For a team that whose quarterback fortunes have been touched by the football Gods themselves over the past 20+ years, it would seem that the Green Bay Packers could probably write the book on how to handle and develop the most important position on the field. Alas, they learned a tough lesson in 2013 and one that hopefully will set […]
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Cory’s Corner: Jared Abbrederis keeps chugging along
Jared Abbrederis is a classic Packers player. And it has nothing to do with the fact that he was born and raised in Wisconsin or even played college ball for the Badgers. It’s because he has beaten the odds and succeeded when nobody thought he could or would. “Abby” is the “Little Engine That Could.” […]
Why Haven’t The Packers Resigned Matt Flynn?
In case anyone forgot, the 2013 Packers will always be remembered as the “oh shit, Aaron Rodgers got hurt” season. After Rodgers broke his clavicle against the Bears, it became quite apparent that the Packers front office had been unusually caught with its collective pants off by having no viable backup to keep the team […]
Scott Tolzien Green Bay Packers 2013 Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Scott Tolzien was waived by the 49ers on Aug. 26 and on Sept. 1 he was signed to the Packers practice squad. Nobody thought he would actually get playing time, let alone make something of it. But that’s exactly what the former Wisconsin Badger, that racked up a 21-5 record at Madison, did. […]
Cory’s Corner: Scott Tolzien is the backup for the future
Scott Tolzien didn’t come to Green Bay with any fanfare. He wears his uniform thanks to injuries that have stung the Packers’ starting quarterbacks in consecutive weeks — both in the first quarter no less. Tolzien was even surprised at the turn of events because after he was brought into action vs. Philadelphia he quickly […]