I promised a write-up of my weekend project tonight, but between wrestling with Hatchbox and almost seeing the Packers crumble, I think I’ll pass for now. Project’s going well though — just hitting some snags deploying to production.
Packers
Following the Green Bay Packers through every season.
The Packers head to MetLife tomorrow, aiming to erase some of the damage from last week’s loss to the Vikings. Bad penalties, a stuffed sneak and a fourth-quarter collapse. A nightmare start to the season. The Jets are beatable. The question is whether GB can close the door this time.
The Packers are looking good after the draft
I finally caught up on the NFL Draft this week. I’ve been trying to catch up with the selections early in the morning, but with a busy Friday and Saturday, I missed most of the news from these nights. The downside of living on this side of the pond, I guess.
I’ve been an NFL fan for years, but the draft always seems to be more of a thing that can only be determined on the night. I’ve been reading a few articles a week leading up to the draft, but other than maybe the first round, I can’t see how anyone can foresee who is going where until the start of each round. Still, it’s fun to read the predictions.
Being a Packers fan, I am in no position to criticise the picks Brian Gutekunst has made; he’s a general manager for a reason. Saying that, though, I am happy with the draft picks for the Packers. We have addressed the areas of the Packers squad that needed the most attention. I’m really glad to see we took two cornerbacks. Time will tell if these picks pay off.
The trade-up for the sixth-round pick of Florida kicker, Trey Smack, is the most interesting. A highly rated kicker at the college level, and hopefully a pick that can turn into a very reliable kicker in the long term. I believe Mason Crosby was also a sixth-round pick, so Trey is already in good company.
Hopefully, the Packers can pick up a couple of undrafted free agents as well and develop these guys over the next season or two into good additions to the squad.
I don’t want to wish the summer’s good weather away, but I am looking forward to the NFL season starting up again.
A horrible playoff weekend for Packers fans once again.
I’m still on the fence about Matt LaFleur’s position at Green Bay as head coach. There has been criticism over decisions this year. If he stays on, I’d like to see an offensive coordinator step in and take over play-calling duties.
Not that fans of LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers are interested in any of that after their team — their coach, to hear some of the criticism — surrendered a 15-point fourth-quarter lead at Soldier Field, falling 31-27 to the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round.
Good times ahead at Green Bay?
Green Bay’s first wide receiver round 1 pick since 2002 isn’t the only reason the Packers fan base is excited. Matthew Golden had some great stats for last season and the playoffs.
In 16 games last season, he hauled in 58 receptions for 987 yards — 17.0 yards per catch — and nine touchdowns as a trusted target for quarterback Quinn Ewers. Golden saved his best play for down the stretch, posting season highs in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (162) against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. During the Longhorns’ thrilling double overtime win over Arizona State in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, Golden had seven receptions for 149 yards and the game-tying touchdown in the first overtime.
Stats like this are encouraging, and hopefully, Golden can carry this production level to the Packers for many seasons to come. I’m also looking forward to seeing Christian Watson return. Having Golden and Watson on the field together gives Love a lot more options.
It was a disappointing end to the season for my Packers, but I’m hopeful that we’ll come back better next year. Still, there’s enough playoff football to keep me entertained over the next few weeks. 🏈
I was hoping the Packers would at least have a close game with the Lions tonight at Lambeau. After a dismal first half and the Packers just giving away penalties, I’ve seen enough.
Watching the final seconds of the Packers game via the Apple Sports app is not good for my stress levels. The field goal was good though. A much needed win for the Packers!
Great to see Mike Rohde’s Packers game sketchnotes are back. I hope that when the Packers win the Super Bowl this year 😉, Mike does a wall chart comprising of all his game sketchnotes for the whole season. I’d gladly pay for that.
Not the final score I hoped to wake up to for the Packers game. Having watched the highlights though, a deserved win for the 49ers. 👏
NFL Championship heartbreak once again for the Packers
Not the results I wanted last night in each of the Championship games.
Heartbreak for the Packers once again. Starting to wonder if there’s ever been a better quarterback than Aaron Rodgers with only a single championship title. Anyway, last night’s game seems to be a recurring theme with the Packers when it comes to the big game. It was definitely a game of two halves with the Buccaneers being on top in the first half and the Packers rallying in the second half. However, the Packers offence in the second half couldn’t capitalise on those turnovers, and the Buccaneer defence was first class.
In the other game, the Chiefs came out on top over my AFC favourites, the Bills. The Bills have been great to watch this season, and the Allen & Diggs combo is one that I hope provides plenty of playoff opportunities for the Bills over the next few years.
It’s Divisional weekend on the NFL. I’m predicting wins for the Packers, Bills, Browns and Saints, but I really just want the Packers to win it all!
Not the score I hoped to wake up to for the NFC Championship game. 🙁🏈
Screw it. I’m switching over to something else. #GBvsATL
Game over. #GBvsATL
Can’t dispute the fact that the Falcons are the better team though. #GBvsATL
Picked! #GBvsDAL
A great start! #GBvsDAL #GoPackGo
Taken a while for Rodgers to hit his stride but finally, points on the board! #NYGvsGB
#MINvsGB tomorrow. Disappointed it’s not on @skysportsnfl. Will watch the other game tomorrow anyway and wait for the updates to come in.
What is going on in Tennessee? #GBvsTEN
Week 1 game? More like a playoff game. #GBvsJAX
Phew! Close one. #GBvsJAX
Nice catch Cobb! #GBvsJAX
I didn’t think it was going to be this close. #GBvsJAX
Less than 24 hours now until I get Sunday night football back. Also glad the first game on is the @packers.
Just watched #coingate from the #GBvsAZ game. Aside from it going to Arizona, that takes some skill to not flip the coin, even on landing.
Predictions for the NFL divisional games this weekend. Wins for Patriots, Packers, Panthers and Broncos.
2 for 4 on the wildcard weekend predictions, not bad. Good to see the Packers back to good form.
Lambeau Field is over 3500 miles away. No distance is too great though to root for the team you love.
