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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 2, 2015, 9:49 pm
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Mike from Fairfield, CA
Vic, do you believe the 49ers’ attention to the hard count will
cause the defensive players near the line to hesitate when the
ball is snapped to avoid jumping offsides? Could this be as
impactful as getting a few offsides calls in the game? Or have I
overthought this?
If it makes them hesitate, the hard count is the equivalent of
another pass-blocker.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 2, 2015, 9:51 pm
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Paul from Kilrush, Ireland
Vic, have you an explanation as to why Green Bay is so
successful at player development?
They believe in it. The Packers don’t just commit to it, they
embrace it. My inbox is full of questions this week about the
Packers’ identity. Draft and develop is their identity. It’s at
the root of their success. Aaron Rodgers is a product of draft
and develop. Do I need to go any further?
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 2, 2015, 9:53 pm
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Joe from Stevens Point, WI
That game right there should put the debate to rest. Joe Flacco
is elite.
I’m not a stats guy because I often think they lie, but I think
his stats from last night are indicative of how he played: 20 of
33 for 189 yards, one touchdown, one interception, a 73.9 passer
rating and a fumble lost. Crunch time? The kicker was the star.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 2, 2015, 10:01 pm
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Tom from Bismarck, ND
Vic, you’ve managed to avoid any real questions for another
year. You portray yourself as a mean-streets, tough kid from
Pittsburgh, yet, you will only answer soft questions that
protect your phony baloney job. You are the Pittsburgh throwback
uniform of sportswriters.
I like that; it’s very witty. Plus, I’m in a really good mood
today because it’s payday. This column has been very, very good
to me. Keep reading, Tom, baby.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 2, 2015, 10:03 pm
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Scotty from Lombard, IL
Vic, do you think the game plan for Sunday will be to take away
the 49ers running game and make them beat us with the pass?
No. 1, make him be a passer.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 4, 2015, 10:10 pm
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Posted by Vic Ketchman, packers.com editor on October 4, 2015 –
6:15 pm
151004-q4-in-game-updates-650SANTA CLARA — The Packers scored a
measure of revenge against Colin Kaepernick and the San
Francisco 49ers, defeating both on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium,
17-3. The victory caused Packers linebacker Clay Matthews to
kiss his right bicep in mock celebration following a sack of
Kaepernick, who came into the game 3-0 and with two playoff wins
against the Packers.
Kaepernick was sacked six times, intercepted once and held to
160 yards passing. He was also ineffective with his feet,
rushing for 57 yards.
Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers started fast and then slowly built the
Packers’ lead. Rodgers completed 22 of 32 passes for 224 yards
and one touchdown.
Eddie Lacy pounded out 90 yards rushing and helped kill the
final four minutes of the game clock.
The Packers are 4-0 and return home for games against visiting
St. Louis and San Diego prior to the Packers’ bye week.
Posted in Packers.com Blog
News now! Packers lead, 17-3, with one quarter to play
Posted by Vic Ketchman, packers.com editor on October 4, 2015 –
5:34 pm
151004-q3-in-game-updates-650SANTA CLARA — The Packers took
control of the game in the third quarter and led the 49ers,
17-3, with one quarter to play at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.
The defense forced a punt on the 49ers’ first possession of the
second half, and the Packers had the ball at their 39-yard line.
On third-and-9, Aaron Rodgers threw to old reliable, James
Jones, for 11 yards.
On third-and-7, Rodgers to Jones converted again, this one for
38 yards to the 49ers 8. On the next play, Josh Sitton was
flagged for holding and the Packers moved back 10 yards. On
second down, Rodgers scrambled to the 1-yard line. John Kuhn
scored on the next play; the Packers led, 14-3, with 7:10 to
play in the third quarter.
The Packers defense forced a three-and-out, causing Clay
Matthews to kiss his right bicep in a mock gesture of Colin
Kaepernick. A short punt left the Packers with the ball at the
49ers 48, and in firm control of the game.
Eddie Lacy ran for 12 yards to the 16 and the Packers were on
the verge of taking a commanding lead. The 49ers defense
stiffened, however, and Mason Crosby came on to boot a 31-yard
field goal, 17-3, with :45 to play in the third quarter.
Posted in Packers.com Blog
Game seemed to change on that sideline tackle
Posted by Vic Ketchman, packers.com editor on October 4, 2015 –
4:47 pm
150813-ask-vic-halfVincent from Seattle, WA
Vic, it’s been four years now playing the NFC West with the zone
read; you call it the read option. Why can’t Capers coach the
correct way to stop it? The Packers defense bites on the
hand-off to the RB every time. This is why Colin Kaepernick and
Wilson rack up huge rushing yards against us.
OK.
Brandon from Houston, TX
I’m seeing a lot of two-high safety being played. I guess the
49ers have picked their poison.
They appear to be giving the run; I see nickel and a lot of six
in the box. OK, run it.
Seth from Kenosha, WI
Any explanation on the false start by Kaepernick?
He bobbed his head.
Brett from Green Bay, WI
Vic, what do you think of Levi’s Stadium?
It’s as beautiful; the location is not. I really like this
place, but it’s in a not-so-great industrial area.
