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Lombardi Speaks: How the Packers can Reach the Super Bowl Lombardi Speaks: How the Packers can Reach the Super Bowl

Jan 17, 2010 ~ By Michael Lombardi, National Football Post ~Here lies the problem for Ted Thompson: He has a very good team that’s one solid offseason from competing for a Super Bowl title, but all his needs will not be met in just the draft.... [More]

Capers Defense needs to step up against the Pass, disrupt QB’s rythym Capers Defense needs to step up against the Pass, disrupt QB’s rythym

Jan 17, 2010 ~ By Brian E Murphy, PackersInsider Senior Analyst ~Dom Capers did some magical work in 2009 with the Packers rushing defense. They lowered their average-per carry down a full yard, which is almost unprecidented from one year to... [More]

2009 Player Grades: Offense 2009 Player Grades: Offense

Jan 17, 2010 ~ By Bob McGinn, Journal-Sentinel ~Bob McGinn offers his team and individual grades in our 2009 Packers report card available in Sunday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Insider subscribers can chat with McGinn about the 2009... [More]

2009 Player Grades: Defense 2009 Player Grades: Defense

Jan 17, 2010 ~ By Bob McGinn, Journal-Sentinel ~Bob McGinn offers his team and individual grades in our 2009 Packers report card available in Sunday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Insider subscribers can chat with McGinn about the 2009... [More]

Time to Dissect the Defense Time to Dissect the Defense

Jan 14, 2010 ~ By Tom Silverstein, Journal-Sentinel ~Before the start of training camp, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy will settle a debate that erupted during the last month about his defense. Is it the scheme or the players that can’t... [More]

Woodson Is NFL Defensive Player of Year Woodson Is NFL Defensive Player of Year

Jan 13, 2010 ~ ESPN In his own view, Charles Woodson put together his best pro season in 2009. How appropriate, then, that he is The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The versatile Woodson tied for the league lead with... [More]

In record shootout, the Cardinals’ defense has the final say In record shootout, the Cardinals’ defense has the final say

Jan 11, 2010 ~ By Donald Banks, Sports Illustrated ~GLENDALE, Ariz. — So much to chew on from one of the greatest NFL games — playoffs or otherwise — ever played. In honor of this epic game, we’re going into the shotgun... [More]

Packers let it Slip from their Grasp Packers let it Slip from their Grasp

Jan 11, 2010 ~ By Tom Silverstein, Journal-Sentinel ~Glendale, Ariz. — Despite their remarkably long run of elite-level quarterback play, the Green Bay Packers finished another playoff season with the ball in their quarterback’s hands... [More]

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Players

Jennings correctly puts God, Family First

By Lori Nickel,  Journal Sentinel Nov. 29, 2009 Those poor referees. Do you ever pity them?... 

WR Donald Driver’s Record is a Big Deal WR Donald Driver’s Record is a Big Deal

Mike Vandermause, Press-Gazette Oct. 18th, 2009 Donald Driver will make history on Sunday when... 

What to do With Kampman What to do With Kampman

By Greg A. Bedard, Journal Sentinel Oct. 9th, 2009 In my story today about outside linebacker... 

As Jennings Goes, So Go the Packers As Jennings Goes, So Go the Packers

By Tom Pelissero, Green Bay Press Gazette Oct 9th, 2009 Greg Jennings’ monster start in 2008... 

Rookie Matthews Showing Promise Rookie Matthews Showing Promise

By Mark Strotman, Green Bay Examiner Oct. 8th, 2009 When the Packers traded up in the 2009... 

Rookie Raji Embraces Role Rookie Raji Embraces Role

By Tom Ziemer, Madison.com Oct. 8th, 2009 One of coach Mike McCarthy’s messages during... 

Notebook: Barbre says he’s ready to compete with Tauscher Notebook: Barbre says he’s ready to compete with Tauscher

By Rob Demovsky, Press Gazette Oct. 8th, 2009 Allen Barbre says he’s ready to win his starting... 

Though Playing Well, Rodgers Must Work on Avoiding Sacks Though Playing Well, Rodgers Must Work on Avoiding Sacks

By Pistol Pete Dougherty, Press-Gazette Oct. 8th, 2009 Aaron Rodgers is putting up good numbers... 

3-4 Defense Sacking Kampman’s Impact 3-4 Defense Sacking Kampman’s Impact

By Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel Oct. 8th, 2009 Green Bay — Watching from the sidelines... 

LT Chad Clifton Won’t Play: Jared Allen Smiling LT Chad Clifton Won’t Play: Jared Allen Smiling

By Bob McGinn, Journal Sentinel Oct 5th, 2009 Barring a sudden change in fortune, Chad Clifton... 

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Coaches

Cap Room Spacious Cap Room Spacious

By Bob McGinn of the Journal Sentinel  Sept. 19th, 2009 Green Bay — Just because the Green... 

