I mentioned in a post last week that my hope -- perhaps even my hunch -- is that the Dallas venue would work in the Packers’ favor this Sunday.
Well, it turns out that I am not alone in that opinion. In fact, I am in good company. A lot of it!
At NFL.com, they asked 9 different experts about the notoriously fast track at the new Cowboy stadium. “Who will benefit most?” was the question posed for their consideration. And they were all with one accord in saying that the venue favored the Packers.
It’s a strange business for those of us who remember rooting for the Packers during their 90s heydays. They were a bunch of “mudders” back then, who were unbeatable in the cold and snow but vulnerable in domes and on turf. Now, however, Green Bay is known for its speed on both sides of the ball, and our QB is a California guy who has some favorite shoes that he gets to wear indoors.
Don Banks at SI.com tells us about the shoes. And he explains at greater length why the fast track is well-suited to the Packers’ style, personnel, and game plan.
It’s all very encouraging reading. And it brings me back to what I suggested last week: I’m sure we wouldn’t be favored at Heinz Field, and I’m not even sure if we’d be favored at Lambeau. But there is something about this team indoors. I believe the perfect conditions are perfect for us.
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