There is a saying regarding NFL Free Agency. I love the quote, although I don’t know its origin. “Teams that ‘win’ in March are rarely ‘winners’ in January”. The system rewards players based on past performance, but mostly perceived future production, by teams who throw serious money their way in an effort to improve and […]
Super Bowl
Another ho-hum Playoff Performance from Packers Coach Mike McCarthy
After the Green Bay Packers lost to the 49ers in last year’s wild-card round, I was very critical of Aaron Rodgers and his playoff performances since winning Super Bowl XLV. After the Packers meltdown in Sunday’s NFC title game, it’s time to be critical of another prominent figure in the Packers organization for his shortcomings post-Super […]
Super Bowl Odds Update – Packers a 10-1 Bargain
As training camp progressed, I was beginning to get a really good feeling about this Packers team. Now that we’ve seen the Packers first team offense and defense for a few series in pre-season, as rock group Boston once sang, it’s “more than a feeling.” This Packers offense as a whole could be the best we’ve […]
Super Bowl Odds to Consider on a Summer Evening
Fresh into Summer 2014, my thoughts turn not to the escaping the humidity “down the shore” as we say in NJ, or enjoying a sticky, dripping soft serve cone at our favorite ice cream shop. No, my thoughts turn to Super Bowl XLIX and what the Packers odds are to win. Hey, don’t judge… While not an avid […]
John Kuhn’s time is up in Green Bay
He’s got his own cheer and he’s been one of the Packers’ favorites for years. But why in the world are the Packers tinkering with bringing back the eight-year fullback John Kuhn. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a performance or chemistry issue. Kuhn has done everything that’s been asked of him since he came […]