Ok, I'm calling it. Packers are going 14-2 this year.
Gonna dominate NFC North.

i think they could go 16-0 they are 10-0 right now

Rofl, oh dang my early season prediction was wrong. Sorry Packers, I didnt have nuf faith at start of season =*(.

But yeah, they could very well go 16-0. Next 6 opponents not THAT tough, but there are still some that I will worry bout.

Detroit and Chicago should be able to give them some scares. The Packers are reminding me all too much of my 2007 Patriots.. and we all know how well that didn't turn out =(

Spotty defense with some big name players, no established running game.. and despite a QB who can hurl it in any weather.. it just always seems to not be enough in the playoffs =(

--Micah
(18-1, baby.. ugh!)

Patriots going all the way! ;-)

If the Pats go all the way, I'll be extremely surprised. It's possible, but they're on the outside looking in, imo.

Reasoning?
-- Lack of defensive secondary. Absolute lack. Arrington might have a share of the INT lead, but that's because he gets more balls thrown at him than (can't put that joke here without violating the clan charter). McCourty really isn't looking like he's a good DBack this year - and while he has had to cover the #1 receivers all the time.. he's just seemed really slow and not quite on the play like he was last year. Perhaps they were too quick cutting all the DBs they did.. no matter how big of an idiot Meriweather proved to be.

-- Lack of defensive playmakers. Ninkovich and Carter could be on to something - but they'll have to be more productive on a regular basis. At the best they could be Seymour and Vrabel. At present - they've got a ways to go. Mayo, Wilfork and others do a good job of plugging up the middle - but really opposing players have had too much space to deal with.

-- Where's Woodhead? I know it sounds funny to make a big stink about Danny Woodhead - but they need that scat-back who can really come up with those unexplainable 8-10 yard runs.. especially given his liability when it comes to picking up the blitz. The question then comes down to Kevin Faulk - CAN BE PLAY? If he can get up to health and speed.. and be the Faulk of old.. we might have something there.

-- Reliance on the Tight Ends. We need receivers to make plays to get those TEs some breathing room. I'm not talking about Welker (slot-stud) - but I'm talking about Branch/Ochocinco. Those guys need to be making better plays and quicker to allow Brady to continue to exploit the TE-tandem.

So it's possible.. but a lot of things have to go right =(

--Micah

Chicago has nothing on Green Bay. I'm only worried about the Lions. Other than that, Packers are going to repeat. I feel sorry for whoever has to play here in Green Bay come January.

[quote="[BBF"]MuNk3y]
Chicago has nothing on Green Bay. I'm only worried about the Lions. Other than that, Packers are going to repeat. I feel sorry for whoever has to play here in Green Bay come January.
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That's part of why I like Chicago.

1) Green Bay will have Cutler on the run. He's actually only ever good then.
2) Chicago is used to the cold weather
3) Forte is insane (if healthy).
4) Hester is the ultimate wild card.

I honestly expect you to do better against Detroit.

--Micah

[quote="[BBF"] Akkim]
If the Pats go all the way, I'll be extremely surprised. It's possible, but they're on the outside looking in, imo.

Reasoning?
-- Lack of defensive secondary. Absolute lack. Arrington might have a share of the INT lead, but that's because he gets more balls thrown at him than (can't put that joke here without violating the clan charter). McCourty really isn't looking like he's a good DBack this year - and while he has had to cover the #1 receivers all the time.. he's just seemed really slow and not quite on the play like he was last year. Perhaps they were too quick cutting all the DBs they did.. no matter how big of an idiot Meriweather proved to be.

-- Lack of defensive playmakers. Ninkovich and Carter could be on to something - but they'll have to be more productive on a regular basis. At the best they could be Seymour and Vrabel. At present - they've got a ways to go. Mayo, Wilfork and others do a good job of plugging up the middle - but really opposing players have had too much space to deal with.

-- Where's Woodhead? I know it sounds funny to make a big stink about Danny Woodhead - but they need that scat-back who can really come up with those unexplainable 8-10 yard runs.. especially given his liability when it comes to picking up the blitz. The question then comes down to Kevin Faulk - CAN BE PLAY? If he can get up to health and speed.. and be the Faulk of old.. we might have something there.

-- Reliance on the Tight Ends. We need receivers to make plays to get those TEs some breathing room. I'm not talking about Welker (slot-stud) - but I'm talking about Branch/Ochocinco. Those guys need to be making better plays and quicker to allow Brady to continue to exploit the TE-tandem.

So it's possible.. but a lot of things have to go right =(

--Micah
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Aw man, you had to bring up their defense... :P

True, their defense is the worse in the NFL and it's due to many reasons, but I really agree that their lack of defensive play makers hurts the team overall; they get stomped on so bad during plays and it just infuriates me.

Well, atleast they stomped Kansas City last night,



But sadly, I feel Green Bay may take it this year again. *Le Sigh...