Cheesehead
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Chris from Sioux Falls, SD
Just a comment...and it's not one I make lightly: Za'Darius Smith reminded me of Lawrence Taylor. If the Smith Brothers continue to play as they did tonight, the Packers will make a serious run in the playoffs.
LT is a bold call. I’ll say this: I think a performance like that in a big prime-time road game should legitimately vault Za’Darius into the conversation for defensive player of the year.
Joe from Cedar Grove, WI
One of the unsung heroes of the game: Allen Lazard. Along with his great blocking on Jones' first TD run, I swear every catch he made was a third-down conversion. His workmanlike performance will be overshadowed, and rightfully so, by the defense, but it can't be understated just how solid a receiver he's become.
This is not meant to be a knock, but I believe he can still play better.
Mike from Algoma, WI
Mike, what offseason adjustments do you plan to make that will enable you to get the ball away from J. Kuhn? Technique (punch it out from underneath)? More time in the weight room? Dietary (more protein, less carbs)? Or does it simply come down to “wanting it more”?
I’ll need Larry to create a distraction.
Richard from Greenwich, NY
Nice piece on Allen Lazard, who looks like the real deal, except I had to Google "Hakuna Matata." Mystifying why he wasn't drafted. Were his measurables like 40 speed not up to par?
Lazard wasn’t fast enough coming out of college, but I think he’s definitely changed that, as Wes documented in his piece with reshaping his body. You’re joking about that Google comment, right?
Michael from Santa Cruz, CA
Davante Adams has never played a better game. I don't care about the fumble or no TDs. The Vikings decided they were going to bully him and he took – and returned – every blow. He won't be able to move on Tuesday. He was the tone setter.
Interesting take. The physical nature of these last two division games hasn’t gone unnoticed. It would really behoove the Packers to take care of business in Detroit and get a week to rest up.
Nick from Oquawka, IL
Can you remember a more dominant four-quarter performance by a Packer defense? On the road in that type of environment no less?
It helped the Vikings were down to two very pedestrian running backs. But the key was the Packers were able to constantly stay in Cousins’ face with just a four-man rush, blitzes not required. Getting the pick on the deep ball just a couple snaps after allowing the third-and-18 conversion was huge, too. The one moment Minnesota maybe had some momentum, it got snatched back.
Joshua from Houston, TX
Did you see the hit on the Titans player that knocked him out, caused a fumble, and changed the game? What's the point of having safety rules if that isn't called a personal foul?
I think I’ve made my point abundantly clear over the years about how the safety rules should be reviewable. I can’t emphasize enough how much grief the league would save itself.
Pete from Sheffield, UK
Will Marshawn Lynch help deliver the Packers the No. 1 seed?
Wouldn’t that be something? After former Packers backup QB Brett Hundley helped as well. I don’t see the Seahawks laying two straight eggs at home, but when the 49ers won in New Orleans a few weeks back they proved they can win anywhere. Then again, the Rams had two shots Saturday night to stop third-and-16 on that final drive and get the ball back to beat them.
Joe from Bloomington, IN
Beauty is in the bye of the byeholder.
I’d groan except I’m in a good mood.
Jeremy from Chicago, IL
What, in your opinion, has been the most surprising thing about the Packers this season? What did they do that you didn't think they'd do?
The change in how they perform in the fourth quarter compared to last year is night and day. So many late fizzles a year ago. Too many to list. They’ve been the better team in the fourth quarter in 10 of their 12 wins this year, and that’s how you make winning a habit.
Richard from Menasha, WI
I know the Packers have three captains (Rodgers, Smith and Crosby). Who are the others on the "leadership council" that meet weekly with Matt LaFleur?
The players haven’t revealed the list, in keeping with their desire to keep the dealings of that council in house. No one would have known anything about it if Za’Darius hadn’t mentioned it a few weeks ago.
Kristen from Surprise, AZ
I'm thinking it may be even more fun when no one expected you to do it!
That’s another thing this Packers team has done extremely well this season. Ignore the noise. They really don’t care about any of the outside perceptions. They know where they’ve had to get better, and they’re still doing so.
Sreedharan from Pewaukee, WI
After seeing Packers being one of the most injury-prone for several years, it is heartening to see the good health of the players, with not a single starter now on the injured list. When was the last year we had such good fortune?
In my opinion, 2014.