The Packers defensive stars had a nice talk with CBS about perfection in 2011. This video with Matthews, Raji, and Woodson is worth watching, they are having a good time and working hard.
Green Bay Packer 13-0, 2011 Perfect Season
The Green Bay Packers have made it to 13-0 with their latest victory a laugher against the Oakland Raiders 46-16. The Packers now have only two more games left on the schedule to make it perfect in the 2011 calender year, and three more games to make it a perfect 2011 regular season. Of course what all Packers fans care about is back to back Super Bowl trophies, however this is starting to be pretty cool in and of itself.
In this latest game the Raiders were victimized by an ever opportunistic Packers defense. These guys might give up some big plays but you have to love how many big playmakers in a positive way are on this defense. In the game versus the Raiders the Packers forced 5 turnovers that were divided amongst five different players. Eric Walden scooped up a fumble for a touchdown on a great hustle play and Charles Woodson, Rob Francois, Sam Shields, and D.J. Smith intercepted Carson Palmer.
Of course the Packers offense wasn't half bad either despite Aaron Rodgers being kept to an under 100 passer rating at 96.7, he came out in the third quarter in this one with the game in hand and finished with 2 touchdowns and an interception in the end zone. Ryan Grant ran like a beast in this game gaining 85 yards on 10 carries for a very healthy 8.5 yards per carry. Jordy Nelson displayed his now customery excellent play with 3 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. Last but not least for the Packers offense was the work by Mason Crosby who is having a superb year, he kicked four field goals in this one including a 49 yarder. Mason Crosby just might be the secret weapon for the Packers come the playoffs, we all know about the other Packers playmakers but Crosby has been money all year and that will bode well in close games.
Were the Packers perfect in this game, no but they do an awful lot of good things that lead to wins and that is why the Packers are starting to look like a team of destiny for the 2012 Super Bowl. One thing though that we need to improve on week in and week out is developing a pass rush because it just hasn't happened.
In this latest game the Raiders were victimized by an ever opportunistic Packers defense. These guys might give up some big plays but you have to love how many big playmakers in a positive way are on this defense. In the game versus the Raiders the Packers forced 5 turnovers that were divided amongst five different players. Eric Walden scooped up a fumble for a touchdown on a great hustle play and Charles Woodson, Rob Francois, Sam Shields, and D.J. Smith intercepted Carson Palmer.
Of course the Packers offense wasn't half bad either despite Aaron Rodgers being kept to an under 100 passer rating at 96.7, he came out in the third quarter in this one with the game in hand and finished with 2 touchdowns and an interception in the end zone. Ryan Grant ran like a beast in this game gaining 85 yards on 10 carries for a very healthy 8.5 yards per carry. Jordy Nelson displayed his now customery excellent play with 3 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. Last but not least for the Packers offense was the work by Mason Crosby who is having a superb year, he kicked four field goals in this one including a 49 yarder. Mason Crosby just might be the secret weapon for the Packers come the playoffs, we all know about the other Packers playmakers but Crosby has been money all year and that will bode well in close games.
Were the Packers perfect in this game, no but they do an awful lot of good things that lead to wins and that is why the Packers are starting to look like a team of destiny for the 2012 Super Bowl. One thing though that we need to improve on week in and week out is developing a pass rush because it just hasn't happened.
Breaking Down Aaron Rodgers Passing Perfection - Video
The guys at Fox Sports broke down Aaron Rodgers perfection in this video, good stuff on why Aaron Rodgers has the success he has. Fun video with Terry and guys.
2011 Packers Still NFC North Team to Beat?
Are the 2011 Packers really the NFC North team to beat, and if so by how wide of margin? The Packers have lost key players such as Jenkins, Tauscher and Barnett in addition to having aging players like Driver and Woodson so it is a fair question if they are really the cream of the crop. Of course most people will tell you without question the Packers are the team to beat in 2011 in the North and many are picking them to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, but that of course was before the free agency period began.
Post the initial rush of the 2011 free agency period we can now tell you without question the Packers are the team to beat in the NFC North. How can we tell you this despite the fact the Packers have not landed one major free agent, well we looked at what the rest of the North did. You see the rest of the North teams despite all clearly appearing to trail the Packers in talent made no major pushes to get themselves over the top and push the Packers. The Vikings got McNabb but he is more of a caretaker at this point and not the missing link for a championship run, the Vikings would have gotten way more wide receiver help if they thought they had a chance (right now Jordy Nelson could be starting for them and Swain might be the third option). The Bears a team which the last couple of years showed they were willing to make a splash to win the North , they would have done more than add Roy Williams and loose their center if they thought they had a shot against the Packers because despite actually winning the division last year everybody knows they don't match up with the Packers. The Lions are a team on the rise with a great developing defensive line but again they did little to suggest that they think 2011 is a year to make their move. Does all this mean the Packers will win the North, no but we would like to thank the rest of the division for not building like the Eagles.
Post the initial rush of the 2011 free agency period we can now tell you without question the Packers are the team to beat in the NFC North. How can we tell you this despite the fact the Packers have not landed one major free agent, well we looked at what the rest of the North did. You see the rest of the North teams despite all clearly appearing to trail the Packers in talent made no major pushes to get themselves over the top and push the Packers. The Vikings got McNabb but he is more of a caretaker at this point and not the missing link for a championship run, the Vikings would have gotten way more wide receiver help if they thought they had a chance (right now Jordy Nelson could be starting for them and Swain might be the third option). The Bears a team which the last couple of years showed they were willing to make a splash to win the North , they would have done more than add Roy Williams and loose their center if they thought they had a shot against the Packers because despite actually winning the division last year everybody knows they don't match up with the Packers. The Lions are a team on the rise with a great developing defensive line but again they did little to suggest that they think 2011 is a year to make their move. Does all this mean the Packers will win the North, no but we would like to thank the rest of the division for not building like the Eagles.
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