Packers "going to try to go for this thing" (1 Viewer)

[gruecd]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts.

 

[Big_Russel]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

 

[gruecd]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

 

[FDC]

Call me conservative but no way I'd let Rodgers play 4 quarters against Suh and Peppers. You can go for it with Flynn too.

 

[Patroclus]

There is no risk there. The slightest hit on him will draw yellow flags from 50 yds away.

 

[dmb359]

I think they will go for it, and I think they should go for it....and they have a great chance of making it all the way.

I'd also like them to lose though, lol, since I hate the Packers.

 

[gruecd]

Call me conservative but no way I'd let Rodgers play 4 quarters against Suh and Peppers. You can go for it with Flynn too.

He won't have to play 4 quarters. Against the Bears, at least.

 

[Reepicheep]

McCarthy: "We don't play scared."

 

[killrobotkill]

There's gonna be a lot of second guessing this when Tebow beats them in the Super Bowl.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Call me conservative but no way I'd let Rodgers play 4 quarters against Suh and Peppers. You can go for it with Flynn too.

That's how I feel, too. And while I don't think it's a huge deal, if they go out and outright lose to the Lions, that probably isn't a good thing for their playoff hopes. Takes away a bit of the Lambeau mystique and also gives Detroit a huge confidence boost if they play in the playoffs.

 

[Reepicheep]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

Well both teams made it to the SB, I think it would be hard to argue the point either way. Unless you think they Pats played poorly in the first week of Feb because they were tired from playing a game on Jan 1st, or that the Colts were somehow still rusty from missing a game a month ago.If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

 

[gruecd]

McCarthy: "We don't play scared."

 

[gruecd]

If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

I feel exactly the same way, Reepicheep. Go big or go home.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

The Packers are in a great position to go for 16-0. They already won the SB last year, so the fan base isn't clamoring for a title after a long dry spell. How do you top a year where Rodgers shakes of the Favre legacy with a championship? How about a perfect season?

If they hadn't won in 15 years, maybe they'd just want a shot at the Super Bowl. But in this case, I don't think fans would be too critical of trying for perfection.

 

[sho nuff]

The Packers are in a great position to go for 16-0. They already won the SB last year, so the fan base isn't clamoring for a title after a long dry spell. How do you top a year where Rodgers shakes of the Favre legacy with a championship? How about a perfect season? If they hadn't won in 15 years, maybe they'd just want a shot at the Super Bowl. But in this case, I don't think fans would be too critical of trying for perfection.

Pretty much how I feel as a Packer fan.We are playing with house money after last season.WIll it suck if they don't win it all again? Sure...but have to go for it this year with already having a title in the bag.

 

[Sarnoff]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

 

[gruecd]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Bad form to "announce" that you're trying to win every game?

 

[BroadwayG]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Bad form to "announce" that you're trying to win every game?

Yes. This year is all about being sneaky.

 

[gruecd]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Bad form to "announce" that you're trying to win every game?

Yes. This year is all about being sneaky.

Good point. They should announce that they're gonna try to lose the rest of their games. Fool everybody, win the Super Bowl. Genius!!

 

[Shutout]

I thought the colts lettign off the gas a few years ago was criminal and maybe its bad funk but that team has never been the same (bad karma, whatever).

But in this season of no off-season, there have been SO many injuries, that I think you may have to play it with caution. I know an injury can be any play, anytime, but when you see Jennings go down when they really didn't need to be going full out and you know their line has injuries and their LBs and their RBs, etc, maybe you have to rethink.

Especially since its the Packers because you have to remember this team has played more games than everyone else in the league except the Steelers and 3-4 more games maybe takes a toll when you think they played a month longer than a team like the Saints.

In the end, I'm sure the correct answer will be made in hindsight: If they make it then it will be genious, but if they end up losing some key player(s) in the 16th game when there was nothing to pay for, and then that loss gets exposed in the playoffs, there will be people blasting them.

Its really no different than the backlash the Chiefs took when they lost Moeaki in the pre-season: both games ARE meaningless in regards to the one and only goal of the team (winning the SuperBowl). After all, you can win the SuperBowl with any record as long as you make the playoffs but you can much easier lose your shot at it if Rodgers or a key lineman or someone goes down.

I think this team has a bit of false security going. They overcame so many injuries last year and were able to win it that they perhaps think its just "next man up", but each year is its own situation and that may not be the case this time around.

