2015 Pro Bowl
January 25, 2015
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, Arizona
The 2015 Pro Bowl participants have been announced and the Packers will have five representatives in Glendale, Arizona.
Aaron Rodgers has been selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his career. Rodgers also finished with the most votes in the Pro Bowl voting. Clay Matthews will make his fifth appearance at the Pro Bowl in his six-year career. For the first time in his career, Jordy Nelson has been selected to the Pro Bowl. Joining Jordy making their second appearances will be fullback John Kuhn and offensive guard Josh Sitton.
There were also seven other Packers announced as Pro Bowl alternates: Eddie Lacy, Randall Cobb, David Bakhtiari, T.J. Lang, Julius Peppers, Sam Shields, Tramon Williams.
UPDATE:
Due to the Super Bowl teams and injuries, Randall Cobb and Sam Shields have been added to the Pro Bowl rosters.
Packers roll Carolina at Lambeau
Week 7
October 19, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 38 - Panthers 17
October 19, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 38 - Panthers 17
Rodgers' comeback drive stuns Fish
Week 6
October 12, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Sun Life Stadium
Miami, Florida
Packers 27 - Dolphins 24
Aaron Rodgers absolutely stunned South Beach and the Miami Dolphins with a game-winning touchdown with three seconds remaining for the Packers win.
October 12, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Sun Life Stadium
Miami, Florida
Packers 27 - Dolphins 24
Aaron Rodgers absolutely stunned South Beach and the Miami Dolphins with a game-winning touchdown with three seconds remaining for the Packers win.
Packers dominate Vikings on TNF
Week 5
October 2, 2014 - 7:30 p.m. - CBS
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 42 - Vikings 10
The Packers absolutely pummeled the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field.
For the first time this season, the Packers scored first in a game after Aaron Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb for a 8-yard touchdown. The catch is Cobb's sixth touchdown reception of the season through five games. Aaron Rodgers extended the Packers lead on the next drive by throwing a 66-yard touchdown to the NFL's leading receiver, Jordy Nelson.
The defense came to play. The Vikings committed three turnovers in the second quarter on three consecutive possessions. The first, an interception by Julius Peppers returned 49-yards to the house. With the interception, Peppers became the first player in NFL history to record one hundred sacks and ten interceptions. The second turnover, Jamari Lattimore intercepted Christian Ponder's next pass attempt. Rodgers made the Vikings pay after connecting with Davante Adams for another touchdown. The touchdown was the first for the rookie wide receiver out of Fresno State. The third turnover was a fumble by Matt Asiata forced by Morgan Burnett. The Packers lead the Vikings 28-0 at halftime.
The Vikings were forced to rely on backup quarterback Christian Ponder as their rookie starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a high ankle sprain 4 days earlier. Ponder continued his poor play wearing a Vikings uniform as he fell to 1-5-1 against the Packers in his career. Ponder was sacked six times in the game by Nick Perry (2), Mike Daniels (1 1/2), Letroy Guion (1 1/2), Julius Peppers (1/2), and AJ Hawk (1/2).
The third quarter wasn't much better for the Vikings. This quarter, the Packers got running back Eddie Lacy rolling. Lacy found the end zone twice in the quarter. Lacy finished a nice night with 105 rushing yards on 13 carries. This game was by far Lacy's best game of the young season.
The Packers replaced most of the starters in the fourth quarter, including Rodgers.
In the three quarters that Rodgers played, he passed for 156 yards on 12/17 passing and three touchdowns. Rodgers threw his 200th touchdown pass of his career. Rodgers is the 2nd fastest quarterback ever to reach 200 passing touchdowns (Dan Marino). Jordy Nelson caught only one pass all night long. That one pass, however, was a 66-yard touchdown. Randall Cobb continued his trend of catching touchdowns as he added a touchdown reception along with three receptions for 34 yards.
The Packers get a mini bye week before they hit the road again next week in Miami.
#GoPackGo
Detroit Lions 3-2
Green Bay Packers 3-2
Chicago Bears 2-3
Minnesota Vikings 2-3
October 2, 2014 - 7:30 p.m. - CBS
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 42 - Vikings 10
The Packers absolutely pummeled the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field.
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The defense came to play. The Vikings committed three turnovers in the second quarter on three consecutive possessions. The first, an interception by Julius Peppers returned 49-yards to the house. With the interception, Peppers became the first player in NFL history to record one hundred sacks and ten interceptions. The second turnover, Jamari Lattimore intercepted Christian Ponder's next pass attempt. Rodgers made the Vikings pay after connecting with Davante Adams for another touchdown. The touchdown was the first for the rookie wide receiver out of Fresno State. The third turnover was a fumble by Matt Asiata forced by Morgan Burnett. The Packers lead the Vikings 28-0 at halftime.
The Vikings were forced to rely on backup quarterback Christian Ponder as their rookie starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a high ankle sprain 4 days earlier. Ponder continued his poor play wearing a Vikings uniform as he fell to 1-5-1 against the Packers in his career. Ponder was sacked six times in the game by Nick Perry (2), Mike Daniels (1 1/2), Letroy Guion (1 1/2), Julius Peppers (1/2), and AJ Hawk (1/2).
The third quarter wasn't much better for the Vikings. This quarter, the Packers got running back Eddie Lacy rolling. Lacy found the end zone twice in the quarter. Lacy finished a nice night with 105 rushing yards on 13 carries. This game was by far Lacy's best game of the young season.
The Packers replaced most of the starters in the fourth quarter, including Rodgers.
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The Packers get a mini bye week before they hit the road again next week in Miami.
#GoPackGo
Detroit Lions 3-2
Green Bay Packers 3-2
Chicago Bears 2-3
Minnesota Vikings 2-3
Green Bay wins shootout in Chicago
Week 4
September 28, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois
Packers 38 - Bears 17
Aaron Rodgers told Packer Nation to R-E-L-A-X during the week in reference to the sluggish start to the season for the Packers. With his performance on Sunday against the Bears, we should listen to Aaron a little more.
The Packers and Bears participated in a good ol' fashion shootout at Soldier Field. For the second time in NFL history, a football game did not include any punts. In the first half of play, Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler were running their offenses at will. Back and forth both quarterbacks went. Jay Cutler took the Bears opening drive of the game and capped it off with a touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall. Rodgers responded quickly with a drive of his own finished off by Eddie Lacy finding the end zone. Cutler took the Bears second drive down the field again, however, the Packers defense was able to make a stand and deny the end zone. Robbie Gould finished the drive with a 23-yard field goal to give the Bears a 10-7 lead. Rodgers went back to work on the Packers second drive and connected with Jordy Nelson in the end zone to give the Packers a 14-10 lead. The Bears and Cutler responded with another long drive with Alshon Jeffrey finding the end zone to give the Bears the lead once again, 17-14. Rodgers did his thing again and this time found Randall Cobb in the end zone to recapture the lead 21-17. With one minute remaining in the first half, the Bears tried to add some extra points before halftime. With no timeouts, Cutler passed to tight end Martellus Bennett who was stopped by Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on the 1-yard line. The Bears came away with zero points. This play was a huge momentum changer for the second half.
The Bears self destructed in the second half. Jay Cutler threw two interceptions, a deflected pass caught by Clay Matthews and a pick by Sam Shields. The Bears scored zero points in the second half. The Bears committed penalties to extend Packers possessions. The Bears were a completely different team after halftime.
Rodgers and the Packers offense added 17 points in the second half to beat the Bears 38-17. The victory evens their season record at 2-2. The win is also the 700th victory in Green Bay Packers history. The Packers have become the second team in NFL history to reach 700 victories as a franchise (Chicago Bears).
