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Packers: Revived Offense Runs Out Clock As Defense Becomes Question Mark

Posted: 24th November 2009 by Gerrard Diaz in NFL
The season being on the line has done for the Packers what Mike McCarthy, pie-in-the-sky preseason expectations or two revenge divisional games against Brett Favre could notùmotivate them to play with intensity. á Packers put together two good games and climbed to a 6-4 record to place themselves directly in the hunt for a wildcard playoff spot. The Packers' imitation of "The Mighty Ducks"ùcoming after a soul-searching team meeting that ...

Favre Vs. Packers: Why It’s a Whole New Ballgame for the Pack

Posted: 29th October 2009 by Gerrard Diaz in NFL
This is itùPackers/Vikings II at Lambeau Fieldùthe game Packers fans have long looked forward to hating. It hasn't been long enough since these two teams faced each other in that eyeball-o-meter record breaking Monday night game. Forced to think about the loss all bye week long, you can bet the Packers want to return the favor this week. Surprisingly, quite a bit has changed since that game in early October. The game being ...

Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers: May The Best Quarterback Win

Posted: 2nd October 2009 by Gerrard Diaz in NFL
Monday Night Football. The Green Bay Packers versus the Minnesota Ex-Packers. The Williams Wall and CapersÆ Crusaders. The Ironman and Mr. Cool. As the players will tell you, wrestling-grade caricatures are fodder for the league, networks, and fans. Hype aside, this is still an unusual football game. For Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, taking the field Monday night seems like a star-crossed event. Much like a Shakespearean play, or a bad TV Show, improbable plot ...

Packers’ Jekyll and Hyde Run Defense Prepares For NFL’s Elite Runners

Posted: 26th September 2009 by Gerrard Diaz in NFL
The PackersÆ defense should thank Cedric Benson. What better way to prepare for facing Steven Jackson and Adrian Peterson than by giving up 141 yards, 12-yards at a time? Better to know your run defense needs work before youÆre in the midst of a two-week span against two of the NFLÆs most dangerous backs. ôSometimes youÆre going to have some bumps in the road,ö PackersÆ defensive line coach Mike Trgovac said of ...

Packers Need a Hand (or Two) from Receivers to Establish Team’s Identity

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Gerrard Diaz in NFL
The Green Bay Packers dropped the ball last week when they, well, dropped the ball. Looking more prepared to face the ‘80s band The Bangles than the Cincinnati Bengals football team, the Packers' sloppy play resulted in 11 penalties and breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams. At least Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers proved he can take a beating, something he may have to get used to. The Packers took six sacks—five ...