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 reviews Packers tender offers.
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The Packers announced offers to all restricted free agents who will receive tenders including safety Bigby (2nd), cornerback Blackmon (right of first refusal), guard Colledge (2nd) , safety Collins (1st & 3rd) , defensive end Jolly, offensive lineman Spitz (2nd), fullback Kuhn (right of first refusal), and cornerback Williams (1st). Also, the Packers announced that tight end [...]
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 NFL All-Rookie Team.
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LB Clay Matthews and DL B.J. Raji were named to the National Football League all-rookie team. The team is selected by Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America. Matthews joined Hawk (2006), Barnett (2003), Diggs (2000) and Simmons (1993) as Packers’ all-rookie linebackers. [...]
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 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 [...]
