Re: Packers #1 Seed
Posted: 20 Dec 2020 20:27
Depends; if we lose to the Bears and beat the Titans, we lose that tiebreaker.
If we lose to the Titans and beat the Bears, we win that tiebreaker
Depends; if we lose to the Bears and beat the Titans, we lose that tiebreaker.
We do if we beat the Bears.
We could, but we also would gain nothing from that approach that I can think ofGerman_Panzer wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:56So we
could basically tank the Titans game and focus on the Bears?
I mean there is no reason to. Like what are you going to learn in two weeks of prep that we wouldn't know in one week?German_Panzer wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:56So we
could basically tank the Titans game and focus on the Bears?
Resting players ro prevent injuries or to cut their playing time ro keep them fresh?YoHoChecko wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:59We could, but we also would gain nothing from that approach that I can think ofGerman_Panzer wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:56So we
could basically tank the Titans game and focus on the Bears?
The fresh thing doesn't make much sense considering we will have a bye if we achieve what we want. In fact, I think too much rest may be a bad thing.German_Panzer wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 22:25Resting players ro prevent injuries or to cut their playing time ro keep them fresh?YoHoChecko wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:59We could, but we also would gain nothing from that approach that I can think ofGerman_Panzer wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:56So we
could basically tank the Titans game and focus on the Bears?
But I agree that it would be weird and could destroy rhythm.
Yup.go pak go wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 06:15The fresh thing doesn't make much sense considering we will have a bye if we achieve what we want. In fact, I think too much rest may be a bad thing.German_Panzer wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 22:25Resting players ro prevent injuries or to cut their playing time ro keep them fresh?YoHoChecko wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020 20:59
We could, but we also would gain nothing from that approach that I can think of
But I agree that it would be weird and could destroy rhythm.
Don't overthink it. Just play to win the game.
Yeah, a 2-week layoff would be too much, for sure.NCF wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 08:56I will say if we do end up playing a meaningless game in Week 17, no superstars in street clothes. Rodgers starts. I don't care if its's one series. Still prepares the mind to play a football game. Street clothes... might as well send him on a vacation. I would also like to see both Boyle and Love play after that. Maybe Boyle finishes the 1st-half and Love gets the 2nd-half or something along those lines. Although, I think there is some strategic risk to playing 3 QB's that early in the game in that neither Rodgers or Boyle could come back in, but if the game is meaningless, so what. Run wildcat the rest of the day with AJ Dillon.
Yeah I tell you what. I think this Titans team is going to be DANGEROUS for us. I am very much looking forward to us having a really hard matchup as a Playoff prep with so much potentially on the line.YoHoChecko wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 09:05Yeah, a 2-week layoff would be too much, for sure.NCF wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 08:56I will say if we do end up playing a meaningless game in Week 17, no superstars in street clothes. Rodgers starts. I don't care if its's one series. Still prepares the mind to play a football game. Street clothes... might as well send him on a vacation. I would also like to see both Boyle and Love play after that. Maybe Boyle finishes the 1st-half and Love gets the 2nd-half or something along those lines. Although, I think there is some strategic risk to playing 3 QB's that early in the game in that neither Rodgers or Boyle could come back in, but if the game is meaningless, so what. Run wildcat the rest of the day with AJ Dillon.
I'm ok with resting some people with lingering injuries, but for the most part, the team needs to go through the same prep, the same motions, the same routines.
I feel like the Jags beating the Bears to give Lawrence back to the Jets and knock the Bears from the playoffs is a hilariously plausible outcome this week, but barring that, the Bears will be playing to win no matter what, so a division rivalry and some pride, plus a chance to show off for some lower-roster types should be enough motivation to bring the fight.
I'll be rooting for the Rams and actually for the Steelers tomorrow. If the Colts beat the Steelers, the Titans are basically going to need to win out to win the division (Colts play the Jags in weeks 17) and I'm always wary when one team NEEDS a game more than the other. When talent is similar, that can make a difference.
I agree. If there are injuries and guys who would benefit from two weeks off...like Gary for instance, rest them. Let them get good for January.YoHoChecko wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 09:05Yeah, a 2-week layoff would be too much, for sure.NCF wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 08:56I will say if we do end up playing a meaningless game in Week 17, no superstars in street clothes. Rodgers starts. I don't care if its's one series. Still prepares the mind to play a football game. Street clothes... might as well send him on a vacation. I would also like to see both Boyle and Love play after that. Maybe Boyle finishes the 1st-half and Love gets the 2nd-half or something along those lines. Although, I think there is some strategic risk to playing 3 QB's that early in the game in that neither Rodgers or Boyle could come back in, but if the game is meaningless, so what. Run wildcat the rest of the day with AJ Dillon.
