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 […]
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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 […]
Matt Flynn 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: After winning a battle for the backup job behind Aaron Rodgers, Matt Flynn showed that his physical skills are extremely limited. The reason that he won the job is because he has the trust of huddle and has a better understanding of the playbook. 2) Profile: Matthew Clayton Flynn Age: 29 Born: 6/20/1985 in Tyler, […]
Aaron Rodgers 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: He had a season for the ages. After winning his 100th start in December with a 43-37 win over Atlanta, Rodgers became No. 1 in NFL history in touchdown passes (222), passing yards (27,520) and passer rating (107.3) for any quarterback all-time at the century mark. For the fifth time in seven seasons […]
James Starks 2014 Report Card – Packers Players Grades
1) Introduction: James Starks was signed to a short term contract for 2014 – 2015 on a prove-it contract for a player who has not had the impact the team had hoped since his breakout 2010 Super Bowl contribution. A punishing runner with good vision, Starks is a fierce competitor and good team mate, but […]