For time immemorial (or at least since the end of Super Bowl XLV), fans have been disillusioned with the Packers’ defensive coordinators. From late-stage Dom Capers to Mike Pettine and Joe Barry, Green Bay’s defenses have routinely underperformed their talent level and failed to support their elite quarterback-driven offenses at a championship level. When one…
Packers Weekly #56 | Packers Preseason Week-2 Silver Linings
On the surface it’s hard to see silver linings from the joint practices and preseason game against the Broncos. This week was a tale of two very different teams in very different places. “Winning” was defined differently for each team this week. Good news, it’s just a preseason game. Let us know how you’re feeling…
NFC North Preview: How the Packers can take back the North
As the football season approaches, I am reviewing my NFC North preview. Last season, the NFC North understandably became intriguing. The Lions were soaring, with all elements working together seamlessly, a level of continuity they had not seen before. The Vikings were bouncing back from a disappointing start until Kirk Cousins suffered an Achilles injury…
LempsTalkinPack #171 | Rocky Mountain Low
Chris Lempesis is back to break down Green Bay’s 27-2 loss to the Denver Broncos in preseason game number two on Sunday night in Denver. He talks about the many disappointing aspects of Green Bay’s performance in this one. He focuses on the play of the Packers two backup quarterbacks and his continued concern regarding…
No Huddle Radio #178: Packers Preseason Game 2 Awaits
The Green Bay Packers got the preseason off to a strong start with a 23-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. We break down the players who helped themselves and those who struggled and how this affects the fight for roster spots. Plus, we have the latest injury updates from camp and we look ahead to…
Packers at Broncos: What Does Success Look Like In Preseason
Perspective matters. It’s a lesson that we all need to learn and understand. Last Saturday, the Green Bay Packers won against the Browns in their first preseason matchup. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean it was successful in terms of preseason. Winning is great! Don’t get me wrong, I do believe that the Packers had a…
Green Bay Packers New Defensive Scheme Stopping The Run?
Is This Finally the Year? Every year, without fail, Green Bay Packers fans everywhere look to the heavens (usually after a 49er’s playoff loss) and ask the same thing of the football gods…… I have a strong feeling that the Green Bay Packers new 4-3 defensive scheme will put an end to this tradition. Off…