Rodgers finished the day 22/28 for 302 passing yards and four touchdowns. Eddie Lacy had another slow day at the office with 48 rushing yards on 17 carries, however, Lacy did find the end zone. Randall Cobb had another big day in Chicago hauling in seven passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Jordy Nelson continued his stellar year with ten catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Although the Packers defense shut out the Bears along with forcing two interceptions in the second half, the defense allowed 496 total yards. That is a massive amount of yards. The Bears rushed for 235 yards. On the outside, it appears the defense did a good job. But in reality, the difference in this game was the destruction of the Bears on offense in the second half.
Nonetheless, a Packers victory.
#TheBearsStillSuck
#GoPackGo
Detroit Lions 3-1
Green Bay Packers 2-2
Chicago Bears 2-2
Minnesota Vikings 2-2
September 28, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois
Packers 38 - Bears 17
Aaron Rodgers told Packer Nation to R-E-L-A-X during the week in reference to the sluggish start to the season for the Packers. With his performance on Sunday against the Bears, we should listen to Aaron a little more.
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The Bears self destructed in the second half. Jay Cutler threw two interceptions, a deflected pass caught by Clay Matthews and a pick by Sam Shields. The Bears scored zero points in the second half. The Bears committed penalties to extend Packers possessions. The Bears were a completely different team after halftime.
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Rodgers finished the day 22/28 for 302 passing yards and four touchdowns. Eddie Lacy had another slow day at the office with 48 rushing yards on 17 carries, however, Lacy did find the end zone. Randall Cobb had another big day in Chicago hauling in seven passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Jordy Nelson continued his stellar year with ten catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Although the Packers defense shut out the Bears along with forcing two interceptions in the second half, the defense allowed 496 total yards. That is a massive amount of yards. The Bears rushed for 235 yards. On the outside, it appears the defense did a good job. But in reality, the difference in this game was the destruction of the Bears on offense in the second half.
Nonetheless, a Packers victory.
#TheBearsStillSuck
#GoPackGo
Detroit Lions 3-1
Green Bay Packers 2-2
Chicago Bears 2-2
Minnesota Vikings 2-2
Packers shut down in Detroit
Week 3
September 21, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan
Packers 7 - Lions 19
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense was stifled against the potent Lions defense. The Packers scored only seven points against the Detroit Lions. Seven points is the lowest amount of points scored in a Packers game that Rodgers has completed in the Rodgers era in Green Bay.
The defense came to play on Sunday. Pressure was applied all day long on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. The defense forced Stafford into three turnovers including the first interception by first round draft pick Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Newcomer Julius Peppers also got involved in the turnover mix with a strip sack and fumble recovery. Looking at the last three years, you would be hard pressed to find a Packers game where the defense out shined the offense. Unfortunately, that very fete took place.
The second offensive snap for the Packers resulted in an Eddie Lacy fumble returned by Don Carey 40 yards for a Detroit touchdown. Later in the half, the offense even gave up their second safety of the season. The offense really did nothing until the defense stepped up with the Clinton-Dix interception. The offense drove the field 59 yards and found the end zone with a Rodgers toss to Andrew Quarless. That was it from the Packers offense. The Packers had 223 yards of offense. Rodgers finished the game 16/27 for 162 passing yards. Lacy rushed for only 36 yards on 11 carries. Jordy Nelson hauled in five balls for 59 yards.
The offense appears to be in a worry of trouble. Aaron Rodgers has struggled through the first three games, other than the second half against the New York Jets, with inaccurate passes. The rushing game has gone missing in action for all of the running backs for the Packers. Other than Jordy Nelson, there hasn't been another playmaker on offense to show up this season. The play calling from Mike McCarthy has been puzzling. Just about everything that could be wrong with the Packers offense is indeed, wrong.
The Packers hit the road again next week in Chicago. Hopefully we see some major adjustments on offense and some consistency from the defense.
Detroit Lions 2-1
Chicago Bears 2-1
Green Bay Packers 1-2
Minnesota Vikings 1-2
September 21, 2014 - 12 p.m. - FOX
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan
Packers 7 - Lions 19
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense was stifled against the potent Lions defense. The Packers scored only seven points against the Detroit Lions. Seven points is the lowest amount of points scored in a Packers game that Rodgers has completed in the Rodgers era in Green Bay.
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The second offensive snap for the Packers resulted in an Eddie Lacy fumble returned by Don Carey 40 yards for a Detroit touchdown. Later in the half, the offense even gave up their second safety of the season. The offense really did nothing until the defense stepped up with the Clinton-Dix interception. The offense drove the field 59 yards and found the end zone with a Rodgers toss to Andrew Quarless. That was it from the Packers offense. The Packers had 223 yards of offense. Rodgers finished the game 16/27 for 162 passing yards. Lacy rushed for only 36 yards on 11 carries. Jordy Nelson hauled in five balls for 59 yards.
The offense appears to be in a worry of trouble. Aaron Rodgers has struggled through the first three games, other than the second half against the New York Jets, with inaccurate passes. The rushing game has gone missing in action for all of the running backs for the Packers. Other than Jordy Nelson, there hasn't been another playmaker on offense to show up this season. The play calling from Mike McCarthy has been puzzling. Just about everything that could be wrong with the Packers offense is indeed, wrong.
The Packers hit the road again next week in Chicago. Hopefully we see some major adjustments on offense and some consistency from the defense.
Detroit Lions 2-1
Chicago Bears 2-1
Green Bay Packers 1-2
Minnesota Vikings 1-2
Packers Season Tickets Update 2014
Received the postcard today in the mail with my updated position on the Packers season ticket waiting list. I have moved up 742 spots from last year. With some small calculations, I am currently on pace to earn Packers season tickets when I am 98 years old. Counting down the years now.#gopackgo
Packers comeback to beat Jets
Week 2
September 14, 2014 - 3:25 p.m. - CBS
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 31 - Jets 24
The Packers had to rally to pull out a victory against the New York Jets in the 2014 home opener at Lambeau Field.
Coming off an embarrassing performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, the Packers continued their poor play into Week 2 against the Jets. The Packers botched the opening snap of the game resulting in a fumble recovery for the Jets at the 16-yard line. The defense was sleep walking in the first quarter as the Jets, that's correct, the New York Jets was clicking on all cylinders. Jets quarterback Geno Smith cashed in the Packers turnover with a 1-yard touchdown scamper. After a Packers punt, the Jets went right down the field again and found the end zone with a 29-yard Eric Decker touchdown reception. The Packers found themselves losing 14-0 to the Jets. That's right, the JETS.
To temporarily stop the bleeding, Aaron Rodgers drove the Packers down the field, however, they managed to only get a Mason Crosby field goal. The Jets drove the field again. And again, they found pay dirt. Chris Ivory punched it in from four yards out and the New York Jets led the Packers 21-3 in the second quarter. A absolute embarrassing display from the defense. And the Packers offense wasn't much better.
Trailing 21-3, the Packers finally woke up. Rodgers drove the offense down the field for another Crosby field goal. After a New York punt, the Packers moved the ball and got a third Crosby field goal, this one from 55 yards out. The defense needed a big play from someone as they looked lifeless. Tramon Williams stepped up when his teammates needed him most. With the Jets driving yet again, Williams intercepted Geno Smith with just under two minutes left in the first half. Rodgers then ran the two-minute offense and found Randall Cobb in the end zone with eight seconds remaining in the first half. Somehow, the Packers went into halftime trailing 21-16.
The Packers came to play in the second half. Rodgers connected with Cobb for the second time to take the lead for the first time 24-21. After a Jets game tying field goal, Rodgers exploded with an 80-yard touchdown on the next play from scrimmage with Jordy Nelson to give the Packers a 31-24 lead.
