1) Introduction: Jordy Nelson entered the 2012 season coming off his best season as a professional. Nelson played a key role in the Packers’ 15-1 season a year ago, catching 68 passes for 1,263 yards and 15 touchdowns. And after an impressive showing this summer at training camp, it looked like Nelson was poised to build […]
Packers 2012 Report Card
Packers Greg Jennings: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: For Greg Jennings, the 2012 season was the last year remaining on his contract. After suffering a groin injury in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, Jennings struggled to return to form, which opened the door for Randall Cobb and James Jones to emerge within the offense. But later in the season, […]
Packers John Kuhn: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Kuhn was picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers after he went undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft. The Packers signed him in 2007, and he’s since become one of the league’s more versatile fullbacks in Green Bay. Fans love to chant “Kuuuuuhn,” and the coaching staff loves calling his number on third-and-short. Fresh off […]
Packers Tom Crabtree: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card
(1) Introduction: Packers TE Tom Crabtree is an old school tight end. You’re more likely to see him blocking along the line than running routes, but the past two seasons Crabtree has focused on improving his pass-catching abilities. A legend on Twitter, Crabtree looked to have his strongest season in 2012 before heading into restricted […]
Jermichael Finley: 2012 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Packers fans are already well acquainted with tight end Jermichael Finley. Finley broke onto the scene late in the 2009 season and had all the potential to become the next all-world tight end. Three seasons have come and gone since then, and many are still waiting for Finley to realize that potential. Finley’s […]