The Jordan Love Era Begins

[BrokenArrow]

I'm not as worried about Love this Sunday compared to the other side of the ball...

Carolina has a better defense than Vikings have. Probably another high scoring game on tap.

 

[thequick12]

Back in 2004 the Packers with their bleep defense managed to win both regular season games against the Vikings 34-31 on game ending FGs by Ryan Longwell. Unfortunately, when we meant them in the playoffs our D stayed bleep and theirs got better.

And they had Randy Moss smh cant believe we lost that game

 

[rmontro]

I saw an article earlier that said that Love needs 251 yards and one touchdown to have more yards and touchdowns than any quarterback in the history of the Chicago Bears. That is crazy.

The Bears quarterback problems reminds me of our perennial defensive problems. It's fused into our identity. Although we have had good defenses from time to time, they've just been few and far between.


https://atozsports.com/green-bay/pa...ove needs 251 yards,franchise to not have one.

 

[longtimefan]

I saw an article earlier that said that Love needs 251 yards and one touchdown to have more yards and touchdowns than any quarterback in the history of the Chicago Bears. That is crazy.

The Bears quarterback problems reminds me of our perennial defensive problems. It's fused into our identity. Although we have had good defenses from time to time, they've just been few and far between.


https://atozsports.com/green-bay/packers-qb-jordan-love-embarrass-chicago-bears-week-17/#:~:text=Jordan Love needs 251 yards,franchise to not have one.

We had good if not great defenses since we became a team

Bears haven't had that QB since 1920 or what ever.

Your statement of our defense and perennial issues is just not right

 

[Half Empty]

Ranking/rating the D is as subjective as it gets - era, point, yards, one of the ranking organizations, what counts? How high/low to qualify? What counts as perennial? But a quick and dirty chart is here for your reading pleasure and a good starting point

 

[PackerDNA]

I've always had confidence in Love. I am now at this point very confident that he ends up elite, among the top half dozen quarterbacks in the NFL. I don't know if it'll be enough Sunday night, but I expect him to have a strong game.

 

[Poppa San]

But a quick and dirty chart is here for your reading pleasure and a good starting point

Interesting read. Packers offense was top 5 in points from 1925 thru 1945. And the 1931 team led the league in all stats except def points allowed (2 to the team that is now in Detroit.)

 

[Voyageur]

Interesting read. Packers offense was top 5 in points from 1925 thru 1945. And the 1931 team led the league in all stats except def points allowed (2 to the team that is now in Detroit.)

As I went through that chart, I realized that my very first game attended in Green Bay was when Indian Jack Jacobs and Jug Girard were the QBs, and Tony Canadeo was running people over, while carrying the ball. I was 9 years old, so that was 1949. The game was at City Stadium, which was located by Green Bay East High school. I think they had a few portable outhouses, and that was it. A messy situation.

It was on October 23, the day after my birthday, and my birthday present. We got stomped 35-7. I've seen a lot of QBs run through GB over the years. A lot of defenses, and a lot of offenses. After that game, I got a chance to meet Jug Girard, the Packer QB at a local restaurant after the game. I looked at him and asked him why he threw two interceptions. He looked at me and smiled, and said; "They looked unhappy. I thought I'd make them feel better." Then he laughed and said; "It happens. It's just part of the game. You never get it right all the time. You just hope you get it right more than the other team does."

It made sense to me then, and it still does. You don't always have to be right, or win all the time. You just have to do the best you can on any given day. It's what life is all about.

 

[thequick12]

If they lose this game to the Vikings it would make it very likey one Aaron Charles Rodgers would be making a trip to Lambeau field next season...that would be a special moment. I think Id have to go to that to hopefully see Love lead the Packers over the Jets in a shootout

To be clear I prefer they win and think they will but I think the Nfl would very much like the Jets and Packers to finish 3rd in their divisions

 

[Poppa San]

To be clear I prefer they win and think they will but I think the Nfl woukd very much like the Jets and Packers to finish 3rd in their divisions

Next opportunity is 6 years out.

 

[rmontro]

Your statement of our defense and perennial issues is just not right

I think it is. But I'm only talking of the more recent past, say since the 2010 Super Bowl win. But monumental defensive failures predate that. 4th and 26 for example.

 

[milani]

I think it is. But I'm only talking of the more recent past, say since the 2010 Super Bowl win. But monumental defensive failures predate that. 4th and 26 for example.

2004 was a disaster. And the " Owens caught it " catch with 3 seconds left.

 

[Pkrjones]

4th and 26 for example.

My Fantasy Football team name . When Sherman put his trust into the D instead of Ahman Green & the O line who had been KILLING Philly all day.

 

[milani]

My Fantasy Football team name . When Sherman put his trust into the D instead of Ahman Green & the O line who had been KILLING Philly all day.

As Sherman iterated later on: Every decision they made failed. Not a single one succeeded. Even when we were 1st and goal at the 5 with the best O line in the league we got stuffed 4 times. We left our dagger back at Lambeau the week before.

 

[longtimefan]

I think it is. But I'm only talking of the more recent past, say since the 2010 Super Bowl win. But monumental defensive failures predate that. 4th and 26 for example.

If we take that time frame sure. I'd agree

 

[rmontro]

My Fantasy Football team name .

Ewww, why would you name your team after such an unpleasant event? I'd hate to have the constant reminder.

If we take that time frame sure. I'd agree

You won't catch me disparaging Lombardi's defenses. And we had some good ones with Reggie White. Among others.

 

[Firethorn1001]

To be clear I prefer they win and think they will but I think the Nfl woukd very much like the Jets and Packers to finish 3rd in their divisions

And being out of the playoffs would pretty much guarantee a Hard Knocks appearance I'd think.

 

[Pkrjones]

Ewww, why would you name your team after such an unpleasant event? I'd hate to have the constant reminder.

If you don't remember the "ugly", crushing defeats you don't fully appreciate the ugly wins or "lucky" game-winning FG's. 4th & 26 was so monumental it has its own Wikapedia entry...a constant reminder of "playing it safe" and losing.

 

[longtimefan]

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[BrokenArrow]

After tonight you can officially say Love has out-performed not only Rodgers' first season as our starter, but also his last season as our starter.

 

[Catamount1971]

It is amazing how he gets it all of a sudden. Going from 5.3 points in the first half for much of the season to getting it is amazing. Smart decisions and no panic.

 

[Poppa San]

It is amazing how he gets it all of a sudden. Going from 5.3 points in the first half for much of the season to getting it is amazing. Smart decisions and no panic.

Helps to look good when the OL remembers why they get paid and the receivers remember the play.

 

[rmontro]

After tonight you can officially say Love has out-performed not only Rodgers' first season as our starter, but also his last season as our starter.

I've got to say, I had my doubts going into the season, but he's sold me.

It was also pretty cool seeing Clifford out there tonight, completing a pass.

 

[milani]

After tonight you can officially say Love has out-performed not only Rodgers' first season as our starter, but also his last season as our starter.

Wonder how the Captain feels about that 1st Round pick in 2020 right now?

 

[longtimefan]

Wonder how the Captain feels about that 1st Round pick in 2020 right now?

Who the hell cares