Masterpiece theatre

Fantastic coaching, everyone was prepared. Veterans came to play and young guys made contributions. Any day Rodgers is pissy is a win. Also there were hardly any Packers fans at the game today.

Excellent win today. Kudos to KOC, his staff and of course the players. 

Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

@"minny65" said: As a poster who was cautioning everyone, including myself, not to expect too much too soon...we got a masterpiece in game 1 of a new regime, new scheme, new era!

3 penalties, 0 turnovers, double digit win vs our most hated rival and defending division champs = a masterpiece.

We beat them in every facet of the game - coaching, execution, run game, pass game, defense, ST's

I'm in awe of a complete game.  Seriously, even when we had great defenses (zimmer), or great offenses it has been extremely rare for our team to work in unison and complete a game with no hiccups.  

What a win!!!!!

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

@"Vikergirl" said:

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

I am because you play whoever is on the field period. Their defense is legit. I am thinking about how they adjust against Philly. They have some defensive talent, receivers and Hurts can be successful. It was a great start. There was some issues in the second half but a win is a win. It will be interesting to see how they adjust opponent to opponent. 

That is as good of a debut from O'Connell as we could hope for. The team was energized, the offense was aggressive, the D was out there making plays in critical situations, and long established patterns were gone. I liked Zimmer, but it was clear that he had run his course. Very impressive debut.

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

@"kmillard" said:

@"Vikergirl" said:

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

I am because you play whoever is on the field period. Their defense is legit. I am thinking about how they adjust against Philly. They have some defensive talent, receivers and Hurts can be successful. It was a great start. There was some issues in the second half but a win is a win. It will be interesting to see how they adjust opponent to opponent. 

Yep. It is still just week one.

Sure there was room for improvement, but dayum and c'mon people

That was a 39 win team the last 3 seasons
Reigning MVP 2 years in a row
In Last 2 CG's

Thats a mighty big mountain to climb for a first year coach. 

@"Tyr" said: That is as good of a debut from O'Connell as we could hope for. The team was energized, the offense was aggressive, the D was out there making plays in critical situations, and long established patterns were gone. I liked Zimmer, but it was clear that he had run his course. Very impressive debut.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Tyr" said: That is as good of a debut from O'Connell as we could hope for. The team was energized, the offense was aggressive, the D was out there making plays in critical situations, and long established patterns were gone. I liked Zimmer, but it was clear that he had run his course. Very impressive debut.

We heard it all summer. The "energy" is different. People can mock the "touchy, feely-ness" of that all they want, but I think it makes a difference in crucial situations--from untimely OL penalties to kickers getting in their head to giving up points at the end of the half. We saw none of that--none of the, as you put it, "long established patterns."

@"purplefaithful" said: Sure there was room for improvement, but dayum and c'mon people

That was a 39 win team the last 3 seasons
Reigning MVP 2 years in a row
In Last 2 CG's

Thats a mighty big mountain to climb for a first year coach. 

No idea who this person is, but I'd bet good money he predicted a Packers win...just after kicking his dog. 

@"purplefaithful" said: Sure there was room for improvement, but dayum and c'mon people

That was a 39 win team the last 3 seasons
Reigning MVP 2 years in a row
In Last 2 CG's

Thats a mighty big mountain to climb for a first year coach. 

I stayed guarded all game and wanted a TD on the last field goal.  i have just seen too much of Rodgers talent, Packers luck, and ref interference.
However, I did completely enjoy the game and especially Aaron’s facial expressions.

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

Offensively, I guess you forgot how good of a defense GB has.  They have arguably the number 1# defense in the NFC with 10 returning starters.  The offense did well overall, was productive when we needed them to be in the second half, only gave up a sack.  ALSO their first game as a group with this offense.  It will get better, but doesn't need much to be elite.

Welp, I guess we will have to swallow a statement performance against our biggest rival and the NFC's best regular season team the last 2 years.  Poor us

@"Skodin" said:

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

What up Debbie downer?  Every team has a bend don't break defense in the 21st century NFL.  They sacked Rodgers in key moments, forced a pick, forced a fumble, had a goal line stand.  Great job for a defense with a mixed of new starters, old starters, and a brand new scheme.

Offensively, I guess you forgot how good of a defense GB has.  They have arguably the number 1# defense in the NFC with 10 returning starters.  The offense did well overall, was productive when we needed them to be in the second half, only gave up a sack.  ALSO their first game as a group with this offense.  It will get better, but doesn't need much to be elite.

Welp, I guess we will have to swallow a statement performance against our biggest rival and the NFC's best regular season team the last 2 years.  Poor us

@"Skodin" said:

@"mgobluevikes" said: Defense was good in the bend but don't break dept. Offense started strong, but that second half was dog shit. Where was Irv Smith Theilen, or anyone not named Cook or Jefferson? 

Anytime we beat an A A Ron led Packers team it's a good day, but they were missing so much of their offense, I'm not ready to call it a great performance.

What up Debbie downer?  Every team has a bend don't break defense in the 21st century NFL.  They sacked Rodgers in key moments, forced a pick, forced a fumble, had a goal line stand.  Great job for a defense with a mixed of new starters, old starters, and a brand new scheme.

Offensively, I guess you forgot how good of a defense GB has.  They have arguably the number 1# defense in the NFC with 10 returning starters.  The offense did well overall, was productive when we needed them to be in the second half, only gave up a sack.  ALSO their first game as a group with this offense.  It will get better, but doesn't need much to be elite.

Welp, I guess we will have to swallow a statement performance against our biggest rival and the NFC's best regular season team the last 2 years.  Poor us

What a win! GD that was fun yesterday!

Hope I’m not getting too far ahead of myself when I say Justin Jefferson is good at the football.  :p

Packer passing attack was out of sync and they probably should have ran the ball more, but our defense stepped up, made key plays, and had an actual pass rush! Z’darius and 99 looked great, man I hope they can stay mostly healthy all year.

That goalline stand on 4th n 1 was such a beauty. Phillips and Z’darius— 2 offseason additions— made a giant play. So cool to see. 

Greg Joseph was nails. Not many penalties. Dalvin looked spry against a stiff defense. Kirk made some very solid throws in big spots. 

Just all around sweet.

3 concerns just because nothing is perfect:

1. Pat Pete. Maybe it was just rust but I’m worried about what might happen against AJ Brown next week.
2. KO- had a couple bonehead moments where the playclock expired but nothing major. New coach, no biggie.
3. Kirk’s gotta get other guys involved. JJ is all-world and if we want to use him like DaVante Adams in GB then I guess I’ll just have to get used to it haha, but I think getting Irv, Adam, and KJ involved is probably a better longterm strategy. I expect some tweaks over the next few weeks, but we won so what do I know!

Bottom line- SKOL! And long live Pouty Rodgers Face!

I was thinking post game I wish we could have run the ball better (and stop the run better too) but then I looked at the stats and decided to keep it to myself for the time being. 

I also have my doubts about P2 going into this season. But we'll have to see how the younger DB's grow with some experience as the year goes on. Hell, I'm not enamored with Dantzler's ceiling either to be honest.