Packers Advance To Round Two

[Volusianator]

Let's go Pack, time to head to the ATL for a rematch!

[kelmac07]

Philly looked terrible on offense.

[rebelknight]

Go Packers

[14holestogie]

If they can stay away from the turnovers, you've got to like their chances.
Glad they finally got over the hump today!

[Emjaysmash]

:wo

GO PACK GO!

:banger

[jesseboston81]

What a game! My heart was in my throat on the Eagles' last pass, and then when it got intercepted... well, you should have heard my fiancee and I yelling and shouting and cheering! :tu Go Pack Go next week in Atlanta!

[AD720]

Green Bay has a smoking team. Congrats to the team and the fans!

Also, anyone except the Giants, Redskins or Dallas. :D

[pnoon]

Green Bay has a smoking team. Congrats to the team and the fans!

Also, anyone except the Giants, Redskins or Dallas. :D

:r
I'm a Giants fan. And I share your feelings.
Anyone but the Eagles, Redskins or Dallas - but especially Dallas.

[AD720]

:r
I'm a Giants fan. And I share your feelings.
Anyone but the Eagles, Redskins or Dallas - but especially Dallas.

That is something we can always agree on Peter. ;)

[larryinlc]

Would someone please sneak James Jones some stick-um?-(P

Larry

[Emjaysmash]

would someone please sneak james jones some stick-um?-(p

larry

SERIOUSLY. We need to work on catching the football.

[Volusianator]

Would someone please sneak James Jones some stick-um?-(P

Larry
That would've been a might helpful!

[icehog3]

Rooting for the Pack to beat Atlanta, and the Bears to beat Seattle, so we can have an Epic NFC Champonship game.

[Stephen]

Rooting for the Pack to beat Atlanta, and the Bears to beat Seattle, so we can have an Epic NFC Champonship game.
Well, as long as the Packers can avoid 1500 penalties, I'd like their chances against Chicago. Go Pack Go!!!!:wnr

[mosesbotbol]

I want a Patriots vs. Green Bay re-match with a different end result!

[awsmith4]

Sorry to disappoint y'all but the Falcons are going all the way :D:D

[jesseboston81]

Well, as long as the Packers can avoid 1500 penalties, I'd like their chances against Chicago. Go Pack Go!!!!:wnr

Bulaga managed to behave during yesterday's game, so much so that I'm actually feeling a little hopeful about the Packers' ability to keep their penalties low.

[jmsremax]

I want a Patriots vs. Green Bay re-match with a different end result!

I love both these teams, but I would fear having to play the Packers in the SB.

Go Patriots and Packers!

[Stephen]

Bulaga managed to behave during yesterday's game, so much so that I'm actually feeling a little hopeful about the Packers' ability to keep their penalties low.
Yeah, I'm glad James Starks finally decided to put his cleats on and play a little. That being said, still waaaaaay bitter about not picking up Marshawn Lynch. Couldn't give up a 3rd rounder for Marshawn Lynch Mr. Thompson? Really?:bh

[Stephen]

I love both these teams, but I would fear having to play the Packers in the SB.

Go Patriots and Packers!
Yeah, they gave you a helluva game at Foxboro without Rodgers. I guess the Patriots camera equipment isn't rated to handle the extreme temperatures of the Frozen Tundra...:bdh

[Bunker]

That would've been a might helpful!

Jennings dropped some catchable balls too.

Don't get me wrong, I am no Packer's fan, but I can't get enough of Clay Mathews blowing up the puppysnuffer in the backfield. :D

[guitar4001]

it's nice to see the yellow and green back in the hunt

[mosesbotbol]

The NFL would love a Packers vs. Patriots line up. Those are two of the main teams they huck worldwide to promote the NFL.

[BigAsh]

Philly looked terrible on offense.


and defense....and special teams...

Green Bay has a smoking team. Congrats to the team and the fans!

Also, anyone except the Giants, Redskins or Dallas. :D

:D

[Volusianator]

Rooting for the Pack to beat Atlanta, and the Bears to beat Seattle, so we can have an Epic NFC Champonship game.

That would be the best possible outcome!

[Volusianator]

Yeah, I'm glad James Starks finally decided to put his cleats on and play a little. That being said, still waaaaaay bitter about not picking up Marshawn Lynch. Couldn't give up a 3rd rounder for Marshawn Lynch Mr. Thompson? Really?:bh

Really? Lynch has not done much all year, I was on his bandwagon at first, now I'm super happy we didn't go after him.

