Old Guy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, vegas492 said: This defense is going to be as good as Gary and Savage. Really, it rests on them to become forces this year. That happens, and it all falls into place. Without them improving, it's last year all over again. Which isn't bad, it just isn't elite either. It also depends on the coach. I don't think Pettine could have gotten us to top 10. We shall see on Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Old Guy said: It also depends on the coach. I don't think Pettine could have gotten us to top 10. We shall see on Barry. Didnt we end up #9 last year (?) or was that only in some categories and not overall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I think Smith-Smith-Gary are really central to how good the defense might be. There's the assumption that Gary is going to be really good. But Z's been hurt; Preston wasn't anything special last year; Gary is injured now and was off-and-on last year too. Those guys working together might be a relentless force that is creating consistent pressure, and is also just fine in the run game. Or they might variably injured and nothing special. Or they might be a group that gets some pressure and numbers against weak lines, but gets managed pretty well by good o-lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Leader said: Didnt we end up #9 last year (?) or was that only in some categories and not overall? 9th in yards overall. 13th in points. 25th in turnovers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R T Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 28 minutes ago, Leader said: Didnt we end up #9 last year (?) or was that only in some categories and not overall? Shhh, doesn't fit the narrative building going on right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Leader said: Didnt we end up #9 last year (?) or was that only in some categories and not overall? We were 17th on defense (DVOA) last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonKarman Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 32 minutes ago, incognito_man said: We were 17th on defense (DVOA) last year. This. If we are talking about points/yards we should do it in a per drive basis. We tend to have long drives and therefore our opponents attack less times during a game. Totals are going to show a false picture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Leader said: Didnt we end up #9 last year (?) or was that only in some categories and not overall? Depends which measuring stick. I do think we are stacked on defense and as someone else pointed out, thin on D-line so need to stay healthy, but staying healthy is a theme for 31 other teams too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Brat&Beer said: 9th in yards overall. 13th in points. 25th in turnovers. 1 hour ago, R T said: Shhh, doesn't fit the narrative building going on right now. This is the old adage, "lairs figure and figures lie!" The only narrative is we have the talent to be a top 10 defense. With Pettine we way underperformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Have we ruled anybody out because of injury tomorrow? I'm not counting on the stud vets to play tomorrow. Anybody else we shouldn't expect to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Old Guy said: Depends which measuring stick. I do think we are stacked on defense and as someone else pointed out, thin on D-line so need to stay healthy, but staying healthy is a theme for 31 other teams too. Let's hope Gutekunst is looking at possible DL options at cutdown and via trade during the season. GB has some cap space and picks, so making a move this year feels like the right thing to strongly consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, squire12 said: Let's hope Gutekunst is looking at possible DL options at cutdown and via trade during the season. GB has some cap space and picks, so making a move this year feels like the right thing to strongly consider One of the good things about Rodgers making a stink this off-season is that ol' Gute might just be looking to make a splash yet before the season kicks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, {Family Ghost} said: One of the good things about Rodgers making a stink this off-season is that ol' Gute might just be looking to make a splash yet before the season kicks off. You would think with a smaller cap this year a few vets may be cut as business decisions. Perhaps a few more than usual. There might be a decent situational guy available after cuts. I'm not sure how many years a vet has to have in before they are not subject to waivers but we might find us some help after cutdown. I do like the idea of 2 weeks after third preseason game until week 1. Gives a team a bit more time for any waiver claims to acclimate to the new team before first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, Old Guy said: Have we ruled anybody out because of injury tomorrow? I'm not counting on the stud vets to play tomorrow. Anybody else we shouldn't expect to see? I think both EQ and Winfree have been hurt. Funchess has been up and down with injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Brat&Beer said: I think both EQ and Winfree have been hurt. Funchess has been up and down with injury. Is it just me or is EQ having another very quiet training camp? I'm thinking he's odd man out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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