Dr. Jekyl shows up in San Francisco, while it is Mr. Hyde who played in Denver. So just who are the Green Bay Packers this year? ... Although the embarrassment of the second pre-season game was about as bad as a date with a woman from Chicago bear country, and just as ugly, perhaps some conciliation can be gained in the fact that coach Mike McCarthy was able to overcome it and have his team put together a respectable showing in the third pre-season outing ... But one good game does not a pattern
The post-Brett Favre era began in earnest Monday night at Lambeau Field. While the Packers lost their exhibition opener, Aaron Rodgers earned a little confidence and a few more fans.
Everyone and their brother are sure as heck going to be scrutinizing every move Aaron Rodgers makes down to how he receives the snap from center. And then they'll be analyzing how Brian Brohm hands off to the running backs. Here at Railbird Central, we'll give you five non-quarterback things to look for on Monday Night Football's Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals game: ... Defensive tackle depth -- With injuries nagging Ryan Pickett, Johnny Jolly, Justin Harrell and Daniel Muir, there's
Today we take a look at the Green Bay Packer defensive ends in our best and worst case scenarios for the 2008 season: ... Aaron Kampman -- There's no reason to think the two time Pro Bowler is going to have any letdown in his play. He's still young enough that there's plenty of energy left in his body and he'll be hungry for a Super Bowl ring. He plays the run and the pass equally well. Best case, he leads the entire NFL in sacks and becomes first team All-Pro. Worst case, Kampman has his first
Like many breakups, the Brett Favre fiasco in Green Bay was fueled by philosophical differences and a communication breakdown. In hindsight, the explanation seems simple.
Brett's a Jet. A couple of reports are now showing that Brett Favre is now a member of the New York Jets. No mention yet of what the trade involved, but my guess is that it includes a sort of tiered compensation. I'm sure it's probably at least a 3rd round draft choice, but may move up based on Brett's and the teams performance ... Personally, I have mixed emotions on this, as I'm sure you all do as well ... I am a HUGE Favre fan. I appreciate everything he's done for the Packers. But I am, and
Brett Favre and Ted Thompson's staring contest could come to an end in the next few days. No matter what happens, both men will suffer from damaged reputations.
If a broadcast report turns out to be true, the Green Bay Packers' desperation over the Brett Favre situation will have hit an all-time high. Or low, depending on your perspective.