Tag Archives: Greg Jennings
Packers draft picks making connections with fans
By Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel As a star football player at the University of Arkansas, tight end D.J. Williams always found a way to stay connected with fans. Now a fifth-round draft choice of the Green Bay Packers, connecting with … Continue reading
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In GB offense, receiving corps never deep enough
For the past three years, the Packers’ pass-catching personnel has stood up to anyone’s in the NFL. The group’s production and depth, headlined by receivers Greg Jennings and Donald Driver and a budding star in tight end Jermichael Finley, have … Continue reading
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Packers needs: Champs have few defects, none glaring
The Green Bay Packers had so many injuries last season, they almost failed to make the playoffs, not qualifying until the last day. But then a funny thing happened: They ran the table, winning their first Super Bowl since 1996, … Continue reading
Filed under Free Agency, Packers Draft 2011, Ted Thompson
Breaking down Super Bowl XLV
Five things that stood out 1. The Collins INT: Let’s start here, because this was an excellent play from the perspective of the pressure up front and the free safety position. DT Howard Green gets a solid push inside to … Continue reading
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It’s Titletown again: Rodgers leads Packers back to promised land
ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Rodgers has turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returned an interception for another score, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the … Continue reading
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Wolf lauds Thompson’s Packers
If there’s one guy who knows talent, it is former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf, the architect of two Super Bowl teams and an era that featured 10 straight non-losing seasons. During his tenure, Wolf drafted, traded for, … Continue reading
The House the Ted Thompson Built
CHICAGO — As he always does, the man with the white mane sat stoically in his press box seat. Believe me, I checked. Every time the Green Bay Packers‘ rookie nickelback made a play, I stole a glance down the … Continue reading
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Packers punch their ticket to Super Bowl XLV
Five things that stood out from my perspective in the Packers’ 21-14 win at Solider Filed that earned them a ticket to Dallas—and Super Bowl XLV. 1. Sam Shield’s career day: A rookie with two picks in the NFC Championship … Continue reading
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Packers vs. Bears: Keys to winning the NFC Championship
As we get closer to the weekend, let’s take a deeper look at the Bears-Packers NFC Championship game at Soldier Field. Schemes, X’s and O’s, etc. My three keys for each team to winning this Sunday–and punching that ticket to … Continue reading
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Green Bay Packers defeat Atlanta Falcons 48-21 in NFC divisional playoff
ATLANTA – Aaron Rodgers, Tramon Williams and the rest of the Green Bay Packers stormed into the rowdy Georgia Dome on Saturday night and gave the NFC’s top-seeded Atlanta Falcons a brutal playoff whuppin’. The white-hot Rodgers blistered Atlanta’s defense … Continue reading
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