Jclombardi reviews Packers offseason headlines.
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Kampman leaving: Florida Times-Union reported late Saturday night that the Jacksonville Jaguars had agreed to terms on a contract with the former Green Bay Packers linebacker.
Clifton returning: Espn. com reported Friday evening that Clifton, an unrestricted free agent, agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract that included $7.5 [...]
Jclombardi previews Packers 2010 draft.
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Returning from a long tour trip on the road, I am back with 2010 Draft Day preview to help fans get beyond the nauseating carp reported about the combine. The “I got press pass to the combine and join me” wannabes bloggers, “nickel and dime” GM [...]
Jclombardi updates Favre watch.
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The Neverending Story: Key dates in Brett Favre’s retirement choices, from 2002 to the present.
Update: According to his brother Scott, Favre sustained injuries to wrists, ankles, & one leg and having his head bruised in the NFC title game. “He was beat all to hell,” said Scott, adding [...]
Jclombardi’s update about Packers going to Pro Bowl.
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With Saints QB Brees heading to the Super Bowl, Packers QB Rodgers will probably be the starting quarterback for the NFC in the Pro Bowl. In other Pro Bowl news, LB Matthews travels to the Pro Bowl along with S Collins. All-pro CB Woodson [...]
Jclombardi reviews Vikings loss & iconic NFL QB Favre’s future.
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Summary: For the 2009 Season, legendary NFL QB Favre will not be going to the Superbowl. The Saints battered Favre and beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime on K Hartley’s 40 yard field goal. The Vikings should have easily won the NFC Championship, [...]
Jclombardi reviews & grades Packers loss to Cardinals
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Summary: In the fourth quarter, QB Rodgers rallied the Packers to score 21 points sending the NFC wild-card game into overtime. Yet, the Cardinals scored on a sack and fumble recovery resulting in a 51-45 defeat in the highest-scoring NFL playoff game.
Game Balls: 1. QB [...]
Jclombardi talks about new pro bowler LB Matthews.
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Green Bay’s rookie linebacker Clay Matthews became another Packers added to the Pro Bowl after Chicago Bears linebacker Briggs withdrew due to knee injury. Matthews was the first alternate for the Pro Bowl honor after getting 10 sacks for the 2009 NFL Season. He becomes the Packers’ first [...]
Posted by jclombardi on January 4th, 2010 in Game Stories, Main
Jclombardi’s review and grades forthcoming.
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After routing the Cardinals 33-7 in a quasi-exhibition final game of 2009 NFL season, the Packers face the first playoff game rematch on Sunday at 3:40 p.m. CST (Fox). Deja Vu?
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on January 3rd, 2010 in Game Stories
Two playoff teams. Both with their playoff fates determined. Interestingly enough, the Green Bay Packers, in their game Sunday agaisnt the Arizona Cardinals, opted to use most of their regulars while the Cards used their reserve players for the most part. The strategy on the Packers’ behalf worked very well as Aaron Rodgers played three [...]
Jclombardi reviews & grades Packers victory over Seahawks.
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Summary: The Packers routed the Seahawks 48-10. The offense had a big day with running backs Grant, Jackson & Green scoring six touchdowns. The defense got four big interceptions to shut down the Seahawks. With the win and Giants loss, the Packers are [...]
