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In retrospect, last night may not have been as bad aI originally thought. I still think our D will be poor this year, not only because Billy Davis is a proven failure as a DC, but mainly because we have no good pass rushers on the edge.
I watched intently last night and checked the game tape this morning a bit as well, and was pleasantly surprised by a few guys, and of course disgusted with a few others.
Guys I Liked:
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Neil Rackers- Good KOs sure, but that onsides kick was one of the ballsiest things I have seen from a K in a while. I know I give the guy grief for choking, but he really is tough as nails and has no problem sacrificing his body for the team. I hearby and willing to take the good with the bad from here on out (until he starts blowing late-game FGs again
).
Will Davis- He wasn't playing against first stringers, but the kid was an impact player the entire second half both on D and on STs. He was our only OLB able to get consistent pressure on the QB and played the run nicely as well. I'm not saying he's ready to start, but I do expect some decent contributions from his this season (30 tackles, 3 sacks). For a 6th round pick whom many pundits predicted to go undrafted this kid is already overachieving.
Reggie Walker- Here's two games in a row where this kid has shown up in a big way. Pongo got hurt early and this kid did a hell of a job replacing him IMO. He had 3 stops at or behind the LOS IIRC and his play at the goalline was easily the defensive highlight of the game (if they are allowed one). I expect to se he and Togafau stick around this year.
Darnell Dockett- I saw somewhere on the board where people were calling him lazy yesterday, but I surely didn't see it. Say what you want about him, but 9-0 always brings his lunch pail and is ready to go. I love his energy and the fact that he never slows down before the whistle.
A-Dub- As usual, his pass coverage was less-than-stellar, but there is no safety on earth who plays the run and short passing game better. The man has the heart of a lion and attacks the ball carrier like none other. i still wonder how many PBs he would have been selected to had he been drafted into a Tampa 2 as an OLB
Clark Haggans- Not great, but he was the best of the worst as far as our 1st string LBs go.
Greg Toler- He had no big plays, but was tight on his assignment and plays the run like a safety. Considering he was essentially playing HS ball last year, I love how this kid is developing and cant wait to see him force Captian Loveboat (Ralph Brown) off the field.
Aaron Francisco- I think it's well documented that your coverage skills aren't PB worthy, but you play at full speed for 60 minutes every game, hit like a ton of bricks and have no regard for your own health. I respect that.
Rodney Leslie- The truth of the matter is that he has been better than a few guys who i think will get a roster spot over him :coughalanbranchkennyiwebemacough:. Tough strong guy who never seems to get pushed off the line, sheds blockers well, takes on doubles and remains stout and gets to the ballcarrier. Good job.
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Aaron Rodgers- Damn you're good. I hate you.
Sean Morey- You cant help but love this guy. His effort is just amazing. He is in on every STs tackle and was really impressive catching the ball last night. Great block on the final TD by Wright.
Jason Wright- Very very nice. Very good on STs as usual and great TD to set up the win. very nice pass protection all day and way to show some niftyness in the open field.
Herman Johnson- Another damn fine 5th round draft pick. What's every bit impressive as his stature is his hard work out there. This kid never stops hustling and has a mean streak that I love. Constantly moving and getting downfield to help his teammates. I dont know where he'll fit in the starting lineup anytime soon (though he may replace Levi in a few years??), but I do think he'll be ready when called upon.
Jereme Urban- I know his fumble hurt, but he did his best to make up for it and converted numerous 3rd downs. I know many didn't notice it, but he blocks his tail off and without him, Beanie doesn't score that 1st TD.
Sendlein- I know Kurt never moves in there (in a positive way anyhow), but Matty was able to step up into the pocket all night because Lyle kept his man in check.
Reggie Wells- He really is the best LG in the NFCW IMO. Great leader, hard worker and finally... a good player.
Larod Stephens-Howling- The little engine that could just keeps chugging along. Whats more impressive than his cutback ability and yardage on the ground is how good he has been in pass protection.
Hightower- Sadly for him, Beanie is as good as we'd hoped, but it doesn't change what Timmy's been doing. He will still start the season, split carries and still get the goalline stuff IMO. As long as Kurt is starting, we will thorw a ton, because all of his audibles lead to a pass play. When the 4th quarters come around (and if Matty sees the field prior to that) I really expect to see this guy close out a lot of games for us. Great effort, great running and good pass protection last night.
Early Doucet- A few piss poor drops, but a few big plays and Q-like trucks of people to compensate. He will be a capable #2 very soon IMO.
OG Matty Leinart- I have been calling this one for a few years now and was almost happy enough to cry for him last night. It's disgusted me to hear him being trashed on the radio and in the press for not gettiung on the field. The kid played his ass off last night and was nothing short of great. It's getting to be time to dust off those #7's and rock them with pride again.