The Packers would win 31-24, however, there was some drama late. Geno Smith threw a touchdown on a fourth down play to tie the game, however, someone called a timeout on the Jets sideline prior to the snap. The timeout negated the touchdown and the Packers defense was able to hold on for the victory.
The Packers certainly played a sloppy football game. But a win is a win.
Aaron Rodgers passed Bart Starr for second place on the Packers all-time passing yards list in franchise history.
#gopackgo
Green Bay Packers 1-1
Chicago Bears 1-1
Detroit Lions 1-1
Minnesota Vikings 1-1
September 14, 2014 - 3:25 p.m. - CBS
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 31 - Jets 24
The Packers had to rally to pull out a victory against the New York Jets in the 2014 home opener at Lambeau Field.
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To temporarily stop the bleeding, Aaron Rodgers drove the Packers down the field, however, they managed to only get a Mason Crosby field goal. The Jets drove the field again. And again, they found pay dirt. Chris Ivory punched it in from four yards out and the New York Jets led the Packers 21-3 in the second quarter. A absolute embarrassing display from the defense. And the Packers offense wasn't much better.
Trailing 21-3, the Packers finally woke up. Rodgers drove the offense down the field for another Crosby field goal. After a New York punt, the Packers moved the ball and got a third Crosby field goal, this one from 55 yards out. The defense needed a big play from someone as they looked lifeless. Tramon Williams stepped up when his teammates needed him most. With the Jets driving yet again, Williams intercepted Geno Smith with just under two minutes left in the first half. Rodgers then ran the two-minute offense and found Randall Cobb in the end zone with eight seconds remaining in the first half. Somehow, the Packers went into halftime trailing 21-16.
The Packers came to play in the second half. Rodgers connected with Cobb for the second time to take the lead for the first time 24-21. After a Jets game tying field goal, Rodgers exploded with an 80-yard touchdown on the next play from scrimmage with Jordy Nelson to give the Packers a 31-24 lead.
The Packers would win 31-24, however, there was some drama late. Geno Smith threw a touchdown on a fourth down play to tie the game, however, someone called a timeout on the Jets sideline prior to the snap. The timeout negated the touchdown and the Packers defense was able to hold on for the victory.
The Packers certainly played a sloppy football game. But a win is a win.
Aaron Rodgers passed Bart Starr for second place on the Packers all-time passing yards list in franchise history.
#gopackgo
Green Bay Packers 1-1
Chicago Bears 1-1
Detroit Lions 1-1
Minnesota Vikings 1-1
Seahawks pound Packers in NFL opener
Week 1
September 4, 2014 - 7:30 p.m. - NBC
CenturyLink Field
Seattle, Washington
Packers 16 - Seahawks 36
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks looked like the world champions as they crushed the Packers to kickoff the 2014-2015 NFL season.
The Packers returned to the gridiron seven months after being eliminated in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. First opponent: the Seattle Seahawks. This game was all about the Seahawks as they celebrated their Super Bowl championship. Prior to kickoff, the Seahawks unveiled their Super Bowl championship banner. The football game was also all about the Seahawks as they outplayed, outmatched, and outmanned the Green Bay Packers.
In the first quarter with the Seahawks leading 3-0, Tim Masthay sent a punt to the Seahawks punt returner Earl Thomas who muffed the punt leading to a Packers recovery. Green Bay took the turnover and stuffed it into the end zone with a 2-yard run by John Kuhn. This was the only point in this game that the Packers were winning. Seattle responded quickly with a Russell Wilson touchdown pass to Ricardo Lockette. Mason Crosby tied the game at 10-10 with a 23-yard field goal, however, Marshawn Lynch marched his way into the end zone prior to halftime to give the Seahawks a 17-10 lead.
The Packers may have trailed by seven at halftime, but the Seahawks had this game under control from the get-go. The Seahawks dominated with their running game. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 110 yards on twenty carries and two touchdowns. The Seahawks recorded a total of 207 yards on the ground for the game. The Packers made mistake after mistake. The Packers made many fundamental errors. The Packers were also flagged eight times. The Packers had to play a perfect game against the defending Super Bowl champions to have a chance in Seattle in front of the 12th man. Far from perfect is the best way to describe the Packers performance in Week 1.
Although he faced the taunting defense of the Seahawks, Aaron Rodgers played a statistically poor game. Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes for 189 yards with a touchdown and one interception. Rodgers averaged just 5.7 yards per pass attempt. Eddie Lacy was held in check with 37 rushing yards on just seven carries. Jordy Nelson caught nine balls for 83 yards and Randall Cobb caught six passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
The defense looked the same as last year (which is bad news). The Packers appear to be very weak up the middle and at the inside linebacker position. Brad Jones had a horrible game. Twice Jones had a costly holding/illegal contact penalty on a third down play. First round draft pick Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had a poor tackling game. Clinton-Dix has a lot to learn and experience will help, but he did show glimpses of safety play that we have been lacking the past couple years. Clay Matthews looked great. Newcomer Julius Peppers was okay. Overall, the Packers defense was subpar again.
It wouldn't be the Packers if there wasn't some injuries to report. According to Mike McCarthy, Eddie Lacy suffered a concussion in the 4th quarter after a crushing blow to his head by Seahawks defender. This is Lacy's second concussion in the last twelve months and certainly is a cause for concern going forward. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga suffered a knee injury to the same surgically repaired knee from a season ago. If either player misses any significant time, the result will be devastating on the offensive side of the ball.
Detroit Lions 1-0
Minnesota Vikings 1-0
Green Bay Packers 0-1
Chicago Bears 0-1
September 4, 2014 - 7:30 p.m. - NBC
CenturyLink Field
Seattle, Washington
Packers 16 - Seahawks 36
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks looked like the world champions as they crushed the Packers to kickoff the 2014-2015 NFL season.
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In the first quarter with the Seahawks leading 3-0, Tim Masthay sent a punt to the Seahawks punt returner Earl Thomas who muffed the punt leading to a Packers recovery. Green Bay took the turnover and stuffed it into the end zone with a 2-yard run by John Kuhn. This was the only point in this game that the Packers were winning. Seattle responded quickly with a Russell Wilson touchdown pass to Ricardo Lockette. Mason Crosby tied the game at 10-10 with a 23-yard field goal, however, Marshawn Lynch marched his way into the end zone prior to halftime to give the Seahawks a 17-10 lead.
The Packers may have trailed by seven at halftime, but the Seahawks had this game under control from the get-go. The Seahawks dominated with their running game. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 110 yards on twenty carries and two touchdowns. The Seahawks recorded a total of 207 yards on the ground for the game. The Packers made mistake after mistake. The Packers made many fundamental errors. The Packers were also flagged eight times. The Packers had to play a perfect game against the defending Super Bowl champions to have a chance in Seattle in front of the 12th man. Far from perfect is the best way to describe the Packers performance in Week 1.
Although he faced the taunting defense of the Seahawks, Aaron Rodgers played a statistically poor game. Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes for 189 yards with a touchdown and one interception. Rodgers averaged just 5.7 yards per pass attempt. Eddie Lacy was held in check with 37 rushing yards on just seven carries. Jordy Nelson caught nine balls for 83 yards and Randall Cobb caught six passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
The defense looked the same as last year (which is bad news). The Packers appear to be very weak up the middle and at the inside linebacker position. Brad Jones had a horrible game. Twice Jones had a costly holding/illegal contact penalty on a third down play. First round draft pick Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had a poor tackling game. Clinton-Dix has a lot to learn and experience will help, but he did show glimpses of safety play that we have been lacking the past couple years. Clay Matthews looked great. Newcomer Julius Peppers was okay. Overall, the Packers defense was subpar again.
