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Green Bay Packers Post-Draft: First Game-by-Game Outlook for 2010

Posted: 29th April 2010 by Chad Toporski in NFL
In this way-too-early-to-be-all-that-accurate prediction, I will attempt to break down the Green Bay Packers’ 2010 season using some of the newly acquired schedule details, draft results, and player signings.   While many details will change between now and Sept. 12 (injuries, acquisitions, cuts, etc.), this projection should serve as a basic model for the most likely results—with a few surprises to keep things interesting.       Week One: @ Philadelphia (Sun., 4:15)—WIN   The Philadelphia Eagles are ...

Should Green Bay Packers Fans Root for Dallas or Philly?

Posted: 7th January 2010 by Chad Toporski in NFL
LetÆs assume for the sake of argument that the Green Bay Packers are going to beat the Arizona Cardinals and move into the second round of the playoffs. Who would they rather play next? The two choices are the arch-rival Minnesota Vikings and the explosive New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, the next opponent will be decided by the outcome of the Wildcard game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. And should the ...

Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Connecting the Dots

Posted: 15th December 2009 by Chad Toporski in NFL
As a resident of Pittsburgh and a native of Wisconsin, I have been indoctrinated as both a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Luckily for me, these two teams play in different conferences and rarely meet, so I can almost always root for both teams without much contradiction. They have only played each other 26 times dating back to 1940, and the game on Sunday, December ...