To best illustrate this venomous post my original intention was to find a picture of an overweight packers fan. I mean how hard can that be. The Packers reside in Wisconsin, people from Wisconsin are fat, ergo packers fans are fat. When I googled "fat packers fans" I came across this video (as well as countless pics of fat packers fans for the record). I don't know how to feel after watching this video. My initial reaction was to take the high road and call these kids immature and somehow spin that into packer hating. Then I started laughing. Then I watched the video about 10 more times and laughed each time. So now I find myself sadly seated on the same intellectual plane as packers fans. Not exactly my original intent. That said, at least Im not fat so suck on that deep fried cheese ball packers fans. Ed note: for reasons only very few will understand, I will refrain from degrading miller light beer.
Sunday's Cards-Packers rematch marks the 3rd time this season these two teams will play with both previous meetings (one preseason, one regular season) going the Packers way. Full disclosure, I was out of town for the new year holiday and did not see any of last weeks game. I do know however the cards walked away with some serious injury concerns and *potentially* the perfect motivational tool. More on the injuries in a bit but lets talk motivation for a minute. While I personally believe the "nobody believes/respects us" card is both overused and idiotic, it somehow seems to inspire these athletes and the Cards are no exception. They hopped on the "us against the world" train and road it all the way to through the playoffs last year. It most certainly does not guarantee a victory, but its quite conceivable the Cards will use this same source of motivation allowing them to put forth their best effort.
The injury concern is very real and very, well, concerning. By all accounts DRC is going to play. It is however hard to imagine he will be at 100%. With the Packers boasting an impressive arial attack, DRC's health and ability to shut down one side of the field is vital the the birds success on sunday. The status for both Quan and Calais are far more uncertain. ESPN is reporting Q is unlikely to play. Our inside sources say just the opposite (note, we here at wadsworth most certainly do not have inside sources, what we do have is opinion, take it or leave it). Seriously though, we're talking about Anquan Boldin. I fully acknowledge that was not exactly the greatest analysis but I just refuse believe Q is sitting out of a playoff game until I see it. Lastly Calais Campbell and his fractured thumb. Calais already had surgery on it, and is hopeful he can play with a cast. I too am confident Campbell will play and it is important that he does. With the aforementioned Packer passing attack, blitzing is difficult to do. That means generating pressure from your front 4 is that much more important and Calais is one of the best pass rushers on the team. It will be interesting too see how a cast will effect CC's ability to get off blocks when rushing the passer and tackling ball carriers.
Later this week we will give our more in depth game preview with our keys to the game and prediction of the outcome. Much of that will be determined by the three injuries mentioned above. A few quick overdue notes to close this out.
-A belated congratulations to Adrian Wilson on joining the 20-20 club.
- To quote a fellow NFL blogger, "Fuck and Yes" to the Cards winning double digits this season.
- Lastly, a belated Happy New Year to everyone in the Wadsworth community.
and to you fat packer fans, good luck sunday, but please stay away from Glendale. 
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