Comments on: Packers Are Wounded, But That Won’t Matter

By: Kristofer from Oshkosh

Kristofer from Oshkosh — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 03:01:05 +0000

That statement, sir, is wrong. And this kind of thinking has bothered me for a long time. Jerrett Bush is an nfl level conerback, he is just not starting caliber, he is starting caliber (and maybe the best player) on special teams. He is great to have as CB depth. Perhaps even the best tackeling defensive back on the team. The reason he is ever on the field is due to injury or if playing special teams. When he does get to see defensive snaps he is automatically targeted by the opposing QBs and actually does a relatively fair job while in there considering the situation of getting thrown into action instantly at which point a lot of balls are thrown to the receiver he is covering (so he does well with not letting too many big plays happen on him, if someone with less talent was put in that situation you would notice that guy more than you would notice Bush because for all the balls thrown his way, you see a bad play once maybe twice out of 15 – 20 per game[not a bad average for a backup]), not to mention he doesn’t have the extra preparation like the other cornerbacks who don’t play special teams. People like you, sir, do not understand football the way it should be understood. He is very valuable to the Green Bay Packers organization and has been for a number of years, which this alone should suggest your statement is wrong. I am not trying to bash or anything like that, I just want to inform the uninformed.

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By: KB

KB — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:32:57 +0000

I am very excited to see what Casey Hayward can do in a game as a starter. He has been excellent in a limited role this year. Apparently he will start on the outside and move inside on passing down’s when Packers go to dime. Thank the football god’s that it isn’t Bush going to the outside in those situations but House.

I read a couple days ago that House was saying he can wear the brace much looser than Williams and it doesn’t really restrict him. He said it was more like wearing underarmour than anything else. I was pretty excited to hear this and am also curious to see how he does.

Amazing how much things can change in a year. Last year after losing Collins and with Shields struggling it seemed as if the secondary was doomed for years.

At CB they have House who according to Whitt has made the biggest jump over an offseason he has ever seen, Shields looks more and more like his 2010 postseason self, and Hayward looks to be one of the best defensive rookies TT has drafted in his tenure.

At Safety they have a still really young Morgan Burnett who has been consistent and will only get better, the McMillian pick has many similarities Collins to the point where it’s honestly just weird(I just hope he can be half as good which he has been showing is very likely), Then you have Jennings who is been battling with McMillian for snaps.

Sorry for the horrible english. it is 230 in the AM and I just worked 12 hours. I’m going to sleep.

By: KB

KB — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:22:28 +0000

Sacks barely begin to tell the whole story when it comes to pass rushers. Take Matthews last year when he didn’t have the sack total but lead the league in hurries and hits which was indicative of him being a complete force all year rushing the passer.

Perry has 0 hits and 8 pressures while Walden has 4 hits and 6 hurries. That being said Perry has been the better pass rusher from what I’ve seen and PFF.com seems to agree. Perry has a +1.0 rating as a pass rusher while Walden is -4.6(Matthews is +11.5 which is the highest of any 3-4 OLB)

By: iltarion

iltarion — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:14:37 +0000

It is tough to call Erik Walden the better pass rusher so far this season when he has a half sack and Perry has 2 in less playing time. But, I agree that there shouldn’t be a drop off there as long as Walden sets the edge.

I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss BJ Raji being out. Packers’ D line had a great game against Houston, but the Texans are a zone blocking team that loves the stretch play. The Rams are much more of a straight ahead attack.

As long as the Packers can control the Rams pass rush, hopefully by running the ball, they will be fine. Jenoris Jenkins has been missing practice. So, I’m not sure he’s going to play.

Rams gave the Packers a pretty good test last season at Lambeau. The Packers were shut down in the 2nd half, and the Rams defense is better now. The Rams moved the ball offensively. They just failed miserably in the red zone.

By: buddy

buddy — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:11:59 +0000

Nurse Ratchet said she went to Edward Jones stadium and it was like a home game for Green Bay.

By: Ivomitonvikingfans

Ivomitonvikingfans — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:17:58 +0000

Everything in St. Louis is Cardinals right now. I am guessing the place will be filled with plenty of Packer fans, so noise shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

By: RodgerDat

RodgerDat — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:04:24 +0000

Please just keep Jarrett Bush on Special teams. He is not an nfl level cornerback

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:55:03 +0000

No mention of Finley? That can’t be good. I think the coaching staff will do what they have to and limit his playing time anyways so the offense has a chance to stay in sync and keep the momentum from last week. 31-10 Pack.

By: Au Green

Au Green — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:54:12 +0000

Hayward should fill in nicely for Shields and House will get some game time. Waldon is playing well.

Don’t see the Rams as a threat. The Pack should win by 2 TD’s.