2012 Packer Predictions

[VroomPshhTsi]

Never too early for these.
What do you think the Pack's regular season record will be?

I think we will drop off quite a bit from last year, I say 10-6.

[Josepy]

12-4 Defense needs to step up.

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[nismodave]

8-8 No Playoffs.

[smokin'red35th]

8-8 No Playoffs.

You're either on crack, or you're a bears fan.

I honestly dont follow football at all in the off season, so I have no idea what the hell has happened since we threw away the first round of playoffs last year :durr

[Josepy]

You're either on crack, or you're a bears fan.

I honestly dont follow football at all in the off season, so I have no idea what the hell has happened since we threw away the first round of playoffs last year :durr

Dave doesn't have a clue. He loves the bills.

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[Prince Valiant]

12-4. Division Champions.

[nismodave]

LOL....I knew that would livin things up around here.....

Unless the Packers D gets thier shit together, and they can stop getting hurt, I stand by my prediction.

[JC70SS]

5-11

[GTSLOW]

LOL....I knew that would livin things up around here.....

Unless the Packers D gets thier shit together, and they can stop getting hurt, I stand by my prediction.

Considering how many starters we got back this week I think the whole injury train is starting to slow down. I'm stuck between 14-2 and 13-3.

Also how does everyone feel about the Cedric Benson pickup?

[flyin_blue_egg]

I'll say 12-4 Division champs.

I like the Benson pick up bc not only does it give us a little depth at RB it also gives us veteran depth. On top of that he's rushed for over 1000 yards what 4 of the last 5 seasons. I think to even come close to repeating the reg. season from last year this team needs to be able to run the ball much better to take pressure off of Rodgers, on top of improving on D. Plus from what I've seen so far in the pre-season this team will absolutely suck ass if Harrell becomes the starter.

[GTSLOW]

Ya I'm terrified of having harrell as our starter. The entire time during the draft I was just waiting for us to grab Russell Wilson yet it never happened. I don't give a shit how short he is the kids gonna be special some day. It won't surprise me if he's the starter/franchise QB for the Seahawks. 3rd round grab for him was pure gold.

[MY FYN 79]

I'd like to see them end up around 12-4. Obviously there are exceptions, but I still believe that a couple of losses keeps you hungry... and I said that before the whole 15-1 debacle. :shades

For the cost I think Benson will be a good addition too. If nothing else, just make the other teams focus *slightly* more on planning for the run.

Most of all hoping to see the D tighten it up this season.

[GTSLOW]

Everyone talks about Rodgers going down. Christ what would happen if one of the starting offensive linemen went down? The second stringers look absolutely terrible. It's hard to judge Harrell(still sucks) when the kids constantly running for his life.

[wikked]

7-9

[VroomPshhTsi]

The entire time during the draft I was just waiting for us to grab Russell Wilson yet it never happened. I don't give a shit how short he is the kids gonna be special some day. It won't surprise me if he's the starter/franchise QB for the Seahawks. 3rd round grab for him was pure gold.

This.

[STANMAN]

Worse record than the Lions. And that's all that matters to me, lol. I think the Lions will go 11-5.

[GTSLOW]

Worse record than the Lions. And that's all that matters to me, lol. I think the Lions will go 11-5.

Keep dreaming the Lions won't make the playoffs this year.

[The Shaolin]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000051007/article/green-bay-packers-primed-for-run-at-super-bowl-xlvii

Unless something catastrophically goes wrong, this team will do no less than a deep playoff run. I say 14-2 and a super bowl victory.

This team has more talent than last year's team, which was the best in the league and went 15-1. Anyone predicting less than 12 wins at this point probably doesn't understand that preseason games are to knock the rust off and evaluate the players that probably won't make the roster. Preseason games are HIGHLY scouted by other teams, to evaluate players that won't make the roster. Thus, there is little gameplanning and everything is very "vanilla". The final score, and even how the starters play, doesn't really matter, as long as they pull it together for week 1. It's not like all the starters suddenly suck.

[wikked]

Everyone thought the Brewers were going to the postseason this year too :P

Just think of the Packers D, as the Brewers relief pitching... I just don't see it.