 

[Big_Russel]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

Well both teams made it to the SB, I think it would be hard to argue the point either way. Unless you think they Pats played poorly in the first week of Feb because they were tired from playing a game on Jan 1st, or that the Colts were somehow still rusty from missing a game a month ago.If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

As a Pats fan let me tell you.. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING willever come close to the feeling you will feel if the Packers go 18-1. Hopefully, you will just have to take my word for that and not have to live through it. There is not a worse feeling that you could experience as a sports fan. Nothing even comes close.

And that happened after already winning THREE SB's.. so you can forget all the house money stuff right now. that is NOT how it will feel.

 

[Donsmith753]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

Well both teams made it to the SB, I think it would be hard to argue the point either way. Unless you think they Pats played poorly in the first week of Feb because they were tired from playing a game on Jan 1st, or that the Colts were somehow still rusty from missing a game a month ago.If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

As a Pats fan let me tell you.. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING willever come close to the feeling you will feel if the Packers go 18-1. Hopefully, you will just have to take my word for that and not have to live through it. There is not a worse feeling that you could experience as a sports fan. Nothing even comes close.

And that happened after already winning THREE SB's.. so you can forget all the house money stuff right now. that is NOT how it will feel.

0-16 down? Bills Fan? I think you're reaching here.

 

[Big_Russel]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

Well both teams made it to the SB, I think it would be hard to argue the point either way. Unless you think they Pats played poorly in the first week of Feb because they were tired from playing a game on Jan 1st, or that the Colts were somehow still rusty from missing a game a month ago.If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

As a Pats fan let me tell you.. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING willever come close to the feeling you will feel if the Packers go 18-1. Hopefully, you will just have to take my word for that and not have to live through it. There is not a worse feeling that you could experience as a sports fan. Nothing even comes close.

And that happened after already winning THREE SB's.. so you can forget all the house money stuff right now. that is NOT how it will feel.

0-16 down? Bills Fan? I think you're reaching here.

The Bills circling the wagon is the only thing in the discussion as far as im concerned. (Sidebar: Man did I love watching them do it every year) And even then, only the Scot Norwood game when you think about it. 0-16?? Please... You couldn't care less by the time they go 0-16. You had all season to embrace just how bad they are.

18-1 was like thinking you picked the winning 100 million dollar Powerball numbers, only to find out that your wife forgot to stop and play the numbers on her way home from the market.

They went from immortality to a punch-line overnight.

 

[KGB]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

Well both teams made it to the SB, I think it would be hard to argue the point either way. Unless you think they Pats played poorly in the first week of Feb because they were tired from playing a game on Jan 1st, or that the Colts were somehow still rusty from missing a game a month ago.If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

As a Pats fan let me tell you.. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING willever come close to the feeling you will feel if the Packers go 18-1. Hopefully, you will just have to take my word for that and not have to live through it. There is not a worse feeling that you could experience as a sports fan. Nothing even comes close.

And that happened after already winning THREE SB's.. so you can forget all the house money stuff right now. that is NOT how it will feel.

As a pats fan, I think they should go for it. I'm sure if givin the choice of A)win superbowl not perfect record B)win all games but lose superbowl everyone would choose A.Thats not the question. Plus, you run the risk of "losing attitude" losing reps, getting out of sync when you are not playing to win. They should keep the gas pedal down. They still get a bye week.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Of course they go for it....they're the reigning SB champions....they're playing with house money.

 

[cr8f]

Call me conservative but no way I'd let Rodgers play 4 quarters against Suh and Peppers. You can go for it with Flynn too.

I suggest going up 31 points in the first half like yesterday and then get Rodgers out.Clifton & Sitton could be back by week 17 too.

 

[Pipes]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts 2007 Patriots.

Yeah, that would suck, too.

Well both teams made it to the SB, I think it would be hard to argue the point either way. Unless you think they Pats played poorly in the first week of Feb because they were tired from playing a game on Jan 1st, or that the Colts were somehow still rusty from missing a game a month ago.If the Packers are going to lose, I'd rather see them go down swinging for history than be just another team in the long line of #1 seeds that didn't win the SB. Plus it kind of feels like they're playing with house money after winning it all last year.

