Packers Wrap Up Playoff Berth With Dominating Effort
Dec 27th
The Green Bay Packers destroyed the Seattle Seahawks 48-10 and in conjunction with a loss by the New York Giants, wrapped up their first playoff berth in the Aaron Rodgers era. The Packers’ defense was dominant again, rebounding from their terrible performance in Pittsburgh a week earlier. They intercepted Seahawks’ quarterback Matt Hasselbeck four times [...]
Predictions: Packers vs. Seahawks
Dec 27th
Monty: Following a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Green Bay Packers’ mettle will be tested. Fortunately, they’re playing in Lambeau Field against a pretty bad Seattle Seahawks team, this week. The Seahawks are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and while that may sound familiar, this Seattle team lacks [...]
Matt Hasselbeck Wants the Ball and is Going to Score
Dec 26th
With the Seattle Seahawks coming to town the play the Green Bay Packers, it’s hard not to think back to the 2004 NFC Wild Card game at Lambeau Field. When the game went into overtime and Seattle won the toss, Seahawks’ quarterback Matt Hasselbeck proclaimed, “We want the ball and we’re going to score.” It [...]
Woodson Didn’t Want to Play in Green Bay
Dec 25th
It isn’t the first time I’ve heard it, but it bears mentioning because of the context it comes in – Charles Woodson did not want to play for the Green Bay Packers. That shouldn’t come as much of surprise. I don’t really want to spend any time in Green Bay either, unless it’s for a [...]
Shanahan Wants to Coach the Bears
Dec 25th
Former Denver Broncos’ coach and Chicago native Mike Shanahan is “extremely interested” in coaching the Chicago Bears, according to ESPN. Shanahan would be reunited with Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler, who had two strong seasons under Shanahan in Denver, if he did take over in the Windy City. “The job is really attractive to Mike,” a [...]
It’s Not Just Mason Crosby – All NFL Kickers Suck
Dec 24th
We certainly take our share of shots at Green Bay Pacekers’ kicker Mason Crosby around here, but the New York Times did an interesting analysis that shows the NFL’s kickers as a whole pretty much suck. Last season, kickers made 84.5 percent of their field goals – an all-time high. So far this season, that [...]
Darryl Tapp: Might As Well Play For the Vikings
Dec 24th
Who is Darryl Tapp? He’s a mediocre defensive end for this week’s Green Bay Packers opponent, the Seattle Seahawks. And, according to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he’s also a guy who bites people on the football field. We don’t have confirmation of this yet, but we hear the Minnesota Vikings are trying to work a [...]
Statistically Speaking, Loss Not the Worse Thing for Packers
Dec 23rd
The Green Bay Packers were manhandled by the Pittsburgh Steelers offense on Sunday. Some might say the Packers were exposed. I might say the Packers were outcoached. Scratch that. I would say the Packers were outcoached. Still, that doesn’t particularly matter at this point. The Packers are 9-5 and, if they beat the Seattle Seahawks [...]
Fans’ Pro Bowl Selections An Even Bigger Joke Than We Thought
Dec 23rd
If only the NFL could idiot proof the Pro Bowl voting process. You know, make people prove they’re not complete fucking morons before they’re allowed to vote. Obviously, if there were any such measure in place, it didn’t work this year. We told you which way the voting was going last week, and it turned [...]
Should The Packers Bring In John Carney?
Dec 23rd
The New Orleans Saints cut kicker John Carney loose Tuesday, begging the question of whether the Green Bay Packers should bring him in as competition for the struggling Mason Crosby. Carney, who ranks third in NFL history with 2,044 points scored, returned to the Saints this past summer after the team learned Garrett Hartley would [...]
The Brian Brohm Era Begins Now!
Dec 22nd
Word out of Buffalo is that Green Bay Packers’ castoff and former second-round pick Brian Brohm will start at quarterback for the Bills this week. It’s not exactly a let’s-see-what-this-kid-can-do move, but more of a we-don’t-have-any-other-healthy-quarterbacks move. The Bills opening day starter, Trent Edwards, has been lost for the season with an ankle injury and [...]
Lovie May Be Done In Chicago, But He Isn’t the Real Problem
Dec 22nd
We’ve alluded to the distinct possibility that Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith may be finished in the Windy City, but the strongest evidence to support this possibility emerged after the Bears’ pathetic 31-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, on Sunday. In some circles, it was thought that Smith was safe because the organization was unlikely [...]
Favre-a Donna Rears His (Big) Ugly Head
Dec 22nd
At least now we know who wears the pants in the Minnesota Vikings organization. And it sure isn’t Brad Childress. In a “heated discussion” rivaling any soap opera or made-for-TV movie, quarterback Brett Favre pulled the diva card Sunday night and refused to come out of Minnesota’s game at the Carolina Panthers after Chilly tried [...]
Holmgren To Cleveland: We’re Brown With Envy
Dec 21st
I wanted to make an analogy to crap, because that’s what the Cleveland Browns play like, but maybe not for that much longer. After beating the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the Browns pulled out a win for the second day in a row. Former Green Bay Packers’ and Seattle Seahawks’ coach Mike Holmgren has [...]
Packers Stray From Winning Game Plan
Dec 21st
During the Green Bay Packers five-game winning streak, their game plan was pretty simple – control the clock, take care of the football and let the defense loose on the opposing quarterback. And just as soon as I patted coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers on the back for devising a winning strategy, [...]
Wanted: Reliable Field Goal Kicker
Dec 21st
The Green Bay Packers, an NFL football organization with 12 world championships, are seeking a reliable field goal kicker. Applicants should possess a pleasant demeanor, a strong leg and enjoy cold weather. Job duties include kicking field goals and extra points, and may include kickoffs. The successful candidate will demonstrate that they can make a [...]
Packers’ Defense Fails to Show in Steelers Loss
Dec 20th
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense was suspect Sunday without its injured star safety Troy Polamalu, and the Green Bay Packers took full advantage. The problem was the other side of the ball, where the Packers’ supposedly stout defense was decimated by Ben Roethlisberger and the flailing Steelers’ offense. Roethlisberger was 29-of-46 for a franchise record 503 [...]
Predictions: Packers vs. Steelers
Dec 20th
Steffen: The Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading in opposite directions. The Packers are riding high, winning their last five games in a row. The Steelers have succumbed to injuries and in-fighting and have been loser of their last five contests. On paper, the Packers should dominate, but as we know, football, [...]
The Bears Can’t Even Leave Chicago Properly
Dec 19th
The Chicago Bears are bad this season, but now we have confirmed that their ineptitude stretches beyond the field. The Bears can’t get to Baltimore to play their game against the Ravens tomorrow. The team was supposed to leave Chicago at 10:30 Friday night. That didn’t happen. The team sat on the plane for two [...]
The Secret of the Packers’ Success
Dec 19th
A lot of reasons have been bandied about for the Green Bay Packers resurgence in the last five games. Most spectators point to the Packers’ dominant defense. Others focus on the improvement of the offensive line. Those things have been a big part of the Packers’ recent success, but here’s the real reason the Packers [...]