Features
Feature stories featuring the Green Bay Packers, and whatnot.
Evening Out the Pass-Run Ratio
Packers’ offensive coordinator Joe Philbin recently indicated he’d like the Packers to run the ball more in 2009 in order to even out the pass-to-run ratio. Last year, the Packers ran the ball 43% of the time with Ryan Grant getting 312 of 381 carries by running backs
2009 Skill Position Predictions: Tight Ends
Lee, Finley Will Split Time; Make Impact
The battle for number one tight end this year is a two-man show. Incumbent Donald Lee should hold the number one spot, but what’s in a name?
2009 Skill Player Predictions: The Three Amigos
What? The Three Amigos? Yeah. The Three Amigos: James Jones, Jordy Nelson and Ruvell Martin. How will they perform this year? Let’s find out right after this clip from The Three Amigos:
Commentary: Will Poppinga Really Get Cut?
Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press Gazzette has reported that there is a chance that Poppinga may not make the Packers’ final roster. The factors contributing to his slow demise are his contract, the switch to the 3-4 defense and his lack of coverage skills.
2009 Predictions for Offensive Skill Players: Greg Jennings
Jennings Will Prove He’s Worth His New Deal
Yes, I know GJ just signed a new contract that increases his 2009 salary by 1,000 percent. But when you consider his potential, his leadership, and his humble disposition, a $5 million base salary in 2009 just doesn’t seem like a bad deal. In fact, to me, it [...]
2009 Predictions for Offensive Skill Players: Donald Driver
Driver is Getting Older, But Will He Slow?
Donald Driver turned 34 this past February and enters the 2009 season looking to record his sixth straight 1,000-yard season. If he is able to do so, it will be his seventh 1K season since 2002. Driver keeps himself in outstanding shape and shows no signs of fatigue. [...]