[Volusianator]

it's nice to see the yellow and green back in the hunt

Please accept my apologies for the correction, but it's Green & Gold, not yellow & green.

[Emjaysmash]

Really? Lynch has not done much all year, I was on his bandwagon at first, now I'm super happy we didn't go after him.

course breaking 8 tackles in that last playoff game was pretty spectacular

[shilala]

The Pack certainly looks impressive. They have the most impressive core of wide receivers I can think of. Not to belabor the point, but if they can hang on to a few more of those balls that stick in their chest, they turn into a monster.
If Aaron Rodgers could possibly wrangle this Super Bowl away from the Steelers, which of course is impossible, the talking heads will speak of him in the same breath as Manning and Brady. If not next year, his time is definitely coming.
I'd be willing to concede the Super Bowl if they'd give us Flynn and take the raper off our hands. :D

[jesseboston81]

I'd like nothing more than to see a Packers-Patriots Superbowl matchup, but with Rodgers at the helm instead of Flynn and the Pat's often variable defense this year, I'd be holding my breath the entire game!

[theoneandonly]

Sadly I hate the Packers. I am a Bears fan now, always, and forever. Screw the Packers. I really hope that the Falcons roll over them. The sadder thing is that with how the playoffs have gone so far, I would not be surprised to see Seattle and Green Bay winning and playing for the NFC Championship. Of course the underdog, Seattle, would win to go on to play New England or the Jets in the Super Bowl. I say this cuz of how crazy it sounds now. BUT....Look at how the Saints got beat by Seattle. Look at how Green Bay beat the Eagles. It has been a very crazy season that has continued into the playoffs and we are all in for a big surprise this year.

[Volusianator]

course breaking 8 tackles in that last playoff game was pretty spectacular

I knew that was coming and I agree, an amazing performance...on that one run. Other than that, I'm glad we didn't pursue him.

[Volusianator]

I'd be willing to concede the Super Bowl if they'd give us Flynn and take the raper off our hands. :D

Deal, as much as I like Flynn, not just a player but a person (I've smoked several cigars and have played a lot of poker with him) I'd trade him in a heartbeat for another Lombardi trophy.

[Stephen]

Really? Lynch has not done much all year, I was on his bandwagon at first, now I'm super happy we didn't go after him.
Lynch's ability to run the ball when the Packers go three and four wide would've been a thing of beauty to watch. He's had absolutely no running lanes to speak of in Seattle. Brandon Jackson is made of metal and it seems that they make offensive lineman trousers out of magnets in Green Bay; Kuhn, for some reason unbeknownst to me, loves to run East-West; news flash big fella, you're a hog molly, buck it up in there! James Starks, well, before this game he'd done jack squat but the coaches are high on him so I have cautious optimism. Whoever it is, as long as the Packers have a semblance of an effective running game they'll win the Conference.

[MarkinAZ]

I was happy to see the Pack win on the road yesterday against the Eagles.

What was more impressive was seeing a blossoming running game coming around just when they need it. James Starks ran the ball 23x for 123 yds.

If James Jones can hold onto the bomb in next game, then we'll be looking good:tu

[RevSmoke]

Rooting for the Pack to beat Atlanta, and the Bears to beat Seattle, so we can have an Epic NFC Champonship game.

That would be a cool deal, very retro.

I think they have a good chance at it.

Oh, by the way, I am not so sure that the Eagle offense sucked. I think that the Packer defense stepped it up and played a good game, big plays when needed.

Go Pack!

[RevSmoke]

Sorry to disappoint y'all but the Falcons are going all the way :D:D

Really? I'm inclined to disagree. Falcons were playing better ball at the beginning of the season and just barely beat the Packers. The Packers are playing better ball now.

I will say this, I think it is going to be a good (tight) game for football fans, Packer fans - Falcons fans - fans of professional football in general.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[RevSmoke]

Yeah, I'm glad James Starks finally decided to put his cleats on and play a little. That being said, still waaaaaay bitter about not picking up Marshawn Lynch. Couldn't give up a 3rd rounder for Marshawn Lynch Mr. Thompson? Really?:bh

For what reason would you want Lynch? It was AJ Hawk that they wanted, and I am glad we kept him. He's contributed way more than Lynch would have.

[Volusianator]

Agree with Todd on everything!

