Special teams miscues abounded during the Packers' 38-28 loss to the Buccaneers.
RB Ahman Green had six carries for 45 yards and became the Packers' all-time leading rusher.
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers threw an uncharacteristic and costly three interceptions en route to the loss.
Said Packers DT Ryan Pickett, "You can't go anywhere but up if you ask me. It's a pretty low point."
The return of tackles Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher didn't do anything to help the Packers do a better job of protecting Rodgers.
Said Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton of QB Josh Freeman leading a fourth quarter comeback, "You've got to think it's the start of something special."
After failing to get to Rodgers in the first half, the Buccaneers defense adjusted and sacked him six times in the final 30 minutes.
The Buccaneers saw several different receivers step up and contribute to make up for the absence of Antonio Bryant.
In addition to picking up 46 receiving yards, Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall had a key block on KR Clifton Smith's 83-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter.
Former Buccaneers great Lee Roy Selmon said he was overwhelmed by the honor of being the first player in the franchise's Ring of Honor.
For more on the Packers and Buccaneers, Mike Florio has the full Morning Aftermath right here.
Packers-Buccaneers one-liners
Posted by Josh Alper on November 9, 2009 12:39 PM ET
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"After failing to get to Rodgers in the first half, the Buccaneers defense adjusted and sacked him six times in the final 30 minutes."
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See that, McCarthy and Capers? They *adjusted.* I know it's a novel concept, but it's what you do when things aren't working out. You "adjust."
McCarthy is lost. Here are his comments today:
On the kick coverage breakdowns last two games: “It’s lane integrity, nothing more than that. … We did a poor job. You can classify it as technical, mental (mistakes)…”
No shit? Where have we heard this before? It’s always so simple. No biggy, we’ll just clean it up.
“I’m very confident in our structure. Offensive line, the way we’ve built our staff is structured by design. We have a high level of experitise. … On special teams, Shawn Slocum has done a good job,” and likes his philosophy.
This is all by design? High level of expertise? Are you kidding me? You’re confident? MM is in full denial mode.
“It’s obvious what is going on. … We don’t need wholesale change. We need to adjust things. …I’m very confident that they are correctable.”
Yes, Mike, it is obvious what’s going on, and everyone can see it but you. YOU SUCK AT YOUR JOB!!!!
And Packer Nation is also very confident, that you have no clue how to coach this team. You have lost them. You have no confidence and they have no confidence in you.
McCarthy’s comments are a joke. A painful joke.
Come on Packer Board of Directors. How long do we have to deal with this?
"The return of tackles Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher didn't do anything to help the Packers do a better job of protecting Rodgers."
Actually, Mark Tauscher's return did help the offensive line. Tauscher played the entire first half and with that,Rodgers was not sacked at all. Early in the 2nd half though, Tauscher re-injured his knee and went out for the game and that's when the offensive line started falling apart and allowed 6 sacks.
So like said, Tauscher was never in the game when the line allowed 6 sacks. Clifton was though.
Oh well, we'll get 'em next year.
Yeah, right!!