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Jclombardi grades the 2009 Season Packers.
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER GRADES
QB: Rodgers: Rodgers had solid statistical numbers with some bad spotty early game performances. He has become a top quarterback, but he must improve in critical game situations to with games. GRADE: A-. Flynn: He has had little playing time. GRADE: Inc.
RB: Grant: [...]

Jclombardi’s NFL All-Pro Team.
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OFFENSE:
Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis; Drew Brees, New Orleans.
Running Backs: Chris Johnson, Tennessee; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Ray Rice, Baltimore; Steven Jackson, St. Louis.
Fullback: Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia; Le’Ron McClain, Baltimore.
Tight End: Dallas Clark, Indianapolis; Vernon Davis, San Francisco, San Diego; Jason Witten, Dallas.
Wide Receivers: Andre Johnson, Houston; Wes Welker, New England; Reggie Wayne, [...]

Jclombardi reviews & grades Packers victory over Bears.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com
Summary: In another ugly win, RB Grant rushed for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the Pack past the home team Bears 21-14.   On a cold balmy day, the Packers left points on the field with missed opportunities, but they got enough against the spoilers Bears to [...]

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Jclombardi sums up the Packers victory over Lions.
Summary: After an erratic start, QB Rodgers settled down throwing for 348 yards and three touchdowns while the Packers scored 27 unanswered points to rout the toothless Lions 34-12.  In the 3rd quarter, QB Rodgers threw 2 TD passes including 7 yards pass [...]

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Jclombardi awards midseason Packers grades.
OFFENSE:
QB: Rodgers: Rodgers has solid statistical numbers with some bad spotty performances. He must improve in critical game situations and learn pocket presence. GRADE: B. Flynn: He has had little playing time, but appears to be a future good backup. GRADE: Inc.   GBPG QB GRADE: B-.
RB: Grant: [...]

Quarterback DREW BREES of the New Orleans Saints, cornerback CHARLES WOODSON of the Green Bay Packers and punt returner-wide receiver DE SEAN JACKSON of the Philadelphia Eagles are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Month for September, the NFL announced today. Brees guided the Saints to a 3-0 record and led [...]

CB Charles Woodson, embracing defensive coordinator Dom Caper’s new 3-4 defensive scheme, as quoted in The (Madison, Wis.) Capital Times:
“There is a lot to it. You’ve definitely got to be on your P’s and Q’s as far as making calls and making sure everybody’s on the same page. But when everything’s clicking, it’s a [...]

From: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Perhaps by the end of the week, coach Mike McCarthy will decide whether to dump Bob Sanders or give him another shot to coordinate the Green Bay Packers’ defense next season. But on Sunday, two members of the starting defense made public pleas, not for or against Sanders, but rather for [...]

From: Wisconsin State Journal
Packers Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Woodson will return to his native position after a three-game tour of duty at safety, while second-year man Aaron Rouse is set to start in the safety spot Woodson had been occupying. “This is another opportunity for Aaron to be the starter,” coach Mike McCarthy said Saturday [...]

CBS Sportsline’s Pete Prisco is out with his annual Top 50 NFL Players list, and two Packers made the list – CB Charles Woodson and DE Aaron Kampman.  Here is the breakdown on Packers pair:
18. Charles Woodson, CB, Green Bay Packers: Ask Packers insiders who was better last season, Woodson or Pro Bowl player Al [...]