It wouldn't be the Packers if there wasn't some injuries to report. According to Mike McCarthy, Eddie Lacy suffered a concussion in the 4th quarter after a crushing blow to his head by Seahawks defender. This is Lacy's second concussion in the last twelve months and certainly is a cause for concern going forward. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga suffered a knee injury to the same surgically repaired knee from a season ago. If either player misses any significant time, the result will be devastating on the offensive side of the ball.
Detroit Lions 1-0
Minnesota Vikings 1-0
Green Bay Packers 0-1
Chicago Bears 0-1
Packers announce Favre to Packers' HOF; No. 4 retired
It's about damn time.
The 2014 NFL season is upon us. Training camp is underway. Preseason games are underway. But before we get to far into the daily grind, the Packers made a long-waited announcement.
The Packers announced today that the team will induct Brett Favre into the Packers' Hall of Fame in 2015 along with retiring the longtime quarterback's jersey.
This is great news for all Packers fans. Today, Brett Favre is back home. He is part of the Packers family once again. It has been nearly six years since the Packers traded Favre to the New York Jets.
Then Favre put on that purple jersey for the Minnesota Vikings. Coming from a diehard Packers fan, it hurt. I was upset. I was disappointed. I rooted against him. I celebrated his struggles. My father, a diehard Brett Favre fan, was torn who to root for. He decided to root for the Packers and the Vikings, unless they were playing each other. Because of that, Sunday's watching football were a little difficult around the house all thanks to Favre for two years.
But it is time to bury the hatchet. It's time to move on. It's time for Favre to join our family once again, for good.
"It was a tremendous honor to play 16 years for the Green Bay Packers. Now to have my name placed among others such as Starr, Hornung, Kramer, Taylor, Lambeau, Nitschke, Lombardi, Davis, White and Hutson is a special honor that I share with all of my teammates and coaches, and that would not have been possible but for the foresight of Ron Wolf, the greatest GM in the history of the NFL," said Favre on his website OfficialBrettFavre.com.
My childhood consisted of watching Brett Favre. No matter what, Favre was on that football field every Sunday afternoon. He reenergized a sports franchise in Green Bay. It's very possible the Packers wouldn't be where we are today without Brett Favre and Ron Wolf. I was very fortunate to witness Favre play at Lambeau Field for six regular season games, one preseason game, and several family night events. I witnessed Favre's 200th consecutive start against the Rams. I witnessed Favre's final regular season game at Lambeau Field in 2007 against the Lions. I witnessed Favre beat the Bears, Vikings, and Lions at home.
I have so many memories of Brett Favre. One of my fondest memories of Brett Favre came at training camp. As you may or may not know, one of Green Bay's famous traditions is the players riding kid's bikes to and from training camp practice. Some of the more popular players cannot ride bikes to practice to prevent getting mobbed by fans on the way. However, one day, Brett Favre was late to practice and he must have determined the quickest way to get to practice was to ride a bike. He was the last player out of the locker room. And he was riding that bike like grease lightning. I just happened to be standing in the way of Brett as he was on his way to practice. I didn't see that it was him right away but I jumped to the side and stuck my hand out for a high-five. He gave me one. As a kid, that meant the world to me. I'll never forget it.
Another memory also came at training camp. Late afternoon practice was over. And my father, brother, and I were headed back to our hotel after a long day. As we pulled onto Highway 41 headed south, a Ford truck happened to be in front of us. After following it for a mile or two, we decided to pass the truck. As we passed, we noticed the driver was Brett Favre. Favre saw we were wearing Packers gear. He waved and then sped up like he wanted to race us on the highway. He then waved again and slowed down letting us pass. A small story, but another memory of the man who wore number four.
And I can't forget the 2006 U.S. Bank Championship Pro-Am at Brown Deer Park in Milwaukee. Favre was playing in the Pro-Am on Wednesday. It was absolutely awesome. I was able to walk right next to Favre while he played. I was able to talk to him while he was walking from one hole to the next. Shockingly, there wasn't very many people there. It was an unbelievable experience for a young fan like myself.
Brett Favre made me love the Packers and NFL so much more. It was a joy watching him play.
So many memories of Favre wearing the Green and Gold. Every Packers fan has them. It's time to bury the hatchet. It's time to celebrate his induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame. It's time to celebrate his jersey retirement. It's time to celebrate Brett Favre as a member of the Green Bay Packers family, again!
Brett, welcome home!
The 2014 NFL season is upon us. Training camp is underway. Preseason games are underway. But before we get to far into the daily grind, the Packers made a long-waited announcement.
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The Packers announced today that the team will induct Brett Favre into the Packers' Hall of Fame in 2015 along with retiring the longtime quarterback's jersey.
This is great news for all Packers fans. Today, Brett Favre is back home. He is part of the Packers family once again. It has been nearly six years since the Packers traded Favre to the New York Jets.
Then Favre put on that purple jersey for the Minnesota Vikings. Coming from a diehard Packers fan, it hurt. I was upset. I was disappointed. I rooted against him. I celebrated his struggles. My father, a diehard Brett Favre fan, was torn who to root for. He decided to root for the Packers and the Vikings, unless they were playing each other. Because of that, Sunday's watching football were a little difficult around the house all thanks to Favre for two years.
But it is time to bury the hatchet. It's time to move on. It's time for Favre to join our family once again, for good.
"It was a tremendous honor to play 16 years for the Green Bay Packers. Now to have my name placed among others such as Starr, Hornung, Kramer, Taylor, Lambeau, Nitschke, Lombardi, Davis, White and Hutson is a special honor that I share with all of my teammates and coaches, and that would not have been possible but for the foresight of Ron Wolf, the greatest GM in the history of the NFL," said Favre on his website OfficialBrettFavre.com.
My childhood consisted of watching Brett Favre. No matter what, Favre was on that football field every Sunday afternoon. He reenergized a sports franchise in Green Bay. It's very possible the Packers wouldn't be where we are today without Brett Favre and Ron Wolf. I was very fortunate to witness Favre play at Lambeau Field for six regular season games, one preseason game, and several family night events. I witnessed Favre's 200th consecutive start against the Rams. I witnessed Favre's final regular season game at Lambeau Field in 2007 against the Lions. I witnessed Favre beat the Bears, Vikings, and Lions at home.
I have so many memories of Brett Favre. One of my fondest memories of Brett Favre came at training camp. As you may or may not know, one of Green Bay's famous traditions is the players riding kid's bikes to and from training camp practice. Some of the more popular players cannot ride bikes to practice to prevent getting mobbed by fans on the way. However, one day, Brett Favre was late to practice and he must have determined the quickest way to get to practice was to ride a bike. He was the last player out of the locker room. And he was riding that bike like grease lightning. I just happened to be standing in the way of Brett as he was on his way to practice. I didn't see that it was him right away but I jumped to the side and stuck my hand out for a high-five. He gave me one. As a kid, that meant the world to me. I'll never forget it.
Another memory also came at training camp. Late afternoon practice was over. And my father, brother, and I were headed back to our hotel after a long day. As we pulled onto Highway 41 headed south, a Ford truck happened to be in front of us. After following it for a mile or two, we decided to pass the truck. As we passed, we noticed the driver was Brett Favre. Favre saw we were wearing Packers gear. He waved and then sped up like he wanted to race us on the highway. He then waved again and slowed down letting us pass. A small story, but another memory of the man who wore number four.
And I can't forget the 2006 U.S. Bank Championship Pro-Am at Brown Deer Park in Milwaukee. Favre was playing in the Pro-Am on Wednesday. It was absolutely awesome. I was able to walk right next to Favre while he played. I was able to talk to him while he was walking from one hole to the next. Shockingly, there wasn't very many people there. It was an unbelievable experience for a young fan like myself.
Brett Favre made me love the Packers and NFL so much more. It was a joy watching him play.
