Building a 20-0 all-time Packers team

This should be the most contended position given Hall-of-Fame Packers QB’s Bart Starr and Brett Favre, but there’s no denying Aaron Rodgers as one of the greatest arms the game has ever seen. Aside from an undefeated season in 1929 (12-0-1), Rodgers led Green Bay to their franchise-best 15-1 season in 2011 that he capped-off with a historic landslide for the league’s MVP and a Super Bowl XLV.

Furthermore, the game’s undisputed G.O.A.T. Tom Brady recently admitted Aaron Rodgers as the greatest “passer” the game has ever seen. Not only can he make every throw with pinpoint accuracy on his signature quick release, but there may be no better Packers’ QB to go out and win one game than Aaron Rodgers.

RB: Ahman Green (2000-2009)

NFL Hall-of-Famer and Packers’ legend Jim Taylor could have easily taken this spot with 8,207 career yards and 81 TD, but he played in a different era that saw a different breed of defense. Ahman Green, who holds Green Bay’s franchise rushing record (8,322) just barely beats out Taylor for how well he would transition to today’s game. Standing six feet tall and running a 4.44 40-time, Green is the kind of three-down back built for a perfect season opposite Rodgers’ passing.

WR1: Don Hutson (1935-1945)

This isn’t much of a surprise as most Packers’ faithful regard Hutson as their greatest pass-catcher of all-time. When he retired in 1945, he was the NFL’s all-time leader in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns.

WR2: James Lofton (1978-1986)

Needing a deep threat, James Lofton was one of the NFL’s best receivers of the 1980’s. Posting five 1,000-yard receiving seasons in Green Bay (9,656 yds total), he was named a Pro-Bowler in seven of his nine seasons with the green and gold.

WR3: Sterling Sharpe (1988-1994)

While Green Bay’s all-time franchise leader in yards (10,137) Donald Driver just barely misses the cut, it’s hard to deny what Sterling Sharpe could have been able to do with a full, healthy career. Cut short by a neck injury, he played a scintillating seven seasons that saw First-Team All-Pro honors three times including leading the NFL in yards, receptions, and touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

TE: Paul Coffman (1978-1985)

Playing 119 career games, Coffman hauled in 322 receptions for 39 touchdowns while averaging 35.5 yards per game. He’s the all-time receiving leader (4,223 yds) at the position and the only tight end in Green Bay to surpass 4,00 career yards. Honorable mentions include Ron Kramer (1957, 1959-64) and Super Bowl XLV Champion Jermichael Finley (

OT: Forrest Gregg (1956, 1958-1970)

Posting 14 seasons with Green Bay, Gregg was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 during his first year of eligibility. In 1994, he was named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team and faced some of the game’s greatest lineman like Gino Marchetti and Deacon Jones.

OG: Jerry Kramer (1958-1968)

Jerry Kramer personified a Lombardi-era lineman and was a core staple with his sweep blocking in the revolutionary scheme at the time. He was also selected as an All-Pro five times and joined the Packers for five championship runs.

C: Jim Ringo (1953-1964)

Ringo joins his own company as the only Packers’ center in the Hall of Fame, playing 15 seasons in Green Bay and being selected to 10 Pro Bowls throughout his career. He served as the offensive line’s star pupil in Vince Lombardi’s early great Packers teams.

OG: Fuzzy Thurston (1959-1967)

Fuzzy Thurston was an integral part of Green Bay’s most dominant era in the 1960’s under Vince Lombardi. He was named a First-Team All-Pro in 1961 with four second-team nods. He also won six total NFL Champions including wins in inaugural Super Bowl I and II.

OT: David Bakhtiari (2013-2023)

This may be a controversial pick to some considering other greats like Cal Hubbard () and Josh Sitton (), but there truly is no massive success for the Aaron Rodgers era without the protection of David Bakhtiari. He earned three Pro-Bowl selections, two First-Team All-Pro nods, along with a Super Bowl win. From 2015-2022, Bakhtiari had the highest pass-blocking grade (96.3) among all offensive tackles in the NFL.