As a Pats fan let me tell you.. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING willever come close to the feeling you will feel if the Packers go 18-1. Hopefully, you will just have to take my word for that and not have to live through it. There is not a worse feeling that you could experience as a sports fan. Nothing even comes close.

And that happened after already winning THREE SB's.. so you can forget all the house money stuff right now. that is NOT how it will feel.

I don't get this house money argument at all. I remember feeling like I got punched in the gut when Denver beat GB in Superbowl XXXII. I shouldn't have since GB was the defending champs but I remember feeling horrible about that game. I think it would be much worse if an undefeated season on the line.

With that being said they should go for it. "No guts no glory." Though I'd be alot quicker with pulling Rodgers than McCarthy has. I'd also give older players like Woodson and Driver some much needed time off, but the core of the lineup should be intact.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

The "house money" argument is valid to me. They exceeded expectations last year. If they lose in the playofs, nobody will be down on them. They're contenders and brought a title back to Lambeau. Why not try to top it?

You have to remember that going 16-0 doesn't make them any less likely to win the Super Bowl. They aren't sacrificing their shot at a SB win by going 16-0. The injury argument isn't that strong imo. It could happen, but it could happen in practice, too. I assume the team will still practice.

I think the circumstances matter. If it was the Eagles, they'd likely feel differently. When you haven't won an NFL title in a half century, that's the most important thing. It's still the main thing to Green Bay, but the added bonus of 19-0 is worth a little risk.

Maybe I'm not that greedy as a fan. If a team I support wins a title, I cut them some slack a for a while afterward. I wouldn't be disappointed if they lost in the playoffs. Go for history!

On another note, I'm sure 18-1 hurts worse than 0-16. Imagine achieving an amazing accomplishment like winning all your regular season games...and not really being proud of it. Nobody even talks about it. It's almost like they're ashamed they drew so much attention to themselves by winning so much. Plus, the Patriots haven't won a title since they were caught cheating. Those titles are still valid, but I'm sure they want to win one post Spygate to prove they can win championships anyway.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

You have to remember that going 16-0 doesn't make them any less likely to win the Super Bowl. They aren't sacrificing their shot at a SB win by going 16-0. The injury argument isn't that strong imo. It could happen, but it could happen in practice, too. I assume the team will still practice.

No. Practices are being called off. Starters can no longer drive cars for fear of an accident. If they go anywhere, they need to be taped with bubble wrap in case they fall or run into something. Can we give the injury thing a rest already? For every "I told you so" when a guy gets injured, there are probably 50 guys who are healthy and playing. The well documented sitouts from the Colts have not ended well for them. It's dumb....these guys get paid to play football....so they should play.

 

[sho nuff]

As a Pats fan let me tell you.. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING willever come close to the feeling you will feel if the Packers go 18-1. Hopefully, you will just have to take my word for that and not have to live through it. There is not a worse feeling that you could experience as a sports fan. Nothing even comes close. And that happened after already winning THREE SB's.. so you can forget all the house money stuff right now. that is NOT how it will feel.

Sure it will hurt if they lose then.But I don't think I will feel it like I have in the past.The 97 season against Denver sucked...it took me a while before ever watching that game again.But I was too into it at the time where football actually altered my mood.Now it doesn't. Has to do with being older and having kids to me. Its a game. I love every minute of it...and if they lost the SB it would suck.But it would suck if they went 15-1 and lost in the SB too...IMO, the 18-1 or whatever the record won't matter to me.But 19-0 would be incredible.Hell yeah they have to go for it...if they lose, it will suck...but much better that they go down swinging.

 

[sho nuff]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

Still mad about the Giants game...

 

[Sarnoff]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

Still mad about the Giants game...

Swing and a miss. Yet again.It's a bad move from a coaching perspective, as the downside if it backfires is greater than any benefit. If you go all-out and lose in a "meaningless" game, what signal does that send to your team? To your future playoff opponents? What does it do to your team if Rodgers breaks his leg in a pointless fourth quarter? Make the decision, sure, and go for it, but don't go putting bulletin-board material in your opponents locker rooms, especially those that might still have something to play for.

 

[Gopher State]

Packers "going to try to go for this thing"

Personally, I love it. I think it's all about attitude and momentum, and this team has plenty of both. As a lifelong Packers fan, the last thing I wanna see is a repeat of the 2009 Colts.

GO PACK GO

 

[Fightin Donkey]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

Still mad about the Giants game...