Melvin Fowler- Very good job man, welcome to the team. Great downfield blocks and very steady. Better than most of our starters from the past 2 decades.
Beanie- Yeah, you're an effing animal. Congrats on the TDs. Glad to have you back.
Onrea Jones- I know he's not a scrawny little white guy and the epitome of an underdog WR in the NFL, but his play has been very good IMO. Great size, hands, toughness and RAC. Hopefully he clears waivers and makes it back to the PS.
The Not-So-Hot Guys-
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DRC- The kid needs to stop dancing, take his fronts out and get his skinny ass in his books and his head into the meetings. Too gifted to be embarrassed like that. Outside of his fantastic show of athleticism in the opening drive on Donald Driver (where he absolutely should have picked the ball off) he really made a fool of himself for the remainder of the game.
Babe Watson- When he stops getting bulled off the line I'll give him his "G" status back. I love the guy and worry that maybe his knee is still screwing him, because he just hasn't seemed to be close to the player he was turning into prior to the injury.
Ralph Brown- Maybe he needs to rent a boat and some hookers and blow some steam or something because he just looks timid, frustrated, slow and confused out there. Damn I miss Rod Hood.
Karlos Dansby- The effort wasn't there and it was obvious. If you dont want to play, why take the field??
Rolle- You had a nice tackle on the end around, but how the hell do you get embarrassed like that on a deep play by 94yr old donald Driver. If your're gonna hang on him so blatently while he dusts you dont let him have the satisfaction of catching the ball too.
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Lance Long- Not only did he blow like 8 million A$FN bucks that I bet on him here, he did nothing to distinguish himself as an NFL player last night. I like the kid, but he is gonna have to be Fitz-like next week if he intends to remain on this team. I look for him to be in a Cheifs/Bears/Ravens jersey in the near future.
Brandon Keith- I am still waiting to see the guy who's undercarriage everyone has been swinging from like Tarzan the past few years. When i watch #72 I see a lazy guy who is never moving through the whistle.
Kurt Warner- Let me be the first to say that i really didn't think Kurt was that bad last night. My issue was the fumbles, when he had ample time to get rid of the ball. The man is 400 years old, shouldn't he know that he isn't escaping from any type of pressure? The pick was pretty bad as well, but has his normal receivers been there things would have been much different IMO.
I watched intently last night and checked the game tape this morning a bit as well, and was pleasantly surprised by a few guys, and of course disgusted with a few others.
Guys I Liked:
D
Neil Rackers- Good KOs sure, but that onsides kick was one of the ballsiest things I have seen from a K in a while. I know I give the guy grief for choking, but he really is tough as nails and has no problem sacrificing his body for the team. I hearby and willing to take the good with the bad from here on out (until he starts blowing late-game FGs again
). Will Davis- He wasn't playing against first stringers, but the kid was an impact player the entire second half both on D and on STs. He was our only OLB able to get consistent pressure on the QB and played the run nicely as well. I'm not saying he's ready to start, but I do expect some decent contributions from his this season (30 tackles, 3 sacks). For a 6th round pick whom many pundits predicted to go undrafted this kid is already overachieving.
Reggie Walker- Here's two games in a row where this kid has shown up in a big way. Pongo got hurt early and this kid did a hell of a job replacing him IMO. He had 3 stops at or behind the LOS IIRC and his play at the goalline was easily the defensive highlight of the game (if they are allowed one). I expect to se he and Togafau stick around this year.
Darnell Dockett- I saw somewhere on the board where people were calling him lazy yesterday, but I surely didn't see it. Say what you want about him, but 9-0 always brings his lunch pail and is ready to go. I love his energy and the fact that he never slows down before the whistle.
A-Dub- As usual, his pass coverage was less-than-stellar, but there is no safety on earth who plays the run and short passing game better. The man has the heart of a lion and attacks the ball carrier like none other. i still wonder how many PBs he would have been selected to had he been drafted into a Tampa 2 as an OLB
Clark Haggans- Not great, but he was the best of the worst as far as our 1st string LBs go.
Greg Toler- He had no big plays, but was tight on his assignment and plays the run like a safety. Considering he was essentially playing HS ball last year, I love how this kid is developing and cant wait to see him force Captian Loveboat (Ralph Brown) off the field.
Aaron Francisco- I think it's well documented that your coverage skills aren't PB worthy, but you play at full speed for 60 minutes every game, hit like a ton of bricks and have no regard for your own health. I respect that.