So many memories of Favre wearing the Green and Gold. Every Packers fan has them. It's time to bury the hatchet. It's time to celebrate his induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame. It's time to celebrate his jersey retirement. It's time to celebrate Brett Favre as a member of the Green Bay Packers family, again!
Brett, welcome home!
2014 Packers Draft Class
2014 NFL Draft
May 8-10, 2014
Radio City Music Hall
New York City
May 8-10, 2014
Radio City Music Hall
New York City
- 1st Round - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix - Safety - Alabama
- 2nd Round - Davante Adams - Wide Receiver - Fresno State
- 3rd Round - Khyri Thornton - Defensive End - Southern Mississippi
- 3rd Round - Richard Rodgers - Tight End - California
- 4th Round - Carl Bradford - Linebacker - Arizona State
- 5th Round - Corey Linsley - Center - Ohio State
- 5th Round - Jared Abbrederis - Wide Receiver - Wisconsin
- 6th Round - Demetri Goodson - Cornerback - Baylor
- 7th Round - Jeff Janis - Wide Receiver - Saginaw Valley State
2014 Packers Schedule Announced
Here's the full 2014 Packers schedule...
Week 1 ... at Seattle (Sept. 4th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 2 ... vs New York Jets (Sept. 14th, 3:25 p.m.)
Week 3 ... at Detroit (Sept. 21st, 12 p.m.)
Week 4 ... at Chicago (Sept. 28th, 12 p.m.)
Week 5 ... vs Minnesota (Oct. 2nd, 7:25 p.m.)
Week 6 ... at Miami (Oct. 12th, 12 p.m.)
Week 7 ... vs Carolina (Oct. 19th, 12 p.m.)
Week 8 ... at New Orleans (Oct. 26th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 9 ... BYE
Week 10 ... vs Chicago (Nov. 9th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 11 ... vs Philadelphia (Nov. 16th, 12 p.m.)
Week 12 ... at Minnesota (Nov. 23rd, 12 p.m.)
Week 13 ... vs New England (Nov. 30th, 3:25 p.m.)
Week 14 ... vs Atlanta (Dec. 8th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 15 ... at Buffalo (Dec. 14th, 12 p.m.)
Week 16 ... at Tampa Bay (Dec. 21st, 12 p.m.)
Week 17 ... vs Detroit (Dec. 28th, 12 p.m.)
Week 1 ... at Seattle (Sept. 4th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 2 ... vs New York Jets (Sept. 14th, 3:25 p.m.)
Week 3 ... at Detroit (Sept. 21st, 12 p.m.)
Week 4 ... at Chicago (Sept. 28th, 12 p.m.)
Week 5 ... vs Minnesota (Oct. 2nd, 7:25 p.m.)
Week 6 ... at Miami (Oct. 12th, 12 p.m.)
Week 7 ... vs Carolina (Oct. 19th, 12 p.m.)
Week 8 ... at New Orleans (Oct. 26th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 9 ... BYE
Week 10 ... vs Chicago (Nov. 9th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 11 ... vs Philadelphia (Nov. 16th, 12 p.m.)
Week 12 ... at Minnesota (Nov. 23rd, 12 p.m.)
Week 13 ... vs New England (Nov. 30th, 3:25 p.m.)
Week 14 ... vs Atlanta (Dec. 8th, 7:30 p.m.)
Week 15 ... at Buffalo (Dec. 14th, 12 p.m.)
Week 16 ... at Tampa Bay (Dec. 21st, 12 p.m.)
Week 17 ... vs Detroit (Dec. 28th, 12 p.m.)
Packers Offseason Notes: 2014 Edition
The Packers 2014 offseason began after the loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card matchup at Lambeau Field. This blog post will be updated to note the Packers offseason moves as they become available.
UPDATE: (04/24/2014)
The Packers have made the resigning of quarterback Matt Flynn official. Flynn and the Packers agreed to a 1-year deal worth a max of $1.07 million. Contract details are the following: $730,000 (base salary), $75,000 (signing bonus), $25,000 (workout bonus), $138,125 (roster bonus), and $100,000 (incentives). Flynn returns to Green Bay to be the full-time backup quarterback to Aaron Rodgers.
UPDATE: (04/05/2014)
The Packers have announced they have resigned fullback John Kuhn to a 1-year deal. The contract is worth just over $1 million with a base salary of $855,000. Kuhn is certainly one of the most popular players on the Green Bay Packers. The chants of "KUUUUHN" will live on at Lambeau Field!
UPDATE: (03/28/2014)
The Oakland Raiders have signed former Packers defensive end C.J. Wilson. Wilson played the last four seasons with the Packers. Wilson's best season came in 2012 when he record 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
UPDATE: (03/21/2014)
The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have signed former Packers offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse. Newhouse started 31 games over the last four seasons with the Packers.
UPDATE: (03/17/2014)
ESPN's Adam Schefter and CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora has reported the Packers have re-signed running back James Starks to a 2-year contract. Starks is coming off a very successful season and a mostly healthy one in fact. Starks was scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers tomorrow, but Starks has agreed to return to the Packers. The one-two punch of Eddie Lacy and James Starks is something to be excited about next year.
ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported the Oakland Raiders has signed now former Packers wide receiver James Jones to a 3-year contract worth $11.3 million. Drafted in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Jones had an exceptional career with the Green Bay Packers. Jones' best season was in 2012, when he lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 14. James Jones was a true professional. It was a pleasure having him on this team. He will be missed on the field, in the locker room, and off the field.
Good luck #89.
The Packers have signed another free agent from inside the NFC North. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Letroy Guion and the Packers have agreed on a 1-year contract reportedly worth $730,000 including a $1000,000 signing bonus. Guion, released by the Vikings, recored 21 tackles and one sack (against the Packers) last season.
UPDATE: (03/15/2014)
In a shocker, ESPN's Josina Anderson has reported former Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers has signed with the Packers. Peppers signed a 3-year deal worth a maximum of $30 million. At 34, Peppers has recorded 1181/2 sacks in twelve seasons. Peppers is coming off one of his worst seasons, but believes he still have a lot in the tank and a lot to prove. Peppers will only account for $3.5 million towards the salary cap this next season. Seems like an absolute steal for one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Peppers will play along side Clay Matthews at multiple positions. This seems to be the beginning of the different schemes the Packers will play on defense next year (hybrid defense).
The amazing part about this signing was how unexpected this deal was. It is amazing how the Packers talked to Peppers, brought him to Green Bay, and signed him without anyone saying a word.
Stealth Packers. Only comes from the hands of Ted Thompson.
UPDATE: (03/14/2014)
NFL Network has reported the Packers and B.J. Raji have a deal in place to keep the defensive lineman in Green Bay one more year. Raji has signed 1-year 'prove it' deal worth $4 million after Raji received little interest in the free agent market. Raji has really struggled since the Super Bowl season in 2010. The Packers were prepared to let Raji walk in free agency unless the price was right. Well, the price was right. Let's see if Raji puts together a good year to improve his free agency value next offseason.
NFL Network has reported the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed now former Packers starting center Evan Dietrich-Smith to a 4-year $14.25 million contract. Dietrich-Smith started all 16 games last season and has 25 career starts at center. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will begin next season with their fourth different center in four years.
UPDATE: (03/13/2014)
The Packers have announced they have re-signed tight end Andrew Quarless to a 2-year, $3 million deal with a $350,000 bonus. Quarless is the third player the Packers have re-signed since the start of free agancy.
UPDATE: (03/12/2014)
According to Mike Neal, he has signed a 2-year deal to remain in Green Bay. Neal, an outside linebacker/defensive end, when healthy, has been an effective player on the defensive side of the ball. Neal played in all 16 games last season and was a key contributor to the pass rush. Neal's contract is a 2-year deal for $8 million including a $2.5 million signing bonus.
