1) Introduction: Over the last two and half decades, the number 36 has been kind to the safety position in Green Bay. LeRoy Butler was an All-Pro wearing the number during the Packers’ run in the 1990’s, and Nick Collins has now established himself as one of the NFL’s top game-breakers at the position with […]
Packers 2011 season
Donald Driver: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: After completing his 13th season with the Packers, Donald Driver knows his career is in its final years. There is speculation about him being released by Green Bay before next season, especially with the current depth and youth of the receiving corps. Still, he has been a staple for this offense for most of […]
Randall Cobb: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Coming from Kentucky, Randall Cobb was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round (No. 64 overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was praised not just for his skills as a wide receiver, but also for his kick return abilities. Throughout his first NFL season, Cobb has clearly shown the potential […]
Jordy Nelson: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Jordy Nelson has been a hot commodity for the Packers offense ever since last year’s postseason run to the Super Bowl, and his knack for the big play this year caught league-wide attention. As a man among talent at his position, he seemed to constantly be in competition with James Jones for the third […]
James Jones: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: James Jones was a free agent to begin the 2011 season, and with the lockout putting negotiations on hold, there was some serious speculation as to where he would end up. The Packers would eventually re-sign him to a 3-year deal after reports of both Aaron Rodgers and Donald Driver voicing their support […]