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After another loss to the Minnesota Vikings that all but wrapped up the NFC North Division, the Green Bay Packers were left wondering what itÆs going to take in order for them to play a mistake-free game and come through in the clutch.á One of the more confused looks on the PackersÆ sideline yesterday came from Coach Mike McCarthy, who once again failed to win a big game and watched his ...

Five Reasons Why The Packers Will Get the Best of Favre at Lambeau

Posted: 28th October 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
In what could be the most watched regular season Sunday afternoon game of all-time, the Packers will host Brett Favre for the first time in his career.á In Week Four, Favre torched his old team in a 30-23 victory that seemed more like 30-3.á But four weeks later, some things have changed for each team.á HereÆs five reasons why the outcome will be different this time around. á 1. Location Last time around, ...

Packers Turning The Corner at The Right Time

Posted: 26th October 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
While the difference in the victories against the Detroit Lions (26-0) in week six and the Cleveland Browns (31-3) Sunday was just two points, the blowouts were about as different as they could be and showed what exactly the Packers have in store for the rest of the season. Say what you will about the Browns easily being one of the worst teams in the league and that it is hard ...

Green Bay Packers’ Biggest Draft Needs and Players Who Can Help

Posted: 10th October 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
Because itÆs never too early to start looking toward the NFL Draft in April, here are the top five biggest draft needs for the Packers as well as potential picks that could help them in 2010 and beyond.á It is only October and many things can happen, and most likely will, but itÆs good to get an early grasp on the potential future Packers. ItÆs no secret that the PackersÆ offensive line ...

Bye Week Coming At a Perfect Time for the Packers

Posted: 9th October 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
It sounds cliche to say, but the Green Bay PackersÆ bye week is coming at a perfect time.á The Packers will have week five of the NFL season off and will use that extra week to pick up the pieces to a very shaky start to the season.á While bye weeks never really come at a bad time for any team, the Packers need it now more than ever. For starters, ...

Packers’ Matthews Showing Early Signs of Promise

Posted: 7th October 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
When the Packers traded up in the 2009 NFL Draft, it marked just the second time in general manager Ted ThompsonÆs tenure that they had done so.á The trade involved moving back into the first round in exchange for the PackersÆ only second round pick (41st overall) and both third round picks (73 and 83).á The Packers also received the PatriotsÆ fifth round pick (162).á There was a buzz over ...

Packers-Vikings: My Q+A With Examiner Joe Oberle

Posted: 3rd October 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
For the PackersÆ week four game against the Minnesota Vikings, I did a Q+A with Examiner Joe Oberle.á These are his responses to my questions on the Vikings.á You can see my responses to his questions by clicking here. Mark Strotman: What has the transition been like in going from hating Brett Favre for the last 17 years to embracing him as your team leader? Is it still as weird ...

The Green Bay Packers’ Good, Bad, and Ugly: Ugly Personnel Edition

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
After a superb preseason, expectations for the Green Bay Packers could not have been higher. Three weeks into the regular season, the team stands at 2-1 after wins over the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams, and a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In those three weeks, there have been many positive things to get excited about, some struggles that need to be fixed, and some ugly things that are getting ...

The Packers’ Good, Bad, and Ugly: Bad Personnel Edition

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
After a superb preseason, expectations for the Green Bay Packers could not have been higher. Three weeks into the regular season, the team stands at 2-1 after wins over the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams, and a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In those three weeks, there have been many positive things to get excited about, some struggles that need to be fixed, and some ugly things ...

Why the Minnesota Twins Can Catch the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central

Posted: 26th September 2009 by Mark Strotman in MLB
With just under two weeks remaining in the 2009 MLB regular season, the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers find themselves locked in a race to the finish line in the American League Central.á As of today, the Tigers (82-71) have a two game lead on the Twins (80-73) with just nine games to play.á Broken down, here are five reasons why the Twins have a very good chance to catch ...