Bull-rushing, power steps and a sweet spin move are just a few tools that the Green Bay Packers 6-0, 220, rookie running back has at his disposal. His name is Eddie Lacy and he's ready to captivate the Packers infinite fan base with something as simple as an effective ground game. Green Bay hasn't had the luxury of a 100 yard rusher during the regular season since 2010, a … [Read more...] about Eddie Lacy will be the Packers key to success in 2013
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Green Bay Packers favorite in NFC North, Lions a sleeper says SNF
In regards to the NFC north, it's been the Packers division lately. Green Bay has won it the last two years. NBC Sports Sunday Night Football was on conference call yesterday- Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michelle Tafoya. Collinsworth was asked what team is best positioned, in his opinion, this season to unseat Green Bay from the division title? … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers favorite in NFC North, Lions a sleeper says SNF
Why the Green Bay Packers took the Titans off their preseason schedule
NFL preseason football wasn't always this bad. It wasn't always as far removed from the actual thing as it is today. As the Green Bay Packers, and other teams will tell you, it used to once be pretty close to being actual football. And that wasn't too long. CBS analyst Phil Simms held court at NFL on CBS Media Day. And he said a lot of interesting things, including this: … [Read more...] about Why the Green Bay Packers took the Titans off their preseason schedule
News and notes from the Packers 19-7 win over the St. Louis Rams
The Green Bay Packers looked like an entirely new team from the one that was shutout in a preseason opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The St. Louis Rams made a lot of mistakes and the Packers played consistent football en route to a 19-7 win on Saturday Night. Here are observations from Green Bay's second preseason game: … [Read more...] about News and notes from the Packers 19-7 win over the St. Louis Rams
News and notes from the Packers awful preseason loss to Arizona
Was there anything positive to take from the Green Bay Packers 17-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Cardinals? For a team who has been bombarded with training camp injuries, the notion that the back-ups and roster invitees are struggling can't be a good sign for a Packers team that has Super Bowl or bust aspirations. Here are some links and observations from the preseason … [Read more...] about News and notes from the Packers awful preseason loss to Arizona
Wisconsin Badgers alums Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt on ESPN2 Special
There will be a really Wisconsin theme to the next ESPN SportsCenter Special: NFL Face to Face with Hannah Storm (Monday at 6 p.m. CDT on ESPN2) It will feature the two most successful Wisconsin Badgers in the NFL, and the face of the defense of the Green Bay Packers, the NFL cousins of the Wisconsin Badgers. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers alums Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt on ESPN2 Special
Who should the Green Bay Packers replace Bulaga with?
So who should the Green Bay Packers start at Left Tackle in place of Bryan Bulaga? Yesterday new TSB contributor Ian Culver evaluated four possible candidates from the Green Bay O Line, and now we look at the top three, and then Ian makes his pick. … [Read more...] about Who should the Green Bay Packers replace Bulaga with?
Green Bay Packers: Ranking Bryan Bulaga’s replacements
Well, so much for the retooled Green Bay Packers offensive line. With one twist of a knee, a massive monkey wrench was thrown into Mike McCarthy’s master plan to protect franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Barring the acquisition of a street free agent - none of which inspire much confidence anyway - let’s look at the Packers’ best options currently on the roster: … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers: Ranking Bryan Bulaga’s replacements
Packers big boy Brian Bulaga out for season
When the Green Bay Packers drafted Bryan Bulaga out of the University of Iowa he was a blue chip prospect. Bulaga is the starting Left Tackle today, and as such as the extremely important job of protecting Aaron Rodgers blind side. Now he's out for the year with an ACL tear. What to do in place of Bulaga? Reshuffle that offensive line again? … [Read more...] about Packers big boy Brian Bulaga out for season
Packers glorious past illustrated in new book released today
There are more Green Bay Packers fans in this country than fanatics of any other team. At least that's what Nebraska Cornhuskers QB Taylor Martinez told me a few days ago. Although I'm not sure what metric he's using. Or if he's even right. He says the Huskers are #2 behind the Packers. Sounds believable to me. But I recommend all Packer Backers check out the beautifully … [Read more...] about Packers glorious past illustrated in new book released today