The Chicago Bears have signed now former Packers safety M.D. Jennings to a 1-year contract. Jennings' time in Green Bay will best be known for his role in 'FailMary.' With all due respect to Jennings, losing him may improve the Packers defense with the fact that we will have someone else playing next to Morgan Burnett for Week 1. His addition to the Bears defense can only be good news for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense.
UPDATE: (03/08/2014)
Pro Football Talk and ESPN's Adam Schefter have confirmed the Packers have re-signed cornerback Sam Shields to a 4-year deal worth $39 million including a $12.5 million signing bonus. The deal comes just before Shields was set to hit the open market of free agency.
If the Packers had to rank their free agents to re-sign this offseason, Sam Shields would probably be number one of that list. At 26 and in the prime of his career, Shields has plenty of upside. From an undrafted free agent, to two interceptions in the 2010 NFC Championship game, to a big pay day.
UPDATE: (02/07/2014)
The Packers have announced several coaching moves to sure up their coaching staff. Winston Moss, who coached the inside linebackers, will coach all linebackers next season. Moss takes over the players coached by the recently departed Kevin Greene. Moss, who is also the Packers assistant head coach, is entering his eighth season as a member of the Packers coaching staff. Sam Gash has been hired as the Packers running backs coach to replace Alex Van Pelt who was promoted to quarterbacks coach. Gash spent the last five seasons as the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions.
The Packers have also hired former University of Illinois and University of Florida head coach Ron Zook as an assistant special teams coach. Zook served as the head coach at Illinois from 2005-2011. Zook has experience with special teams as he coached special teams for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990's. Head coach Mike McCarthy also has familiarity with Ron Zook as they were both members of the New Orleans Saints' coaching staff in 2000 and 2001.
UPDATE: (02/01/2014)
Aaron Rodgers 48-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb on fourth and 8 with :38 seconds left in the game to defeat the Chicago Bears and clinch the 2013 NFC North title has won the NFL's Never Say Never Moment of the Year. The award was announced at the 3rd annual NFL Honors.
This was one of the most exciting plays of the entire season. With the season on the line, and returning for injuries, heroic efforts by Rodgers and Cobb saved the Packers season and booked their ticket to the postseason.
UPDATE: (02/01/2014)
Eddie Lacy has been announced as the 2013 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at the 3rd annual NFL Honors. The Packers 2013 second round draft pick from Alabama joins John Brockington as the only two players in Packers history to earn this honor. Lacy received 35 of 50 first place votes.
Lacy rushed for 1,178 yards on 284 carries averaging 4.2 yards a carry including four games with at least 100 yards rushing. Lacy also added 11 rushing touchdowns on the season. Lacy also received some in-season honors. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in October along with the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys.
This is a well deserved honor for Eddie Lacy. Lacy rejuvenated the Packers running game that had been missing for years. Lacy has a bright future in the NFL and as a member of the 'Green & Gold.'
UPDATE: (01/23/2014)
CBSSports.com has reported the Packers have promoted Alex Van Pelt to be the next quarterbacks coach. Van Pelt spent the last two seasons as the Packers running backs coach. Prior to joining the Packers in 2012, Van Pelt coached quarterbacks with the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Van Pelt also spent a season as the Bills offensive coordinator.
Van Pelt has hands on experience with quarterbacks as he was a four year starting quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh. At one time, Van Pelt held the single season mark for most passing yards (3,163), which once belonged to Dan Marino. Van Pelt also played eleven years in the NFL with the Steelers, Chiefs, and Bills.
Van Pelt will replace Ben McAdoo who was hired by the New York Giants as their offensive coordinator.
UPDATE: (01/17/2014)
UPDATE: (04/24/2014)
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UPDATE: (04/05/2014)
The Packers have announced they have resigned fullback John Kuhn to a 1-year deal. The contract is worth just over $1 million with a base salary of $855,000. Kuhn is certainly one of the most popular players on the Green Bay Packers. The chants of "KUUUUHN" will live on at Lambeau Field!
UPDATE: (03/28/2014)
The Oakland Raiders have signed former Packers defensive end C.J. Wilson. Wilson played the last four seasons with the Packers. Wilson's best season came in 2012 when he record 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
UPDATE: (03/21/2014)
The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have signed former Packers offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse. Newhouse started 31 games over the last four seasons with the Packers.
UPDATE: (03/17/2014)
ESPN's Adam Schefter and CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora has reported the Packers have re-signed running back James Starks to a 2-year contract. Starks is coming off a very successful season and a mostly healthy one in fact. Starks was scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers tomorrow, but Starks has agreed to return to the Packers. The one-two punch of Eddie Lacy and James Starks is something to be excited about next year.
ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported the Oakland Raiders has signed now former Packers wide receiver James Jones to a 3-year contract worth $11.3 million. Drafted in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Jones had an exceptional career with the Green Bay Packers. Jones' best season was in 2012, when he lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 14. James Jones was a true professional. It was a pleasure having him on this team. He will be missed on the field, in the locker room, and off the field.
Good luck #89.
The Packers have signed another free agent from inside the NFC North. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Letroy Guion and the Packers have agreed on a 1-year contract reportedly worth $730,000 including a $1000,000 signing bonus. Guion, released by the Vikings, recored 21 tackles and one sack (against the Packers) last season.
UPDATE: (03/15/2014)
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The amazing part about this signing was how unexpected this deal was. It is amazing how the Packers talked to Peppers, brought him to Green Bay, and signed him without anyone saying a word.
Stealth Packers. Only comes from the hands of Ted Thompson.
UPDATE: (03/14/2014)
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NFL Network has reported the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed now former Packers starting center Evan Dietrich-Smith to a 4-year $14.25 million contract. Dietrich-Smith started all 16 games last season and has 25 career starts at center. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will begin next season with their fourth different center in four years.
UPDATE: (03/13/2014)
The Packers have announced they have re-signed tight end Andrew Quarless to a 2-year, $3 million deal with a $350,000 bonus. Quarless is the third player the Packers have re-signed since the start of free agancy.
UPDATE: (03/12/2014)
According to Mike Neal, he has signed a 2-year deal to remain in Green Bay. Neal, an outside linebacker/defensive end, when healthy, has been an effective player on the defensive side of the ball. Neal played in all 16 games last season and was a key contributor to the pass rush. Neal's contract is a 2-year deal for $8 million including a $2.5 million signing bonus.
Hi Green Bay!!! I'll enjoy your winters for two more years!!
— Michael Neal (@mneal96) March 12, 2014
The Chicago Bears have signed now former Packers safety M.D. Jennings to a 1-year contract. Jennings' time in Green Bay will best be known for his role in 'FailMary.' With all due respect to Jennings, losing him may improve the Packers defense with the fact that we will have someone else playing next to Morgan Burnett for Week 1. His addition to the Bears defense can only be good news for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense.
UPDATE: (03/08/2014)
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If the Packers had to rank their free agents to re-sign this offseason, Sam Shields would probably be number one of that list. At 26 and in the prime of his career, Shields has plenty of upside. From an undrafted free agent, to two interceptions in the 2010 NFC Championship game, to a big pay day.
Sooooooo happy to be back with my family #GoPack!!!!!! #turnup
— Sam shields (@ShieldSam37) March 9, 2014
UPDATE: (02/07/2014)
The Packers have announced several coaching moves to sure up their coaching staff. Winston Moss, who coached the inside linebackers, will coach all linebackers next season. Moss takes over the players coached by the recently departed Kevin Greene. Moss, who is also the Packers assistant head coach, is entering his eighth season as a member of the Packers coaching staff. Sam Gash has been hired as the Packers running backs coach to replace Alex Van Pelt who was promoted to quarterbacks coach. Gash spent the last five seasons as the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions.
