NFL Recap: Seahawks vs. Packers - Week 1

Hey, I know it has been quite some time since my last blog and I apologize for that - I've been pretty busy recently. And I know this recap is like a week late, but I still wanted to share my thoughts on it. 

So let's begin...

This was by far the game of the week last week. The Superbowl champs - the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Green Bay Packers 36 to 16. This game's conclusion came as a surprise to many, but some expected it. 

I for one was thinking the game's final score would be closer even maybe with the Packers coming out on top. The Packers were an excellent team last season, but then again the Seahawks won the Superbowl.

I wanted to explain key reasons why the game ended with the score that it ended in. There are many things the Packers need to improve on. Let's start with a huge issue...

Defense. Specifically cornerbacks and safeties. When Russel Wilson would throw touchdown passes, where were the Packer's defensive players in the backfield? Those receivers were wide open and no one was even close by. If they want to stop deep touchdown passes - those corners and safeties need to step it up.

Julius Peppers. Now for those of you who don't know who Julius Peppers is, let me give you a little insight on his past career. Peppers is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL. He played on the Carolina Panthers for many years, then the Chicago Bears up until last year and this year he is on the Green Bay Packers. He has A LOT of sacks as a defensive tackle. So.... why would the Packers move him to linebacker?? Yes, he's got speed, but as a defensive tackle not as a linebacker! At linebacker, he's like three steps behind where he would be. There's only so much time they can have to rush a quarterback and especially a quarterback like Wilson - they have even less time. MOVE HIM BACK TO DEFENSIVE END! 

Receivers. All the Packers currently have are Jordy Nelson and Randle Cobb. Two good receivers, but not enough. Aaron Rodgers is an excellent quarterback - probably one of the best in the league. He needs more reliable targets to throw to. And only having two isn't enough. Yes, Eddie Lacy is in the backfield too, I know... but he's always getting injured, so you can't exactly count on him. Pick up another receiver or a tight end!

Eddie Lacy. Eddie Lacy is NOT a speed back. He is a power back. So stop giving him outside runs! He can't make it around the corner and pick up 10+ yards.... he's not Adrian Peterson! Every time they gave him outside runs, either he lost yardage, got stopped at the line of scrimmage, or only gained like a yard. Give him up the middle runs, he can plow a defensive line.  

For the Seahawks... not too much bad to say against them, except for special teams...

Earl Thomas. He needs to call the fair catch. That was just a bad judgement call on his part. He didn't call the fair catch, he fumbled the football, and the Packers scored on the following drive. 

Well, that about wraps up my recap of the game. I hope you enjoyed it, please leave your thoughts below in the comment section. Thanks for reading!