1) Introduction: Unlike Dom Capers, Packers special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum did not have a bounceback season. The Packers are a patient organization, rarely quick to fire a coach or cut a player on a whim. However, Slocum’s time very well may be up in Green Bay. The Packers have had more bad seasons on […]
Player Grades – Report Cards
Dom Capers 2014 Report Card – Packers Grades
1) Introduction: Finally given a defense that wasn’t ravaged by injuries, Dom Capers silenced a few of his critics (at least for now) and helped the Packers defense take a major step forward in 2014. Too bad few people will remember it after the longtime defensive coordinator went into a conservative shell in Seattle and contributed […]
Mark Murphy 2014 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: I’m not entirely sure how I’m supposed to “grade” Packers team president Mark Murphy, but I’m going to try. Do I watch film of his speeches and critique based on the number of stammers and stutters? Do I deduct half a grade if his hand-shake while schmoozing with league officials isn’t firm enough? What […]
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 […]