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The Packers have also hired former University of Illinois and University of Florida head coach Ron Zook as an assistant special teams coach. Zook served as the head coach at Illinois from 2005-2011. Zook has experience with special teams as he coached special teams for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990's. Head coach Mike McCarthy also has familiarity with Ron Zook as they were both members of the New Orleans Saints' coaching staff in 2000 and 2001.
UPDATE: (02/01/2014)
Aaron Rodgers 48-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb on fourth and 8 with :38 seconds left in the game to defeat the Chicago Bears and clinch the 2013 NFC North title has won the NFL's Never Say Never Moment of the Year. The award was announced at the 3rd annual NFL Honors.
This was one of the most exciting plays of the entire season. With the season on the line, and returning for injuries, heroic efforts by Rodgers and Cobb saved the Packers season and booked their ticket to the postseason.
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UPDATE: (02/01/2014)
Eddie Lacy has been announced as the 2013 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at the 3rd annual NFL Honors. The Packers 2013 second round draft pick from Alabama joins John Brockington as the only two players in Packers history to earn this honor. Lacy received 35 of 50 first place votes.
Lacy rushed for 1,178 yards on 284 carries averaging 4.2 yards a carry including four games with at least 100 yards rushing. Lacy also added 11 rushing touchdowns on the season. Lacy also received some in-season honors. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in October along with the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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UPDATE: (01/23/2014)
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CBSSports.com has reported the Packers have promoted Alex Van Pelt to be the next quarterbacks coach. Van Pelt spent the last two seasons as the Packers running backs coach. Prior to joining the Packers in 2012, Van Pelt coached quarterbacks with the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Van Pelt also spent a season as the Bills offensive coordinator.
Van Pelt has hands on experience with quarterbacks as he was a four year starting quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh. At one time, Van Pelt held the single season mark for most passing yards (3,163), which once belonged to Dan Marino. Van Pelt also played eleven years in the NFL with the Steelers, Chiefs, and Bills.
Van Pelt will replace Ben McAdoo who was hired by the New York Giants as their offensive coordinator.
UPDATE: (01/17/2014)
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The Packers announced today that Kevin Greene will step down as outside linebackers coach. Greene held the role as the Packers outside linebackers coach for the past five seasons. This will be a tremendous loss for the Packers losing Greene's fire and passion on the sideline. Greene is most famous for his 'It. Is. Time.' quote to Clay Matthews in Super Bowl 45. Greene cited his desire to spend more time with his family. "I am stepping away from the NFL at this time in order to spend more time with my wife, Tara, and our children, Gavin and Gabrielle. I will miss coaching and will try to return after our kids move on to college if a team will have me."
Greene also expressed his extreme gratitude towards the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, and Ted Thompson. "My experience here with the Green Bay Packers has been nothing but positive. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity that Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson have blessed me with. I have a peace about the productivity that I helped bring forward in all of the fine young men that have been entrusted to me these past five years. I am most proud of all their accomplishments and the fine young men they've become in this league."
Greene is a finalist for the 2014 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
UPDATE: (01/14/2014)
The New York Giants have announced they will hire the Packers quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo as their next offensive coordinator. McAdoo spent the past two seasons as the Packers quarterbacks coach. Prior to that position, McAdoo was the Packers tight ends coach for six seasons.
Bart Starr becomes first in collection
As an avid Packers fan, I've been collected memorabilia for years. From collecting autographs attending Packers training camp, to attending player signings, to purchasing collectables, I've never had an autographed jersey from a Packers player past-or-present. That trend is over thanks to this Bart Starr autographed gem.
The beginning of my collection of autographed jersey's has begun along with collecting autographs from players past-or-present I have yet to receive.
Did you know Bart Starr has a foundation where if you make a donation, he will sign almost anything you want him to? All you have to do is mail your item to Starr Enterprises along with a donation to the Rawhide Boys Ranch and include return postage.
For more information, please click here.
The beginning of my collection of autographed jersey's has begun along with collecting autographs from players past-or-present I have yet to receive.
Did you know Bart Starr has a foundation where if you make a donation, he will sign almost anything you want him to? All you have to do is mail your item to Starr Enterprises along with a donation to the Rawhide Boys Ranch and include return postage.
For more information, please click here.
Packers 2014 Pro Bowl: Recap
2014 Pro Bowl
January 26, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. - NBC
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Packers had only one representative in Hawaii for the 2014 Pro Bowl. Eddie Lacy, the NFL's Rookie of the Year, represented the Packers as a member of Team Sanders in the Pro Bowl. In an attempt to make the Pro Bowl more exciting, the NFL eliminated conference teams and created a Pro Bowl draft lead by two captains, Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders.
Eddie Lacy made his first appearance in the Pro Bowl mid-way through the third quarter and finished the game as the running back for Team Sanders. Lacy rushed for 14 yards on seven carries. Lacy also caught one pass for 9 yards.
On December 28th, the NFL released the list of participates in the Pro Bowl. At that time, the Packers did not have any players representing the team in the Pro Bowl. However, on January 15th, it was announced that Lacy would replace Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as an injury replacement.
In the end, Team Rice edged Team Sanders 22-21 in a defensive battle.
#gopackgo
January 26, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. - NBC
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Packers had only one representative in Hawaii for the 2014 Pro Bowl. Eddie Lacy, the NFL's Rookie of the Year, represented the Packers as a member of Team Sanders in the Pro Bowl. In an attempt to make the Pro Bowl more exciting, the NFL eliminated conference teams and created a Pro Bowl draft lead by two captains, Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders.
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On December 28th, the NFL released the list of participates in the Pro Bowl. At that time, the Packers did not have any players representing the team in the Pro Bowl. However, on January 15th, it was announced that Lacy would replace Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as an injury replacement.
In the end, Team Rice edged Team Sanders 22-21 in a defensive battle.
#gopackgo
49ers knock Packers out of playoffs again
NFC Wild Card Round
January 5, 2014 - 3:40 p.m. - FOX
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 20 - 49ers 23
For the second consecutive season, the San Francisco 49ers have knocked the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs.
The Packers started extremely slow in this football game. The Packers started the game with three consecutive 3-and-outs and managed only six yards of offense in the first quarter. Give credit to the 49ers, the offense was so out of rhythm, they did not even complete a pass in the first quarter. The last time that happened to the Packers was in 2004. Despite the struggles, the Packers only trailed the 49ers at the conclusion of first quarter by a pair of Phil Dawson field goals. The 49ers moved the ball well against the Packers defense. However, the Packers, who are famous for their 'Bend-Don't-Break' defense, didn't break in the red zone and held the 49ers out of the end zone.
Early in the second quarter, Colin Kaepernick had the 49ers moving the ball again seeking for an early dagger in the Packers. On a second and seven from the Packers 29-yard line, Tramon Williams intercepted Kaepernick on a pass intended for Vernon Davis. The turnover was crucial as it fired up the crowd and the Packers offense. Aaron Rodgers, with the help of Eddie Lacy, dinked and dunked the Packers down the field for a 14-play drive ending with a Jordy Nelson touchdown. Thanks to the defense not breaking in the first quarter, the Packers somehow had the lead 7-6.
The 49ers responded quickly. Frank Gore found the end zone capping a 5-play drive for the 49ers giving them the lead right back 13-7. Kaepernick gashed the Packers defense for a 42-yard rush and brought back nightmares of last year's playoff game in San Francisco. Rodgers lead the Packers right down the field again, but the drive stalled inside the red zone and they settled for a Mason Crosby field goal cutting the 49ers lead at halftime to 13-10.
The third quarter was a defensive battle in the trenches. Neither offense could find a rhythm. The 49ers and Packers combined for a total of five punts in the third quarter.
