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by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:34:01 PM
Good morning everybody, welcome to the JSOnline and PackersNews live blog of #Packers vs. #Vikings. Who's ready for some football?

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:34:47 PM
Let’s get crackin

by Optimus 9/15/2019 4:36:02 PM
Good morning Tom. Thanks for contributing to our entertainment by doing this. I am very optimistic today. Thinking our D will hold and our O will roll. Have a good game!

by FredCO 9/15/2019 4:36:07 PM
Tom, do you think the Packers would benefit from another veteran wide receiver for this season only?

by John 9/15/2019 4:36:11 PM
Not just for the sake of adding somebody. If someone who could really be a threat on the other side of Adams was available, I think they should consider it.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:36:34 PM
Hi Tom

I know I’ve asked this in the past and I tried to google it but I can’t find the answer

So I’m turning to the ORACLE OF ALL KNOWLEDGE

Whose the packers emergency QB

by Mike 9/15/2019 4:36:54 PM
We have not been told that. I'm not really sure.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:37:04 PM
the Kettle of Fish NYC is rocking and ready!!

by Paul NJ 9/15/2019 4:37:09 PM
Tom, good to see the ability to attach our image to our comments....long time coming!

by PackerSteve 9/15/2019 4:37:17 PM
Hey Tom, I notice you're picking the Vikings this week. Is it because you're not sold on our offense, not sold on our defense, or because you really think Minnesota is a legit SB contender?

by Hyo 9/15/2019 4:37:24 PM
I'm definitely not sold on the offense. If you didn't read my column this morning, I suggest you take a read. It summarizes my opinion on where they are. I think the Vikings are in a better place offensively than Chicago and will offer more of a threat. No one is a Super Bowl contender in Week 2.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:38:27 PM
Tom, did you say on the podcast this week the Packers defense was #1 in the NFL when they last won the super bowl? Is that accurate?

by Bryan 9/15/2019 4:39:01 PM
They were No. 1 in points allowed.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:39:11 PM
will 12 play within the off. or will he continue to hold the ball?

by Jim 9/15/2019 4:39:18 PM
Let's watch and see.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:39:24 PM
Tom

You think packers take a swing at Minkah Fitzpatrick?

I hate giving up draft picks but this one I wouldn’t mind

by Mike 9/15/2019 4:39:34 PM
Why do you think they need another defensive back. That's the deepest part of their team.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:39:50 PM
Tom, does today’s outcome tell us what kind of Packer team we really have this year?

by BS Splake 9/15/2019 4:39:55 PM
Not at all. It's very early in the season. Lots of time to establish your identity.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:40:15 PM
Tom

If the packers win today could you please keep picking against the packer LOL

by Mike 9/15/2019 4:40:20 PM
What if they lose?

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:40:25 PM
Morning Tom!! Lets do this!!!

by Ronskd 9/15/2019 4:40:31 PM
Sorry I can’t join this great blog today Tom. Just said goodbye to our son as he heads to college and today’s our wedding anniversary. Maybe when my wife turns away I can peek.

by Tom from CA 9/15/2019 4:40:39 PM
Hi Tom,

How many games will it will take for the offense to get through their “Pre-Season” phase and start playing to their capabilities?

by Brodeck 9/15/2019 4:40:47 PM
By Week 4 you would expect them to be functioning at a regular-season level. That doesn't mean it's going to be pre-season quality. It shouldn't be. It should get better each week.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:41:29 PM
Enjoyed your article on where Rodgers is at (both in his career and in this offense). Definitely sets up a stress point this season as he needs to figure out where his body is at. This reminds me of Elway toward the end - the need to recognize that the run and a D can cover up an inability to just ride the big arm. Does the comparison hold up for you? Can Rodgers adjust to mortality?

by Trent 9/15/2019 4:41:41 PM
Tom that pre-snap analysis article was excellent ... what do you look for today for Rodgers to show some urgency and buy in?

by Dan V. 9/15/2019 4:41:47 PM
I just want to see if they're going to run the ball and scheme some guys open. We'll know if they're running the ball. We'll need to see Rodgers release it quickly and not run the clock down to see if they're running the offense the way it should be run.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:42:35 PM
Tom, your article about Rodgers and the offense nailed it. These were some of my exact thoughts as I saw no dicernable difference between the offense last week and the offense last year. Not to mention taking a time-out after a TV time out. The hall of fame talk for this QB is just not warranted. Time will tell if he is good or a coach killer.

by Eric in California 9/15/2019 4:43:24 PM
Tom: can you see yet or Rodgers has the plays on his wrist?

by PackerBacker50 9/15/2019 4:43:27 PM
Yes, on his wristband.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:43:33 PM
Is Spriggs on a roster?

by Abe Gibron 9/15/2019 4:43:37 PM
No, he still is on the Packers' IR list.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:43:45 PM
Tom, Outside of Adams im not sold on the other recievers I think they are gonna regret not resigning cobb or bringing another experienced weapon for rodgers

by GriffX 9/15/2019 4:43:52 PM
I don't know about Cobb, but I'm starting to think you're right about not bringing in an experienced receiver or tight end. That might have been a mistake.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:44:17 PM
Minn inactive make secondary week for them ?

by Mark 9/15/2019 4:44:22 PM
They are definitely vulnerable there. They're very weak in the slot.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:44:35 PM
We ready ... we ready ... weeee ready ... for blog (sung)

by Dan V. 9/15/2019 4:44:46 PM
Should be an even matchup, special teams will be critical

by Bamabadger65 9/15/2019 4:44:51 PM
Hi Tom. Read that AR is going to use a wristband to make play calls. True? If so, why didn’t they use it in the bears game?

by Dave 9/15/2019 4:44:56 PM
Because they thought the tempo would be better. Apparently, they think this will help. I have my doubts.

by Tom Silverstein 9/15/2019 4:45:21 PM
Tom

How thin is the offensive line

It scares me

by Mike 9/15/2019 4:46:21 PM
Hi Tom! Great piece on Rodgers today. I feel like he is getting a pass for his poor play. At some point he needs to get back to “First Ballot HOF” status that everyone nationally puts in front of any description of him. He hasn’t been close to that in a LOOOOONNNG time.

by Hambone 9/15/2019 4:47:03 PM
SILVERSTEIN RULES !

by PackerBacker50 9/15/2019 4:47:30 PM

Live game blog: Packers vs. Vikings

Join Tom Silverstein for updates, analysis and discussion as the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

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