Packers Advance To Round Two

[jesseboston81]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Well, as long as the Packers can avoid 1500 penalties, I'd like their chances against Chicago. Go Pack Go!!!!

Bulaga managed to behave during yesterday's game, so much so that I'm actually feeling a little hopeful about the Packers' ability to keep their penalties low.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by jesseboston81

Bulaga managed to behave during yesterday's game, so much so that I'm actually feeling a little hopeful about the Packers' ability to keep their penalties low.

Yeah, I'm glad James Starks finally decided to put his cleats on and play a little. That being said, still waaaaaay bitter about not picking up Marshawn Lynch. Couldn't give up a 3rd rounder for Marshawn Lynch Mr. Thompson? Really?

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Yeah, I'm glad James Starks finally decided to put his cleats on and play a little. That being said, still waaaaaay bitter about not picking up Marshawn Lynch. Couldn't give up a 3rd rounder for Marshawn Lynch Mr. Thompson? Really?

Really? Lynch has not done much all year, I was on his bandwagon at first, now I'm super happy we didn't go after him.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

Really? Lynch has not done much all year, I was on his bandwagon at first, now I'm super happy we didn't go after him.

course breaking 8 tackles in that last playoff game was pretty spectacular

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

course breaking 8 tackles in that last playoff game was pretty spectacular

I knew that was coming and I agree, an amazing performance...on that one run. Other than that, I'm glad we didn't pursue him.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

Really? Lynch has not done much all year, I was on his bandwagon at first, now I'm super happy we didn't go after him.

Lynch's ability to run the ball when the Packers go three and four wide would've been a thing of beauty to watch. He's had absolutely no running lanes to speak of in Seattle. Brandon Jackson is made of metal and it seems that they make offensive lineman trousers out of magnets in Green Bay; Kuhn, for some reason unbeknownst to me, loves to run East-West; news flash big fella, you're a hog molly, buck it up in there! James Starks, well, before this game he'd done jack squat but the coaches are high on him so I have cautious optimism. Whoever it is, as long as the Packers have a semblance of an effective running game they'll win the Conference.

[MarkinAZ]

I was happy to see the Pack win on the road yesterday against the Eagles.

What was more impressive was seeing a blossoming running game coming around just when they need it. James Starks ran the ball 23x for 123 yds.

If James Jones can hold onto the bomb in next game, then we'll be looking good

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Yeah, I'm glad James Starks finally decided to put his cleats on and play a little. That being said, still waaaaaay bitter about not picking up Marshawn Lynch. Couldn't give up a 3rd rounder for Marshawn Lynch Mr. Thompson? Really?

For what reason would you want Lynch? It was AJ Hawk that they wanted, and I am glad we kept him. He's contributed way more than Lynch would have.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

For what reason would you want Lynch? It was AJ Hawk that they wanted, and I am glad we kept him. He's contributed way more than Lynch would have.

Hawk wasn't even a starter at the beginning of the season and is only in there due to the rash of injuries the linebacker corps has endured. He's been, "decent" but by all means not, "good." Why would I want Lynch you ask? Well, I guess it'd be nice if our quarterback wasn't the teams leading rushing in a quarter of the games this season and actually have a threat of a running game to ease a little pressure off of the passing game (if anything, it goes to show how great the passing game has been this year knowing that they're going to throw and still have the ability for the most part to execute).

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Hawk wasn't even a starter at the beginning of the season and is only in there due to the rash of injuries the linebacker corps has endured. He's been, "decent" but by all means not, "good." Why would I want Lynch you ask? Well, I guess it'd be nice if our quarterback wasn't the teams leading rushing in a quarter of the games this season and actually have a threat of a running game to ease a little pressure off of the passing game (if anything, it goes to show how great the passing game has been this year knowing that they're going to throw and still have the ability for the most part to execute).

You are right, he wasn't a "starter" at the beginning of the season. And, he may be there because of a rash of injuries. But he's been more than decent. In fact, he's been the defensive team captain for better than half of the season.

Do we need a running back? Yes! Would it have been worth Lynch to lose Hawk? No, not by a far sight!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

You are right, he wasn't a "starter" at the beginning of the season. And, he may be there because of a rash of injuries. But he's been more than decent. In fact, he's been the defensive team captain for better than half of the season.

Do we need a running back? Yes! Would it have been worth Lynch to lose Hawk? No, not by a far sight!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

I guess I look at it like this: I'd be surprised if he's around next season anyways (is due to make 10 million next season, and the Packers have given both Chillar and Bishop contract extensions); at least the Packers would've gotten something for him instead of a wasted top five pick (IMO). Not trying to sound snarky here so please don't take it as such, but Hawk's been a huge disappointment and the opportunity was there for us to shore up a position of need and it didn't happen. Maybe if the Chillar/Barnett/Jones don't hit the IR we're not even having this discussion. Who knows...

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Stephen

I guess I look at it like this: I'd be surprised if he's around next season anyways (is due to make 10 million next season, and the Packers have given both Chillar and Bishop contract extensions); at least the Packers would've gotten something for him instead of a wasted top five pick (IMO). Not trying to sound snarky here so please don't take it as such, but Hawk's been a huge disappointment and the opportunity was there for us to shore up a position of need and it didn't happen. Maybe if the Chillar/Barnett/Jones don't hit the IR we're not even having this discussion. Who knows...

I am not trying to sound snarky either - so please don't take it that way.

I guess I am not as disappointed with Hawk as you are. I was last year, but decided to go and take a look at the stats. If you look at his numbers and consider the impact he's had this year, I am thoroughly impressed. In this 2010 season he led the team in total tackles at (111), 3rd in solo tackles (72), .5 sacks, but had 3 interceptions. Those are respectale numbers.

As I said, his performance last year left me a bit disappointed, but when I went to look up those stats, I was shocked, for I learned that in 2009 he was 2nd in total tackles (89) and 2nd in solo tackles (67), had 2 sacks, and 1 interception. Why was it such a bad year? Maybe the better question is, why did I think he'd had such a bad year?

I figured I'd look up all his seasons and check out his stats.

So, in 2008, he was 1st in total tackles (86) and 1st in solo tackles (67) and 3 sacks.

In 2007 he was 2nd in total tackles (105) and 2nd in solo tackles (78) with 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception.

In 2006. he was 1st in total tackes (120), 1st in solo tackles (83), had 3.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 interceptions.

Seems to me that this 2010 season wasn't so bad, he never really had a great season in regard to sacks, 2010 was his best year for interceptions, and the number of tackles he had this year is a solid performance. He was made defensive team captain this season. I guess I'd like to know why he's such a disappointment.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Stephen

I guess I look at it like this: I'd be surprised if he's around next season anyways (is due to make 10 million next season, and the Packers have given both Chillar and Bishop contract extensions); at least the Packers would've gotten something for him instead of a wasted top five pick (IMO). Not trying to sound snarky here so please don't take it as such, but Hawk's been a huge disappointment and the opportunity was there for us to shore up a position of need and it didn't happen. Maybe if the Chillar/Barnett/Jones don't hit the IR we're not even having this discussion. Who knows...

Well, we knew this day would come...