Not a lot of people get excited about actually watching the Pro Bowl, but almost everyone gets excited about the announcement of the Pro Bowl Selections. This year, the NFC's #1 Seed, the Green Bay Packers have received seven selections for the free trip to Hawaii. It's not eight that the San Francisco 49ers and New … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Packers’ Seven Pro Bowl Selections: Snubs and Surprises
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Packers Defense is the Surprise in a 45-7 Win Over the Vikings
Everyone knew Aaron Rodgers and the offense would have a big game, but it was the Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams who stole the show this Monday Night. Coming into the game, the undefeated Packers (9-0) were allowing 22.4 points per game, but Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (2-7) came nowhere … [Read more...] about Packers Defense is the Surprise in a 45-7 Win Over the Vikings
Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
"The Green Bay Packers select Aaron Rodgers (2005), Jordy Nelson (2008), A.J. Hawk (2006), B.J. Raji (2009), Clay Matthews (2009), Donald Driver (1999)." By now, everyone has seen the ESPN commercial listing various Green Bay Packers draft picks over the the last decade. For General Manger Ted Thompson and the Packers, the NFL Draft is truly "Where Champions are Built," … [Read more...] about Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions
The Lombardi Trophy is returning to Green Bay as the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV. It's the Packers fourth Super Bowl victory and 13th overall championship. Welcome Aaron Rodgers to the class of NFL's elite quarterbacks because his 304 yards and three touchdowns couldn't have been on a bigger stage or against a better defense. For his … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions
Can Green Bay’s Clay Matthews be Better than his Dad?
In OLB Clay Matthews, the starting defense of the 2010 Green Bay Packers features one of the most dynamic young players in the NFL. The second year pro out of USC is really flourishing within Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers’ 3-4 system, and the race for NFC Defensive Player of the Year figures to come down to him and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante … [Read more...] about Can Green Bay’s Clay Matthews be Better than his Dad?
Packers’ Clay Matthews: NFC Defensive Player of the Year?
It's really been a phenomenal season for both the NFC Champion Green Bay Packers defensive unit and their star Left Outside Linebacker Clay Matthews. The second year pro out of USC is really flourishing within Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers' 3-4 system, and the race for NFC Defensive Player of the Year figures to come down to him and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante … [Read more...] about Packers’ Clay Matthews: NFC Defensive Player of the Year?
Packers Stun Bears En Route to Super Bowl
Similar to the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears ugly match-up in week 17, someone had to win the NFC Championship. After three quarters of stifling defense and a riveting fourth quarter, the Packers edged out the Bears 21-14 to become the second-ever #6 seed to make the Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLV will mark the Packers fifth overall appearance in the biggest game of them … [Read more...] about Packers Stun Bears En Route to Super Bowl
Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)
Believe it or not; the NFL's oldest rivalry has seen the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears make the playoffs in the same year only four times. In those four years, the Packers and Bears have met in the playoffs two times. The last meeting coming in 1941, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won 33-14 behind offensive stars George McAfee, Norm Standlee and Hugh … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)
Packers Upset Eagles With a Stark Surprise
There's only one thing that can make Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense even more dangerous than they already are and that's a formidable running game. On Sunday, rookie running back James Starks gave the team just that when he ran 23 times for a rookie-record 123 yards to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-16 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles. Who needs home-field … [Read more...] about Packers Upset Eagles With a Stark Surprise
Previewing Packers and Eagles Wild-Card Match-Up
The Green Bay Packers will kick off the playoffs in the same way they started the regular season and that's at Lincoln Financial Field against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sunday's game should shape up to be a epic battle between two of the best teams in the last decade as the Packers (10-6) and Eagles (10-6) are the only two teams in the NFC to make the playoffs in three of the … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers and Eagles Wild-Card Match-Up