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Zepplin was a fraudulent cover band

Something little noticed in the rush to anoint Matt Flynn as the next coming of Jesus is that while Flynn was throwing for 480 and six TDs against the Lions third string DBs, Matt Stafford threw for 520 and 5 TDs against Green Bay’s starters.

Green Bay is primed for a drop in the standings this year. Ted Thompson’s approach to team construction works fine when he’s drafting high enough to get quality picks that can step in and start, but the last couple of years that hasn’t really happened. Aside from Raji, there’s been little help in areas of need for the Pack, and this year will be even worse.

Expect Green Bay’s defense to continue to try and live off the big play, and the offense remain forced to outscore their opponents in order to win. Clay Matthews is a special player, and his numbers might have fallen last year, but he had a lot less help, and you can look for that trend to continue in 2012.

As far as Chicago, until their offensive line improves, their success rate is gonna be spotty. Also, if the offensive line doesn’t improve, you can bet Cutler will be looking for a quick trip out of Chicago, if only out of a realistic sense of self-preservation.
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This guy is an idiot. There are tons of good picks to be had throughout the draft. We all know real teams are built long after round 1. Nice logic idiot.

I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Packers roll with Harrell as the lone backup with either Hill or a late-round / undrafted rookie on the practice squad. They weren’t afraid to take that approach the past two years. They’re comfortable with Randall Cobb as emergency 3rd QB if both Rodgers and Harrell are injured during a game. Cobb was All-SEC as a freshman QB at Kentucky.

The Packers are the only team to give Harrell a real shot in the NFL, and they may be on to something. The rap on this guy was mediocre arm strength, and the fact that he played in a spread system at Texas Tech. But the Packers play out of the shotgun with 4-5 wides an awful lot. He’s tall, sees the field, etc.

Did not choke against your team, now did he? Yinzer fanboy – give it up! 14 months later and STILL whining…

Really? Ignorance has taken it’s course…tell me why every time a player who is so good at what he does and just happens to not be on your favorite team has to supposedly be on Steroids? just for the record Clay’s face looked exactly the same from 2010 to 2011 I have pics to prove it (2010 pic) http://www.nflgridirongab.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/clay11.jpg

(2011) http://www.rantsports.com/green-bay-packers/files/2012/01/Clay-Matthews.jpg if you think he is doing HGH because of his facial features take a BIG LOOK at his daddy and granddaddy’s pics http://www.6magazineonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/clay-matthews-sr.-clay-matthews-jr.-clay-matthews-iii.jpg
and they all have the same exact features…it runs in the family!!!

How about a QB who does not choke in the playoffs!

It does suck that he and the rest of the Pack choked in the playoffs last season, but Rodgers hasn’t choked in a Superbowl.

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Here’s a thought..if you don’t have a clue, shut up!

Charles Woodson didn’t even play in the game and Nick Collins was on IR. Also, Clay Matthews, who dropped into coverage a lot more frequently last season, did not play.

It was actually the Lions that played most of their starters into the 4th quarter.

The Pack is just behind the Lions.

I would really like to know how you can to this conclussion. ?
Was it because the Packers beat the Lions in Detroit last year ?
Or was it because we beat the Lions with our back ups in Green Bay…just wondering…?
or are you just a know nothing loud mouth Philadelphia eagle fan type who just says things to hear his voice …basing nothing on fact…Yes…the pack will beat yo guys twice again this year……there,,I made a statement just like you,,,with zero logic behind it except the track record of the Lions of losing

Green Bay is primed for a drop in the standings this year. Ted Thompson’s approach to team construction works fine when he’s drafting high enough to get quality picks that can step in and start, but the last couple of years that hasn’t really happened. Aside from Raji, there’s been little help in areas of need for the Pack, and this year will be even worse.

Expect Green Bay’s defense to continue to try and live off the big play, and the offense remain forced to outscore their opponents in order to win. Clay Matthews is a special player, and his numbers might have fallen last year, but he had a lot less help, and you can look for that trend to continue in 2012.

As far as Chicago, until their offensive line improves, their success rate is gonna be spotty. Also, if the offensive line doesn’t improve, you can bet Cutler will be looking for a quick trip out of Chicago, if only out of a realistic sense of self-preservation.

Guessing not.

Clay didn’t regress at ALL. He routinely commanded the only double and triple teams when he was asked to rush the passer.

Problem is he was also asked to play in pass coverage more last year than EVER.

His sacks were down but that’s to be expected when you’re not RUSHING the passer as much as before.

If anything he became a more complete LB last year than he was the year before.

Packers need D help but not because of Clay but to help the guy.

At least not in the NFL.