GDT Week 2: Packers at Flacons

[sgtcheezwiz]

1 hour ago, Leader said:

Any word on Watson?

He didn’t practice 

[{Family Ghost}]

46 minutes ago, sgtcheezwiz said:

He didn’t practice 

He's not going to play. Probably be out another week or two .. swiss cheese hammies.  He looks like a football god, but apparently isn't constructed like one.

Edited September 14, 2023 by {Family Ghost}

[packfanfb]

Walker practicing means he's close to completing the protocol so we should be at full strength on defense for Sunday. 

Offensive is a different story. Doubtful Jones or Watson will play. Going to be interesting to see how they approach the running game and I hope they give Wilson a real look. 

Edited September 14, 2023 by packfanfb

[Mdpackfan22]

4 minutes ago, packfanfb said:

Walker practicing means he's close to completing the protocol so we should be at full strength on defense for Sunday. 

Offensive is a different story. Doubtful Jones or Watson will play. Going to be interesting to see how they approach the running game and I hope they give Wilson a real look. 

We need to give Wilson some burn if Jones is out. Dillon on the fast turf is gonna get stuffed. I'm looking for a big game from Doubs and Musgrave this week. Hopefully Doubs will be a full go

[NFLGURU]

15 minutes ago, packfanfb said:

 Going to be interesting to see how they approach the running game and I hope they give Wilson a real look. 

Yes, the Panthers ran very well vs Atlanta.  Interested to see how the Packers approach the running game.  Dillon, Taylor, and Wilson are all big similar backs.  Jones is much more of a home run threat, but would also like to see Wilson get a shot and see what he can do.

I'm not giving up on Dillon, I think his role becomes important as the temps drop later in the season. 

Edited September 14, 2023 by NFLGURU

[craig]

Wilson may be as good or better as a runner, but I wonder if MLF will trust him with any pass-blocking responsibilities?  If Atlanta is pressure-oriented, Dillon and Taylor as pass-blockers and blitz-picker-uppers might be pretty important. 

[Old Guy]

1 hour ago, packfanfb said:

Walker practicing means he's close to completing the protocol so we should be at full strength on defense for Sunday. 

Offensive is a different story. Doubtful Jones or Watson will play. Going to be interesting to see how they approach the running game and I hope they give Wilson a real look. 

Given they kept Wilson over Taylor on the initial 53, they clearly see him as RB3. He's going to get some touches. Dillon needs to show up bigtime in this game. Needs to prove he can be the featured back. 

[Leader]

 

[packfanfb]

1 hour ago, Old Guy said:

Given they kept Wilson over Taylor on the initial 53, they clearly see him as RB3. He's going to get some touches. Dillon needs to show up bigtime in this game. Needs to prove he can be the featured back. 

Dillon reminds me a lot of a poor man's Zeke Elliott in his latter days in Dallas. When there's a big hole to run through, he'll gain yards (as would just about any RB). When the hole isn't right in front of him, he simply does not have the vision, agility or even really the power (because he runs too upright) to create anything on his own. Add in that he's not a factor in the passing game. 

If I'm MLF, I'm splitting his carries with Wilson if not leaning more towards Wilson. If this game was in January at Lambeau, yea, I'd lean towards Dillon, but not in Atlanta on this surface. 

[Leader]

7 minutes ago, packfanfb said:

Dillon reminds me a lot of a poor man's Zeke Elliott in his latter days in Dallas. When there's a big hole to run through, he'll gain yards (as would just about any RB). When the hole isn't right in front of him, he simply does not have the vision, agility or even really the power (because he runs too upright) to create anything on his own. Add in that he's not a factor in the passing game. 

If I'm MLF, I'm splitting his carries with Wilson if not leaning more towards Wilson. If this game was in January at Lambeau, yea, I'd lean towards Dillon, but not in Atlanta on this surface. 

I'd be very concerned with Wilson's blocking abilities against a pretty good pass rush............

[Brat&Beer]

 

[HokieHigh]

35 minutes ago, packfanfb said:

Dillon reminds me a lot of a poor man's Zeke Elliott in his latter days in Dallas. When there's a big hole to run through, he'll gain yards (as would just about any RB). When the hole isn't right in front of him, he simply does not have the vision, agility or even really the power (because he runs too upright) to create anything on his own. Add in that he's not a factor in the passing game. 

If I'm MLF, I'm splitting his carries with Wilson if not leaning more towards Wilson. If this game was in January at Lambeau, yea, I'd lean towards Dillon, but not in Atlanta on this surface. 

A poor mans zeke during his later time with the cowboys is a low blow.

Edited September 14, 2023 by HokieHigh

[Old Guy]

22 minutes ago, Brat&Beer said:

 

Coach speak 101. I do like Wilson but this is just a cookie cutter answer. 

[Brat&Beer]

5 minutes ago, Old Guy said:

Coach speak 101. I do like Wilson but this is just a cookie cutter answer. 

Actually it's quite different from what MLF was saying after Wilson's 80 yard run in the first preseason game.  

[Leader]

I like the idea of Wilson on this surface. Only reservation I have is on his pass blocking. The guy's a raw a rookie as can be.