Official 2023 week 3 pregame thread: Home opener vs the undefeated Saints

[Pokerbrat2000]

Watching some of the 4th Q again, Love is impressive. He totally maintained his composure and made some really nice throws.

Can someone watch this diving Jayden Reed catch again and explain to me why it was marked on the 15 yard line and not the 11 or 12.

HINT....This is the NFL, not college.

Just really irks me when refs can't spot the ball correctly.

Jayden Reed stretches out for 30-yard catch from Love | Packers vs. Saints

www.packers.com

 

[longtimefan]

good kicker and saints by 2 lol...back up qb

10 points

pack- 1st year qb starter. Missing stud tackles. Missing top 10 Rb. Missing their top wr. Missing top 3 cb?

people need to fully understand what they are missing on offense

 

[Poppa San]

good kicker and saints by 2 lol...back up qb

That backup QB put up 5 TD passes vs the Packers two years ago.
There was a minute to go and the Packers had 2 TOs left to go about 40 yards (assuming touchback KO) to give our rookie kicker a shot.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

10 points

pack- 1st year qb starter. Missing stud tackles. Missing top 10 Rb. Missing their top wr. Missing top 3 cb?

people need to fully understand what they are missing on offense

It's easier to complain.

 

[lambeaulambo]

10 points

pack- 1st year qb starter. Missing stud tackles. Missing top 10 Rb. Missing their top wr. Missing top 3 cb?

people need to fully understand what they are missing on offense

none of the 3 cb can tackle. opinion is mine

 

[milani]

Def played great

They only gave up 10 points which included the possession getting the ball for a short field due to the 4th down stop. However, Barry played soft even when Winston took over. Jaire was out and that definitely hurt coverage on that side. Had Carr been able to play the outcome could have been different but Winston is not new to the QB position.

 

[Poppa San]

They only gave up 10 points which included the possession getting the ball for a short field due to the 4th down stop. However, Barry played soft even when Winston took over. Jaire was out and that definitely hurt coverage on that side. Had Carr been able to play the outcome could have been different but Winston is not new to the QB position.

The defense held Carr to 1 TD drive and that was early in the game. Another FG just before halftime. It's not like he was moving the team up and down the field after halftime. I think Olave did most of his damage after Valentine went out.

 

[Schultz]

Why the hell is Bakhtiari still on the team? Can't we get like a 3rd rounder or something for him? He has played a total of THIRTEEN games since 2020. He's expensive and unreliable. I'm about done with him. He's great when he can play but we'd be better off finding his long-term replacement now.

I get the sentiment. I just highly doubt anyone at this point is going to offer much for him. Maybe, just maybe at the deadline a 4th or a 5th. Even a desperate team would need to have some sort of confidence he could get back on the field. This is my wishful thinking. He sat yesterday because if he played there is no way he is back on the short week against Detroit. At LV on Monday night gives him 10 days between games. They then have the bye week. I am hoping to see Bakh in the next 3 games. If not in at least 2 of the 3 I may come around to your thinking.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I get the sentiment. I just highly doubt anyone at this point is going to offer much for him. Maybe, just maybe at the deadline a 4th or a 5th. Even a desperate team would need to have some sort of confidence he could get back on the field. This is my wishful thinking. He sat yesterday because if he played there is no way he is back on the short week against Detroit. At LV on Monday night gives him 10 days between games. They then have the bye week. I am hoping to see Bakh in the next 3 games. If not in at least 2 of the 3 I may come around to your thinking.

Yeah, at this point, the Packers are all in with Bahk, at least until the trade deadline. If he was available for games and the Packers find themselves at 2-5 after the Viking game, then maybe he becomes trade bait. Otherwise, play the season out, with whatever you can get from him and reevaluate a trade/cut/restructure after the season.

 

[OldSchool101]

none of the 3 cb can tackle. opinion is mine

Rasul Douglas can’t tackle?? I think he’s a good tackler.

 

[OldSchool101]

Yeah, at this point, the Packers are all in with Bahk, at least until the trade deadline. If he was available for games and the Packers find themselves at 2-5 after the Viking game, then maybe he becomes trade bait. Otherwise, play the season out, with whatever you can get from him and reevaluate a trade/cut/restructure after the season.

Honestly if we can get 9-10 games out of him I’d just keep him. When he plays he’s very good. I highly doubt we’d get much for him in his condition anyway. I’m in agreement that we should just keep David through the season or at least until we’re eliminated.

 

[milani]

Rasul Douglas can’t tackle?? I think he’s a good tackler.

I notice much better tackling by our secondary than 5-8 years ago.

 

[gopkrs]

I notice much better tackling by our secondary than 5-8 years ago.

Though a safety, Savage has been making some nice tackles.

 

[Poppa San]

Tackling as a whole seems better this season. Fewer "hit with the shoulder and hope they fall" and more take out their ankles and see if they can still run. Still disappointed with the lineman jumping in to knock the pile over when they are going the wrong way. Also would like to see fewer strip out the ball attempts until the player is stopped. 5 -6 times per game for 3-5 yards each time. Difference between 2nd & 7 and 2nd & 3.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Rasul Douglas can’t tackle?? I think he’s a good tackler.

Rasul is not out

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I’m in agreement that we should just keep David through the season or at least until we’re eliminated.

With 2 wins, in what appears to be another weak NFC North, I doubt the Packers are eliminated from playoff contention, if at all, until after the trade deadline.

 

[milani]

Rasul is not out

Did anyone see the tackle he made blowing up a Saint screen that appeared to be a big gainer?

 

[Schultz]

Speaking of bad tackling and the Saints I will never forget the time Kamara broke 7 or 8 tackles on his way to a huge play against the Pack. Can't quite remember if it was a TD ( me thinks it was) or not but it was embarrassing to say the least.

 

[milani]

Speaking of bad tackling and the Saints I will never forget the time Kamara broke 7 or 8 tackles on his way to a huge play against the Pack. Can't quite remember if it was a TD ( me thinks it was) or not but it was embarrassing to say the least.

Not having Kamara Sunday helped even out the game since we were missing some top names. I think the Saints run their offense differently when he is playing. Carr has not had the chance to play with him yet.

 

[milani]

Yeah, at this point, the Packers are all in with Bahk, at least until the trade deadline. If he was available for games and the Packers find themselves at 2-5 after the Viking game, then maybe he becomes trade bait. Otherwise, play the season out, with whatever you can get from him and reevaluate a trade/cut/restructure after the season.

The Vikings have really shot themselves in the foot so far. About 9 turnovers in 3 games. Sure they miss Cook and Thielen but they have other players. They have lost 3 close ones. Total opposite of last season. I just tell them to keep it up.