Bryan from West Salem, WI
I know it’s a good problem to have, but…it’s going to be a bit of a bummer seeing some of our guys lose snaps when Micah comes back! These defensive ends have been playing some incredible football
I think it’ll only make the pass rush that more unpredictable with how Jonathan Gannon can utilize Parsons (everywhere) and Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell and Dani Dennis-Sutton as three-technique pass rushers in third-down nickel. Whatever the case, I think the entire defensive front will benefit from having Parsons back in the fold.
Gary from Chippewa Falls, WI
Gannon reminds me of Jim Johnson from Philly. His philosophy shows Brian Gutekunst drafted the talent but needed a no fear coach. Let it rip.
Or like Evan Williams said after the game – just a coach who says, “Eff it. I’m gonna trust my guys to make me right here.” I like the Jim Johnson comparison, though. I see it.
Quick observation on our defense this year. Every defensive coordinator says they’re going to be “aggressive,” but Gannon seems to actually back that up. Mike Pettine, Joe Barry, and to a lesser extent Jeff Hafley had a tendency to back off with big leads and try to play out the clock. Gannon keeps bringing it, and I think the players respond well to that. At some point it may cost you, but better to go down playing your game than sitting back and letting opponents dictate the pace
Gannon doesn’t coach scared. He kept bringing pressure in third-and-long situations late, daring Young to make a play. The Panthers quarterback did a few times, including on the touchdown pass to Jalen Coker, but that also was Carolina’s undoing in numerous situations.
Hello II, after the personal foul involving Golden in the end zone, the TV broadcast showed an interesting interaction between the referee and Golden on his way to sideline. Golden did actually take a jab which could’ve resulted in an offsetting penalty. Found that to be an interesting response, considering the context of previous weeks of referees’ non-judicious penalty calls. I think LaFleur may have coached him up afterwards as well.
It’s rare for the perpetrator in those interactions to be the one who draws the flag. Referees often wind up catching, and flagging, the second guy. Kudos to the officials for understanding what happened and why Golden reacted like he did. Marco Wilson was in the wrong there and was penalized accordingly.
Morning. Survive and advance – especially on Thursday night games. I’m sure this is a common question but with all the running woes, do you have any inside scoop (or guesses) on why Kevin Zeitler is not suiting up?
Aaron Banks is healthy again and Green Bay clearly wants to keep both him and Tomlinson in the lineup. I will say Tomlinson has been solid, durable and dependable since he signed here. In the meantime, Zeitler just needs to keep working and be ready when his number is called.
Steven from Studio City, CA
Fact: Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons got injured on the same exact day and sustained the same exact injury. Mahomes participated in preseason workouts and was ready for game one of the season. He hasn’t looked back. So, I know everybody is different, but what gives with Micah? I understand as an organization the Pack usually is very cautious but come on. The season is dwindling away, and it will take time for Micah to get up to speed. So, what gives?
We’ve gone over this topic a few times now and Rob Demovsky literally wrote an entire story on it earlier this week on ESPN.com. The trough is that way, Steve. Tell ’em Hod sent ya when you get there.
Well, that was harder than it needed to be. What is missing with this team?
A combination of players and execution. The good news is the Packers are 5-3 with everything still in front of them. They need to be better in the second half, but based on recent history, I think they will be.
Still shoulda pitched Jake Misiorowski in the bottom of the 12th, even if his Game 5 start gets pushed back. Either way you get one start and one relief appearance for the remainder of the series from your best pitcher. Do you want that relief appearance in extra innings? Or Game 7 with an unknown score?
I was emotional in my response to Pat Murphy’s decision not to use Miz to close out Game 4. The benefit of that 12-inning game was it wore down Tampa’s bullpen even more while the Brewers’ was well-rested. After seeing only one batter in Game 4, Trevor Megill was able to pitch two innings and shut the door on the Brewers’ first world title.
Good day Wes. It wasn’t pretty but it was a win. As MLF says, “lots to clean up.” But also, lots to like in my opinion. At the pseudo halfway point in the season, I think the defense’s identity is readily apparent, and I like it. If the Pack can get to playing complementary football, watch out. And, finally, the refs won’t be the topic of conversation for the next 10 days…
And there’s nobody happier about it than me. Happy Halloween, everybody.
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