[GTSLOW]

Everyone thought the Brewers were going to the postseason this year too :P

Just think of the Packers D, as the Brewers relief pitching... I just don't see it.

:rolf Everyone? I certainly didn't think the Brewers were going anywhere this year. Oh and we went 15-1 with that defense last year. The offense has gained weapons as well as the defense and IMO the pickup of C. Benson will be HUGE. The only way we go "7-9" is if Rodgers goes down and in that case it may be worse than that.

[VroomPshhTsi]

This team has more talent than last year's team, which was the best in the league and went 15-1. Anyone predicting less than 12 wins at this point probably doesn't understand that preseason games are to knock the rust off and evaluate the players that probably won't make the roster.

Anyone predicting more than 12 wins should realize it's a different year and you can fall just as fast as you rise. Packers went from what, 9-7 to 15-1 in one year? That could very easily reverse and drop us back to 9-7 with minimal roster changes. There are way too many variables to factor in to guarantee at least 12 wins.

[Prince Valiant]

I've always thought it was harder TO predict more than 12 wins. There is too much parity in the NFL relative to collegiate sports...where I think it's easier to predict a team going undefeated rather than an NFL team winning 13 or more games. There are always a let down or two games out there that are almost a given to lose...divisional rivals are likely to pick off a game maybe two...and then there can always be the game that the other teams simply plays lights out...

Now, there can be overlap and what not, but I've only once predicted 13-3....they were 11-5 that year.

[The Shaolin]

Anyone predicting more than 12 wins should realize it's a different year and you can fall just as fast as you rise. Packers went from what, 9-7 to 15-1 in one year? That could very easily reverse and drop us back to 9-7 with minimal roster changes. There are way too many variables to factor in to guarantee at least 12 wins.

10-6 and super bowl champs, followed by a dominating 15-1 season. Not exactly a complete reversal of fortune like you're suggesting.

We've got all the pieces in place. Obviously can't guarantee anything, as the ball bounces differently every time it hits the ground and there's a lot of luck involved.

[LIL EVO]

You guys need to realize the first couple pregames meant nothing. Rodgers wasnt even in and they were figuring out who was going to be on the roster! They weren't even trying

[GTSLOW]

Anyone predicting more than 12 wins should realize it's a different year and you can fall just as fast as you rise. Packers went from what, 9-7 to 15-1 in one year? That could very easily reverse and drop us back to 9-7 with minimal roster changes. There are way too many variables to factor in to guarantee at least 12 wins.

Not sure how much you pay attention to the Packers but it was 10-6. Next a large majority of the games in 2010 were lost by 3 points or less. They almost knocked off the mighty pats with Flynn at QB had it not been for the shody refs.

[MY FYN 79]

In the 10-6 regular season, a lot of things bounced the wrong way for the Packers. In the 15-1 regular season, a lot of things bounced the right way. Thats just how NFL football goes.. even the best team and planning doesnt work out perfect every time.

I just hope Packer fans dont start expecting regular seasons as good as last year was because repeating something like that isnt likely... and IMO theres no reason they have to. Struggle a few times and learn from it, head into the playoffs with an attitude around 12-4 and take care of business.

[VroomPshhTsi]

Not sure how much you pay attention to the Packers but it was 10-6.

Sorry I was off by one game. As the above post by MY FYN 79 states, there is not a lot separating a 10-6 season and a 15-1 season (a few bounces/calls here and there). My point is there are too many variables to guarantee at least 12 wins as THE SHAOLIN does. No doubt the Packers are a great team, but again just too many variables.

[The Shaolin]

When did I guarantee anything? I said nothing was guaranteed for the same reason you just posted.

Good teams find ways to win. If everything goes right, you put yourself in a position where you don't need to rely on a bounce or a call to win....but...


Obviously can't guarantee anything

[97z2801ss]

As long as rodgers is healthy I think 12-4 or 11-5 is what the packers will be at the end of the year as far as the post season goes we have to wait and see what chi and det do. Along as you get hot at the end of the year and make the playoffs you know any team can go to the Super Bowl and win

[GTSLOW]

I dunno where you guys are getting these 5+ losses from. Can someone show me the light?

[VroomPshhTsi]

I dunno where you guys are getting these 5+ losses from. Can someone show me the light?

