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!!!

This Packer Fan Just Received A Couple Christmas Gifts!!!!

OK, Packer Fans!

Remember my Christmas List!

1 - A Win Over Detroit! (It has been since 1991 since Detroit beat the Pack at Home!)

2 - A Bye for week one of playoffs

3 - Meet Seattle in the NFC Final and BEAT the Seahawks!

4 - Win Super Bowl over Denver!

5 - As a Packer Stockholder be able to buy a Super Bowl Ring like my buddy Phil!

Well, so far, 2 out of 5 are here!!!!

Now, a two week wait!!!

A first impression of the Lions - Packer game?

1 - A lot of drama!
Packers stall on first drive, 0 points!
Hyde runs back punt!  Packers 7-0!
Next drive Lacy fumbles, good drive 0 points!
Next drive Rogers getting hurt AND on same play throws TD pass!
After, Rogers leaves field, two minute drill, Lions score 14-7 Packer lead at half!!
Whew!!!  That is TOO much for my heart!

Second Half!
Flynn starts, 3 and out! OMG!!!
Rogers enters field, Lambeau goes nuts!!
Lions tie game 14-14!
Rogers comes back!  And the rest is history!!!

2 - Lacy gets 100 yards!!!

3 - Jordy & Randall are superb!

4 - Defense played well enough to win!!

It was not perfect, but I really see NO PERFECT TEAMS!

Enjoy the win Packer fans!!!
Packers playoff streak - 6 years in a row!
We have a BYE - Aaron can heal!
We have a HOME game for first playoff game!

Hang on Packer Fans!  More DRAMA to come!!!!

A Packer Christmas Poem

Twas the Night before the Lions game and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring not even Otis, the bulldog!

The Packer signs were hung by the Big Screen with care,

With hope that a Supper Bowl would soon be here!

The Packer Buddies were all snug in their homes with their wifes,

With hope that a playoff ticket & BYE week, was soon on the way!

And then on the lawn, there rose such a clatter,

It was the BIG BOY in green, dropping off a brats platter!

And a note on the TV, makes me feel real neat!

Don't worry Packer Buddies, the Lions are DEAD MEAT!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Go! Pack! Go!

Prediction………………..

Packers 27

Lions 13

Initial Reaction To The Lions & Packers Game For The Division Title

Without an intensive look at the stats & film study, here are my THREE key factors to the outcome of The division title game between the Lions & Pack this Sunday!

1 - Packers Offensive Line Against the Lions Defensive Line!

Detroit
DE - Ezekiel Ansah - 6'6" - 278 lbs.  - Year 2   -  44 Tackles  7.5 Sacks  3 Forced Fumbles
DT - Nick Fairley  -  6'4"  -  308 lbs  -  Year 4  -  14  Tackles  1.0 Sacks  1 Forced Fumble
DT - Ndamukong Suh  -  6'4"  -  305 lbs.  - Year 5  - 46 Tackles  8.5 Sacks  0 Forced Fumbles
DE - Json Jones  -  6'5"  -  275 lbs.  - Year 7  -  19 Tackles  4 Sacks  2 Forced Fumbles

Green Bay
LT  -  David Bakhtiari  -  6'4"  -  310 lbs  -  Year 2
LG  -  Josh Sitton  -  6'3"  -  318 lbs  -  Year 7
C  -  Corey Linsley  -  6'3"  -  301 lbs  -  Rookie
RG  -  TJ Lang  -  6'4"  -  318 lbs  -  Year 6
RT  -  Bryan Bulaga  -  6'5"  -  314 lbs  -  Year 5

If the Lions rush 4, the Pack must run & take their time on short passes.  A clean game - no turnovers!
The key numbers - Pack - 130 yards rushing  - 300 yards passing - AND NO TURNOVERS!  #rd down production is critical!  Covert 60-70% of 3rd downs!

2 - Packers Defense against Lions Offense!

