Packers Vikings Game
That was easily the most stressful game I’ve ever watched. Unfortunately, it was pretty clear the better team won. I said “team”, not “quarterback”. Favre is clearly playing a high level right now, but I think the Packers made the right decision to go with Aaron Rodgers. I’m sure Favre feels like he got his revenge, but the fact remains, the Packers didn’t want him and Rodgers looks to have a very promising career.
I think the Packers definitely have some talent, but they have some MAJOR issues. First and foremost, the offensive line is pathetically awful. Daryn Colledge and Allen Barbre are embarrassing, and not good enough to start on most teams. They have some depth, but it’s very mediocre. They are being dominated by every defense they face. The Packers either need a new offensive line coach, or the players they’ve drafted just aren’t any good…or both! Either way, the organization might want to consider protecting their franchise quarterback.
The other major issue is the defense. They did a great job of stopping Adrian Peterson, but only after he got hurt on the play where Clay Matthews stripped the ball. The have great depth at linebacker, but they don’t really fit the part. If you look at the Steelers’ 3-4 linebackers, they are much bigger, and MUCH more aggressive. The Packers have a bunch of talented linebackers, but they’re all undersized, and probably better suited as 4-3 linebackers. I love Aaron Kampman as a defensive end, but he looks completely out of place as a linebacker. I’m pretty sure Kampman will jump ship once his contract is up, and will probably tell the Packers to “stick it” for making him playing LB during a contract year. The secondary got burned, play after play after play. Tramon Williams no longer looks like a future replacement for Woodson or Harris.
They have so many holes on this team, I’m starting to wonder if Ted Thompson is now on the hot seat. How many years should the Packers be the youngest team in the NFL? I’d think one or two, but no more than that. At some point, the Packers need to invest some money into the offensive line, and rethink the players they have on defense. They showed Ted Thompson on TV last, and he looked very scared, and that was before the game started.
Let’s hope Clifton is back sooner than later, and that the rest of the team gets better….real quick! It’s all we can hope for this season.
