Many people were wondering why Ted Thompson opened up the checkbook and signed Julius Peppers last March. The 34-year-old justified the three-year $26-million contract with a special game in the NFC Divisional Playoffs. He hasn’t tasted playoff football since 2010, so he had every right to be excited and you could say he was pretty […]
NFC Divisional Playoffs
Cory’s Corner: Aaron Rodgers’ limitations outshine Tony Romo
Aaron Rodgers’ calf muscle has been the most scrutinized piece of NFL anatomy the last few weeks. We’ve heard that Rodgers re-injured a different portion of his calf in the regular season finale two weeks ago and we’ve also learned that he has a minor tear there. Even though Sunday’s NFC Divisional Playoff will be […]
How the Packers Should NOT Guard Randy Moss on Saturday
When the Packers play the 49ers on Saturday night in the NFC divisional playoffs, they need to remember that it’s 2013, not 1998, and treat Randy Moss accordingly. Here’s video from the Packers vs. 49ers from week one. That’s Moss at the top of the screen. That’s Jarrett Bush lined up across from Moss, waaaaaaaayyyyyyy […]
Packers Spread Formations can Keep 49ers’ Willis off the Field
The Packers best bet to to overcome the physicality and viciousness of the 49ers’ defense in Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game might be to go with four and five wide receivers and spread things out. Yes, the Packers’ running game has shown signs of life in the last month. But do you really think the […]
Are the Packers Underdogs Against the 49ers? Depends What you Think of Aaron Rodgers
Las Vegas has the Packers as three-point underdogs against the 49ers in Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game. The vibe I get from most NFL pundits and talking heads also points to the Packers being underdogs. There’s nothing wrong with thinking the Packers are underdogs. The 49ers are better on both lines, have an elite group […]