Originally posted by florida1957:
Yo JoeCool you are right Atlanta and Chicago are the two best defenses the Packers have played. The Packers beat both of those teams by more than 10 points. Your point is? The 49ers offense is not any better than either Chicago's or Atlanta's so what is your point? Oh I almost forgot, the 49ers have not faced ANYONE with an offense like the Packers. Oh yeah this offense that hasn't played anyone is a better offense this year than the one who played the #1 defense last year in points allowed in the Super Bowl. Who won that one? Keep dreaming about this awesome defense. How many points did you give up to Philly? How many points do you think the Packers would score on you?
DEFENSE:
I think we agree that your defense is no joke and is the real deal. You also need to understand that we have played some of the top defenses already AND are averaging 26 ppg. Not bad, considering that is the exact amount GB averaged vs average defenses?
Honestly, I think GB's defense is better than advertised, however, your defense manufactures pressure and is GREAT at it. THAT is the one test we will have. But note that we have already played quite a few of the top defenses in the league: CIN (5), WAS (8),
DAL (10),
DET (12). One could say the bold also has some damn good pass rushers. Also note we played NYG and handled their pass rush. GB pass rush is different in that is relies heavy on it's LBs. Who's going to cover Vernon or Delanie Walker if those LB's blitz heavy. Our running game has proven to be effective against stacked fronts also.
I think your key guy on defense is Woodson. He will most likely keep Vernon covered but that's where most teams lose...we have 2 TE's that are faster than or as fast as WRs. With your LB's blitzing, Delanie Walker will be open all day...and no...Hawk or Clay have no chance vs Delanie. And if they do, what do you do when our FB or RB catch a pass in the area they vacated?
I haven't even mentioned our running game. If you don't put in 10, you will NOT stop our run game. Even then, you may not stop it as the NYG gave up a 20 yard rush TD with 10 in the box.
OFFENSE:
This is the part of your offense that I think is over rated. You already saw the defensive rankings of the teams you played. 7 of the 9 defenses GB has played have been in the bottom 10th rankings in points allowed. The other 2 have been in the middle and your ppg dramatically dropped vs those two. You must admit, although your offense has looked impressive, it hasn't really been tested yet.
GB dropped their average ppg by 12 ppg from 38 to 26. The 49ers RARELY blitz because we get solid pressure with our front 4. We also have a VERY opportunistic secondary that will pick it off if the ball is trying to get squeezed in too often.
GB is the best team and I believe in their defense. However, until your offense is tested, I am not a believer they will put up 30+ on anybody.
This is the matchup everyone loves to watch but don't get over confident thinking you will handedly beat SF. We rarely make mistakes,
we can play all 3 downs with our base personnel on both sides of the ball and that alone will make this game a tough one for you.
[ Edited by Joecool on Nov 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM ]