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October 27, 2011, 04:03 PM
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1. Pass Defense!

WHAT'S WRONG: The Packers are 31st in the NFL in passing yards allowed. Drew Brees and Cam Newton started the season by throwing for more than 400 yards each against Green Bay.

2. Pass Rush!

WHAT'S WRONG: Linebacker Clay Matthews is still getting near the quarterback, but his three sacks through seven games are a far cry from the 13.5 he had last season. The loss of defensive end Cullen Jenkins in free agency cannot be understated. Jenkins had seven sacks in 2010 and was the type of pass-rushing threat that kept offensive lines from double-teaming Matthews.

3. A Running Game!

WHAT'S WRONG:The Packers are 23rd in the league in rushing offense. Having Aaron Rodgers at quarterback significantly lessens the need for a top-notch running game, but James Starks and Ryan Grant have yet to be consistent.

4. Return Game (ST's) Mistakes.

WHAT'S WRONG: Wide receiver Randall Cobb fumbled a kick return in Week 2 and muffed a punt catch in Week 7.

5. Injuries!!!

WHAT'S WRONG: Though the Packers' injuries are nowhere near what they were last season, the 2011 Packers are a pretty banged-up group. Safety Nick Collins is out for the season with a neck injury, defensive end Mike Neal has yet to play with a bad knee, offensive tackle Chad Clifton is out with knee and hamstring injuries and linebacker Frank Zombo's shoulder healed just in time for him to hyperextend his knee. Linebacker Clay Matthews (quadriceps) and cornerback Charles Woodson (foot, knee) play but rarely practice.

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October 27, 2011  05:24 PM ET
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A 7-0 record is pretty darn good and you think they have problems?

No, this is what somebody else thinks. Cutting and pasting is FUN!!!

October 27, 2011  05:26 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:24 PM ET  10.27 by JackStraw_VI

No, this is what somebody else thinks. Cutting and pasting is FUN!!!

Jealous? I thought that was OBVIOUS! TROLL........

October 27, 2011  05:28 PM ET
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A 7-0 record is pretty darn good and you think they have problems?

Not if they continue to wear themselves down, and lose to a team who is playing on all cylinders. Word around here is who cares about the record, just win the title.

October 27, 2011  05:29 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:10 PM ET  10.27 by EazyDozit

I agree, 7-0 is perfection so far ,can they go undefeated ? of course they can, it's happened before, but, will they? i think not.

Ditto, but who cares. The title is what counts.

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October 27, 2011  05:44 PM ET
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WHAT"S RIGHT:

7-0 sounds right to me. The Packers could be in the same boat as Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Miami, and several other perennial, or former perennial winners....They could have lost Rodgers much like the Colts lost Manning, or he could be playing much like Rivers....

Count your blessings.

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October 27, 2011  05:48 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:26 PM ET  10.27 by Thomas Crapper

Jealous? I thought that was OBVIOUS! TROLL........

Yeah, I'm jealous that you can't post an original thought. Or have one. Or act like you've achieved double digits in age. Or IQ.

October 27, 2011  05:49 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:28 PM ET  10.27 by Thomas Crapper

Word around here is who cares about the record, just win the title.

Wow, yinz are REAL football fans.

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October 27, 2011  05:54 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:41 PM ET  10.27 by *JD*

wah wah wah thread...

It's just setting up the excuses if the Packers don't repeat. They look like a very good team right now and seem in better shape than any team in recent history to go back-to-back. I don't know why some folks need to have excuses at the ready, but there you go.

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October 27, 2011  05:59 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:44 PM ET  10.27 by Bull_Shirt

WHAT"S RIGHT:7-0 sounds right to me. The Packers could be in the same boat as Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Miami, and several other perennial, or former perennial winners....They could have lost Rodgers much like the Colts lost Manning, or he could be playing much like Rivers....Count your blessings.

Talented and fortunate makes for championships, doesn't it? Most folks are willing to damn the bad luck, but few remember the good luck along the way to the top. The ankle that didn't break. The pick six that was dropped. The pick six that bounced off the future HoF receiver's hands.

 
October 27, 2011  06:00 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:54 PM ET  10.27 by EazyDozit

Jack,this is a person,pretending too be a person.

And failing. On both counts.

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