Swing and a miss. Yet again.It's a bad move from a coaching perspective, as the downside if it backfires is greater than any benefit. If you go all-out and lose in a "meaningless" game, what signal does that send to your team? To your future playoff opponents? What does it do to your team if Rodgers breaks his leg in a pointless fourth quarter? Make the decision, sure, and go for it, but don't go putting bulletin-board material in your opponents locker rooms, especially those that might still have something to play for.

Who is dis' guy?

 

[Tony Jabroni]

As a Packer fan and briefly surveying the previous posts, I would much rather go 15-1 in the regular season. and win a Super Bowl, over going 18-1 and losing in the Super Bowl.

That said, (and without trying to sound cocky) we CAN go 16-0. DET will be our biggest test, however at home. KC should be a 17pt dog this week, and Caleb Hanie will not beat us.

The playoffs are a different story. Anything can happen.

This team can go 19-0. IF they keep the pedal on the gas, we get much healthier come playoff time. That will only help.

GO PACK GO!

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Call me conservative but no way I'd let Rodgers play 4 quarters against Suh and Peppers. You can go for it with Flynn too.

That's how I feel, too. And while I don't think it's a huge deal, if they go out and outright lose to the Lions, that probably isn't a good thing for their playoff hopes. Takes away a bit of the Lambeau mystique and also gives Detroit a huge confidence boost if they play in the playoffs.

Huh? Way to play both sides of the fence, Chase.If we lose to the Lions at home, it hurts our playoff hopes, and our "Lambeau Mystique". Secondly, it gives DET a boost going into the playoffs, correct?"If they play in the playoffs. Got it"

 

[Reepicheep]

I'm standing by my "house money" comment. Of course it will hurt if they get to the SB at 18-0 and lose. I still remember the feeling, at 15 years old, of watching the Packers lose to the Broncos in the SB. But similar to Sho I don't get as worked up about football as I used to, and like Zod said, when my team wins a title, I'm more laid back in the following years.

I also think the Patriots situation in 2007 was a bit different because they weren't just playing to be 19-0, they were essentially gunning for the title of the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL.

 

[moderated]

A team wins a Super Bowl every year, a team goes undefeated once or twice in a lifetime.

No brainer to go for it and make history.

 

[Perfect Tommy]

Resting starters for a "meaningless" game leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Every NFL game is an event. People pay for tickets and come to the game. The networks pay for the right to air the games. I didn't like it when the Colts didn't try to win. The Patriots played a great game in week 16 for the fans as I recall. I don't look down on the Patriots season at all. A guy had to catch a ball with his head to beat them!

 

[Mario Kart]

Does anyone know the winning percentage of the 2007 Patriots opponents?

Have the Packers had an "easier" schedule as of week 13? Will they have a more "difficult" schedule after week 16, barring the Packers winning the final 3?

I can see this stat being mentioned over and over if/when the Packers get to the Super Bowl and win.

 

[smackdaddies]

I guess I am old school. You play an opponent to mash him into the turf. To stand toe to toe and leave him broken and bowed while you walk off the field victorious. Every single time you go on the field you go to win. Every single time you go on the field it is to prove yourself again. Doesn't matter if it is the first quarter or the fourth. First game or the 16th.

 

[sho nuff]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

Still mad about the Giants game...

Swing and a miss. Yet again.It's a bad move from a coaching perspective, as the downside if it backfires is greater than any benefit. If you go all-out and lose in a "meaningless" game, what signal does that send to your team? To your future playoff opponents? What does it do to your team if Rodgers breaks his leg in a pointless fourth quarter? Make the decision, sure, and go for it, but don't go putting bulletin-board material in your opponents locker rooms, especially those that might still have something to play for.

I think from a coaching standpoint it sends the signal to his players that he is out to win every game they play.That they will not alter the way they play to appease anyone.And judging by the player's comments, they are the ones talking about this and wanting to go for it.What does it do to the team if Rodgers breaks his leg in the 1st quarter of a meaningless game? The odds don't go up in the 4th quarter.And what bulletin board material is this? Are they going to put up a sign that says the Packers are going to try and beat them?

 

[Sarnoff]

While they should "go for it", they shouldn't publicly announce it. Bad idea and bad form.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

Still mad about the Giants game...

Swing and a miss. Yet again.

