Watson might be the best blocking WR in the League. Looks like he never left.
You have to love the way he plays the game.
Do you think it’s a benefit that teams underestimate Jordan? I think he’s playing at an MVP level, but it seems that the rest of the league disagrees
I can’t speak to how the rest of the league views him, but early this season it sure seemed defenses were more cautious of Jacobs than Love. That will probably change now.
If the Jays win tonight, do they win it in 7?
I get the sense no matter who wins tonight the Series is going 7.
The Pack has the second best record in the league, yet there seems to be a lack of exuberance. How do you try to change the narrative from expectation of perfection to enjoyment of the game and watching the team grow?
Fans want to see the Packers stomp on somebody. That’s hard to do for 4 quarters in this league, and frankly, it doesn’t mean much. That second half in Pittsburgh was as dominant as it gets against a team above .500. As I said, the Packers are working toward that complete game, but getting it in November isn’t that big a deal. Just keep making progress.
You suggested in II today the Packers defense should be more concerned about stopping Dowdle than Hubbard. Can you elaborate on why?
Just look at the numbers. Dowdle is averaging 5.7 per carry, Hubbard 3.6. They’re both good backs, but there’s a lot of chatter in Carolina that they need to ride the hot hand there.
Mike, did you stay awake for the Dodgers/Jays 18 inning marathon Monday night?
I did. Shouldn’t have, but once I got to about the 12th inning, I was committed even though I needed to go to bed.
In your live chat you were still ahead of the national telecast. How did that work?
I don’t know. Maybe just a faster signal coming into the TV system here at the stadium. But I was watching a TV broadcast just like everybody else.
With the large contract Hutchinson just signed along with the contracts signed by Goff, Sewell and St Brown will the cap be an issue for the Lions?
I don’t know their specifics, but they seem to be managing just fine. Brad Holmes has done wonders for that franchise.
Young Hod is already 8? Man, time flies.
Yeah, he turns 8 in December. Makes me feel really old.
Is MarShawn Lloyd still not practicing?
Correct. He has not returned to practice.
Malik Heath showed his mettle!
Heath had some sneaky productive plays in that Steelers game. Another guy who gets limited opps but makes something of them.
Is Wilson’s strength more with the Outside Zone runs, whereas Jacobs pounds the inside sometimes as much to wear down the D as to secure yards?
I don’t know about that. I think it’s important to remember Jacobs did just have a calf injury before the Cardinals game. I know from experience those don’t just go away.
Watching Micah Parsons take over in the 4th quarter these past 2 weeks has been a blast to watch.
The big-money players have to get it done at crunch time, and he’s that type of player. His motor is so nonstop that he’s got more left in the tank in the 4th quarter than most.
This could be a HUGE weekend for either Parsons or Rashan Gary. I think, since they can’t double both, one will have an incredible game!
It’ll be imperative for the Packers to stop the run and put them in third downs where they can rush the passer. I’m expecting the Panthers to try to run the ball, and then run it some more.
Has Jordan Morgan surpassed Sean Rhyan?
It seems to be an ongoing competitive situation. The snaps were pretty closely split in Pittsburgh after Morgan played most of the game in AZ.
I have 2 teenage boys at home and when I try to explain how the GBP were in the 70’s and 80’s, they just
Ha. Yeah, there’s a whole generation or two of Packers fans now that have no idea what it was like.
I stayed awake on the East coast.
Good for you. Man, what a ballgame. It was a treat to watch.
What do you think the strategy or plan is for changing up punt returners multiple times a game? Is it just confidence in handling the punt or an adjustment based on what coaches are seeing in the field from the other team?
Bisaccia has mentioned the field position is one factor, as well as the workload of the players involved.
Consistency and perfection don’t exist. Matt Lafleur is right, be the best you can be and keep fighting until the end even when you are down.
That was the best thing about these last two games. Not much went right in the first half but they came out swinging in the second half, got their punches in, and got in position to win the game. That counts for a lot.
Mike, are Javon Bullard and Evan Williams sharing time at the safety spot opposite Xavier McKinney or is Bullard just playing the nickel when he’s out there?
I haven’t done a snap breakdown, but Bullard is playing mostly in the slot and Williams mostly deep safety with X. They play nickel so much that Bullard is on the field all the time.
Mike, I was at the Cardinals game, totally engrossed in the action and left in complete awe……of how you produce the Live Blog with so much detail and so accurately. I actually re-read it later to find out what I’d missed!!! Thank you.
Ha, it’s a challenge but one I enjoy. It is a lot harder to do it off the TV broadcast, though. I’d much rather be in the press box.
What is your take on the Viking QB situation? Will they be shopping for a veteran backup?
I heard they just signed one today I think.
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