Former Packer Coach Gruden Returns from USO Tour Former Packer Coach Gruden Returns from USO Tour

Jon Gruden, former Raiders and Buccaneers coach and current “Monday Night Football”... 

Packers and McCarthy Make Donation to Baker University Packers and McCarthy Make Donation to Baker University

Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers organization have partnered to make... 

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News

Not the prettiest…but…it was a shutout Not the prettiest…but…it was a shutout

By Robert McGinn, Journal Sentinel Oct. 19th, 2009 Green Bay — The crowd of 70,801 ambled out of Lambeau Field Sunday afternoon wondering what the 26-0 pasting of the Detroit Lions meant for the well-being of the Green Bay Packers. Next Sunday, Packer... [More]

Lions Shutout for First Time Since 2001 Lions Shutout for First Time Since 2001

By Tom Kowalski October 19th, 2009 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Over the past month or so, the Detroit Lions have done a fairly good job of showing some progress and shedding the label as “the NFL’s worst team.” Well, they’re back... [More]

Rodgers, Packers overcome 5 sacks in shutout of Lions Rodgers, Packers overcome 5 sacks in shutout of Lions

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Donald Driver made his mark in franchise history, and rookie linebacker Clay Matthews III had a breakout performance to help the defense post a shutout. Double D makes a one-handed, left-handed sensational catch... [More]

Packers OL has Whole Offense out of Tune Packers OL has Whole Offense out of Tune

What the writer fails to realize is: It starts up front, and a bad OL will bring down a good offense. You can have a great sports car, with brand new, top-of-the-line tires, gorgeous interior, etc. But if the engine loses a cylinder (Tauscher), or two... [More]

This Favre sounds unfamiliar to Packers This Favre sounds unfamiliar to Packers

By Mike Hunt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel October 5th, 2009 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Now this was a different Brett Favre than we’ve all been accustomed to hearing. The nervous Brett. The defensive Brett. The Brett who had not sounded quite this awkward... [More]

Whatever Happened To: The Packer Screen Pass Whatever Happened To: The Packer Screen Pass

By Bob McGinn, Journal Sentinel Posted: Oct. 5th, 2009 Screen scheme Neglected under McCarthy, as evidenced on the Field The screen pass, a successful staple for the Green Bay Packers under coaches Mike Holmgren and Mike Sherman, has fallen into disuse... [More]

Linebackers’ Moment to Shine: Kampman, Matthews thrust into critical roles Linebackers’ Moment to Shine: Kampman, Matthews thrust into critical roles

By  Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel Oct 5th, 2009 With every game he has played this season, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has been sacked fewer times than in the game before. Four against Detroit, three against Cleveland and two against... [More]

Brett Favre Isn’t as Clutch as you Think Brett Favre Isn’t as Clutch as you Think

By David Fleming, ESPN Magazine Oct 5th, 2009 Pushing 40, with a sore right foot, a gimpy knee, two bad shoulders and a stiff neck, Brett Favre bounced from the pocket and ripped a 32-yard game-winning laser to a blanketed Greg Lewis streaking across... [More]

Favre draws Ire of Ex-Packers Favre draws Ire of Ex-Packers

By ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert Oct 5th, 2009 “Brett Favre wearing a Vikings uniform playing the Packers? That’s about as bad as it gets.” Packers Great Jerry Kramer How do ex-Green Bay Packers who played on the team’s Super... [More]

Favre’s Flip-Flop Fuels Bitter Packers-Vikings Rivalry Favre’s Flip-Flop Fuels Bitter Packers-Vikings Rivalry

By Dave Campbell, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mon, October 5th MINNEAPOLIS – These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other’s football teams. It’s more polite than the East... [More]

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Around the Packers Blogosphere

Who’s The Next Packer Superstar? Who’s The Next Packer Superstar?

I’m done talking about the last QB before Aaron Rodgers (until our Packers line up to beat that guy.) But when you mention Superstar and ‘the Packers’, the only two or three names that come to mind the past two decades are... [More]

The NFC North Belongs to the Green Bay Packers The NFC North Belongs to the Green Bay Packers

By Bryce McRae of KFFL.com on June 25, 2009 The Green Bay Packers will win the NFC North. OK, it’s early, but that’s the feeling I have. Call me a homer, if you want. (I’ve been a Packers fan since Green Bay lost to Steve Young and the... [More]

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Training Camp

Cap Room Spacious Cap Room Spacious

By Bob McGinn of the Journal Sentinel  Sept. 19th, 2009 Green Bay — Just because the Green... 

Analysis: How the Packers’ New 3-4 Defense works Analysis: How the Packers’ New 3-4 Defense works

Pete Dougherty, Press-Gazette September 16th, 2009 The Green Bay Packers‘ defense really... 

Predictions from the Press-Gazette Predictions from the Press-Gazette

Sep 9th, 2009 -Brian E. Murphy Green Bay Press-Gazette’s Four Horsemen have made their... 

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