I'm ok with resting some people with lingering injuries, but for the most part, the team needs to go through the same prep, the same motions, the same routines.
I mean come on. How does this even make sense? You can't get into a groove by splitting snaps between 8 and 10 in a game even if 12 doesn't start. There is no way these guys can get into a groove.NCF wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 08:56I will say if we do end up playing a meaningless game in Week 17, no superstars in street clothes. Rodgers starts. I don't care if its's one series. Still prepares the mind to play a football game. Street clothes... might as well send him on a vacation. I would also like to see both Boyle and Love play after that. Maybe Boyle finishes the 1st-half and Love gets the 2nd-half or something along those lines. Although, I think there is some strategic risk to playing 3 QB's that early in the game in that neither Rodgers or Boyle could come back in, but if the game is meaningless, so what. Run wildcat the rest of the day with AJ Dillon.
And their passing attack is really good. They have legit WRs.YoHoChecko wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 09:33Yeah, the Titans are a pretty terrible matchup for us because they have a great back who breaks tackles and we have a bad run D who can't tackle.
Fortunately their defense isn't that good, especially the secondary, so if Rodgers can bounce back and play a strong game, it can be an offensive slugfest between two of the best in the league. But we're going to have to expect a lot of painful runs and drives along the way.
I guess that's more for a gameday thread, though; you're right, for the 1-seed, it's very advantageous that we can drop this game and still win it the next week; not that we'd want to, but that we can.
This has turned out to be THEE window of opportunity year for Aaron Rodgers, Bakh, Davante, etc. on offense. I expect nothing less than full-blast go aheads versus both the Titans and Bears in the upcoming weeks ....... at least until the game outcomes are decided. I can't recall the Packers ever resting players ........ Lombardi once put in Anderson and Grabowski at the end of a game after the outcome was decided. They most likely spelled Elijah Pitts and Jimmy Taylor in Super Bowl I ........ can't remember for sure. Also if I remember correctly, Favre never ever came out. Nor did Majik.YoHoChecko wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 09:47I agree strongly that there is literally no good reason to play Jordan Love. There's no rush to "see what we have" especially since "what we have" isn't a finished product.
The desire to see Love is ONLY based on a notion that the fans want/deserve evidence that their team made a smart draft pick and they deserve that evidence THIS YEAR.
100%, the franchise has much much more to gain by playing Boyle than Love, in that he could become an NFL-ready tradable asset sooner, allowing Love to take the backup job on the active roster next year instead of keeping 3 QBs.
Love will present no trade value for the franchise even if he balls out, because the cost of acquiring him was already a 2020 1st and 4th and we won't recoup that value anytime soon. Boyle cost nothing but time and a roster spot while he developed, and he's a good player with a big arm in a league where no less than 2-3 teams are running a very similar offense and might need enhanced backups with starter upside (49ers, Broncos, and Rams).
If Boyle has a strong showing in a regular season game and then a strong preseason showing next year, you can score a mid-round pick for him.
Love, as I've said since the draft, is not a 2020 story and probably shouldn't be a 2021 story either, unless an injury happens. Putting him in a game for the sake of it accomplishes nothing.
We don’t need them to get into a groove. We need them to play football against another team. Something neither has done in a really long time. I also disagree with you that Rodgers 2005 snaps were not beneficial. They are all beneficial and each of these guys could use them for obvious but very different reasons.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!! Once again shows the failure of the front office of which I have been pointing out for years. Anyone could see it.YoHoChecko wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020 10:03Ok, according to FPI (538/Elo) the Packers have a 79% chance at the 1-seed and a 13% chance at winning the Super Bowl
According to Football Outsiders, the Packers have a 77.5% chance at the 1-seed and a 18.1% chance at winning the Super Bowl
The FPI index has the Packers 3rd most-likely to win the Super Bowl with the Chiefs at 35%, the Saints at 18%, and the Bills at 9%
Football Outsiders has the Packers 2nd most-likely to win the Super Bowl with the Chiefs at 23.8, the Saints at 15.8%, and the Bills at 10.1%
If we have a 13-18% chance at winning it all, that means we have an 82-87% likelihood of NOT winning it all.
Compared to perfection, we are a longshot.
But compared to our peers, we are the 2nd or 3rd most likely team to win it all.
Compared to our peers, we are among the favorites.