Packers Playbook (aka Hobbjective Analysis): Week 16 vs. Tennessee Titans

My, where should we go for Hobbjective analysis this week?  I mean the entire game was essentially a highlight reel for the Packers, and to be honest, I’m not entirely sure how accurate much of the second half is in terms of execution because it’s pretty obvious that the Titans have stopped trying at some […]

Keys to the Game: Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans

I’m going to depart a bit from the usual Key Matchups format because the Tennessee Titans are an unfamiliar opponent of the Green Bay Packers and also due to the injuries on both sides. We will return to our regularly scheduled “Key Matchups” next week when the Packers visit the Minnesota Vikings to round out […]

Packers Don Barclay: Who is This Guy?

After stepping in for an injured TJ Lang at right tackle in last week’s game against the Vikings, Packers rookie Don Barclay is suddenly the subject of many questions. Even before the Vikings game, there were calls by many to move Lang back to left guard and insert Barclay at right tackle (all without ever […]

Packers 23, Vikings 14: Game Balls and Lame Calls

It was a solid rebound from their blowout loss to the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers are back in first place in the NFC North. Thanks to their 23-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks’ 23-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears, the Packers find themselves right back where […]

An In-Depth Look at the Packers’ Don Barclay and Wrestling Jobbers

There’s been some scuttle about the Packers moving T.J. Lang back to left guard and trying undrafted rookie Don Barclay at right tackle. (Editor’s Note: This article was actually written before this week’s game against the Vikings but never appeared due to a scheduling issue.) Lang has floundered since moving to tackle after Bryan Bulaga […]