Aaron Rodgers got the Green Bay Packers on the scoreboard for the first time in the preseason, but settled for six points after three productive drives in a 19-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night. Sam Bradford had only himself to blame for putting up nice numbers, going 8 for 12 for 156 yards, with nothing to show for four possessions. His highlight throw was a 57-yarder that hit Chris Givens in stride to the Packers 4, but Bradford fumbled away the snap on 4th-and-goal from the 1 late in the first quarter. Both Packers starting wide receivers are out with injuries, so Rodgers leaned on tight end Jermichael Finley while going 10 for 12 for 134 yards. All three drives stalled and the Packers had a pair of field goals by Mason Crosby when Rodgers turned the offense over to backup Graham Harrell in the second quarter. Source: Associated Press [ame="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000231450/Pre-Week-2-Packers-vs-Rams-highlights"]Pre Week 2: Green Bay Packers vs. St. Louis Rams highlights - NFL Videos[/ame]
Lacy looked good! It we can get that kind of production from him all season, the Packers' offense should be improved this season. Its difficult for Rodgers and the receiving core to make plays when the other team knows they are going to throw the ball. A running game would keep the defense honest and force them to keep more players in the box, instead of just dropping them back into pass coverage.
Just what we needed in the North, a Pack team with Rodgers AND a running game. :icon_rolleyes: :icon_smile:
So much for Skip Bayliss' prediction that Cutler and the Bears will be great this season and Cutler will get paid in his new contract next year. :icon_cheesygrin:
