I could go off on this game but it's not worth it. It was a total team FAILURE!!! It's sickening!
In other relevant NFL news:
1. Pears get a nice win. Jeff Cutler silenced critics for at least another week as they fended off the Viqueens for a divisional win.
2. For the second week in a row, the Puckers thrash their opponent. This time it was the Iggles. Their offense looks unstoppable and they are able to put some pressure on the QB. Sanchez looks like what we thought he was. Highly doubt he went out for a cheesesteak when he got back to Philly.
3. Amazing that at 4-6, the Falcones are leading that division. Even more amazing is that at 2-8, the Bucs are not out of it.
Right now, looks like the Cardinals (even without Palmer) and the Puckers have to be considered front runners in the NFC. However, things can change from week to week.
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I feel terrible for the skins. This is the kind of loss we have seen before. The only difference this time is that Gruden is a first year coach rather than a coach on his way out. I really did not see that type of performance coming. I thought and still think they are a better team on paper. They played vastly different from the team that took the field against the Cowboys. RG3 still isn't up to speed. He is not as accurate as he should be. The fact that he is not sliding at the end of his runs is troubling. There was one play where he was about 5-10 yards past the first down marker and dove head first in the air for another 5 yards. I have no idea why he wont just slide. Both of the ints were not entirely his fault. Still, his eyes were locked on the receiver in at least the second int causing the defender to swat. He did not do much to help the team win. Trent Williams injury was huge. I don't know how they protect the QB consistently now. RG3 was under duress much of the game.
There are six games left. The idea is to see improvement now. The offense has to show some sparks. Its especially important for RG3. His job is not safe with the looming contract/option items this offseason. Even if they lose, its important for the offense to be able to show they can move the ball and score. Defensively the game planning is not very good. I think Haslett has overstayed his time here. He will likely be fired at the end of the season.
It just sucks to see a loss like yesterday's. I really hope they get it together and show some signs during the remaining games.
I am pretty happy with how the Packers are playing. They look unstoppable in all aspects of the offense. Connor Barwin, McCoy, Maclin were all reduced to non factors. Sanchez was what he was supposed to be. Defensively, the Packers appear to have improved, but again Mark Sanchez isn't really a test and McCoy isn't really Shady and Shifty anymore. The real test for the defense will be against the Patriots in two weeks at Lambeau. Still, I like how the Packers are throttling opponents. Its a thing of beauty to watch Aaron Rodgers.
I went into the game without a worry. Knowing that Aaron Rodgers can win this game for us and definitely not lose it for us with costly mistakes. Its different from the Favre days, when I would be anxious before and during the game not knowing if we were getting the 3 td Favre or 3 int Favre. Just an interesting point, as I caught myself thinking about the two QB's during last nights game when Buck and Aikmen were talking about Favre.
Lambeau has seemingly regained its invincibility. It will be very tough for any team to come there and try to win this winter.
Agree with pretty much everything you said. Especially, when you talk about needing to see improvement over these next six games. RG3 HAS to start playing better. It's to a point where even the staunchest of RG3 supporters are beginning to question his abilities. I like the guy but he has got to start getting better. If not, the trade to bring him here becomes devastating as we gave up a ton and still were not able to find our franchise QB. RG3 needs to prove he is that guy.
I'm not going to pin it all on him as other guys need to step up. Looks like some young guys will get a chance. Moses will get time with Williams hurt. This will be interesting. Would like to see Spencer Long get in there. Would also like to see Philip Thomas get some time when he is ready at safety to see what he can bring because Clark is too old.
We are in evaluation mode now and guys need to prove their value starting with RG3. The pressure is really on this guy now and we'll see how he handles it. The thing is if there are guys not supporting him in the locker room that is all the more reason for him to perform so that he can get them back on his side. If he struggles, it will be bad for him, bad for the team/organization, and only make guys in the locker room further doubt his abilities.
As far as the Pack, their offense is unbelievable. Rodgers is amazing. I watched some of that game and the way he walks up to the line for the snap, he just exudes confidence. He plays so relaxed almost like he knows exactly what is going to happen on each and every play. They keep playing the way they are, it will be very tough to beat them.
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