Cheesehead
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- Mar 19, 2019
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Howard from Appleton, WI
So it looks like the Cowboys may have finally said goodbye to Jason Garrett. My question is this: Who in the football world would want that job? Win a Super Bowl and it's all about Jones! But every loss will be your fault!
Coaching in the NFL is one of the most prestigious honors in all of sport. I promise you someone will want the job – and all everything that comes with it.
Mark from Negaunee, MI
There have been several recent questions about the economic impact of a home game with a figure of $10-12 million noted. Any idea on how that compares with other teams? Is that more than other areas because Packer fans are more loyal? Or is it about the same but that amount has a bigger impact on a smaller city?
NFL playoff games have a significant economic impact on any city but they’re like holidays in Green Bay. The town pretty much shuts down. For that reason, I think the impact on this community is probably higher than the average NFL city. That’s just my hunch.
Curt from Westby, WI
You mentioned the huge dollar impact a playoff game has for the community, which got me thinking: Could a community like Green Bay offer extra incentives in order to attract some top players to come here? I am thinking of things like free housing for players and their families. Since this would be done by the community, it would not count in their contract or the salary cap. Would the NFL allow it?
The collective bargaining agreement restricts “gifts” teams can give to players. The best thing Green Bay has going for it is the relatively low cost of living. It’s pretty cheap to live here regardless of whether you’re an NFL player.
Matt from Waukesha, WI
For both the AFC and NFC, who should we root for this weekend and why?
That’s entirely up to you. The Packers and Saints would be an exciting matchup but I’m sure there are a lot of folks who would like a rematch with the Eagles at Lambeau Field, as well. The fact is Green Bay will need to beat two good football teams to reach the Super Bowl.
Rodney from Mt. Calvary, WI
I really think that the Packers would have more success if they play more hurry-up offense. I think you would see Rodgers be able to pull the defense offsides more often for free plays and do more things we are used to see him do. I agree that they are very close to exploding as an offense. Maybe this could help move them to that point.
Thank you for the suggestion.
Griffin from Belmont, NC
Cris Carter once said that he would call for a long ball at least once a game so he could put it on tape for other teams. It seems like the offense has taken more shots downfield the last couple games than they have all season. Do you think this was on purpose because defenses were starting to tighten up or was this just a result of the defenses leaving the top open, or both?
I think Rodgers sees opportunity and is trying to make a big play.
James from Asheville, NC
"New Orleans is the only other NFC playoff team the Packers have not faced in the postseason before. Green Bay has actually faced everyone else in this year's field in the playoffs in the past decade." That kind of shows how the more things do change there are some very real constants. There are teams that haven't seen the playoffs in over a decade and those that seem perennials. Packer fans should be grateful to be in that latter group!
When you look at what New Orleans, Seattle, San Francisco and Green Bay have accomplished over the past decade, those four have set the standard in the NFC. There have been ups and downs for all four but the pursuit of excellent never stops and the cream has risen back to the top. May the best team win.
Dave from Phoenix, AZ
Good morning II, I had a vision last night. The Pack hosting the Saints at Lambeau, game coming down to the wire, the D digs in and makes an amazing fourth quarter, goal-line stand ala 2011! This scenario fits our 2019 mantra, close game, ugly win, nervous fans and the D brings it home! Toss in some frozen tundra just for sentiment! I can see it now, the D line diggin' into the frozen tundra to get their footing and making the big stop! I like it, what say you? I do not want to see the Vikes again.
Well, you won’t see the Vikes again until at least the NFC title game. I can assure you that much. The Packers have played in a lot of tightly contested contests this year, so why should we expect the divisional round to be any different? The good news for Packers fans is this team is forged for that fire.
Jim from San Diego, CA
Hola II! First submission here. Watching other games (the SF-Seattle one comes to mind) it seems they move so much faster than GB games. The offense is snapping the ball and players seem to be moving more quickly overall. Is this more than AR taking time every down to scope the defense, or a mistaken impression?
Thanks for joining in but I have to disagree, specifically as it relates to Seattle’s offense. The 49ers are a bit more up-tempo but frankly I see a lot of parallels between what Russell Wilson and Rodgers do before the snap. Both read the defense, make adjustments and have the ability to extend plays when things break down. They’re both fantastic at making things happen.