Comments on: The Packers Are Bad In Close Games; Here’s Why

By: toolkien

toolkien — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:46:19 +0000

It is frustrating that the Pack have so much “potency” (the ability to generate point differential, which is the point of the game) but not “consistency” (winning big, losing small). It is Thompson’s job to supply potency, it is McCarhy’s job to supply consistency. It’s basic organizational structure in any industry.

A team that has a +344 “potency” the last three seasons, even including a thin 2008 defensive performance that has been more than adequately fixed, but is only on pace to be as good as the 92-94 era team, if that? I don’t know if many Packer fans realize that this Packer team is the best team, potency-wise, we’ve had since the Superbowl era of 95-97. And we’re getting playoff pretender caliber results? If this is acceptable then I need to start bagging my own poop and sell it as fudge.

I think two games a season minimum hang exclusively on McCarthy, everything else being equal. It is the HC’s job to get the best he can, and MORE, out of the team, not sandbag it. Too much talent getting too little results.

By: M S T

M S T — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:20:18 +0000

Amen to the whole running up the middle problem. You want to know the best way to ensure we don’t gain any yardage in the run? Head directly for the heap of people. Jackson consistently, maddeningly doesn’t even try to juke left or right when by doing so he could bypass almost everyone. Instead, he stops dead short due to an elementary law of physics – you can’t run through people.

By: Predictions: Packers vs. Giants | Total Packers

Predictions: Packers vs. Giants | Total Packers — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:33:38 +0000

[...] This is essentially a playoff game for both teams and I think it’s much more likely the Packers and Giants will make it a close game, which could spell trouble for Green Bay. [...]

By: ay hombre

ay hombre — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:14:49 +0000

The 4-12 season was an illusion just like the Nfc title game run was. Take away those two years and what’s left? Mediocrity.

By: nurseratchett

nurseratchett — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 13:27:29 +0000

Appreciate the article. It seems to me that special teams has been an after thought, & I get a little worried about Tramon Williams doing kick returns when he is so needed on D. The stats are pretty glaring!

By: iltarion

iltarion — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:15:25 +0000

Maybe MM is to blame for global warming and the JFK assassination too.

You know what is more important than your record in close games? Your overall record. After taking over a 4-12 team, MM has had one losing season in 5 years. That is not a recipe for getting fired.

Now, I don’t find 8-8 acceptable either; so, if we lose the next two games and THEN go 8-8 or worse next year, then I’m all for MM being shown the door. But until then, we can criticize MM all we want. Afterall, that is what we are here for, but talk of firing him is just a waste of time until then. It isn’t happening.

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:20:34 +0000

Well, if the fourth and one went for a touchdown, then he’s a brilliant coach and play caller……but he does need to use more mis-direction plays on short yardage situations and mix in more draw plays and play action passing early in the game, in my view.

By: green bay!

green bay! — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:59:33 +0000

Well.. yeah he’s a bad coach in close games… but who else is up to coach and they might be good? I have no idea. If someone does.. then just tell me cuz id really like to know

By: Madcity Packer Fan

Madcity Packer Fan — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:30:38 +0000

Frame this one! I agree 100% on all points. We can’t ignore these game changing problems. It seems McCarthy has been able to make excuses for our poor special teams and his game losing clock management skills. Great points Jeremy and Hombre!

By: ay hombre

ay hombre — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:13:26 +0000

Another good stat…no Packer wins this year when trailing at any point in the 4th quarter. Now if that’s not the trademark of a winner than nothing is.