World Sports News:Packers Loss Not Entirely Bad

Written By: admin on January 23, 2010 No Comment

Article Summary:

A place for sports crazy people. Soccer, American football, rugby, hockey..it covers it all. All the latest news and updates on the World of Sports.The Packers-Cardinals game probably kept you on the edge of your seat… if you tuned in during the fourth quarter, that is. Up until that point the game was downright boring. The Packers looked every bit the young and inexperienced team they are. Their second half comeback attempt

Article Content:
The Packers-Cardinals game probably kept you on the edge of your seat… if you tuned in during the fourth quarter, that is. Up until that point the game was downright boring. The Packers looked every bit the young and inexperienced team they are. Their second half comeback attempt was admirable, but even that was riddled with errors and missteps. All in all, though, if you’re a Packer fan, there are some good things you can take away from the game and season.

Winning Season
After a dismal season last year, the Packers were awarded an easier schedule. They took advantage of it, and ended up with a wildcard playoff berth. Does that mean that next year they’ll go back to a losing season? No. They have gained the confidence and experience necessary to handle a tougher schedule. Watch for the Packers to put up winning numbers next year as well.

Rodgers Got Over His Playoff Nerves
There is no denying that quarterback Aaron Rodgers had the playoff jitters. His slow start was a direct result of inexperience. But this game will serve as a good reminder on what he has to do next season to get it together and win. Rodgers helped lead the team to a comeback that was impressive, and this will give him confidence next season.

Young Team, But Matured
For the first several years into Ted Thompson reign, none of the “older” players were safe. Thompson believes in a young team, but if he keeps the team intact from this point on, these young players will gain the maturity needed to win. Thompson has to admit now that getting rid of every single veteran you have isn’t always a good idea.

Packers Remain Relevant
One of the questions of Brett Favre leaving the team was whether or not they’d remain relevant without him. I’m not talking wins or playoffs, but rather getting games featured with top commentators, better game times, and better postgame coverage. As a fan that sat through the 70s and 80s Packers, I know what it’s like when no one cares about your team. Coaches used to threaten to send their poor performing players to Green Bay as a punishment back in the day. No one wants to go back to that.

Successful Transition of Leadership
It’s hard to follow a long-time quarterback, and even harder to follow a legend. There is an intangible quality that a team gets with an experienced quarterback. Look at the way Arizona played, and the way Kurt Warner (who actually threw more touchdowns than he did missed passes) was able to find the holes in the Packers defense and lead the team. That leadership is something that is learned, and when you lose it, it takes a while to get it back.

The Packers still have a way to go in that respect, but they’re on their way. Packer fans have a lot to look forward to next year.

Image: Zuma Press