Every season is different my friend. Past success does not guarantee future success.

[WhatsADSM]

11-5

[nismodave]

0-1 to start.

[STANMAN]

Last in the division.......for this week at least.

[GTSLOW]

Last in the division.......for this week at least.

I guess everyones gotta have their time to gloat? Either way with Stafford throwing 3 INTs and almost 2 more that were dropped I wouldn't take it to far. Remember your team barely beat the rams who were 2-14 last year. :)

[VroomPshhTsi]

I dunno where you guys are getting these 5+ losses from. Can someone show me the light?

Well, today was loss #1. Safe to say 4 more the rest of the season is definitely possible.

[GTSLOW]

Well, today was loss #1. Safe to say 4 more the rest of the season is definitely possible.

LOL you don't give up do you. I never said it wasn't possible, I just asked where you thought they were. This one was anticipated by many.

[The Shaolin]

Yeah, tough game to lose. Can't blame the refs for everything, but it certainly wasn't helping. Our defense didn't show up until the second half. The niners were able to get a good pass rush going without too much blitzing, that's a good way to beat this team.

Yes, we are the only 0-1 team in the NFC north...but we were also playing a team with more 2011 wins than the other three NFC north's opponents COMBINED.

[jbiscuit]

9-7 Unless they can get something going real soon. Thursday will be a good test. I can't blame the refs for yesterday's game. Bad calls sure but get over it. Our offense was non-existent most of the game yesterday.

[STANMAN]

I guess everyones gotta have their time to gloat? Either way with Stafford throwing 3 INTs and almost 2 more that were dropped I wouldn't take it to far. Remember your team barely beat the rams who were 2-14 last year. :)

Oh, the Lions were less than impressive yesterday. If they play like that all year they won't finish above .500.

[The Shaolin]

This sums it up perfectly:

http://www.packersnews.com/article/20120909/PKR07/120909025&located=rss

[VroomPshhTsi]

LOL you don't give up do you. I never said it wasn't possible, I just asked where you thought they were. This one was anticipated by many.

Haha, never. Just giving you crap. I hope the Packers turn it around but you never know what you are going to get week to week from any team.

[WhatsADSM]

Daaaaa bears

Got nothin...

[GTSLOW]

Wow.......

[VroomPshhTsi]

I was at that game. Offense was so-so but our defense was amazing. Surprised we only had 7 sacks as it seemed like we had much more. That fake field goal was a great lift and the Packers looked dominating after that. Next up, Russell Wilson!

[GTSLOW]

I bet it was great there! One thing to remember is this is the terrible bears O-line. Either way gotta love the smack talk from Cutler leading up to the game.

[VroomPshhTsi]

So how are everyone's predictions going?

Mine was 10-6.
A lot of people said 12-4 division champs and it looks like they are going to be right on.
12 in a row against divisional opponents, wow.

[77thor]

They're doing a lot better than I had guessed.
Go Pack!

[VroomPshhTsi]

Ended 11-5.

Playoff predictions? Could be a tough game in Lambeau as the cold weather favors the run game which is a huge plus for the Vikings.

[Prince Valiant]

Personally not terribly worried about the opening playoff game. Not a big believer in cold weather favoring running teams since there are equally as many trade-offs for them as well...it's like rain doesn't naturally favor a running team either.

That said, the Pack played to win, but used a fairly straight up game plan...no bag of trick type stuff and still nearly pulled off a good road win. I say the pack wins 24-13 this weekend.

[Lash]

Plus they aren't gonna be kicking 55 yarders in GB.

[WhatsADSM]

Ended 11-5.

Playoff predictions? Could be a tough game in Lambeau as the cold weather favors the run game which is a huge plus for the Vikings.


11-5

What do I get?

I agree with Prince. I think the Pack will take the win in the first round. Getting players back, playing at home in the cold...

You never know though with the Packers.

[VroomPshhTsi]

I never take any playoff game for granted. I heard numerous people last year say the Giants don't worry them at all, then that happened.

[kevcuda]

Looking at past games/stats the cold weather doesn't favor the run game. The wind statistically does.



Ended 11-5.

Playoff predictions? Could be a tough game in Lambeau as the cold weather favors the run game which is a huge plus for the Vikings.