Josh from Eau Claire, WI
Vic, I thought I heard the “Go Pack Go” chant during the first
extra-point attempt. Can you affirm that or was I just dreaming?
There are a lot of Packers fans here, and they appear to be
concentrated in the end zone to my right.
Chris from Voorhout, The Netherlands
For those unable to get to a TV, how composed was that opening
drive?
It was so precision-like you’d think the Packers had practiced
it all week.
Chris from Bellingham, WA
Vic, I know there’s no cheering in the press box, but when you
see Aaron operate like he did on that first scoring pass, do you
just smile and shake your head?
No, I drop my head and type.
Vincent from Seattle, WA
Does the NFL now stand for National Flag League?
The illegal contact penalty was ridiculous. Somebody in the
league needs to understand the major point of emphasis on
illegal contact and pass interference is causing defenses to
back off and give the underneath passes, which is taking the
long pass out of the game. I hate this dink-and-dunk stuff. It’s
turning a lot of subpar passers into stat kings. I’ll say this
for Kaepernick: He looks to make big plays; he’s exciting.
Matt from Tallahassee, FL
Is Kaepernick covered in grease?
No, muscles. I should work out more.
Justin from Athens, GA
When is it acceptable to want a change at the head coaching
position?
If you’re a Packers fan, it’s when you’ve so completely lost
your mind nobody listens to you.
Raymond from Orlando, FL
Vic, while I was raised in Wisconsin, I had the good fortune of
living in Pittsburgh at one point. This week’s game features two
coaches from Pittsburgh, Mike McCarthy and Jim Tomsula. I have
always been impressed by the long list of NFL coaches that have
come from Western Pa. During my time there, I found the
Pittsburgh locals to be sincere, honest and hard-working. I
think that’s the reason for the long list of yinzers to coach in
the NFL. As someone from Pittsburgh, what are your thoughts?
I honestly and sincerely hated the sintering plant; the work was
too hard.
Josh from Baltimore, MD
Terrible flooding going on back home in SC, Vic. I hope your
house made it with no damage.
I keep calling people to take a look and tell me if my house is
still there, but they all left.
Andrew from Washington, DC
As a whole, the defense to this point has played relatively
well. They look, however, completely unprepared for the read
option. How is that possible when you know you’re going to face
Kaepernick? I understand he’s a great athlete, but he’s not
beating us with athleticism. There is simply no one there to
defend it.
OK.
Hunter from Richmond, VA
Not the first half that we’re used to seeing so far this season.
I like a close game.
Aaron Rodgers had words with Glenn Dorsey after Rodgers was
tackled near the sideline. The game seemed to change following
that play.
Danny from Oakley, CA
Does Rodgers have a 49ers complex because they didn’t draft him?
He’s back home. Home always means more to us.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 5, 2015, 8:13 pm
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Carl from Key Largo, FL
At his press conference after the 49ers game, Aaron Rodgers was
asked how he felt about playing at home, since he grew up in
northern California. Without blinking an eye and with a smile on
his face, Rodgers responded: “I am a proud resident of the State
of Wisconsin. I have a Wisconsin driver’s license and I vote
there.” End of story. End of question. In my opinion, his
incredible on-the-field exploits can only be matched by his
off-the-field grace, class and general demeanor.
I asked the question and the answer surprised me. He’s a cool
customer. He gets it.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 5, 2015, 8:14 pm
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Wayne from Neenah, WI
Vic, can the emergence of defensive players taking a step
forward have anything to do with McCarthy spending more time
with the defense since he turned over play-calling?
I think the improvement on defense is mostly the result of the
emphasis on drafting defensive players. The last four
first-round picks have been defensive players. Three of the last
five second-round picks have been defensive players. This team
understood coming out of the 2011 season it needed to focus on
improving the talent on the defensive side of the ball, and it
has.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 5, 2015, 8:14 pm
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Joshua from Lake Geneva, WI
What was up with the false start/offsides call in the first
quarter on Sunday? I thought Raji was clearly offsides.
Colin Kaepernick bobbed his head. You can bark, but you can’t
move your head when you bark. I clearly saw the bob, and that’s
when I began to think Kaepernick is being asked to do too much.
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Re: Green Bay sucks
DIR By: packrat
Date: October 5, 2015, 8:37 pm
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Cassandra from Chandler, AZ
Do the Packers have a team that is a threat in every area,
rushing, passing and defense? Are the Packers already in
midseason form?
No, because it’s not midseason. The Packers’ arrow is pointing
up. It’s a better team today than it was on opening day, and
there’s no doubt in my mind the Packers will continue to
improve. I asked Mike McCarthy on Sunday if his team had another
gear, and he bristled a little at the question in his answer. It
would be an insult to Coach McCarthy and his coaching staff to
suggest the Packers won’t improve as the season progresses.
That’s what coaches do, they make their teams better. This team
could get scary good. Injuries or the lack thereof will
determine how good.
<b>I think the infusion of some good defensive rookies,
necessitate"ed by los of veteran players will result in steady
improvement in team play as these young players gain experience
during the season. Also, some players drafted a couple of
years Mike Neal, Casey Hayward, Chris Banjo, Nate Palmer, Nick
Perry, Josh Walker and, Mike Neal and B. J. Raji have been told
to improve or risk losing their jobs.<b>
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