The Packers opened the fourth quarter finding the end zone. John Kuhn pounded it in from 1-yard out to complete a 12-play drive giving the Packers the 17-13 lead. The drive also consisted of an unbelievable fourth down conversion as Rodgers escaped a sack and found Randall Cobb. Once again, the 49ers responded quickly. This time, the 49ers only needed four plays to get into the end zone to recapture the lead 20-17. Twice in this football game, the Packers took the lead, but gave it up minutes later. The Packers went on another long drive. The Packers had a first and goal from the 9-yard line. Sadly, just like the regular season, they could not find a way to get into the end zone. A Crosby field goal tied the game with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
The Packers never got the ball back. The defense could not find a way to get off the field. A third and ten, Kaepernick found Michael Crabtree for seventeen yards. A critical third and eight, Kaepernick escaped the pocket and rushed for eleven yards and another first down. A third and three to preserve time and give Aaron Rodgers a chance, ended with a Frank Gore 3-yard run. 49ers kicker Phil Dawson hit a 33-yard field goal as time expired and the Packers season was over.
The Packers finish the season 8-8-1.
Aaron Rodgers finished the day 17/26 for 177 yards and a touchdown. 177 passing yards is the lowest postseason total for Rodgers in his career. Eddie Lacy rushed for 81 yards on 21 carries in his first playoff game in his career. Jordy Nelson led the team in receiving with seven receptions for 62 yards and touchdown. Colin Kaepernick played well again against the Packers passing for 227 yards and a touchdown. Kaepernick hurt the Packers on the ground again rushing for 98 yards. Frank Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Michael Crabtree had another big game against the Packers hauling in eight balls for 125 yards.
The 'Frozen Tundra' lived up to its name for this postseason matchup. Kickoff weather conditions at Lambeau Field were a balmy 5 degrees with a wind chill of negative 10 degrees. With the temperature dropping slowly throughout the game, both teams were playing in one of the coldest games in NFL history.
I'm very proud of this football team. This team easily could have given up weeks ago with injuries left and right. But they didn't. And kept fighting. Incredible resilient team. I love that this team never gave up. They never lost hope, even when most people did. We got to witness the rise of a star in Eddie Lacy. We got to witness the magical comebacks by Matt Flynn. We got to witness the comeback from Aaron Rodgers and the remarkable victory for the NFC North Championship. A lot of people believed the Packers were going to lose to the 49ers because they were on 'borrowed time' anyways. I have to tell you folks, despite the 8-8-1 record, despite the long list of injuries, the Packers were right there. A play or two different in this ballgame and the Packers are moving on.
A very disturbing note: the Packers started their playoff history at Lambeau Field 13-0. Since then, the Packers have suffered playoff home losses to the Falcons, Vikings, 49ers, and Giants twice. The Packers have lost five of their last eight playoff games at Lambeau Field. All-time the Packers are 16-5 on the 'Frozen Tundra' during the playoffs. Have the Packers lost their Lambeau Field intimidation advantage? Sure seems that way. No one is afraid of coming to Green Bay in January anymore. And that is very alarming.
The Packers will be faced with a lot of decisions in the offseason. Will Dom Capers be back as defensive coordinator? Will the Packers address personnel depth at the linebacker and safety position? Which free agents will the Packers bring back: B.J. Raji, Johnny Jolly, C.J. Wilson, Sam Shields, Mike Neal, Ryan Pickett, James Jones, James Starks, Jermichael Finley, Andrew Quarless, John Kuhn, Evan Dietrich-Smith? Will Ted Thompson sign any outside free agents?
In order for the Packers to return to the Super Bowl, they once again, have to address the defense in the offseason. This will mark the third straight offseason the Packers have to address defensive woes. This team could go so far if the Packers actually had a decent defense.
Till next season... #gopackgo
January 5, 2014 - 3:40 p.m. - FOX
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 20 - 49ers 23
For the second consecutive season, the San Francisco 49ers have knocked the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs.
The Packers started extremely slow in this football game. The Packers started the game with three consecutive 3-and-outs and managed only six yards of offense in the first quarter. Give credit to the 49ers, the offense was so out of rhythm, they did not even complete a pass in the first quarter. The last time that happened to the Packers was in 2004. Despite the struggles, the Packers only trailed the 49ers at the conclusion of first quarter by a pair of Phil Dawson field goals. The 49ers moved the ball well against the Packers defense. However, the Packers, who are famous for their 'Bend-Don't-Break' defense, didn't break in the red zone and held the 49ers out of the end zone.
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| Photo credit: packers.com |
The 49ers responded quickly. Frank Gore found the end zone capping a 5-play drive for the 49ers giving them the lead right back 13-7. Kaepernick gashed the Packers defense for a 42-yard rush and brought back nightmares of last year's playoff game in San Francisco. Rodgers lead the Packers right down the field again, but the drive stalled inside the red zone and they settled for a Mason Crosby field goal cutting the 49ers lead at halftime to 13-10.
The third quarter was a defensive battle in the trenches. Neither offense could find a rhythm. The 49ers and Packers combined for a total of five punts in the third quarter.
The Packers opened the fourth quarter finding the end zone. John Kuhn pounded it in from 1-yard out to complete a 12-play drive giving the Packers the 17-13 lead. The drive also consisted of an unbelievable fourth down conversion as Rodgers escaped a sack and found Randall Cobb. Once again, the 49ers responded quickly. This time, the 49ers only needed four plays to get into the end zone to recapture the lead 20-17. Twice in this football game, the Packers took the lead, but gave it up minutes later. The Packers went on another long drive. The Packers had a first and goal from the 9-yard line. Sadly, just like the regular season, they could not find a way to get into the end zone. A Crosby field goal tied the game with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
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| Photo credit: 49ers.com |
The Packers finish the season 8-8-1.
Aaron Rodgers finished the day 17/26 for 177 yards and a touchdown. 177 passing yards is the lowest postseason total for Rodgers in his career. Eddie Lacy rushed for 81 yards on 21 carries in his first playoff game in his career. Jordy Nelson led the team in receiving with seven receptions for 62 yards and touchdown. Colin Kaepernick played well again against the Packers passing for 227 yards and a touchdown. Kaepernick hurt the Packers on the ground again rushing for 98 yards. Frank Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Michael Crabtree had another big game against the Packers hauling in eight balls for 125 yards.
The 'Frozen Tundra' lived up to its name for this postseason matchup. Kickoff weather conditions at Lambeau Field were a balmy 5 degrees with a wind chill of negative 10 degrees. With the temperature dropping slowly throughout the game, both teams were playing in one of the coldest games in NFL history.
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| Photo credit: packers.com |
A very disturbing note: the Packers started their playoff history at Lambeau Field 13-0. Since then, the Packers have suffered playoff home losses to the Falcons, Vikings, 49ers, and Giants twice. The Packers have lost five of their last eight playoff games at Lambeau Field. All-time the Packers are 16-5 on the 'Frozen Tundra' during the playoffs. Have the Packers lost their Lambeau Field intimidation advantage? Sure seems that way. No one is afraid of coming to Green Bay in January anymore. And that is very alarming.
The Packers will be faced with a lot of decisions in the offseason. Will Dom Capers be back as defensive coordinator? Will the Packers address personnel depth at the linebacker and safety position? Which free agents will the Packers bring back: B.J. Raji, Johnny Jolly, C.J. Wilson, Sam Shields, Mike Neal, Ryan Pickett, James Jones, James Starks, Jermichael Finley, Andrew Quarless, John Kuhn, Evan Dietrich-Smith? Will Ted Thompson sign any outside free agents?
In order for the Packers to return to the Super Bowl, they once again, have to address the defense in the offseason. This will mark the third straight offseason the Packers have to address defensive woes. This team could go so far if the Packers actually had a decent defense.
Till next season... #gopackgo
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