Rodney Leslie- The truth of the matter is that he has been better than a few guys who i think will get a roster spot over him :coughalanbranchkennyiwebemacough:. Tough strong guy who never seems to get pushed off the line, sheds blockers well, takes on doubles and remains stout and gets to the ballcarrier. Good job.
O
Aaron Rodgers- Damn you're good. I hate you.
Sean Morey- You cant help but love this guy. His effort is just amazing. He is in on every STs tackle and was really impressive catching the ball last night. Great block on the final TD by Wright.
Jason Wright- Very very nice. Very good on STs as usual and great TD to set up the win. very nice pass protection all day and way to show some niftyness in the open field.
Herman Johnson- Another damn fine 5th round draft pick. What's every bit impressive as his stature is his hard work out there. This kid never stops hustling and has a mean streak that I love. Constantly moving and getting downfield to help his teammates. I dont know where he'll fit in the starting lineup anytime soon (though he may replace Levi in a few years??), but I do think he'll be ready when called upon.
Jereme Urban- I know his fumble hurt, but he did his best to make up for it and converted numerous 3rd downs. I know many didn't notice it, but he blocks his tail off and without him, Beanie doesn't score that 1st TD.
Sendlein- I know Kurt never moves in there (in a positive way anyhow), but Matty was able to step up into the pocket all night because Lyle kept his man in check.
Reggie Wells- He really is the best LG in the NFCW IMO. Great leader, hard worker and finally... a good player.
Larod Stephens-Howling- The little engine that could just keeps chugging along. Whats more impressive than his cutback ability and yardage on the ground is how good he has been in pass protection.
Hightower- Sadly for him, Beanie is as good as we'd hoped, but it doesn't change what Timmy's been doing. He will still start the season, split carries and still get the goalline stuff IMO. As long as Kurt is starting, we will thorw a ton, because all of his audibles lead to a pass play. When the 4th quarters come around (and if Matty sees the field prior to that) I really expect to see this guy close out a lot of games for us. Great effort, great running and good pass protection last night.
Early Doucet- A few piss poor drops, but a few big plays and Q-like trucks of people to compensate. He will be a capable #2 very soon IMO.
OG Matty Leinart- I have been calling this one for a few years now and was almost happy enough to cry for him last night. It's disgusted me to hear him being trashed on the radio and in the press for not gettiung on the field. The kid played his ass off last night and was nothing short of great. It's getting to be time to dust off those #7's and rock them with pride again.
Melvin Fowler- Very good job man, welcome to the team. Great downfield blocks and very steady. Better than most of our starters from the past 2 decades.
Beanie- Yeah, you're an effing animal. Congrats on the TDs. Glad to have you back.
Onrea Jones- I know he's not a scrawny little white guy and the epitome of an underdog WR in the NFL, but his play has been very good IMO. Great size, hands, toughness and RAC. Hopefully he clears waivers and makes it back to the PS.
The Not-So-Hot Guys-
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DRC- The kid needs to stop dancing, take his fronts out and get his skinny ass in his books and his head into the meetings. Too gifted to be embarrassed like that. Outside of his fantastic show of athleticism in the opening drive on Donald Driver (where he absolutely should have picked the ball off) he really made a fool of himself for the remainder of the game.
Babe Watson- When he stops getting bulled off the line I'll give him his "G" status back. I love the guy and worry that maybe his knee is still screwing him, because he just hasn't seemed to be close to the player he was turning into prior to the injury.
Ralph Brown- Maybe he needs to rent a boat and some hookers and blow some steam or something because he just looks timid, frustrated, slow and confused out there. Damn I miss Rod Hood.
Karlos Dansby- The effort wasn't there and it was obvious. If you dont want to play, why take the field??
Rolle- You had a nice tackle on the end around, but how the hell do you get embarrassed like that on a deep play by 94yr old donald Driver. If your're gonna hang on him so blatently while he dusts you dont let him have the satisfaction of catching the ball too.
O
Lance Long- Not only did he blow like 8 million A$FN bucks that I bet on him here, he did nothing to distinguish himself as an NFL player last night. I like the kid, but he is gonna have to be Fitz-like next week if he intends to remain on this team. I look for him to be in a Cheifs/Bears/Ravens jersey in the near future.
Brandon Keith- I am still waiting to see the guy who's undercarriage everyone has been swinging from like Tarzan the past few years. When i watch #72 I see a lazy guy who is never moving through the whistle.
Kurt Warner- Let me be the first to say that i really didn't think Kurt was that bad last night. My issue was the fumbles, when he had ample time to get rid of the ball. The man is 400 years old, shouldn't he know that he isn't escaping from any type of pressure? The pick was pretty bad as well, but has his normal receivers been there things would have been much different IMO.
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