An ugly road to the end
Do we want Troy Aikman or Tony Mandarich? That’s what I reflected on as I tried to think about the last time the Packers were in this spot. 1989 was the last time Packer fans contemplated a pick near the … Continue reading
Do we want Troy Aikman or Tony Mandarich? That’s what I reflected on as I tried to think about the last time the Packers were in this spot. 1989 was the last time Packer fans contemplated a pick near the … Continue reading
The Green Bay Packers sunk to yet a new level by losing to the worst team in the NFL 15-9 today. The Packers could only score nine points against the worst defense to play in the league in many years. … Continue reading
As of this writing the Packers have made no moves before the Tuesday 3pm trade deadline. It’s a tough call whether they should make such a move. It will be telling whichever way they go. Difference maker needed Certainly, they … Continue reading
“Stress and anxiety come from too much expectation and too much ambition” Dalai Lama The thing about expectation is it can really distort your enjoyment of the game. Yes, during a 3-game losing streak and dreadful season now is as … Continue reading
The Green Bay Packers have lost two straight games and while at 3-3, they are not out of anything. Not even the division title with the Vikings history of choking down the stretch. But they hanging on by a thread. … Continue reading
It’s not so much “that” they’re losing. It’s how they’re losing. The 2022 Green Bay Packers are built to win-now. 3-and-3 should not be a crisis, but strangely, after two ugly losses, it feels like just that. The expectations created … Continue reading
After 5-games, the Green Bay Packers are not a very good football team. The performances, players and coaches, have been inconsistent and not good enough. The defense is predictable, and even worse, passive. The offense is choppy and out of … Continue reading
The larger than life story of Elgton Jenkins versatility is overcooked. It turns out, he’s a guard. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. You’ve heard of past Green Bay Packers offensive guards– Jerry Kramer, Gale Gillingham, Mike Wahle, Marco Rivera, … Continue reading
Every once in a while, a fanbase will start to act like an insecure spouse over a certain player on their team. When the over under records are golden, and when there’s an opportunity to win some serious cash, the … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the classic sports cliché’s. It’s a “revenge game.” These teams “don’t like each other.” This is a “trap game.” My personal favorite, “pound-for-pound he’s a great player”– translation: the player is too small but he’s pretty good. … Continue reading
A win, need not be dominating. A win, does not have to be a work of art. All wins are not created equally. The Green Bay Packers win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was as complete and compelling a win … Continue reading
There’s every reason to believe the Packers should beat the Tampa Bay Buc’s on Sunday. But they won’t. Thankfully, I’m not a great prognosticator. Also, I sometimes mentally assume the obvious to lower my disappointment later, to psyche myself out. … Continue reading
There’s no such thing as a “must win” game in September. There just isn’t. Dividing the contenders from the pretenders mostly takes place between Halloween and Christmas in the NFL. Nonetheless, the Packers-Bears game Sunday night is high stakes for … Continue reading
What’s worse than an uninspiring game plan? Being too foolish or stubborn to change course when you see it’s not working. On Sunday in Minneapolis, Coach Matt LaFleur had numerous blinking light alerts that their plans were not getting it … Continue reading
I consider myself a seasoned, knowledgeable NFL fan. Although far from being an expert, I pretty much “get” offensive and defensive strategy. When it comes to Special Teams, they may as well be speaking Portuguese, because I’m clueless. Sure, I … Continue reading
I’m old enough to remember none of the 1960’s glory years. My first Packer memories are of the 1971-72 seasons. Weird scenes and fuzzy recollections of Bart Starr coming to the sideline holding his throwing arm; a nearly spent Ray … Continue reading
It’s a right of late summer to make your best guess about the final roster. The thing is, more critical decisions are bound to happen later. Late moon Rison Does anyone remember Howard Green or Andre Rison? Neither man spent … Continue reading
Over the years, the Green Bay Packers became one of the most successful teams in the history of the NFL. The franchise amassed an armada of fans thanks to great coaches and football players. The Green Bay Packers have their … Continue reading
The average NFL career lasts just 3.3 years. That, according to the league players association. So, the great majority of players never even sign a second contract. For those lucky enough to earn that payday they can make in 2-3 … Continue reading
No matter if he is a franchise player, an average starter or a complete bust, picking Jordan Love in the 1st round was not a wasted pick. Period. End of Story. The exhausting chatter from NFL talking heads and some … Continue reading
The 2022-23 NFL season still doesn’t start for a couple of months, which means Green Bay Packers fans still need to use other forms of entertainment to fill the time gap. What’s at the top of the list? Casino games, … Continue reading
Sports betting is the ideal chance to combine two of your favorite things: sports and earning money. Online Sports betting continues to grow in popularity over the following years as sports’ entertainment value continues to rise. Sports betting is unique … Continue reading
As everybody knows the Packers’ schedule was released last Thursday. After having some time to digest it there is no major wow factor to it. The trip to London is against a ho-hum team. For what seems like the 100th … Continue reading
As the Green Bay Packers prepare for life after wide receiver Davante Adams one has to wonder about the golden opportunity the Packers had to set the franchise up for years to come. Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst didn’t have … Continue reading
The 2021/22 NFL season was bittersweet for the Green Bay Packers. There was the exceptional regular season that saw the team comfortably win the NFC North after finishing with a 13-4 record; and then there were the play-offs when Green … Continue reading