Jclombardi reviews Packers preseason win against Colts.
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Summary: While the Packers’ starting defense struggled early against QB Manning and the Colts, the special teams had two touchdowns to lift the team and the Rodgers’ offense machine led the way to the 59-24 preseason victory. The Packers improved to 2-1 heading into the final preseason finale at the [...]
Jclombardi’s Packers headlines & grades of bloggers’ reviews of Seahawks game.
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Headlines: Monday extra point: Which Packers positions cause concerns? Packers need more from backup cornerbacks. Hopes Still High For Struggling Special Teams. Spitz could be auditioning for other teams. Packers’ running game tough to judge. Woodsons absence exposes secondary in preseason. Determined Crabtree making his [...]
Jclombardi reviews Packers preseason victory over Seahawks.
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Summary: Packers QB Rodgers completed 8-of-11 passing for 116 yards and two touchdowns in an easy quarter, but the Packers had to rally on RB Jackson’s touchdown for a 27-24 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
Highlights: Breaking down Packers-Seahawks game. Rodgers, offense stay hot while defensive lapses continue [...]
Jclombardi reviews the first preseason game loss.
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Summary: QB Rodgers and no. 1 offense sharp, defense flops, and Browns beat Packers on two late field goals 27-24.
Quick Hits: Early first game jitters. Deja vu–old defensive issue of coverage and pass rush against (pedestrian) veteran quarterbacks. QB Rodgers, WR Jennings, WR Jones, TE Finley, RB [...]
Jclombardi reviews ESPN’s visit to Packers training camp.
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Espn observations at Packers training camp:
1. McCarthy expects a big reduction in the 51 sacks the Packers allowed in 2009 during an 11-5 season. First-round pick Bulaga has been so impressive that instead of just learning the left tackle position behind veteran Clifton, [...]
Jclombardi presents a nice Family Night Scrimmage video.
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Jclombardi reviews Packers and bloggers headlines.
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Shareholders meetings: Packers talk development during shareholders meeting. Packers’ expansion plans get mixed reception from shareholders–28 acres close to Lambeau Field to eventually develop an entertainment and sports district aimed at producing revenue and attracting tourists. “Infrastructure, not weather, biggest obstacle for Lambeau Super Bowl says Goodell.” [...]
Jclombardi reviews Packers and bloggers headlines.
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Preview: Football Gameplan’s 2010 NFL Team Preview–Packers.
ESPN Power Rankings: ESPN has its training camp power rankings with Vikings at 3: “Favre is waiting for a two-hour TV special to announce his return” and Packers at 6: “Improved pass protection for QB Aaron Rodgers could go [...]
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’s rapid reactions to OT loss.
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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 Reviews: ESPN. CBS. NFL.
Play-of-the Game: [...]
