atlbaby Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Freeney was playing with a quad tear the last time we played the Packers in week 8, but the previous two times he played them he had success. Look for him to do the same this Sunday, but in the mean time enjoy the spin move he helped Reed with. Freeney previous two games against the Packers prior to week 8. (4 sacks and 1 FF) Quote Since joining the Cardinals in mid-October, Freeney has shown he still can get to the quarterback. The 35-year-old outside linebacker, in his 14th NFL season, has nine sacks in his 12 games with the team, including one last week in Arizona's 26-20 overtime playoff win over Green Bay. ''Dwight's a pro's pro,'' defensive James Bettcher said. ''The first day he's here, he's in there watching tape. He's prepping himself. He's there early every morning. He's here late every day.'' Freeney matched his career best of three sacks in Arizona's 38-8 rout of Green Bay in the next-to-last game of the regular season. On one sack he stripped the ball from Aaron Rodgers and the Cardinals' Jerraud Powers returned it for a touchdown. For the effort, Freeney was selected the NFC defensive player of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 This is a huge factor in the game. We have to not only get to Rodgers but keep the pressure up. We all know what he in capable of if we give him too much time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmo_dlo Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 This is my main concern, with Clayborn out, and Vic seeming to not be quite healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseUpFalcs Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I thought Reid was great against the seachickens. Reid is as good as Clayborn when healthy. I think we will be fine. GB has like no pass rush. Literally the only thing GB has is Rodgers and some WRs. Their defense is below average and they have no run game. I dont know how they have gotten this far. Typically you must have a semblance of a run game in January football. The Falcons do..but so did dallas. Going to be a tough game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Packers offensive line tends to be pretty good in pass protection. Bakhtiari's health could be key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuinnTorris Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 minute ago, AndySG said: Packers offensive line tends to be pretty good in pass protection. Bakhtiari's health could be key. They get away with murderous holds. It's ridiculous really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShmevinShmarris Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, QuinnTorris said: They get away with murderous holds. It's ridiculous really. Holds were both ways against the Cowboys. Adams got molested on a no call near the end zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, QuinnTorris said: They get away with murderous holds. It's ridiculous really. Everyone gets away with holds. This is one penalty I just don't get people complaining about. Unless you want flag football, you should get used to holding. Packers just have a good OL. I see it in game threads on other teams about our line holding too. Sometimes the really egregious ones get called (less on Beasley than I'd like) but it is what it is. As long as the game is called evenly we'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Why do you think Beasley isn't healthy? Teams are keying on him for sure, which is why Reed had such a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 A couple of other things to note - Coleman, Hageman and Collins didn't play in that game either - and as you noted Freeny was injured that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, FentayeJones said: A couple of other things to note - Coleman, Hageman and Collins didn't play in that game either - and as you noted Freeny was injured that game. All I hear about is GB injuries, but we were super banged up as well and definitely healthier than they are for the NFCCG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCzah Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, dmo_dlo said: This is my main concern, with Clayborn out, and Vic seeming to not be quite healthy. It isn't a matter of Vic being unhealthy, he is our spy and he is doing a helluva job too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Falcan Moore said: All I hear about is GB injuries, but we were super banged up as well and definitely healthier than they are for the NFCCG. Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Krazy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jesus said: Why do you think Beasley isn't healthy? He came out of the game early last week with what appeared to be a hand injury, although he did later return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red2play Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 We are going to have to have blitz packages and have the line contain Aaron Rodgers. The receivers for GB suck and can't get open so AR just rolls around in the backfield until one of them gets freed up. You MUST have pressure to stop AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Krazy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Nono said: This is a huge factor in the game. We have to not only get to Rodgers but keep the pressure up. We all know what he in capable of if we give him too much time. Rodgers is going to get his. He's too good to be shut out from making *any* plays. The key is to keep up enough consistent pressure that he also makes mistakes, which is something he does too. Against Dallas he made some ridiculously good throws, but also made several bad ones. His INT was a horrible pass, missed an open receiver by more than two yards and the safety made a play. The Falcons front seven has to force him into some bad decisions and the secondary has to take advantage of those mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbaby Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 11 minutes ago, red2play said: We are going to have to have blitz packages and have the line contain Aaron Rodgers. The receivers for GB suck and can't get open so AR just rolls around in the backfield until one of them gets freed up. You MUST have pressure to stop AR. Blitzing would not be a good idea as Rodgers thrives on that. Quinn might mix it up by sending a corner or safety with 3 lineman, but I don't think you will see more than 4 players rushing at one given time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbaby Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 47 minutes ago, AndySG said: Packers offensive line tends to be pretty good in pass protection. Bakhtiari's health could be key. Rodgers has a lot to do with that with his ability to extend plays. The good thing is they are not good run blockers. If we can limits TDs when they get to the redzone we should be able win handily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 If I'm being honest 70% of this game I'm bringing more than they can protect and live and die by it because it's gonna be a shootout regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red falcon Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 43 minutes ago, red2play said: We are going to have to have blitz packages and have the line contain Aaron Rodgers. The receivers for GB suck and can't get open so AR just rolls around in the backfield until one of them gets freed up. You MUST have pressure to stop AR. We don't blitz much, it's mostly d line stunts to me. As others said in other thread we press and Dallas plays off man or zone. You have to disrupt the timing of the West coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas82487 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Reed was killing it this weekend. I'd love to see that from him every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjim Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, red2play said: We are going to have to have blitz packages and have the line contain Aaron Rodgers. The receivers for GB suck and can't get open so AR just rolls around in the backfield until one of them gets freed up. You MUST have pressure to stop AR. I was encouraged in the Seattle game that DQ sent a couple of blitzes and four man rushes with a spy. That was a departure and it worked. I remember Campbell spying more than Vic but I think they rotated the spy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, sonnyjim said: I was encouraged in the Seattle game that DQ sent a couple of blitzes and four man rushes with a spy. That was a departure and it worked. I remember Campbell spying more than Vic but I think they rotated the spy. I may be mistaken but I thought I also saw Neal spy a couple of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dog Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 We will have the answer to stopping Rogers. Count on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, red falcon said: We don't blitz much, it's mostly d line stunts to me. As others said in other thread we press and Dallas plays off man or zone. You have to disrupt the timing of the West coast. But when the Dallas DBs did press, the Packers receivers could not separate from them. I can see Rocky, Collins, Poole, Goodwin muggin those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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