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16 hours ago, layzie said:

Thankfully PCL and no surgery but with bad achilles now as well I'd say we've seen the best of CMC. Will be a big ask to hit those heights again and really the coach needs to take some responsibility for overusing him.

Incidentally Jordan Mason the no.2 is out of the season as well. 

I think he can get back to his best, but they should bring his snaps down some to help preserve him. Especially vs the Rams... 0 snaps every time :P

 
1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

I think he can get back to his best, but they should bring his snaps down some to help preserve him. Especially vs the Rams... 0 snaps every time :P

He very well could Gorg but at 28 y.o it can be tough for a RB especially once those big injuries kick in. I'm sure he'll still provide great value, but his season last year was truly something else. 

I'm actually not always a fan of having a sole RB and especially not in the offense we play. I really prefer a 70-30 ratio with someone like Mason predominately doing the 'meat grinding' runs. 

Ever since CMC came here Kyle gives him 20-25 hand-offs a game. He's someone who likes to take his Ferrari off road driving..


26 minutes ago, layzie said:

He very well could Gorg but at 28 y.o it can be tough for a RB especially once those big injuries kick in. I'm sure he'll still provide great value, but his season last year was truly something else. 

I'm actually not always a fan of having a sole RB and especially not in the offense we play. I really prefer a 70-30 ratio with someone like Mason predominately doing the 'meat grinding' runs. 

Ever since CMC came here Kyle gives him 20-25 hand-offs a game. He's someone who likes to take his Ferrari off road driving..

Agree on the sharing, We looked much better with Blake Corum getting a good amount of carries as well as Williams.

31 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Agree on the sharing, We looked much better with Blake Corum getting a good amount of carries as well as Williams.

Exactly.

Also Michel and Henderson the year you guys won it, perfect example!

 
24 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Lions more beaten up, another 2 D-line missing and the LT, all ruled out.

Packers could be a show this week?

21 minutes ago, layzie said:

Packers could be a show this week?

Yeah, I was close to tipping them, if I knew the outs I prob would have chosen them.


Bengals, Bills, Seahawks 

If the Packers are going to feature prominently in the playoffs, we'll need to win this match against a banged up Detroit defence

In saying that, Detroit still have plenty of weapons on their offense (averaging 32 points per game)

Might be a shoot-out as the Green Bay offense has been quite reasonable this season

On 05/12/2024 at 09:25, layzie said:

He very well could Gorg but at 28 y.o it can be tough for a RB especially once those big injuries kick in. I'm sure he'll still provide great value, but his season last year was truly something else. 

I'm actually not always a fan of having a sole RB and especially not in the offense we play. I really prefer a 70-30 ratio with someone like Mason predominately doing the 'meat grinding' runs. 

Ever since CMC came here Kyle gives him 20-25 hand-offs a game. He's someone who likes to take his Ferrari off road driving..

RBs tend to flame out very quickly, especially following injuries, unless they are Derrick Henry. Most have about 4 years of domination and then fall of a cliff.


looking forward to todays game. should be a ripper. given the Lions thread bare defence i reckon the Packers will get it done.

my tips for the week:

Packers, bills, bengals

21 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

RBs tend to flame out very quickly, especially following injuries, unless they are Derrick Henry. Most have about 4 years of domination and then fall of a cliff.

Exactly right Gonzo, they can come and go like comets.

The greatest RB of all time Jim Brown played 8 seasons. Barry Sanders 9, Terrell Davis 6 etc. I know there's longer term examples but it is a churn and burn lifestyle. 

38 minutes ago, BDA said:

looking forward to todays game. should be a ripper. given the Lions thread bare defence i reckon the Packers will get it done.

my tips for the week:

Packers, bills, bengals

I'm thinking it too BDA. Didn't tip them but a sneaky bet has been made. 

nothing wrong with Lions defence thus far. they are bringing the heat

14 minutes ago, BDA said:

nothing wrong with Lions defence thus far. they are bringing the heat

Exactly 

The Lions are playing like their defence is at full strength!!  

The Packers 9 & 3 record is flattering as we've had a soft schedule 

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2 minutes ago, Macca said:

Exactly 

The Lions are playing like their defence is at full strength!!  

The Packers 9 & 3 record is flattering as we've had a soft schedule 

Packers getting their run game going this drive. 1st and goal so great chance to get on the board.

25 minutes ago, BDA said:

Packers getting their run game going this drive. 1st and goal so great chance to get on the board.

They (Detroit) are just a really good team

Packers get the ball first in the 2nd half and have to score a TD ... field goals won't win this match as Deroit will almost certainly put up 30+

14 minutes ago, Macca said:

Packers get the ball first in the 2nd half and have to score a TD

and they duly oblige

3 point game

 

 
22 minutes ago, Macca said:

They (Detroit) are just a really good team

Packers get the ball first in the 2nd half and have to score a TD ... field goals won't win this match as Deroit will almost certainly put up 30+

goff throws the terrible pick to give packers great field position. Packers get the Td and just like that they are ahead.

i'm feeling good about my smokey (if you can consider a 9-3 team a smokey)

Campbell is too aggressive with his 4th down play calling. Lions fail to convert and hand the ball back in great field position.

There's a reason no one else is that aggressive. it doesn't pay off overall. Cost the Lions the championship game last year. 


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