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Packers on Track After Escaping With Win, Despite Sloppy Play

Posted: 15th September 2009 by Peter Bukowski in NFL
Last week, I attempted to be the voice of caution for excited Packers fans and pundits ready to anoint the Packers as the favorite in the NFC. After an underwhelming offensive performance and a narrow victory, it should be clear why I was so reserved in my judgment. That being said, Packer fans need not panic. The offense was sluggish and play calling unimaginative at times. The pass protection ...

Lovie Smith Injected Life Into Packers-Bears Rivalry

Posted: 11th September 2009 by Peter Bukowski in NFL
When Lovie Smith arrived in Chicago as the new man in charge five seasons ago, he had a major, but specific goal, “Beat Green Bay.”  At that time, Green Bay was the only division champion the new NFC North had known, and was a perennial winner in the previous NFC Central.  In fact, from 1995-2008, the team in green had won seven of 14 division crowns.   In Chicago though, they’d won ...