[Stephen]

For what reason would you want Lynch? It was AJ Hawk that they wanted, and I am glad we kept him. He's contributed way more than Lynch would have.
Hawk wasn't even a starter at the beginning of the season and is only in there due to the rash of injuries the linebacker corps has endured. He's been, "decent" but by all means not, "good." Why would I want Lynch you ask? Well, I guess it'd be nice if our quarterback wasn't the teams leading rushing in a quarter of the games this season and actually have a threat of a running game to ease a little pressure off of the passing game (if anything, it goes to show how great the passing game has been this year knowing that they're going to throw and still have the ability for the most part to execute).

[RevSmoke]

Hawk wasn't even a starter at the beginning of the season and is only in there due to the rash of injuries the linebacker corps has endured. He's been, "decent" but by all means not, "good." Why would I want Lynch you ask? Well, I guess it'd be nice if our quarterback wasn't the teams leading rushing in a quarter of the games this season and actually have a threat of a running game to ease a little pressure off of the passing game (if anything, it goes to show how great the passing game has been this year knowing that they're going to throw and still have the ability for the most part to execute).

You are right, he wasn't a "starter" at the beginning of the season. And, he may be there because of a rash of injuries. But he's been more than decent. In fact, he's been the defensive team captain for better than half of the season.

Do we need a running back? Yes! Would it have been worth Lynch to lose Hawk? No, not by a far sight!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Stephen]

You are right, he wasn't a "starter" at the beginning of the season. And, he may be there because of a rash of injuries. But he's been more than decent. In fact, he's been the defensive team captain for better than half of the season.

Do we need a running back? Yes! Would it have been worth Lynch to lose Hawk? No, not by a far sight!

Peace of the Lord be with you.
I guess I look at it like this: I'd be surprised if he's around next season anyways (is due to make 10 million next season, and the Packers have given both Chillar and Bishop contract extensions); at least the Packers would've gotten something for him instead of a wasted top five pick (IMO). Not trying to sound snarky here so please don't take it as such, but Hawk's been a huge disappointment and the opportunity was there for us to shore up a position of need and it didn't happen. Maybe if the Chillar/Barnett/Jones don't hit the IR we're not even having this discussion. Who knows...

[RevSmoke]

I guess I look at it like this: I'd be surprised if he's around next season anyways (is due to make 10 million next season, and the Packers have given both Chillar and Bishop contract extensions); at least the Packers would've gotten something for him instead of a wasted top five pick (IMO). Not trying to sound snarky here so please don't take it as such, but Hawk's been a huge disappointment and the opportunity was there for us to shore up a position of need and it didn't happen. Maybe if the Chillar/Barnett/Jones don't hit the IR we're not even having this discussion. Who knows...

I am not trying to sound snarky either - so please don't take it that way.

I guess I am not as disappointed with Hawk as you are. I was last year, but decided to go and take a look at the stats. If you look at his numbers and consider the impact he's had this year, I am thoroughly impressed. In this 2010 season he led the team in total tackles at (111), 3rd in solo tackles (72), .5 sacks, but had 3 interceptions. Those are respectale numbers.

As I said, his performance last year left me a bit disappointed, but when I went to look up those stats, I was shocked, for I learned that in 2009 he was 2nd in total tackles (89) and 2nd in solo tackles (67), had 2 sacks, and 1 interception. Why was it such a bad year? Maybe the better question is, why did I think he'd had such a bad year?

I figured I'd look up all his seasons and check out his stats.

So, in 2008, he was 1st in total tackles (86) and 1st in solo tackles (67) and 3 sacks.

In 2007 he was 2nd in total tackles (105) and 2nd in solo tackles (78) with 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception.

In 2006. he was 1st in total tackes (120), 1st in solo tackles (83), had 3.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 interceptions.

Seems to me that this 2010 season wasn't so bad, he never really had a great season in regard to sacks, 2010 was his best year for interceptions, and the number of tackles he had this year is a solid performance. He was made defensive team captain this season. I guess I'd like to know why he's such a disappointment.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Stephen]

I am not trying to sound snarky either - so please don't take it that way.

I guess I am not as disappointed with Hawk as you are. I was last year, but decided to go and take a look at the stats. If you look at his numbers and consider the impact he's had this year, I am thoroughly impressed. In this 2010 season he led the team in total tackles at (111), 3rd in solo tackles (72), .5 sacks, but had 3 interceptions. Those are respectale numbers.

As I said, his performance last year left me a bit disappointed, but when I went to look up those stats, I was shocked, for I learned that in 2009 he was 2nd in total tackles (89) and 2nd in solo tackles (67), had 2 sacks, and 1 interception. Why was it such a bad year? Maybe the better question is, why did I think he'd had such a bad year?

I figured I'd look up all his seasons and check out his stats.

