tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post7595318838438704574..comments2023-09-26T07:20:31.638-04:00Comments on Talkin' S-Mac: My Take -> Week 16Talkin' S-Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-15661796695257632512008-12-22T20:15:00.000-05:002008-12-22T20:15:00.000-05:00Let me say what a pleasure it is to read the take....Let me say what a pleasure it is to read the take. Breakdown and analysis by the Buzzboy dated December 15th. An article, and in my opinion, a less comprehensive article in the same vein appears in the JSOnline a full four days later. Clearly, this is why we come to this blog. <BR/><BR/>Maybe you can cover the Donks in a few years on your Mile High buzz...<BR/><BR/>Beat it. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, the one piece of writing that I will credit the JS with was something along the lines of "Ted Thompson's team is young and continues to get younger every year, and seemingly without any point." <BR/><BR/>The take covered this exact point in alarming detail. One is forced to wonder what exactly the plan is; we're cycling through raw, young talent and we're showing a dedication to development with our personnel choices. And the problem is, the guys can't contribute right now. For whatever reason. So we're left to see a season lost at 5 - 9. Our games, despite the looks of the product we put on the field, have by and large been close contests. The question is, how far away is this team? We look a mile away. But we're not. We just don't have any magic. <BR/><BR/>Last year, when the Pack had *it*, when the Pack was the story, who was ESPN interviewing? The D Line. They were our identity. They won games for us. <BR/><BR/>This year, DL has been the glaring deficiency. A guy can't even say "in the passing game," because the run D has been equally as horrifying. So one has to think it will be addressed in the offseason. We're looking at an opportunity to add a pulse to defense. A player or a personality that can dynamically affect the group. <BR/><BR/>You would want a #16 pick to be that guy. <BR/>You would want a #5 pick to be that guy. <BR/><BR/>Maybe they will when they feel time slipping away on them. Maybe they won't. <BR/><BR/>We add a presence to the front seven, we're several games better, and we've got a chance to galvanize the unit. <BR/><BR/>Sanders does need to go. Insipid. <BR/><BR/>Confusing times for the Pack. <BR/><BR/>And we're stumbling into Soldier Field, the home of the bumbling Bears. <BR/><BR/>I spend an unhealthy amount of time watching football. I pore over the NFL draft, and that's worse. But I'll slide from 7 to 9 if it means kicking Chicago's ass tonight. <BR/><BR/>Several weeks ago, we wore these suckas out. Tonight, it's more of the same. Our season is over. We play two games against two division opponents. We'll run right over the top of the vaunted Bear defense. The secondary will prey on Orton's balls. <BR/><BR/>Willie B. outshines Hester. <BR/><BR/>Hey Lovie, thanks for taking Devin off of special teams. Don't worry, you can be our D coord next year. <BR/><BR/>Ryan Grant cuts back off tackle. To the house. <BR/>Rodgers to Greg on the deep ball. <BR/>To the house. <BR/>Willie B. returns a kick to the house. <BR/>Mr. Woodson intercepts with an open lane. To the house. <BR/>Brandon Jackson sees the end zone. <BR/>J Mike catches a fade. <BR/>Crosby kick a FG as time expires. <BR/><BR/>Pack 67<BR/>Bears 6<BR/><BR/>A merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night...Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-56166620202204578712008-12-22T09:02:00.000-05:002008-12-22T09:02:00.000-05:00I think it would be great if the Bears were able t...I think it would be great if the Bears were able to keep the Vikings out of the playoffs. That being said, I expect no concessions from Packer faithful when it comes to a Bear Packer game. Forecasts have it at a steamy 5 degrees, minus 10 wind chill. Is this Bear weather, or Packer weather? Packer's defense gets directions to Soldier Field in time to show up this week.<BR/><BR/>Packers 20<BR/>Bears 13<BR/><BR/>Happy, and safe Holidays to all.Michael J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12176296782726221826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-82400832703991817102008-12-21T16:50:00.000-05:002008-12-21T16:50:00.000-05:00Watching Brett v. Holmie for the last time. The a...Watching Brett v. Holmie for the last time. The announcers say, "It's snowing, but it's not 'Green Bay' cold..."Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-86077580594777784122008-12-16T21:23:00.000-05:002008-12-16T21:23:00.000-05:00A couple of points: Clowney looks like a pretty g...A couple of points: <BR/><BR/>Clowney looks like a pretty good receiver with plenty of speed - he's just starting to get some time with the Jets and had a nice one-handed 26 yard catch on sunday thrown by none other than #4. I'm not sure how or why they let him leave town.<BR/><BR/>Scotty you say that the first year without Brett is the year they are under .500. Even though Rodgers has shown some rookie issues which keep him from becoming a leader, at this early stage in his career, you've got to like what you see. I don't think he is the reason the Pack are losing these tight games. <BR/><BR/>Defense and Coaching have been terrible close and late. <BR/><BR/>A little positivity helps: at least the Jets won. <BR/><BR/>Beat the Bears and gosh darnit do NOT lose to the Lions at Lambeau.Karim Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661666702903437501noreply@blogger.com