Hell, all of a sudden Green Bay is a Super Bowl pick. This changed because Rodgers looked good in the preseason? Wow. In one breath they say the preseason doesn't matter and in the next they are anointing Rodgers as the League MVP.
Take a look at the Passing Leaders for the preaseason:
Passing Yards
1. Matt Leinart ARI 507
2. Todd Bouman JAC 485
3. Joe Flacco BAL 470
4. Aaron Rodgers GB 465
5. Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF 459
Ooo, that is some good company.
I think Olsen is going to go off if he has someone like Kampman on him most of the game. Cutler's mobility will negate any benefit the 3-4 provides. If I am GB, I would've hoped for a different team to start the season off with.
Another factor is that Marinelli lead the Lions to an 0-16 record last year. So he comes with some negative baggage and this is just something to take the spotlight off his past failures.
Troy Polamalu on Madden 2010 Cover, gets hurt in first game of the season. Ouch.
We play the Steelers in Week 2, and that is a huge loss for them if he is out (and a plus for us).
EDIT: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated after Thursday's game that SS Troy Polamalu was initially diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his left knee. There's nothing "concrete" yet on Polamalu's injury, and Tomlin admitted that it could be more serious. Expect the All Pro to be sidelined for at least 3-6 weeks. - Rotoworld
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