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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 (Rodgers ran the ball 56 times). Grant seems to be nothing, if not durable (he played through a hamstring injury for at least a quarter of last season), so he can handle that volume. Read more…
Should Poppinga Be Cut?
With questions abound about Kampman’s ability to make the transition from DE to OLB, Barnett’s recovery from reconstructive knee surgery, the effectiveness of Hawk, and the potential of Thompson and Matthews, Poppinga shouldn’t have to worry about being cut. In fact, he may be a valuable member of the team as a multi-position backup. Read more…
2009 Skill Position Predictions
Tight Ends: Jermichael Finley and Donald Lee
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? Lee get’s the nod because he’s an all around player; a jack of all trades that will prove valuable in many situations. But he will be pushed hard from second year man, Jermichael Finley, due to the sophomore’s raw talent. Read more…
The Three Amigos: Jones, Nelson, Martin
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. Read more…
Jennings Will Prove His Worth
Yes, I know GJ just signed a new contract that increases his 2009 salary by 1000 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 seems like a steal. Read more…
Driver’s Getting Older, But Will He Slow?
Donald Driver turned 34 this past February and enters the 2009 looking to record his sixth straight 1,000-yard season. If he is able to do so, it will be his seventh since 2002. Driver keeps himself in outstanding shape and shows no signs of fatigue. But can he continue to produce as he has in the past? Read more….
Training Camp 2009
Best Training Camp Battles (In My Eyes)
With OTAs and mini camp over, the Pack have a five-week break to gear up for training camp. Here are what I think will be the best battles to watch over the course of the Packers’ training camp. Read more…
