Reasons for optimism

duck wrote:Okay, I admit it. I'm doing this, not because I really buy into it, but to offset the wave of pessimism that permeates this board. I tend to be conservative and resist ANY trending mindsets.

First of all, as we will see when we do out yearly predictions, they will fall within a range of 9-7 to 13-3. Nobody, I repeat NOBODY, is going to predict a losing season for this club; and I'm sure everyone has us penciled in for the playoffs.

Next, he may end up being overpaid or perhaps prematurely paid, but surely no Packer fan is unhappy with Aaron Rodgers. He might be the best QB to ever play the game, very likely the best QB in the game right now, and at the very least one of the top QBs in the league. Bottom line, his presence alone gives us a shot to go all the way.

Even with the loss of Jennings, our offense is likely to get even better. Rodgers is in his prime, Cobb has become a major weapon, Finley ramped it up in the latter part of 2012, and Harris has been a steal. If we can just pick up another pounder like Benson, our offense will be well-rounded.

The offensive line was riddled with injuries in 2012. As a result, we now have more linemen with game experience. This unit should be more effective this year and certainly the ridiculous number of 51 sacks given up should go down.

Our defense is significantly improved over 2011 and we can expect better production from a lot of new faces in 2013. Watch for the players drafted in 2012 to emerge. Even Mike Neal showed some signs of life last year. Jolly could be the joker in the deck.

We hear a lot about all the draft picks the Niners have, but not only do the Packers have better than their full compliment of draft picks, but they could be getting Bulaga, Sherrod and Perry back next year. That in essence gives us FOUR #1 draft picks. (I have my doubts about Sherrod, however.)

There is no reason to assume that TT will not continue to draft effectively, as he has done so his entire career. That suggests we will get some much needed help in the draft.

McCarthy did some growing in 2012. He learned against the Bears that he can get too cute with his gadgets and gambles, and we can expect steadier game calling from him in 2013. He tends to coach better as an underdog than a front runner, and I think the team will respond to having the Niners move ahead of them.

Capers, while not under any pressure from his superiors, must realize his unit once again let us down in the playoffs. if he has any pride and any concerns for his job security, we can expect a better coaching job from him. Finally, he has more youth and speed to work with, and perhaps his vaunted schemes will finally work.

There you go. I'm not sending out invitations to an August Super Bowl party like the Vikings' fans always have, but I do think the Packers prospects for 2013 are not as gloomy as many on this board suggest.

milani wrote:

duck wrote:Okay, I admit it. I'm doing this, not because I really buy into it, but to offset the wave of pessimism that permeates this board. I tend to be conservative and resist ANY trending mindsets.

First of all, as we will see when we do out yearly predictions, they will fall within a range of 9-7 to 13-3. Nobody, I repeat NOBODY, is going to predict a losing season for this club; and I'm sure everyone has us penciled in for the playoffs.

Next, he may end up being overpaid or perhaps prematurely paid, but surely no Packer fan is unhappy with Aaron Rodgers. He might be the best QB to ever play the game, very likely the best QB in the game right now, and at the very least one of the top QBs in the league. Bottom line, his presence alone gives us a shot to go all the way.

Even with the loss of Jennings, our offense is likely to get even better. Rodgers is in his prime, Cobb has become a major weapon, Finley ramped it up in the latter part of 2012, and Harris has been a steal. If we can just pick up another pounder like Benson, our offense will be well-rounded.

The offensive line was riddled with injuries in 2012. As a result, we now have more linemen with game experience. This unit should be more effective this year and certainly the ridiculous number of 51 sacks given up should go down.

Our defense is significantly improved over 2011 and we can expect better production from a lot of new faces in 2013. Watch for the players drafted in 2012 to emerge. Even Mike Neal showed some signs of life last year. Jolly could be the joker in the deck.

We hear a lot about all the draft picks the Niners have, but not only do the Packers have better than their full compliment of draft picks, but they could be getting Bulaga, Sherrod and Perry back next year. That in essence gives us FOUR #1 draft picks. (I have my doubts about Sherrod, however.)

There is no reason to assume that TT will not continue to draft effectively, as he has done so his entire career. That suggests we will get some much needed help in the draft.

McCarthy did some growing in 2012. He learned against the Bears that he can get too cute with his gadgets and gambles, and we can expect steadier game calling from him in 2013. He tends to coach better as an underdog than a front runner, and I think the team will respond to having the Niners move ahead of them.

Capers, while not under any pressure from his superiors, must realize his unit once again let us down in the playoffs. if he has any pride and any concerns for his job security, we can expect a better coaching job from him. Finally, he has more youth and speed to work with, and perhaps his vaunted schemes will finally work.

There you go. I'm not sending out invitations to an August Super Bowl party like the Vikings' fans always have, but I do think the Packers prospects for 2013 are not as gloomy as many on this board suggest.

We have to be resolved to the fact that this is a rebuilding year. You look at the schedule and on paper we are only better than a handful of opponents. At first glance this could be an 8-8 season at best. We have a QB, a pair of LBs, 3 receivers, and a sometimes TE. Outside of that we are mediocre. What we can hope for is another solid draft and some rookies who will definitely get their feet wet. Our defense will get two weeks of pistol to open the season. Yecch.

milani wrote: We have to be resolved to the fact that this is a rebuilding year. You look at the schedule and on paper we are only better than a handful of opponents.

MB20 wrote:

milani wrote: We have to be resolved to the fact that this is a rebuilding year. You look at the schedule and on paper we are only better than a handful of opponents.

This is the other reason why I come here. I like to see how strong my brain cells are by submitting them to this kind of utter stupidity and see if they can withstand the torture. LOL!