It's a bad move from a coaching perspective, as the downside if it backfires is greater than any benefit. If you go all-out and lose in a "meaningless" game, what signal does that send to your team? To your future playoff opponents? What does it do to your team if Rodgers breaks his leg in a pointless fourth quarter?

Make the decision, sure, and go for it, but don't go putting bulletin-board material in your opponents locker rooms, especially those that might still have something to play for.

I think from a coaching standpoint it sends the signal to his players that he is out to win every game they play.That they will not alter the way they play to appease anyone.

And judging by the player's comments, they are the ones talking about this and wanting to go for it.

What does it do to the team if Rodgers breaks his leg in the 1st quarter of a meaningless game? The odds don't go up in the 4th quarter.

And what bulletin board material is this? Are they going to put up a sign that says the Packers are going to try and beat them?

Exactly my point. A coach must manage and control his team, and their expectations. Allowing them to get all worked up about a new goal late in the season, something other than the goal they should be focused on, can only be detrimental.

Every coach, every year, before week one they say "the goal this year is to win the Super Bowl". Letting his team get distracted by something else this late in the season risks that goal if they fail at the new one.

If the coach goes out in public and says "Our goal is 16-0 now", then if the team blows it, it risks their morale in the playoffs. Much better for the coach to be the coach, control his team's focus, and say "IF we get to 16-0, great, but we remain focused on the one goal that matters, the Championship."

 

[sho nuff]

Exactly my point. A coach must manage and control his team, and their expectations. Allowing them to get all worked up about a new goal late in the season, something other than the goal they should be focused on, can only be detrimental.

Every coach, every year, before week one they say "the goal this year is to win the Super Bowl". Letting his team get distracted by something else this late in the season risks that goal if they fail at the new one.

If the coach goes out in public and says "Our goal is 16-0 now", then if the team blows it, it risks their morale in the playoffs. Much better for the coach to be the coach, control his team's focus, and say "IF we get to 16-0, great, but we remain focused on the one goal that matters, the Championship."

Are you just on one big fishing trip involving the Packers over the last week and a half?Who is getting all worked up? I don't believe the players are.

This coaching staff has done a pretty darn good job of keeping them focused on the next game, the next goal at hand.

I don't think they coaching staff is letting the team get distracted by anything.

The coach is not saying it...not announcing it...not giving another team "bulletin board" material as you claimed.

You seem quite all over the place on what you are criticizing this coaching staff for.

I think we are all a bit puzzled by it.

First it was the error in announcing it...

Then bulletin board stuff...

Now supposed distractions and hurting morale...

None of those criticisms seem to hold water with how the coaches and team have been handling this.

 

[Sarnoff]

Exactly my point. A coach must manage and control his team, and their expectations. Allowing them to get all worked up about a new goal late in the season, something other than the goal they should be focused on, can only be detrimental.

Every coach, every year, before week one they say "the goal this year is to win the Super Bowl". Letting his team get distracted by something else this late in the season risks that goal if they fail at the new one.

If the coach goes out in public and says "Our goal is 16-0 now", then if the team blows it, it risks their morale in the playoffs. Much better for the coach to be the coach, control his team's focus, and say "IF we get to 16-0, great, but we remain focused on the one goal that matters, the Championship."

Are you just on one big fishing trip involving the Packers over the last week and a half?Who is getting all worked up? I don't believe the players are.

This coaching staff has done a pretty darn good job of keeping them focused on the next game, the next goal at hand.

I don't think they coaching staff is letting the team get distracted by anything.

The coach is not saying it...not announcing it...not giving another team "bulletin board" material as you claimed.

You seem quite all over the place on what you are criticizing this coaching staff for.

I think we are all a bit puzzled by it.

First it was the error in announcing it...

Then bulletin board stuff...

Now supposed distractions and hurting morale...

None of those criticisms seem to hold water with how the coaches and team have been handling this.

Sometimes I think English isn't your first language.

 

[sho nuff]

Exactly my point. A coach must manage and control his team, and their expectations. Allowing them to get all worked up about a new goal late in the season, something other than the goal they should be focused on, can only be detrimental.

Every coach, every year, before week one they say "the goal this year is to win the Super Bowl". Letting his team get distracted by something else this late in the season risks that goal if they fail at the new one.

If the coach goes out in public and says "Our goal is 16-0 now", then if the team blows it, it risks their morale in the playoffs. Much better for the coach to be the coach, control his team's focus, and say "IF we get to 16-0, great, but we remain focused on the one goal that matters, the Championship."

