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An Uncapped Year: How It Affects the Green Bay Packers

Posted: 7th December 2009 by Jason Potvin in NFL
With the March 31 deadline approaching and no imminent effort from Roger Goodell to extend or create a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, it looks like 2010 will be the first uncapped year for the NFL in 16 years. Similar to Major League Baseball, teams will have no salary cap to restrict how much money is spent on their 51-man roster.á Obviously, owners like Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder couldn't be more ...
Though the Pack was able to keep its playoffs hope alive with a win against San Francisco, today could be the last game Aaron Kampman and Al Harris play as Green Bay Packers. Al Harris and Aaron Kampman were both carted off the field Sunday after sustaining serious knee injuries. It is reported that Harris has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Kampman is also believed ...

Re-Igniting the Flame: Getting Greg Jennings Back into the Game

Posted: 13th November 2009 by Jason Potvin in NFL
With their backs against the wall, the Green Bay Packers are desperate for a win this Sunday. Aaron Rodgers must step up, and put the team on his back if the Packers look to upset the 6-2 Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. It all starts with getting the ball into the hands of Green Bay's most dangerous weapon:áGreg Jennings. Whether it was Brett Favre's 82-yard touchdown pass in overtime in Denver (2007), or ...

The Green Bay Packers’ Not-So-Special Teams

Posted: 8th November 2009 by Jason Potvin in NFL
The last two games have been pivotal in deciding the future of the Packers 2009 season. After giving the Vikings a 3 1/2-game lead and handing the Buccaneers their first win of the season, something needs to change right now. I'm looking at you, Mr. Shawn Slocum. You may not solve the offensive pass protection or red zone defensive woes but you are a huge part of why the Packers have lost ...

The Scariest Monster in The NFL: The Injury Bug

Posted: 27th October 2009 by Jason Potvin in NFL
It lurks in the darkness and can strike at any moment. The attacks are completely random and can spread quicker than the plague. It can linger alongside a player for weeks or can permanently destroy their career. There is no escaping the Injury Bug (evil maniacal laugh follows). The month of October has hit the Packers full of injuries. The following slide show depicts players who will miss at least next ...

No Pressure: Favre Shreds The Wisconsin Secondary For The Win

Posted: 6th October 2009 by Jason Potvin in NFL
In preparation for Monday night's match-up, Dom Capers had to pick his poison: stop the running game áof Adrian Peterson or prevent Brett Favre from slinging the ball to his purple receivers. Before last night's game, Peterson was averaging over 6 yards a carry this season. Known as one of the league's premier running backs, Adrian Peterson is a nightmare to game plan against. Yet last night, the ...

Green Bay Packers Fans: Don’t Hit the Panic Button Just Yet

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Jason Potvin in NFL
Two games into the regular season and the following has already happened to the Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers has been hit 19 times and sacked 10 times Nick Collins, Atari Bigby, and Chad Clifton are injured only four offensive touchdowns 17 penalties totaling 121 yards 671 yards given up by the defense Should you be worried? Yes, but only to a degree. Here are some answers to the questions you may be asking.   Where Is the Offensive Line? Simply ...