The Packers have finally hit the long awaited part of their schedule: the bye week. Green Bay is arguably one of the most battered teams in the NFL with injuries on both sides of the ball. Offense: The major injury the Packers sustained early on was with Greg Jennings re-aggravating a groin injury in Week … Continue reading »
When breaking down the Green Bay Packers’ weak points in the 2011 season, everyone will blurt out one word, “Defense.” Desmond Bishop on the other hand was the exception to Green Bay’s horrid 2011 defense. He was the most consistent player on their entire defense staff and brought everything he had play in and play … Continue reading »
The move comes only one day before the Packers open training camp and it was surprising move to say the least. The Green Bay Packers decided to cut Charlie Peprah. When looking at the Packer’s defense on paper it is easy to point out the weakest position; safety. Back in April, the Green Bay Packers … Continue reading »
Just 3 hours hours before the contract extension deadline, the Bears signed their star running back Matt Forte to a 4 year deal. Forte’s salary is being said to be 8 million dollars per year. ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter had this interview with Matt Forte last Friday. (Pay attention to Forte’s response when Shefter … Continue reading »
According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Head Coach Leslie Frazier said “there’s a very good chance [Toby Gerhart] is going to have to really carry the load early on.” This may imply that the Vikings are cautious with star running back Adrian Peterson returning to the field too early. Adrian Peterson suffered an ACL, MCL and meniscus … Continue reading »
Throughout this off-season, we’ve seen players from the Detroit Lions violate the law. Two names that standout have been Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure. In recent news, Fairley has been arrested for the second time in the last 2 months for DUI and attempting to elude police in Alabama. He was caught by police traveling … Continue reading »
The defending Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants, have suffered an early blow for the upcoming season with wide receiver Hakeem Nicks fracturing a bone in his right foot. He will require surgery, but is confident of being back to 100%, just in time for the season opener against Dallas. This gives second-round pick Rueben Randle … Continue reading »
David and Jack discuss the current situation in Denver and their two new quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler.
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Clay Matthews will be playing at the right outside linebacker position. He will still have the same responsibility in rushing the passer while first round pick Nick Perry will play opposite side of Matthews on the left side. It’s an interesting move considering that Matthews will now be facing … Continue reading »
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