Sam Shields Is Packers Kick Returner… For Now
Nov 9th
One of the more interesting developments to come out of the Green Bay Packers mauling of the Dallas Cowboys was cornerback Sam Shields taking over as the Packers kick returner. The team has been looking for a reliable kick returner all season. Receiver Jordy Nelson, who was given first crack at the job, had some [...]
Nick Collins is $50,000 Poorer
Nov 8th
We knew Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins was going to be fined for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams, Sunday night. The NFL was swift in enacting justice, saddling Collins with a $50,000 fine, today. The fine is high for a first-time offender like Collins, but the blow was just the [...]
McCarthy On Al Harris’ Release
Nov 8th
Veteran cornerback Al Harris can still play, but he didn’t fit into the Green Bay Packers plans. That was the message from coach Mike McCarthy after the Packers released Harris, on Monday. “We made a decision based on the overall depth and future of our roster. A number of different variables went into that decision,” [...]
Packers Run Wade Phillips Out Of A Job
Nov 8th
The Green Bay Packers thoroughly dominated the Dallas Cowboys, last night, dropping them to 1-7. During the game, several of us noted how dim-witted, confused and totally out of it Dallas coach Wade Phillips looked. It’s like he was daydreaming while his team was being taken apart by the Packers, to the tune of 45-7. [...]
Packers Release Al Harris
Nov 8th
It’s somewhat surprising it ended like this, but the Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Al Harris, a move first reported by Jason Wilde. Harris, who suffered a major knee injury last November, has been on the physically unable to perform list throughout the season. The Packers had to make a decision on whether to [...]
Packers Turn In Dominant Effort Before The Bye
Nov 7th
A complete and utter dismantling. That’s the best way to describe the Green Bay Packers 45-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers were dominant both offensively and defensively, more so than they’ve been all season, and have to feel pretty good about themselves heading into their bye week. The game never really seemed to [...]
Predictions: Packers vs. Cowboys
Nov 7th
Shawn: There is much concern regarding the Green Bay Packers tilt with the Dallas Cowboys, for two reasons: 1) the Cowboys were so thoroughly humiliated last week, their collective manhood debased, that most feel they have to respond with a better game this week, and 2) this is the week before the bye for the [...]
Packers Activate Bigby
Nov 6th
The Green Bay Packers have activated safety Atari Bigby from the physically unable to perform list. Cornerback Al Harris and running back James Starks were not activated. The team has until Tuesday to either activate them, place them on injured reserve or cut them. The Packers had an open roster spot, so they did not [...]
Don’t Let The Door Hit You In The Ass On The Way Out, Brad
Nov 6th
Unless the Minnesota Vikings inexplicably go on a roll and rip off a few victories in a row, it seems increasingly likely coach Brad Childress will be canned before the season is over. Of course, considering Childress is one of the biggest idiots on the face of the earth, that’s bad news for the rest [...]
Midseason Awards: Total Packers Edition
Nov 5th
We gave you the midseason awards: other people’s edition yesterday and we also told you what we thought about midseason awards. The best word to summarize would be this one: indifference. However, we promised you our midseason awards at some point, and here they are. The difference between our midseason awards and other people’s are [...]
The Honeymoon Is Over… Again
Nov 5th
The honeymoon between quarterback Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears… or at least Chicago Bears fans and the Chicago media, didn’t last long. The guy who was supposed to take the Bears to the promised land (preseason, 2009), quickly became the guy who was being booed off the field (regular season, 2009) on his way [...]
The Dallas Cowboys Suck, So…
Nov 4th
The Green Bay Packers’ opponent this week, the Dallas Cowboys, were supposed to provide one of the toughest tests of the season for the Packers. Well, best laid plans. The Cowboys are atrocious in every facet of the game, even though they have one of the most talented teams in the league. Certainly, the Cowboys [...]
Midseason Awards: Other People’s Edition
Nov 4th
We’ve somehow made it through eight weeks of the NFL season and you know what that means — every dickhead with column space is handing out their midseason awards, naming All-Pro teams, etc. What does a midseason award get you? Not a goddam thing, but the stats tells me people like to read about them, [...]
Allocation Of NFL Hype And Media Attention
Nov 4th
This comes from this week’s version of Gregg Easterbrook’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback, which is not coincidentally titled Brett Favre’s time has finally passed. I didn’t bother to read the article because 1. The ghost has been exercised and I am tired of talking about Brett Favre (at least for the moment), and 2. Easterbrook obviously [...]
Masthay NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week
Nov 3rd
There’s a headline you probably never thought you’d see, but it isn’t a mistake. As we pointed out in our post-game analysis, punter Tim Masthay had a killer game in the Green Bay Packers 9-0 defeat of the New York Jets. At the time, we called him the game MVP. Today, there’s word Masthay will [...]
Young And Unproven Players Are Now Part Of Packers’ Success
Nov 3rd
As the Green Bay Packers’ injuries began to pile up, quite a few people thought the wheels were about to fall off. The Packers currently have 10 players on injured reserve, five of which are starters, eight of which play defense. While Ryan Grant and the Packers lack of a certifiable running game was the [...]
Bishop Making The Packers Coaching Staff Look Like Idiots
Nov 3rd
I’ve always questioned the Green Bay Packers coaching staff and their reluctance to give young players a shot when those players were behind veterans on the depth chart. Mike McCarthy and company always have some reason to stick with the veteran over the young guy, even when the young guy has a similar talent level. [...]
Packers Cut Montgomery; Bigby Could Be Back Soon
Nov 2nd
The Green Bay Packers have ended the illustrious Mike Montgomery era, releasing the defensive end Tuesday. Montgomery played in two games this season for the Packers, after being signed on October, 15. He recorded no tackles. A former sixth-round pick by the Packers, Montgomery simply doesn’t fit the Packers 3-4 system and he never has. [...]
Hitler Is Angered Over Randy Moss’ Release
Nov 2nd
You’ve probably seen this video in one incarnation or another, but the most recent one is definitely one of the best. In it, Adolph Hitler finds out Randy Moss has been released by the Minnesota Vikings. His anger is palpable. His plan of action is less predictable, but absolutely hilarious. Thanks to Doug for sending [...]
TiVo Time: New York Jets
Nov 2nd
It’s like t-shirt time, only better, because no one from Jersey is involved. Shawn Neuser takes a look at the Green Bay Packers 9-0 victory over the New York Jets. Two of the better NFL defenses met on Sunday in blustery conditions. Ultimately, the team whose offense (and head coach) made the fewest mistakes won [...]
