Overview: For as lousy as the Special Teams units have been the past few seasons, the three main players in the group have been solid for the most part. Yes, we’ve now had one horrible season each from Mason Crosby and Tim Masthay, but there’s no reason to panic about either of them. With a […]
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Tim Masthay 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Tim Masthay has been the brightest spot in Packers’ punting history since the loss of Jon Ryan. Although, it’s not that hard to improve on what Green Bay used to have in Jeremy Kapinos, Masthay’s predecessor. 2) Profile: Tim Masthay Age: 27 Born: 4/16/1987 in Pittsburgh, Penn. Height: 6’1″ Weight: 200 College: Kentucky Rookie Year: […]
Mason Crosby 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Mason Crosby is a testament to the belief of sticking with players, even in their roughest times. When he missed just over a third of his field goals in 2012, fans were ready to send him packing. Instead, Mike McCarthy brought in some competition, Ted Thompson restructured his contract, and Crosby rose to […]
Brett Goode 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Brett Goode is a long-snapper. In other words, he has the most thankless job in the world, and the only time you’ll hear his name called is when he screws up. 2) Profile: Brett Goode Age: 30 Born: 11/02/1984, in Fort Smith, AR Height: 6’1″ Weight: 255 College: Arkansas Rookie Year: 2007 NFL Experience: […]
Cory’s Corner: The Packers’ special teams needs a reboot
The Packers’ special teams was anything but special this year. Green Bay had seven kicks blocked and were ranked dead last in the annual special teams rankings compiled by The Dallas Morning News. Not to mention, a fake field goal and a botched onside kick sealed the Packers’ NFC Championship Game fate. And to prove that […]