Are you just on one big fishing trip involving the Packers over the last week and a half?Who is getting all worked up? I don't believe the players are.

This coaching staff has done a pretty darn good job of keeping them focused on the next game, the next goal at hand.

I don't think they coaching staff is letting the team get distracted by anything.

The coach is not saying it...not announcing it...not giving another team "bulletin board" material as you claimed.

You seem quite all over the place on what you are criticizing this coaching staff for.

I think we are all a bit puzzled by it.

First it was the error in announcing it...

Then bulletin board stuff...

Now supposed distractions and hurting morale...

None of those criticisms seem to hold water with how the coaches and team have been handling this.

Sometimes I think English isn't your first language.

In other words, you can't explain how you jump around in this topic or how its a bad coaching move to "announce" that they will try and win games.

 

[Sarnoff]

Exactly my point. A coach must manage and control his team, and their expectations. Allowing them to get all worked up about a new goal late in the season, something other than the goal they should be focused on, can only be detrimental.

Every coach, every year, before week one they say "the goal this year is to win the Super Bowl". Letting his team get distracted by something else this late in the season risks that goal if they fail at the new one.

If the coach goes out in public and says "Our goal is 16-0 now", then if the team blows it, it risks their morale in the playoffs. Much better for the coach to be the coach, control his team's focus, and say "IF we get to 16-0, great, but we remain focused on the one goal that matters, the Championship."

Are you just on one big fishing trip involving the Packers over the last week and a half?Who is getting all worked up? I don't believe the players are.

This coaching staff has done a pretty darn good job of keeping them focused on the next game, the next goal at hand.

I don't think they coaching staff is letting the team get distracted by anything.

The coach is not saying it...not announcing it...not giving another team "bulletin board" material as you claimed.

You seem quite all over the place on what you are criticizing this coaching staff for.

I think we are all a bit puzzled by it.

First it was the error in announcing it...

Then bulletin board stuff...

Now supposed distractions and hurting morale...

None of those criticisms seem to hold water with how the coaches and team have been handling this.

Sometimes I think English isn't your first language.

In other words, you can't explain how you jump around in this topic or how its a bad coaching move to "announce" that they will try and win games.

In other words, I can't explain how you continue to consistently miss the point when it's been clearly explained several times.

 

[sho nuff]

Exactly my point. A coach must manage and control his team, and their expectations. Allowing them to get all worked up about a new goal late in the season, something other than the goal they should be focused on, can only be detrimental.

Every coach, every year, before week one they say "the goal this year is to win the Super Bowl". Letting his team get distracted by something else this late in the season risks that goal if they fail at the new one.

If the coach goes out in public and says "Our goal is 16-0 now", then if the team blows it, it risks their morale in the playoffs. Much better for the coach to be the coach, control his team's focus, and say "IF we get to 16-0, great, but we remain focused on the one goal that matters, the Championship."

Are you just on one big fishing trip involving the Packers over the last week and a half?Who is getting all worked up? I don't believe the players are.

This coaching staff has done a pretty darn good job of keeping them focused on the next game, the next goal at hand.

I don't think they coaching staff is letting the team get distracted by anything.

The coach is not saying it...not announcing it...not giving another team "bulletin board" material as you claimed.

You seem quite all over the place on what you are criticizing this coaching staff for.

I think we are all a bit puzzled by it.

First it was the error in announcing it...

Then bulletin board stuff...

Now supposed distractions and hurting morale...

None of those criticisms seem to hold water with how the coaches and team have been handling this.

Sometimes I think English isn't your first language.

In other words, you can't explain how you jump around in this topic or how its a bad coaching move to "announce" that they will try and win games.

In other words, I can't explain how you continue to consistently miss the point when it's been clearly explained several times.

Your definition of "clearly" is different than anyone else thinks from what I have seen.So instead, you switch to go after the poster mode rather than actually forming a clear thought.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

While sarnoff isn't saying it in the best way, I agree it's not a good move from the Packers to announce they're going for it. They'd be fools to leave Aaron in games that mean nothing. Why allow cheap shots from Suh when they could have Flynn play? Just so they can aim for 16-0 even if it has a chance of hurting their odds of winning a Super Bowl?

sho nuff likes to argue in general but I think your homerism is bleeding through here.