Stop the big plays and put heat on Lions QB!  4-5 sacks & at least 2 turnovers!  The Lions will turn the
ball over, and this game will be one that will need the Pack to be all over the field!!!
Key Matchups:

Calvin Johnson on Packer corners Shields & Williams
The running & pass catching of Reggie Bush - Clay Matthews & Julius Peppers!
The Packer D-line push - Datone Jones - Mike Daniels - Letroy Guion - Get in the face of Stafford!

3 - Packer Home Field Advantage!!!!
2013 - Packers Win 22-9
2012 - Packers Win 27-20
2011 - Packers Win 45-41
2010 - Packers Win 28-26
2009 - Packers Win 26-0
2008 - Packers Win 31-21
2007 - Packers Win 34-13
2006 - Packers Win 17-9
2005 - Packers Win 16-13 (OT)
2004 - Packers Win 16-13
2003 - Packers Win 31-6
2002 - Packers Win 40-14
2001 - Packers Win 28-6
2000 - Packers Win 26-13
1999 - Packers Win 26-17
1998 - Packers Win 38-19
1997 - Packers Win 26-15
1996 - Packers Win 28-18
1995 - Packers Win 30-21
1994 - Packers Win 16-12
1993 - Packers Win 26-17 (Milwaukee)
1992 - Packers Win 38-10 (Milwaukee)
1991 - Lions 21-17  (LAST LION WIN AT PACKERS HOME FIELD)

Yes, it will be close, but the Pack is HOME!

GET LOUD PACKER FANS!!!!

My Packer Christmas List!

OK Santa(HE IS A PACKERS FAN, even if he wears red!), here is my Packer Christmas List!

1 - A Win Over Detroit! (It has been since 1991 since Detroit beat the Pack at Home!)

2 - A Bye for week one of playoffs

3 - Meet Seattle in the NFC Final and BEAT the Seahawks!

4 - Win Super Bowl over Denver!

5 - As a Packer Stockholder be able to buy a Super Bowl Ring like my buddy Phil!

There it is Santa - GET TO WORK!

Packers vs Lions, for ALL the Marbles

Hey we go!  Remember last year!  My heart is still beating!(And I have had open-heart surgery!!!)

We picked off the Bears and won the NFL North Division on the LAST game.

And 2014, same thing, just different team!  The Detroit Lions!

First let's look back!

September 21, 2014         Detroit 19 - Green Bay 7
Detroit scoring?
*  40  yard fumble return
*  Lacy tackled for safety
*  30 yard field goal
*  Reggie Bush 26 yard run
Packers scoring?
*  Rogers to Quarless 10 Yard Pass

Rogers - 162 yards passing
Lacy - 36 yards rushing
Packer Total Yards 76 rush - 162 pass for 238 yards - Detroit - 115 rush - 246 pass for 361 yards

The Lions EARNED that win!

So, if the Packers defense just plays the same way - we give up 9 points!
And I think at game 17 the Packers defense is better!

And, the Packers OFFENSE MUST PLAY BETTER!!!

I think the Packers Offense is playing better!!!

And we are at home!

And it is the Detroit Lions!

Packers vs Bucs - NFL Rewind!

If you have not seen it - NFL Rewind - you need to!!!  NFL Rewind does an entire NFL football game in 30 minutes!!!   All you see is the PLAYS!  If you are a football nut, LIKE ME, it is awesome!  If you missed the game, GREAT!

Rogers looked sharp in the first quarter, Lacy ran hard, & the defense was great!!!  Problem was the Rogers fumble, but really did not hurt the Pack!

Second quarter, Crosby missed field goal, and then makes one later.  Really could notice Aaron limping, but was "toughing it out!"  Defense played well again, except for the last drive by the Bucs, which resulted in a field goal.  The Packers seemed to be flying around, especially Matthews!  Peppers also had a nice, bull rush sack!!  Overall, good first have, could have used one more TD!

Third quarter, the Pack failure to score early was not good!  As McCarthy said in his press conference, should have let Rogers try more throws!  And defense again played well, but no points for offense!

Fourth quarter, nice finish, 10 points, defense was again aggressive & flying to the ball.  Cobb & Nelson looked great.  And the good news, offense did it against a cover 2 defense!  But, the Lions will be better!