While our 2009 wasn't as successful as it was for other teams, we saw enough to expect more success in 2010 and beyond. There's a lot to like about the ... Green Bay Packers ... going forward, unless of course you're cheering for the other team. But which players fit in the best? Which don't? Which ones are keepers, and which ones need to be driven out of town? It's time to look at who did well (and who didn't), and ultimately what their role will be going forward ... There are so
While our 2009 wasn't as successful as it was for other teams, we saw enough to expect more success in 2010 and beyond. There's a lot to like about the ... Green Bay Packers ... going forward, unless of course you're cheering for the other team. But which players fit in the best? Which don't? Which ones are keepers, and which ones need to be driven out of town? It's time to look at who did well (and who didn't), and ultimately what their role will be going forward ... Ted Thompson
More photos » ... by Andy Manis - AP ... Browse more photos » ... Green Bay's offense has been heavy on the pass this season. Part of that is because the main concentration of talent on offense is in the passing game, but the running attack hasn't been able to take pressure off of Aaron Rodgers and company ... As a team, Green Bay has ran for 399 yards and 4 TDs. Through four games, those averages aren't terrible, but they aren't very good either. Ryan Grant has been underwhelming to say
The overarching story for the past month has been Green Bay's offensive line and the sense of panic and terror that everyone exudes whenever the discussion turns towards Aaron Rodgers' 20 sacks. And that is certainly an important story. A related thread from the O-line discussion is Rodgers' overall performance through 4 games and how remarkable it has been, given the mitigating circumstances. Despite constantly running for his life, Rodgers has thrown for 1,098 yards (6th in NFL), 6
... So Green Bay kind of got crushed. So what? AT LEAST JERMICHAEL FINLEY HELPED MY FANTASY TEAM! Other than that, I haven't seen a game where everything went so wrong so quickly in a long, long time. If you want to read on, go ahead. But beware, all ye who enter here, for there is no good news to follow ... Every once in a while, there comes along a matchup that is almost too easy to exploit. Your opponent has a shaky offensive line made shakier by injuries to their best pass
More photos » ... by Jeff Roberson - AP ... What makes a 37-17 game into a 36-17 game? Mason Crosby's tummyache ... Browse more photos » ... Last week Sunday, I was working during the entire slate of NFL games (which is why I asked y'all for help). This week, I didn't have to work, but I did have another committment: dinner with the future in-laws for my fiance's mother's birthday ... Now, before the jokes are let loose, let me just say that my lady's family is awesome. They are extremely
More photos » ... by Mike Roemer - AP ... The fact that I can't tell if this is sack number one, two, three, four, or five says something ... Browse more photos » ... After the second week of the season, Green Bay is tied with Chicago at 1-1 in the division. Minnesota predictably went up to 2-0 by beating the Lions, who seem destined to finish in 4th place, at least in 2009 ... My point? This is exactly where everyone thought we would be. I'm surprised at the fashion in which Green Bay
More photos » ... by David Kohl - AP ... Browse more photos » ... It may have been ugly, but our beloved Packers started off the season the right way with a thrilling comeback against Chicago, 21-15. Whether you classify it as two great defensive performances or two awful offensive ones, the only important thing is that Green Bay is 1-0 in the division and tied with Minnesota for the NFC North. ... This week, Green Bay has a significantly less imposing challenge in the Cincinnati
More photos » ... by Jim Prisching - AP ... Poutrage: the state of being when an NFL quarterback sucks up the place and his only form of expression is that of a spoiled 13-year old ... See Cutler, Jay ... Browse more photos » ... Things in life can often be seperated into two seperate categories: things you see coming, and things you don't. Things you see coming give you a chance to prepare for them. For instance, if the weatherman says there's gonna be rain, bring an umbrella with you.
by Jason Babyak - AP ... View full size photo uploaded September 8, 2009 ... Today is Tuesday, September 8th. In five short days, it will be September 13th. Sunday. Do you know what that means? ... ... Yes, actual meaningful NFL football is back again. All the pointless preseason predictions and fantasy football fallacies (lol, alliteration) can finally come to an end, and the boys start playing games that actually count towards something. Let's have a quick, unscientific breakdown