What have I missed?

Well this is my first post in a while because I had some issues getting my wireless router to work. Needless to say, I ended up buying a new wireless router. So I'm just going to rant a bit about what's been going on with the Packers.

First of all, the Packer veterans are coming out of the woodwork! Packers bring back veteran lineman Mark Tauscher. Packers bring back veteran running back Ahman Green. Its a big story for no reason. They aren't going to help us very much so I'm going to move on.

The Packers play the Browns this weekend, it should be a cake walk...but, there are no free wins in the NFL.

Donald Driver broke Sterling Sharpe's Packer record for most all-time receptions. Good for him, he deserves it. Not only did he break the record, but he has been playing great and looks like the #1 receiver at this point for the Packers.

The Vikings are playing the defending champion Steelers and the Bears have the Bengals. This could be a big weekend for the Packers if both of our division rivals were to get beaten. The Vikings would be just 1 win ahead of us and we would be able to settle the score and the lead in the conference the next week when the Queens come to Lambeau.

I think the Packers need to start playing better if they wish to do anything this season. The offensive line isn't very good, but we have to work around that. It is essential that we get the running game going and take some pressure off Aaron Rodgers. There are often times when I am watching him and he looks extremely nervous dropping back for passes. The defense is playing well, but we have the meat and potatoes of our schedule coming up and it would be great to get our shit together playing the cupcake teams so we are rolling into the games against the tougher teams. Only time will tell.

Ahman Green & Gold

The Packers re-signed veteran and 2nd all-time leading rusher for the Green & Gold this week. I'm intrigued by the move, but I believe it's a good one...or at least the idea is good. The packers have had the youngest roster in the NFL for 4 years running and although it's a talented group, when someone gets hurt the youth of this team shows. I don't think that the impact of Ahman Green will be seen directly on the field on Sundays, but it does provide a solid 3rd down back with great hands coming out of the backfield and more importantly it provides veteran leadership to help develop young players like Brandon Jackson, DeSean Wynn, and even Ryan Grant.

The fact is that this team needs to make more moves like this and the signing of Tauscher. Not necessarily to start, but to provide depth and reliability. These guys aren't going to wow you with their play, but they've proven that they can do the job sufficiently enough.

There are still question marks on these guys (Green & Tauscher) as far as their health and ability to keep up with the game at their age (early to mid 30s). But regardless, I think it's good that Thompson is realizing that there is a need for veteran leadership on this team...even if it comes from the bench.

GO PACK!