Cory’s Corner: Let’s appreciate the talent grabber — Ted Thompson

It’s hard to believe that this will be Ted Thompson’s 11th NFL Draft in a couple weeks. The Packers general manager understands that the draft and develop philosophy is the best recipe for sustained success in the NFL. And if you don’t believe me, just take a peek at the money the Redskins and Cowboys […]

Cory’s Corner: Less is more, don’t change the PAT rule

I give credit to anyone that is willing to look in the mirror and find ways to get better. It looks like the NFL is moving toward changing the point after touchdown for the 2015 season. But will cosmetic changes like spotting the ball on 1½-yard line for a two-point conversion, moving the line of […]

2015 Packers Position Group Analysis – Specialists

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 […]

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 […]

Packers 22, Seahawks 28: Game Balls and Lame Calls

Game Balls K Mason Crosby Seriously? Five field goals including two 48 yarders, the last to send the game into overtime? One of the best playoff performances by a kicker EVER. LB Clay Matthews It was a very different defense when Matthews missed some series late, apparently with some type of knee injury. Suddenly Wilson had some […]