Lions Review

A win is a win, but the Lions are terrible and they got to Rodgers 4 times. As I see it today marked a point in time where a couple of Packer players are at cross-roads.

Chad Clifton-In his time with the Packers Chad Clifton toughed out a lot of injuries and played through a lot of pain. When I think of Clifton I think smart tough player. What I saw today was neither....it was like his head wasn't in the game. Playing through the pain might be at the point where it's unbearable. Watching Clifton grimace as he walked off the field today was sad. His contract is up after this year and he looks to be spent at this point.

AJ Hawk-When asked about the impact Hawk has had Ted Thompson has said it's unfair for fans to expect Super Man. Is anyone else sick of the Packer's organization sticking up for Hawk by saying, "He's doing what we ask of him." He's the 5th pick in the draft. The 5th pick in the draft needs to do more than what's being asked of him. The 5th pick in the draft needs to make some plays. Hawk's cap number in excess of $10 million. We have a feeling that is going to be reworked as Hawk's role is reduced in the defense.

MM-When MM came to GB he was touted as being Pittsburgh Macho and said he wanted to establish an identity as a team that had a physical running presence. After three seasons this hasn't turned out. In addition the Packers are a heavily penalized team. We can stomach the Woodson Harris roughness penalties but the illegal formations, false starts, and lining up off sides are on the coach.
What is MM's signature at this point other than a Sharpie Marker sticking out of the back of his hat? Holmgren instilled discipline, the West Coast offense, and made a couple trips to the Super Bowl. Sherman brought a solid running game to GB using U-71. What has MM done to define himself? The rest of the season will be telling.