So, in 2008, he was 1st in total tackles (86) and 1st in solo tackles (67) and 3 sacks.

In 2007 he was 2nd in total tackles (105) and 2nd in solo tackles (78) with 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception.

In 2006. he was 1st in total tackes (120), 1st in solo tackles (83), had 3.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 interceptions.

Seems to me that this 2010 season wasn't so bad, he never really had a great season in regard to sacks, 2010 was his best year for interceptions, and the number of tackles he had this year is a solid performance. He was made defensive team captain this season. I guess I'd like to know why he's such a disappointment.

Peace of the Lord be with you.
1st of all, you're fine. I'm the new guy here and just wanted to make sure I wasn't trying to convey myself as a horse's behind.:)

Remember Donnie Edwards? He was an inside linebacker for the Chiefs/Chargers. Dude always racked up tons of tackles every season. Thing is, he was always making them 5-10 yards downfield because he took horrible angles, and couldn't shed initial blocks. I see the same thing with AJ Hawk. Looks good on a stat sheet, looks terrible on the field. He doesn't meet the runner, he lets the runner come to him. He is big and athletic, which is frustrating because he has all the physical tools to be a pro bowler. The thing that gets me is that when he entered the draft, we were told how cerebral he was in addition to his physical stature. That's why the Packers took him with the #5 pick (I wanted them to take Haloti Ngata, but that's neither here nor there). Taking a player in the top five, you expect an impact player. Hawk is a JAG (just another guy); not an impact player. What he did this year I have no doubt that they would've gotten that from Chillar or Bishop, who wasn't taken in the top five (or the first three rounds for that matter).

[RevSmoke]

1st of all, you're fine. I'm the new guy here and just wanted to make sure I wasn't trying to convey myself as a horse's behind.:)

Remember Donnie Edwards? He was an inside linebacker for the Chiefs/Chargers. Dude always racked up tons of tackles every season. Thing is, he was always making them 5-10 yards downfield because he took horrible angles, and couldn't shed initial blocks. I see the same thing with AJ Hawk. Looks good on a stat sheet, looks terrible on the field. He doesn't meet the runner, he lets the runner come to him. He is big and athletic, which is frustrating because he has all the physical tools to be a pro bowler. The thing that gets me is that when he entered the draft, we were told how cerebral he was in addition to his physical stature. That's why the Packers took him with the #5 pick (I wanted them to take Haloti Ngata, but that's neither here nor there). Taking a player in the top five, you expect an impact player. Hawk is a JAG (just another guy); not an impact player. What he did this year I have no doubt that they would've gotten that from Chillar or Bishop, who wasn't taken in the top five (or the first three rounds for that matter).

You're fine too. I see some of what you're talking about, but I'm not so sure he's as bad as you're making out. He was part of the stop on the goal line against the Eagles on a couple plays - that's just a recent remembrance.

Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter a whole lot. I'm not a Lnch fan.

And at this point, I just want Packer victories.

Go Pack!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Volusianator]

And at this point, I just want Packer victories.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Todd, all I can say to that is "Amen"! :banger

[MarkinAZ]

Todd, I'm glad to see you and Steve are giving each other a big hug;)

[RevSmoke]

Todd, all I can say to that is "Amen"! :banger

And all God's people should say Amen to that. :banger :r

[RevSmoke]

Todd, I'm glad to see you and Steve are giving each other a big hug;)

Next thing someone is going to want a big group hug in the shower tonight.

huh?

Oooops, my bad, wrong movie.

[MarkinAZ]

Next thing someone is going to want a big group hug in the shower tonight.

huh?

Oooops, my bad, wrong movie.

:D...Hey, gooooooooooo cheeseheads!

[Stephen]

Todd, all I can say to that is "Amen"! :banger
Co-signed!:banger

[Stephen]

Todd, I'm glad to see you and Steve are giving each other a big hug;)
Todd, I think somebody's jealous...

[MarkinAZ]

Todd, I think somebody's jealous...

:D...Not!

[Stephen]

I guess I look at it like this: I'd be surprised if he's around next season anyways (is due to make 10 million next season, and the Packers have given both Chillar and Bishop contract extensions); at least the Packers would've gotten something for him instead of a wasted top five pick (IMO). Not trying to sound snarky here so please don't take it as such, but Hawk's been a huge disappointment and the opportunity was there for us to shore up a position of need and it didn't happen. Maybe if the Chillar/Barnett/Jones don't hit the IR we're not even having this discussion. Who knows...
Well, we knew this day would come... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6175534)