Quote:Two early thoughts about the game that come to mind is this would be an ideal time to try to take advantage of the size and running skills of Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon.   Nothing can prepare the Packers for the heat and humidity they likely will experience in Jacksonville a week from today.   The longer the Jaguars Offense is on the field,   the more gassed the Packers are going to be.  Sustaining drives would be huge.

 

Also,  it's imperative to keep Aaron Rodgers in the pocket.   He's often deadly when he breaks contain.  A concern is the inexperience of some of the Jaguars DEs.   The coaches need to pound it into their heads that they must stay discipline against Rodgers.  

 

 

This.

 

If we win, I have to believe it will be by running it down their throats, keeping their D on the field and keeping Rogers off it. September in Jax against the best shootout team in the NFL is a perfect time to cash in some of those millions spent on Chris Ivory. Lets dust off an old Jack Del Rio gameplan.

 

1. Run early and run often. Ivory and Yeldon need to do a damn good impression of Fred and Mo

2. Mistake free football in the passing game. It will be hard enough to beat GB, sacks and turnovers will kill us.

3. Don't let Lacy get going. The Packers like to establish the run, if they do, they probably win.

4. If we achieve 3, get off the field on 3rd down. Stopping the run should lead to some 3rd and longs. A serviceable defense stops some 3rd and longs occasionally.

5. Have fun. Its game 1 against one of the best teams in the NFL. We aren't expected to win and its not the end of the world if we don't so enjoy it even if that means watching Rogers tear us a new one.

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