EDGE: Reggie White (1993-1998)

Although he only spent six seasons with the Green Bay Packers, it’s hard to deny a spot to what many experts consider the greatest defensive player to ever step foot on the field. Reggie White added 68.5 sacks while playing in green and gold, adding to his 13 Pro-Bowl selections, 10 First-Team All-Pro nods, and two Defensive Player of the Year awards. He also brought another title to Green Bay in 1997 at Super Bowl XXXI.

DT1: Henry Jordan (1959-1969)

Jordan played alongside Ray Nitschke to form an unstoppable force up the middle for the Packers during the 1960’s. Another integral part of Lombardi’s success, Jordan was selected to five-straight Pro Bowls and constantly found himself in the backfield no matter the opponent. Even today’s players would have a difficult time blocking Henry Jordan.

DT2: Gilbert Brown (1993-2003)

Gilbert Brown is as beloved as Packers greats get and while he was never the best in the league at his position, he was certainly one of the NFL’s most imposing forces. Playing at 350 pounds, Brown was surprising athletic and was a key part of Green Bay’s defensive success during the 1990’s. He played in 13 total playoff games while winning Super Bowl XXXI.

EDGE: Willie Davis (1960-1969)

Before sacks were recorded, Willie Davis was the Packers all-time great in bringing the quarterback down. Playing 162 games over his career, he’s notched an “unofficial” 99.5 sacks which stands as a Green Bay record. He also holds the franchise record for 21 fumble recoveries in addition to five Pro Bowl and five First-Team selections, enshrined in Canton, OH in 1981.

OLB: AJ Hawk (2006-2014)

AJ Hawk deserves a nod in this linebacker room and while many may argue his college career at Ohio State was more dominant than his NFL run, becoming Green Bay’s all-time leader in tackles (629) over the course of eight years with the storied franchise is no small feat. Once again, he was a major reason for their Super Bowl success in 2010-11.

MLB: Ray Nitschke (1958-1972)

Ray Nitschke could also be considered one of the Packers’ greatest all-around defenders in franchise history as he led Vince Lombardi’s defense in the 60’s. Feared by all, Nitschke won five championships, is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1978), and has his No. 66 retired by the Packers.

OLB: Clay Matthews (2009-2018)

Clay Matthews career was often halted by injuries, but there’s no doubt that he’s one of the most impactful defenders we’ve ever seen in green and gold when on the field and healthy. His 91.5 career sacks and 13.5 sack season in 2010 was a huge reason the Packers went 15-1 that year, so you’d definitely want Matthews on your team if you’re trying to win 20-straight games.

CB1: Charles Woodson (2006-2012)

Charles Woodson can be bunched into the elite company of corners to ever play the game and seeing his best seasons as a Green Bay Packer. Not only was he selected to the Pro Bowl in nine seasons, he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and the perfect complement to the Packers’ strong linebacking core.

CB2: Herb Adderley (1961-1969)

Herb Adderley was Vince Lombardi’s star cornerback during the 1960’s and widely considered as the best corner in the game at the time. He was a unique breed of athlete and dominant over most wide receivers, scoring nine INT return touchdowns and leading the league in the category. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and is a member of the NFL’s 1960’s All-Decade team.

FS: Willie Wood (1960-1971)

Willie Wood was selected to eight Pro Bowls during his time in Green Bay and during his 12 season career, didn’t miss a single game. This led to five championships and wins in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989 with 48 career interceptions to his name.

SS: LeRoy Butler (1990-2001)

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, LeRoy Butler made four Pro-Bowls, four First-Team All Pro’s, won Super Bowl XXXI, and was named to the NFL’s 1990’s All-Decade team. Spending his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, Butler recorded 38 career interceptions and became the NFL’s first-ever defensive back to record 20 sacks and 20 interceptions throughout his career.

K: Mason Crosby (2007-2022)

Much like their track record with quarterbacks, the Green Bay Packers have only had a handful of all-time kickers in their franchise history. Ryan Longwell was the Packers’ great before Mason Crosby took over and eventually went on to become the new all-time leader in franchise points (1,939 regular season, 163 postseason). This ranks Crosby 11th on the NFL’s all-time list as he also holds franchise records for field goals made (400) and games played (261).

P: Craig Hentrich (1994-1997)

Craig Hentrich was as dominant as a punter could have been, helping the Packers to their Super Bowl win in 1997. He kicked 289 punts during his career and grossed a 42.8 yard average, the second-most in franchise history while going 200-straight punts without a block.