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The Packers were better than the undermanned Lions last night. Even though our offensive line wasn't cutting it in the run game, and was sometimes lacking in pass protection, there was enough time to get shorter pass routes out. A good defensive team would have eaten them alive, and Rodgers would probably be on the injury list today. He was sacked 3 times by the Lions. The bright spot on the offensive line though was that our tackles held up well, and got a few key blocks. It helped keep their defense honest,
Rodgers missed a lot of opportunities, not throwing the ball when he should. He was locking in early on guys, and not reading the field well enough to make those connections. Rusty? OK! Bad route choices, and running? OK! It will get better - I hope. Of course that would mean the run game needs to improve an awful lot. They played two high almost every play, even with 3rd and short, knowing they were a match to our offensive line, and running game.
On defense, King is probably out now. I'm impressed by our newest CB. Stokes has excellent technique, and has already learned to use body control over grabbing and pulling. One heckuva defensive play he made late, in the end zone. People will be making a mistake if they try to throw on him as a rookie, later in the season. Pretty soon he's going to be able to handle one on one's without much, if any, help. It will free up a safety. Good pick in my mind.
Packers rush. It isn't really that effective. We'll blame it on injuries, if you like. I'm not certain it's going to be there with the front 3. Not mobile enough, or quick enough, to create havoc along the line. We'll know more when they play a solid team.
A win is a win in the NFL. Rodgers acted like he shouldn't be questioned on his play when interviewed. He's going to be more of a distraction early in the season than we need. I wonder how this will play out.
Rodgers missed a lot of opportunities, not throwing the ball when he should. He was locking in early on guys, and not reading the field well enough to make those connections. Rusty? OK! Bad route choices, and running? OK! It will get better - I hope. Of course that would mean the run game needs to improve an awful lot. They played two high almost every play, even with 3rd and short, knowing they were a match to our offensive line, and running game.
On defense, King is probably out now. I'm impressed by our newest CB. Stokes has excellent technique, and has already learned to use body control over grabbing and pulling. One heckuva defensive play he made late, in the end zone. People will be making a mistake if they try to throw on him as a rookie, later in the season. Pretty soon he's going to be able to handle one on one's without much, if any, help. It will free up a safety. Good pick in my mind.
Packers rush. It isn't really that effective. We'll blame it on injuries, if you like. I'm not certain it's going to be there with the front 3. Not mobile enough, or quick enough, to create havoc along the line. We'll know more when they play a solid team.
A win is a win in the NFL. Rodgers acted like he shouldn't be questioned on his play when interviewed. He's going to be more of a distraction early in the season than we need. I wonder how this will play out.
