Packers - How Do We Stack Up Against NFC Teams

No need to worry about the AFC teams, they will decide who makes it to the Super Bowl on the own!  So, what do you say we take a look at the NFC teams!

1 - Seahawks
Last years Super Bowl Champs.  A great defense.  And an offense that has a hard running running back & a QB that must be contained!
First, the strength, the defense - a solid 4-3 defense.  The front four, LDE-Bennett, LDT-McDaniel, RDT-Williams, & RDE-Avril are good enough to pressure opposing QB's without the blitz!  The LB's, LOLB-Irvin, MLB-Wagner, & ROLB- Wright are very active - and the MLB-Wagner flies around the field making plays!  And of course, the secondary, LCB Sherman, RCB-Maxwell, SS-Chancellor, & FS-Thomas, I think are the strength!  Remember the NFL preseason, the officials were throng flags everywhere?  Well, the Seahawks I think were the reason!  Now it seems, we are back to holding, bumping, and mugging receivers again!  And that allows the Seattle D to shine!
The offense, lead by Wilson, is good enough to win, but not spectacular.  Wilson, as our Aaron Rogers, can prolong the play & runs for a lot of first downs, but keeps his eyes down field!  RB-Lynch is whacky, but a dangerous & physical runner!  The receivers, Baldwin & Kearse and very average, but catch the ball when needed.  And, TE-Wilson, is a good run blocker & average receiver.  The O-line, LT-Okung, LG-Carpenter, C-Unger, RG-Sweezy, & RT Britt are good enough to run & pass block to win games!  Overall, I think the team to beat.

2 - Packers - I will break down the Pack in a later Blog Post.  But, of course - they will win!

3 - Cowboys - Wow, the Cowboys are back!  I MUST say here, I WAS an ex-Cowboy fan!  YES, in my darker days, Ice Bowl, Tom Landry, Roger Staubach, etc.  But Jerry Jones & Jimmy Johnson made me discover the PACK!  AND THE REST IS HISTORY!
So, Romo is having a great season, why?  I think RB-Murray is the answer!  NFL rushing champ!  And WR-Bryant, is maturing - I guess?  I still feel he is one play away from a meltdown!  And WR-Williams is good enough to keep you honest.  And TE-Witten is still Romo's security blanket!  And of course the O-line, LTSmith, LG-Leary, C-Frederick, RG-Martin, & RT Free are opening the running lanes & protecting Romo!  A very dangerous offense!
The defense is the biggest surprise!  A lot of no-mames - LDE-Crawford, DT-Hayden, DT-Melton, RDE-Mincey, OLB-Carter, MLB-McClain, OLB-Durant, LCB-Carr, RCB-Scandrick, FS-Church, & SS-Wilcox.  The one thing they do is fly around the field!  They can be beat, but are reckless & fast!

4 - Panthers - A division winner at 7-8-1!  This is one thing the NFL must change!  I'd like to see instead of 4 divisions, two.  A division with only 4 teams to me is shallow!  That is another blog post!
The Panthers offense led by Cam Newton at QB is inconsistent, as is the QB.  Dangerous, but up & down!  RB's Williams & Stewart are good, but not spectacular.  WR's-Cotchery & Benjamin are the old & the new, the Ying & the Yang.  Rookie Benjamin is a load, big & strong.  Cotchery is a sneaky veteran.  TE-Olsen, I think is one of the best receiving TE's in the league.  And the O-line, LT-Bell, LG-Norwell, C-Kalil, RG-Turner, & RT-Remmers are average at best.
The defense, lead by MLB-Kuechly(NFL tackles leader). LDE-Johnson, LDT-Short, RDT-Lotulelei, & RDE-Horton.  Average line, but 4-3, could lead to cover 2.  Pass rush is not great!  And d-backs, LCB-Benwikere, RCB-Norman, SS-Harper, & FS-Boston.  A good group, but again, nothing special.  The Panthers D has played MUCH better since the Pack tore them apart!

5 - Cardinals - This team, to me, is a great example of perseverance!  Losing 2 QB's (Pack fans can relate) and still surviving the playoff run!  Great coaching job and a VERY good defense!  A 3-4 defense!  DE-Campbell, NT-Williams, & DT-Rucker.  Solid up front.  And SLB-Okafor, ILB-Foote, ILB-Minter, & WLB-Acho are very athletic and active!!  LCB-Peterson, RCB-Cromartie, SS-Jefferson, & FS-Mathieu are a VERY good defensive backfield that will hold up against mots teams!
As I said QB-Palmer out for the year, and Stanton will be back for the playoffs.  Will have some weapons at WR-Fitzgerald and ultimate pro!  WR-Floyd, can make big plays.  TE-Housler, not great but steady.  RB-Taylor is a good runner & receiver.  The O-line, LT-Weldheer, LG-Larsen, C-Sendein, RG-Fanalka, RT-Massle are average!

6 - Lions - We know this team!  Do not need to say much - just a few opinions:
1 - Suh is an embarrasment to the Lions & the NFL.  I know he has been behaving, but still an idiot that needs someone to return the favor!
2 - Stafford is a dangerous QB, but can be challenged!
3 - Calvin Johnson, the opposite of Suh, class act and still on the the top receivers in the league.
4 - Must score on the D when the Pack has a chance, the last game could have been a lot easier!
5 - Would be a Packer Home Game - ENOUGH SAID!

That was quick!  Let's see what the weekend brings!!!