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Packers' Next Opponent: Dallas Cowboys scouting report
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However, three personnel people and one assistant coach for NFL teams all said pass rush was the most likely way for Dallas to post an upset.
"They don't have a lot of great (sack) numbers," said the assistant for a team that played Dallas in the last few weeks. "If the Packers can shore up their O-line...somehow they've got to do that...and get the wideouts open, I like the Packers. But if the O-line is banged up, then Rodgers will be running for his life."
The Packers, a 7-point pick, will have been favored 12 times in 13 games. They were favored by 6 points 11 months ago in the playoff game.
The difference now is quarterback Tony Romo won't be playing because of a broken collarbone, and Matt Cassel will.
"The question is, can Cassel put the ball in the hands of the Cowboys' playmakers?" said an AFC scout. "Dallas does have a relatively young, athletic and active defensive line that can pressure Aaron Rodgers by just rushing four, and their secondary will match up very well against Green Bay's wide receivers.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Green Bay is treading water and Dallas is getting healthier. Except at quarterback."
He called it for the Cowboys, 20-17. The other two scouts and the assistant forecast a victory for the Packers by scores of 27-17, 28-17 and 24-17.
"The Packers' defense will bottle up Dallas," another AFC personnel man said. "But the offensive line has to come to play and step up against that pass rush."
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Read the rest here: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/pack...ys-scouting-report-b99630456z1-361171191.html
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However, three personnel people and one assistant coach for NFL teams all said pass rush was the most likely way for Dallas to post an upset.
"They don't have a lot of great (sack) numbers," said the assistant for a team that played Dallas in the last few weeks. "If the Packers can shore up their O-line...somehow they've got to do that...and get the wideouts open, I like the Packers. But if the O-line is banged up, then Rodgers will be running for his life."
The Packers, a 7-point pick, will have been favored 12 times in 13 games. They were favored by 6 points 11 months ago in the playoff game.
The difference now is quarterback Tony Romo won't be playing because of a broken collarbone, and Matt Cassel will.
"The question is, can Cassel put the ball in the hands of the Cowboys' playmakers?" said an AFC scout. "Dallas does have a relatively young, athletic and active defensive line that can pressure Aaron Rodgers by just rushing four, and their secondary will match up very well against Green Bay's wide receivers.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Green Bay is treading water and Dallas is getting healthier. Except at quarterback."
He called it for the Cowboys, 20-17. The other two scouts and the assistant forecast a victory for the Packers by scores of 27-17, 28-17 and 24-17.
"The Packers' defense will bottle up Dallas," another AFC personnel man said. "But the offensive line has to come to play and step up against that pass rush."
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Read the rest here: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/pack...ys-scouting-report-b99630456z1-361171191.html
