So after reading an interesting article on the gazette, lets compare the first two seasons of Favre and Rodgers…(as starters)
Favre
| Year |
Age |
Tm |
QBrec |
Cmp |
Att |
Cmp% |
Yds |
TD |
TD% |
Int |
Int% |
Lng |
Y/A |
AY/A |
Y/C |
Y/G |
Rate |
Sk |
Yds |
NY/A |
ANY/A |
Sk% |
AV |
| 1992* |
23 |
GNB |
8-5-0 |
302 |
471 |
64.1 |
3227 |
18 |
3.8 |
13 |
2.8 |
76 |
6.9 |
6.4 |
10.7 |
215.1 |
85.3 |
34 |
208 |
6.0 |
5.5 |
6.7 |
12 |
| 1993* |
24 |
GNB |
9-7-0 |
318 |
522 |
60.9 |
3303 |
19 |
3.6 |
24 |
4.6 |
66 |
6.3 |
5.0 |
10.4 |
206.4 |
72.2 |
30 |
199 |
5.6 |
4.4 |
5.4 |
13 |
Rodgers
| Year |
Age |
Tm |
QBrec |
Cmp |
Att |
Cmp% |
Yds |
TD |
TD% |
Int |
Int% |
Lng |
Y/A |
AY/A |
Y/C |
Y/G |
Rate |
Sk |
Yds |
NY/A |
ANY/A |
Sk% |
AV |
| 2008 |
25 |
GNB |
6-10-0 |
341 |
536 |
63.6 |
4038 |
28 |
5.2 |
13 |
2.4 |
71 |
7.5 |
7.5 |
11.8 |
252.4 |
93.8 |
34 |
231 |
6.7 |
6.6 |
6.0 |
15 |
| 2009 |
26 |
GNB |
|
164 |
260 |
63.1 |
2255 |
16 |
6.2 |
5 |
1.9 |
74 |
8.7 |
9.0 |
13.8 |
281.9 |
103.3 |
37 |
225 |
6.8 |
7.2 |
12.5 |
In 1993, the Packers were 4-4 as well. I remember thinking that Favre was an awesome talent except he made some severe many mental mistakes. Now in 2009 its a similar scenario. The thing that is really offsetting and making everyone impatient is that Favre is still playing!? And doing well for the hated Vikings. If he was retired I believe expectations would not be sky high for the youngest team in the league.
Even though this is only is 2nd year starting, Rodgers is at a sort of crossroads. If he doesn’t start getting some W’s the critics will really jump all over him. Saying that hes a good stats guy without the ability to win football games singlehandedly. This is something Favre had already proven by mid season in 1993. The biggest difference in my mind is who he had around him. Rodgers has the skills, there is no doubt, he just doesn’t have coaches/veterans around him to really elevate him to the next level.
Published on November 11, 2009 10:10 pm.
Filed under: 2009 Season Tags: 1993, 2009, Favre, rodgers
Hey Ed, whatever happens just make sure you diss the Packers
This is basically what referee, Ed Hochuli stated at then end of today’s game at Lambeau. Sidenote: As any Packer fan can attest to, this guy hates the Packers. Maybe this is why. He was born in Milwaukee. Maybe something crazy happened to him a while back that still lingers deep inside him. For some reason, it seems that he just absolutely detests Green Bay and their fans.
Man, these are the types of games you have to blame the coaching staff. Just look at how they started, unprepared…dropped passes….idiotic, pony-league penalties… putrid special teams….six sacks allowed and no halftime adjustments…what else? This is buzzkill game #1 of 2009.
Notwithstanding the excellent play by DE Odom and Cedric (ex-bears garbage) Benson…there were two giant plays in this game…
First play….
Towards the end of the first half, with the Packers leading 21-14, the Bengals had the ball on their own 5, facing 3rd and 34. (This was following a sack and an offsides penalty) The packers were poised to get the ball with good field position and possibly get a field goal to go up by 10 before the half.
So what do the Bengals call? They call what ANY sane coordinator would call faced with 3rd and forever close to their own end zone, early in the game. Don’t take any chances and just do a simple drop pass to the TE or RB. I cannot recall how many times I’ve seen this happen…They do a little drop pass and gain maybe 10 yards, and then PUNT.
But to Dom Capers, this seems to be a brand new strategy as they are not ready for this. So instead of getting the ball back, the Bengals TE gains 30 yards…fumbles (Great FF by Jenkins)….and then Cincy recovers it after gaining another 8 yards. This keeps the drive alive eventually leading to a TD. So instead of it being 24-14 at the half, its 21-21.
Play two…
After exchanging a couple punts, the Packers string a few nice passes together and have the ball first and ten at their own 40. The game is still tied at 21. Rodgers seems to be finally getting into a groove here…the crowd is feeling him…Then Ray Maaluagua makes a great play and smashes the ball out of Grant’s hands after a nice little screen pass. A few buzzkill plays later and its 28-21 Bengals.
Immediately the momentum shifts back to Cincy, and they don’t lose it until the last few minutes of the game when the Packers frantic effort to get to OT falls short when Hochuli decides the game is over.
So props to me for picking the AFC Dark Horse, too bad it came at the expense of the Pack. (And ya I know its only week two, but if you watched this game you know the Bengals are for real)
Btw. Whats up with Raji? Packers could’ve used him this game as the D-Line is getting worn down.
Published on September 20, 2009 8:46 pm.
Filed under: 2009 Season, Game Summary Tags: 2009, bengals, benson, buzzkill, dom capers, grant, Hochuli, odom, raji, rodgers
Will Barnett take off his nerd glasses this week and serve up Ochocinco?
Cincinnati @ Green Bay
This could be a real blowout right from the start, except, unlike most experts, I believe the Bengals are a decent team. They finally have Carson Palmer back and they’ve had an assload of high draft picks so you’d think they’d have some talent spread around.
There’s also the whole side story to this game, Ochocinco coming to Lambeau for the first time going up against is former teammate, Nick Barnett. Not sure much will come of this, I think the biggest story will be A. Rodgers having a HUGE game, maybe 3 TDs, 300 yards.
So my pick for this week is something like 28-17 Packers. I see them having a slight edge throughout the game and then getting a late score by Driver in the 4th. Packers D again creates turnovers and pressure. I’ll be watching Raji most of this game…and Matthews.
Pittsburgh @ Chicago
This will be one of those hard hitting games between two tough teams. Both have to move on without their leaders on D, but I think they’ll be fine. Especially the well-coached and talent ridden Steelers. One factor that will limit scoring and hopefully doesn’t lead to serious injuries is the brand new turf…
Pittsburgh wins this like 16-13.
Minnesota @ Detroit
Favre returns to Ford field, a place he’s had some amazing games as well as some real head scratchers. (Remember that 1993 game, throwing a INT while laying on his back?)
Vikings again start slow and wear down the Lions late. Look for a little (Cul)pepper in this game.
Vikings 24-20.
Published on September 19, 2009 8:34 pm.
Filed under: 2009 Season, Bears, Predictions Tags: 2009, barnett, Bears, lions, ochocinco, packers, picks, raji, vikings
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