Monday, September 20, 2004
The Packers lost yesterday to the Bears, 21-10, in a game that should not be quickly forgotten. There were two major themes in this game: the first being Ahman Green's costly goalline turnover that swung the game 14 points (from the Pack being up 10-7 to being down 14-3; +3 to -11) and the constant blitzing by defensive coordinator Bob Slowik.
Green's fumbling can cause many headaches, and I'm loathe to say that his running ability offsets his fumbles, but to an extent, they do. Yesterday's game was an instance where his fumble probably cost the Packers the game, but if he fumbled in an instance where the game wouldn't be as threatened, let's just say I wouldn't sweat it as much.
As for the defense, Slowik has to learn that blitzing is a great situational tool -- not one that should be used every down. If you do, Thomas Jones will rush for 150+ yards, it's really that simple. The defense looked completely different from the Carolina game; they were tired, giving up big play after big play, first down after first down, and the absence of Grady Jackson was really noticable. That said, I really like the pick up of Truluck from Kansas City, I think; he looked good for the most part and should really help on passing downs.
Next week it's off to Indianapolis, where there's going to be some defensive screws tightened if the Pack hope to escape with a win.
9:27:00 AM
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