In 2012, the Green Bay Packers find themselves in one of the biggest match-ups of week one, as last year's #1 seed in the NFC will take on an NFC finalist in the San Francisco 49ers. After that scintillating on paper contest the Pack host the rival Chicago Bears in week two on a Thursday night. After a week three trip to Seattle, to battle the Seahawks on Monday night, the … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers schedule out, three of first four at Lambeau
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Green Bay Packers 2012 preseason schedule; erase sour 2011 memories
Given the way 2011 ended for the Green Bay Packers, with that bitter, stomach-churning upset to the New York Giants in the postseason. Which shut the door on the promising, dominating 15-1 regular season, and opened the door for the 9-7 Giants to beat the New England Patriots and win the Super Bowl. (In other words, a NFL version of the 83-79 St. Louis Cardinals winning the … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2012 preseason schedule; erase sour 2011 memories
Green Bay Packers draft: mocking the first couple picks
The Green Bay Packers led the NFL in passing yards allowed last season. Therefore, they're going to focus on DBs and and pass-rushers first and foremost in the 2012 NFL draft right? Not so fast my friend. What about a tight end if Jermichael Finley leaves? What about the running back situation? Then we must consider the fact that Ted Thompson is as much a "value GM" as there … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers draft: mocking the first couple picks
The Green Bay Packers are the New Philadelphia Phillies
The Green Bay Packers saw their storybook season come to an embarrassing halt yesterday (Sunday, January 15) in a 37-20 NFC divisional playoffs loss against the New York Giants. Like the Philadelphia Phillies before them, who had the best record in baseball until they fell apart in the MLB division series, the defending Superbowl champs looked like they woke up still drunk from … [Read more...] about The Green Bay Packers are the New Philadelphia Phillies
New York Giants Take Full Advantage in Upsetting the Green Bay Packers
During the regular season, the Green Bay Packers lost a total of six fumbles. In their playoff game against the New York Giants, they lost three. And that was only part of went wrong for the Packers in their shocking 37-20 loss to the Giants. Aaron Rodgers was far from efficient and the receiving core … [Read more...] about New York Giants Take Full Advantage in Upsetting the Green Bay Packers
Matt Flynn for the Win: Packers Embarrass Lions Without Key Starters
With Aaron Rodgers resting on the bench, who would have thought the Green Bay Packers would put up 550 total yards of offense and 45 points? Back-up QB Matt Flynn had a career day with a franchise record six touchdowns and 480 passing yards in the 45-41 shootout win at Lambeau Field. Since 1970, Flynn … [Read more...] about Matt Flynn for the Win: Packers Embarrass Lions Without Key Starters
Analyzing the Packers’ Seven Pro Bowl Selections: Snubs and Surprises
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
Packers Fan Uses SNF vs Bears to Get Revenge on Ex-Boyfriend (Video)
The Chicago Bears season ended for all purpose with the injury to Jay Cutler in week 11. The Green Bay Packers ended the pathetic Bears season in a practical sense on Sunday night of Christmas Day. It ends officially and mercifully (and believe me I mean mercifully, because when you live in Chicago, people DO NOT SHUT UP ABOUT THE BEARS EVER) on Sunday. But Sunday night's … [Read more...] about Packers Fan Uses SNF vs Bears to Get Revenge on Ex-Boyfriend (Video)
Who will Break Dan Marino’s Passing Record Next Week?
The NFL has certainly gone out of the way in recent years to emphasize the passing game. Numerous rule changes and rule tweaks have changed the game, enabling passers to put up big numbers and let offenses score at will. As a result, quarterbacks are the highest paid NFL players, with those most entrusted in protecting the QB's blind side (left tackles) and those with the … [Read more...] about Who will Break Dan Marino’s Passing Record Next Week?
Next Penn State Coach: Packers QB Coach Tom Clements?
Penn State University has been in contact with Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Tom Clements about the Nittany Lions' newly open coaching position. How much actual legitimacy there is to his candidacy depends on how much you believe of what you hear and how much you believe those sources. A source close to Clements told ESPN'S Chris Mortensen on Friday: "There is … [Read more...] about Next Penn State Coach: Packers QB Coach Tom Clements?