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 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 commentary about Packers fans & Favre.
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Packers fans claimed their say about Sunday’s NFC Championship game between the Vikings and Saint. In an amusing Packers news article, the vast majority of Packers fans want to see Favre, Vikings go down in flames. “True estimates that of the fans calling in, [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
Jclombardi reviews major previews & predictions
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PREVIEWS:
ESPN: Yes, Packers are riding a wave of momentum, but matchup issues could hinder Green Bay against the Cards. On positive side, if you believe in momentum, the Packers have more than any team in the NFC after winning seven of their final eight games….A [...]
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?
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Jclombardi reviews & grades Packers win over Cowboys.
Summary: QB Rodgers ran for one touchdown and passed for one touchdown to help the Packers snap a 2 game losing streak and to beat the Cowboys 17-7. The 3-4 defense had a solid game rising to its potential getting one interception, 2 fumbles, [...]
