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Time to Hold Ted Thompson Accountable
If things do not change, Ted Thompson should be on his way out the door.
I don't know about you, but they expect me to perform my job well in
order to keep it. We cannot accept lower than that from the GM of the
greatest franchise in sports (see next article).
And no, I am not...
Packers-Rams Preview
Aaron Rodgers has spent much of the regular season running for his
life. In the two games so far, the left defensive end--the primary
responsibility of right tackle Allen Barbre--has recorded seven sacks
(three by other linemen). Overall, the team has yielded ten--three fewer
than...
The Game Unseen
My fellow Packers fans are aghast, not just at the way this team
lost what should have been its most certain victory, but at the fact
that I did not see the game!As Inigo Mantoya would say, "Let me explain...no, there is no time--let me sum up."As
many of you know, I live...
Packers 21, Bears 15
The Tale of Two Games. Well, actually more like three.
There was the first half, dominated by the Packers defense. The
Packers gave up a safety and forced three Jay Cutler interceptions that
led to two easy scores for the offense, ending the half up 10-2.
Then there was the first twenty...
Five Questions for the Oddsmaker
As a follow-up to my last article on Packers odds
and which I considered good and bad bets, I have asked five questions
of Richard Gardner, the Bodog Sportsbook Manager who is a key part of
the process in determining odds...
1. I know that odds and point spreads are determined to get...
Green Bay Packers Odds and Endings
I should preface this article by saying I do not advocate gambling.
However, I am frequently caught wanting to show my confidence by offering to wager on my views. Thus, I will offer odds on the odds for certain Packers achievements, as listed according to www.Bodog.com:
Regular Season...
Packers Need to Sign Jeff Garcia
The Green Bay Packers had two important steps take place this
weekend that will enable my favourite quarterback to be in green and
gold:
They dumped 2008 second round pick Brian Brohm, who showed little
to make one believe he could play at the NFL level in two training
camps and preseasons...
Packers Dominate Early, Almost Blow Game
On Friday, the Green Bay Packers continued their success in the preseason, beating the Arizona Cardinals 44-37. Unlike the first two games, won by a combined score of 48-21, this game provided considerably more scoring. There also were considerably more areas in which the team showed...
Packers Continue to Impress in Preseason
Against the Bills last weekend, the Packers dominated once again in all phases. The Bills were without Terrell Owens and are hardly an elite team on either side of the ball, but the negatives of the game end there.The starting defense once again pitched a shutout, and forced multiple...
Favre is Dead to Me
I was willing to let this Favre thing go. In a way, I was happy he exposed the Vikings for what they were--desperate and willing to put one man before the team. Then I heard him utter these words: "Real Packers fans understand."Really, Brett? Because I have been a real Packers...
Packers 3-4 Debut and Other Observations
The Green Bay Packers debuted their new defense Saturday, August 15, by shutting out the Cleveland Browns.Granted, Cleveland is no offensive powerhouse, and helped the Packers by getting called for holding on a 31-yard field goal after their first possession, then missing the re-try...
Packers 3-4 Debut and Other Observations
The Green Bay Packers debuted their new defense Saturday, August 15, by shutting out the Cleveland Browns.Granted, Cleveland is no offensive powerhouse, and helped the Packers by getting called for holding on a 31-yard field goal after their first possession, then missing the re-try...
Packers May Lose Tory Humphrey for Season
Tory
Humphrey, the Packers third tight end on the depth chart, has suffered
a broken forearm in Thursday's practice, requiring surgery. The team is
waiting to see how the surgery goes before determining whether this
will make Humphrey miss his second season in three years...
Favre Leads Packers to One More Win Over Rival Vikings
A couple months ago, I wrote an article that declared that if Brett Favre played for the Minnesota Vikings, he would be dead to me.
I went on to explain that his motivation was primarily revenge
against a perceived slight by Packers management and that he was not
considering the fans...
Coaching Staff Profile, Balance
In the final installment of my coaching analysis, I will examine the
special teams, strength and conditioning, and head coaches. As with
everything, it is appropriate to start at the top.
Head Coach
Mike McCarthy did not have his best season in 2008, as I previously outlined on this...
Packers Coaching Staff Profiles, Offense
Offensive CoordinatorJoe Philbin is in his
seventh year in the NFL, all with Green Bay; 2009 will be his third
season as offensive coordinator. He originally joined the Packers as
assistant offensive line coach in 2003, then spent 2004 and '05 as
tight ends/assistant offensive...
Packers Coaching Staff Profiles, Defense
Defensive CoordinatorThe 2008 defense was
horrific, ranking 20th in the league, but just 26th against the run and
25th in sacks. Worse, the defense blew seven fourth-quarter leads; the
only one they held was against the winless Detroit Lions in week two.
Defensive coordinator Bob...
Five Positional Battles to Watch
The Green Bay Packers have a new defensive coaching staff that is charged with implementing a new defense. But while their role is perhaps the most prominent key to the success of the team in 2009, it comes down to the players on the field.To that end, there are five positions that...
Five Positional Battles to Watch
The Green Bay Packers have a new defensive coaching staff that is charged with implementing a new defense. But while their role is perhaps the most prominent key to the success of the team in 2009, it comes down to the players on the field.To that end, there are five positions that...
3-4 Defense Brings Big Changes for Green Bay
CBS Sports recently asked NFL writers, "What do you envision as the
biggest changes in your team's playbook due to shifts in team personnel
and coaching staff?"
Everyone knows the answer as it pertains to the Green Bay Packers. In response to a poor 2008 season in which...
3-4 Defense Brings Big Changes for Green Bay
CBS Sports recently asked NFL writers, "What do you envision as the
biggest changes in your team's playbook due to shifts in team personnel
and coaching staff?"
Everyone knows the answer as it pertains to the Green Bay Packers. In response to a poor 2008 season in which...
Five Predictions for the 2009 Season
As training camp nears before the 2009 season, expectations for the Green Bay Packers grow. This is unusual coming off a 6-10 season in which the team lost five of its last six.Ironically, coming into the 2008 training camp there was more trepidation than expectation, despite coming...
Five Predictions for the 2009 Season
As training camp nears before the 2009 season, expectations for the Green Bay Packers grow. This is unusual coming off a 6-10 season in which the team lost five of its last six.Ironically, coming into the 2008 training camp there was more trepidation than expectation, despite coming...
Five Keys to the Packers Returning to the Playoffs
On ESPN's NFL Live Monday, June 29, 2009, both analysts (Cris Carter and James Hasty) said Green Bay was the non-playoff team from 2008 most likely to make the playoffs in 2009. There are few times a 6-10 team can enter the next season as a team that is widely considered a contender...
Management Analysis, 2008 and Beyond
The foul stench that emanated from Lambeau Field in 2008 cannot be
fully blamed on the players and coaches, nor can it be placed entirely
on injuries. It requires an analysis from the top--the seeds of failure
are often sown in the spring leading up the season.
Hence, I finish my examination...
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