Packers 2015 Pro Bowl: Recap

2015 Pro Bowl
January 25, 2015 - 7 p.m. - ESPN
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, Arizona

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The Packers had several selections to the 2015 Pro Bowl including the leading vote getter, Aaron Rodgers.  The Packers were five minutes away in the NFC Championship game from not having any players participate in the Pro Bowl.  However, an epic collapse lead to the likes of Clay Matthews, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, John Kuhn, Sam Shields, and Josh Sitton suiting up in Arizona with the remainder of the league's best.

The NFL continued the format of a Pro Bowl draft lead by two captains, Michael Irvin and Cris Carter.  Jordy Nelson, John Kuhn, Josh Sitton, and Sam Shields were drafted by Cris Carter for Team Carter.  Clay Matthews and Randall Cobb were drafted by Michael Irvin for Team Irvin.

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Jordy Nelson had a nice game pulling in three receptions for 41 yards including a 21-yard touchdown.  John Kuhn had a nice showing with two rushes for 31 yards and a pair of receptions for 13 yards.  Randall Cobb caught only one pass for 9 yards.  Sam Shields recorded three tackles for the game.  And Clay Matthews recored two tackles for the matchup.

Aaron Rodgers did not play due to his calf injury.

Ultimately, Team Irvin came out on top 32-28 over Team Carter.

Packers 2014 Pro Bowlers

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 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.

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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.

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Packers 2013 Pro Bowlers

2014 Pro Bowl

January 26, 2014
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii

The Packers did not have any players selected for the 2014 Pro Bowl.  The Packers were one of five teams without a player selected to the Pro Bowl:  Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and New York Giants.  This is the first year the Packers did not have a player selected to the Pro Bowl since 2005, the year the Packers went 4-12.

Eddie Lacy was selected as a first alternate at the running back position.  Lacy will be a candidate for Offensive Rookie of Year with 1,112 rushing yards and ten touchdowns.  Lacy is definitely deserving of a Pro Bowl spot.

There were also seven other Packers announced as Pro Bowl alternates:  Aaron Rodgers, John Kuhn, Josh Sitton, Jordy Nelson, Clay Matthews, Sam Shields, and Tramon Williams.

Several media outlets have listed Eddie Lacy, Jordy Nelson, and Josh Sitton as Pro Bowl snubs.  The opportunity to go to Hawaii is still possible due to injuries and teams playing in the Super Bowl.

UPDATED: (01/15/2014)

Eddie Lacy has been added to the 2014 Pro Bowl roster.  Lacy was added as an injury replacement for Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.  With the Pro Bowl nod, Lacy further cements his case for Rookie of Year in the NFL.

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Packers 2013 Pro Bowl: Recap

2013 Pro Bowl
January 27, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. - NBC
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii

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Only four Packers were selected to represent the NFC squad in the 2013 Pro Bowl.  For the second consecutive season, the NFC team was coached by Mike McCarthy and the Green Bay coaching staff.  Aaron Rodgers was voted as the starting quarterback for the NFC, however, did not play due to an ankle injury.  Clay Matthews was selected as a reserve on the defensive side of the ball, however, also did not play due an injury.

Offensive lineman Jeff Saturday and Josh Sitton were both selected as reserves for the NFC.  Both players made the trip to Hawaii and played.  A special moment during the game when Peyton Manning, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, took a final snap from Jeff Saturday.  Saturday announced this season would be his last in the NFL.

Packers 2012 Pro Bowlers

2013 Pro Bowl

January 27, 2013
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii

• Aaron Rodgers* - (Starter)
• Clay Matthews* - (Reserve)
• Jeff Saturday - (Reserve)
• Josh Sitton - (Reserve)

* - selected, but did not play.

Note: The coaching staff for the NFC team will be the Packers coaching staff led by Mike McCarthy.

Packers 2012 Pro Bowl: Recap

2012 Pro Bowl
January 29, 2012 - 6 p.m. - NBC
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii

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Six Packers made the trip to Hawaii to represent the NFC squad in the 2012 Pro Bowl.  The NFC team was coached by the Green Bay Packers coaching staff led by head coach Mike McCarthy.  Aaron Rodgers earned the starting position for the NFC squad and played the first quarter.  Rodgers finished the day 13/17 for 141 yards and two touchdowns.  Greg Jennings was selected as a reserve wide receiver and hauled in five receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown.

Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson were voted starters on the defensive side of the ball.  Matthews had an interception and Woodson was a non-factor in the ball game.

Scott Wells, John Kuhn, and B.J. Raji were selected as reserves for the NFC team.  Raji added three tackles during the game.  Kuhn did not play due to an injury.

Packers 2011 Pro Bowlers

2012 Pro Bowl

January 29, 2012
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii

• Aaron Rodgers - (Starter)
• Clay Matthews - (Starter)
• Charles Woodson - (Starter)
• Greg Jennings - (Reserve)
• John Kuhn* - (Reserve)
• Scott Wells - (Reserve)
• B.J. Raji - (Reserve)

* - selected, but did not play.

Note: The coaching staff for the NFC team will be the Packers coaching staff led by Mike McCarthy.