With the Super Bowl nearly upon us, just one last look at what could’ve been. Here’s a “snapshot” of the last offensive (and that can be read in either pronunciation) of the Packers season. While the ride we were treated to was certainly special, better than that of the fans of 26 other teams, and [...]
The Giants are in Phoenix, trying to shake off the illness that has struck the team since they beat the Packers at Lambeau Field. Several players have been struck with flu-like symptoms. Some have missed practices because they were running high fevers.
The Packers have signed a couple of free agents. The Pack signed quarterback Jerry Baab and wide receiver Johnny Quinn to “futures” free agent contracts last week.
Bob Harlan, the Packers top executive for the past 19 years, spent his last day in that capacity on Friday. Given that pedigree, when he has something to say about his team one tends to listen, and one of the last subjects he speculated on is one of great interest to not only Packer Nation, [...]
Brett Favre has decided to skip the Pro Bowl. No reason has been given for Favre’s decision not to take part in the February 10th exhibition game in Honolulu. Favre was the fans’ number one pick to start in the Pro Bowl, with New England quarterback Tom Brady coming in second in fan voting. Tampa [...]
Coach Mike McCarthy says he had a lengthy meeting with Brett Favre this week before Favre headed home to Mississippi. He says he expects Favre to make a decision in the next seven to ten days whether he will be back for an 18th season in Green Bay.
Packers left tackle Chad Clifton has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster. He replaces Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones. The 6-foot-5 Clifton just finished his eighth season with the Packers and will be making his first trip to the Pro Bowl. He was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2004 and 2005. The 34-year-old [...]
The obvious shortcomings of the offensive game plan aside, there were several factors on the other side of the ball that contributed to the brutal conclusion of the Packers dream season.
The one offensive statistic that jumps off the page is Plaxico Burress and his 11 catches for 154 yards. Given the season long pat on [...]
As the season ends one game short of a shot at a title, about the only thing left to do it look ahead at the 2008 season. With that, here are the teams the Packers will take on in 2008:
Home Bears Lions Vikings Falcons Panthers Cowboys Texans Colts
Away Bears Lions Vikings Saints Bucs Seahawks Jaguars [...]
As the final kick sailed through on Sunday night, Packer fans around the world were left scratching their heads wondering what had just happened. A season that started out as a question mark has concluded in much the same way.
With the ‘football gods’ apparently watching over them, the Packers were ushered into home field advantage [...]
