasn't blessed with quick feet nor overwhelming strength. Granted, the play that Al highlighted made Patrick look bad, very bad. Line play is my favorite part of the review I watch on taped games and IMO Patrick will only be a serviceable player who is much better qualified to be a top backup guard than a starter. I wouldn't be too hard on the guy; not everyone is born with superstar talent.

As far as Rodgers goes, isn't the speaker on in helmet, and he could be reacting to the next playcall or perhaps the delay in the next call.

Regarding Rodgers pouty face:

1. He's always been like that when we're losing or not playing well.

2. That said, MLF indirectly called him out for shit-canning too many run/pass options to passing plays. It's quite possible that MLF called a series of no-option runs in the last few drives, and that pissed Rodgers off.

3. Yes, Rodgers is a world-class diva. So was Michael Jordan, so is LeBron. So are many people who are excellent in their fields.

4. Because of this, I STILL think it's possible if Las Vegas or New England or someone else in the AFC makes an offer of 3 1st round picks, salary cap hit be damned, Rodgers might be gone in March. I do absolutely think that BMG, who in general is a old crank, got a few things right about the FO using the Love pick as leverage over Rodgers.

5. That doesn't mean I don't still really appreciate Rodgers as a QB, nor that I'm not all in on this team making it to (and winning) the big game.

your not going to make a big deal of it (Rodgers) yet thats exactly what you did!!! One of three things!!...obviously it bothers you, after all these years you should be accustomed to how Rodgers acts..his different moods...

I’m thinking that Rodgers wasn’t happy with the team’s execution and/or MLFs play calls. If we as fans get upset over perfectly thrown passes which are dropped think of how much that would upset a perfectionist like Rodgers.

Winning is the best medicine and since we won the game Rodgers expressions really don’t matter. Whatever he was upset over he’s past it by now.

Patrick was outplayed most of the game, fortunately it didn’t cost us the game or an injury to Rodgers.

As I posted on another thread Barnes made what proved to be the play of the game.

I think the offense gets healthy against the Titans. The question is can the defense contain Derrick Henry?
Thanks, Since ‘61

The blocking on that third video was not so great. Jenkins fires out and gets part of his man, but Jenkins' man is in on the tackle. Turner pulls into the middle and shoves the pile back a bit. Lucas helps Turner briefly and then releases to the 2nd level where there is no one to block because they are all busy tackling Jones. Wagner's man rushes upfield and Wagner simply seals him off nicely. Bakh can't get the reach block and pushes his man off balance towards the hole. Three yards and a cloud of dust.