Hey, it's a good weeknight alternative to drinking, anyway.

duck wrote:Okay, I admit it. I'm doing this, not because I really buy into it, but to offset the wave of pessimism that permeates this board. I tend to be conservative and resist ANY trending mindsets.

First of all, as we will see when we do out yearly predictions, they will fall within a range of 9-7 to 13-3. Nobody, I repeat NOBODY, is going to predict a losing season for this club; and I'm sure everyone has us penciled in for the playoffs.

Next, he may end up being overpaid or perhaps prematurely paid, but surely no Packer fan is unhappy with Aaron Rodgers. He might be the best QB to ever play the game, very likely the best QB in the game right now, and at the very least one of the top QBs in the league. Bottom line, his presence alone gives us a shot to go all the way.

Even with the loss of Jennings, our offense is likely to get even better. Rodgers is in his prime, Cobb has become a major weapon, Finley ramped it up in the latter part of 2012, and Harris has been a steal. If we can just pick up another pounder like Benson, our offense will be well-rounded.

The offensive line was riddled with injuries in 2012. As a result, we now have more linemen with game experience. This unit should be more effective this year and certainly the ridiculous number of 51 sacks given up should go down.

Our defense is significantly improved over 2011 and we can expect better production from a lot of new faces in 2013. Watch for the players drafted in 2012 to emerge. Even Mike Neal showed some signs of life last year. Jolly could be the joker in the deck.

We hear a lot about all the draft picks the Niners have, but not only do the Packers have better than their full compliment of draft picks, but they could be getting Bulaga, Sherrod and Perry back next year. That in essence gives us FOUR #1 draft picks. (I have my doubts about Sherrod, however.)

There is no reason to assume that TT will not continue to draft effectively, as he has done so his entire career. That suggests we will get some much needed help in the draft.

McCarthy did some growing in 2012. He learned against the Bears that he can get too cute with his gadgets and gambles, and we can expect steadier game calling from him in 2013. He tends to coach better as an underdog than a front runner, and I think the team will respond to having the Niners move ahead of them.

Capers, while not under any pressure from his superiors, must realize his unit once again let us down in the playoffs. if he has any pride and any concerns for his job security, we can expect a better coaching job from him. Finally, he has more youth and speed to work with, and perhaps his vaunted schemes will finally work.

There you go. I'm not sending out invitations to an August Super Bowl party like the Vikings' fans always have, but I do think the Packers prospects for 2013 are not as gloomy as many on this board suggest.

PackFanKnowItAll wrote:

duck wrote:Okay, I admit it. I'm doing this, not because I really buy into it, but to offset the wave of pessimism that permeates this board. I tend to be conservative and resist ANY trending mindsets.

First of all, as we will see when we do out yearly predictions, they will fall within a range of 9-7 to 13-3. Nobody, I repeat NOBODY, is going to predict a losing season for this club; and I'm sure everyone has us penciled in for the playoffs.

Next, he may end up being overpaid or perhaps prematurely paid, but surely no Packer fan is unhappy with Aaron Rodgers. He might be the best QB to ever play the game, very likely the best QB in the game right now, and at the very least one of the top QBs in the league. Bottom line, his presence alone gives us a shot to go all the way.

Even with the loss of Jennings, our offense is likely to get even better. Rodgers is in his prime, Cobb has become a major weapon, Finley ramped it up in the latter part of 2012, and Harris has been a steal. If we can just pick up another pounder like Benson, our offense will be well-rounded.

The offensive line was riddled with injuries in 2012. As a result, we now have more linemen with game experience. This unit should be more effective this year and certainly the ridiculous number of 51 sacks given up should go down.

Our defense is significantly improved over 2011 and we can expect better production from a lot of new faces in 2013. Watch for the players drafted in 2012 to emerge. Even Mike Neal showed some signs of life last year. Jolly could be the joker in the deck.

We hear a lot about all the draft picks the Niners have, but not only do the Packers have better than their full compliment of draft picks, but they could be getting Bulaga, Sherrod and Perry back next year. That in essence gives us FOUR #1 draft picks. (I have my doubts about Sherrod, however.)

There is no reason to assume that TT will not continue to draft effectively, as he has done so his entire career. That suggests we will get some much needed help in the draft.

McCarthy did some growing in 2012. He learned against the Bears that he can get too cute with his gadgets and gambles, and we can expect steadier game calling from him in 2013. He tends to coach better as an underdog than a front runner, and I think the team will respond to having the Niners move ahead of them.

Capers, while not under any pressure from his superiors, must realize his unit once again let us down in the playoffs. if he has any pride and any concerns for his job security, we can expect a better coaching job from him. Finally, he has more youth and speed to work with, and perhaps his vaunted schemes will finally work.

There you go. I'm not sending out invitations to an August Super Bowl party like the Vikings' fans always have, but I do think the Packers prospects for 2013 are not as gloomy as many on this board suggest.

Right ON, duck! YEAH!! This team is SO good, and your writing is just SO top notch, how can things NOT fall into perfect place for us Packer fans this upcoming season? You are a GENIUS! Probably went to some Ivy league school or something. Successfull, rich, good looking, funny (of course) - just like the rest of us Packer fans! I swear, being a Packer fan is the BEST! YEAH!! High five! No down season or seasons for us, the GREATEST fans in the HISTORY of the UNIVERSE! Salary cap? Meh. We don't need no stinking salary cap! Ted Thomason and Mike Mcarthly are the BEST duo in the NFL, probably in NFL HISTORY!!! High five, duck! We root for the best team EVER and that makes us AWESOMEAMUNDO!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!