For five seasons, the Green Bay Packers featured a quartet of wide receivers no other team in the NFL could boast. Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, and Greg Jennings were part of an offensive assault which destroyed team records during their five seasons together. Their 2011 season stands out as the best offensive season…
Green Bay Packers rookie running back Jonathan Franklin has a unique nickname-The Mayor. His goal was to fall in love with the town where he hoped to play his entire career. And when his career was over, he would run for mayor of Green Bay-and win. Franklin had expressed an interest in a political future…
When Graham Harrell signed with the Packers in 2010, he had the pedigree to prove he belonged in the NFL. A two time 5,000 yard passer during his time at Texas Tech, he ended his college career as the all time leader in passing touchdowns with 143. His 15, 793 passing yards ranked second all time.…
Of all the transactions Ted Thompson has ever made, the acquisition of free agent quarterback Vince Young ranks as one of the biggest head scratchers. A six year veteran, Young brings to Green Bay a resume’ consisting of 46 touchdowns, 51 interceptions, completing less than 58% of his passes while compiling a 74.9 passer rating. The former…
When Eddie Lacy was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft this April, he was seen as THE answer by many for the long suffering Packers running game. A bruising, powerful back capable of wearing down opposing defenses because of his aggressive running style, he was expected to provided an immediate impact on offense.…
The 2013 season for the Green Bay Packers is upon us. The players have decended into the city by the bay, and have reported to Lambeau Field for their physicals in preparation for Training Camp, which begins Friday at 820am. Expectations are high for the Packers this season, as they are every year. The league’s…
When the Packers drafted Randall Cobb in the second round of the 2011 draft, many viewed his selection as the steal of the draft. An dynamic athlete capable of playing a variety of positions, Cobb has not disappointed since he first took the field against the Saints in Week 1 of the 2011 season. It was during…