Published on: 8th August, 2010
Coming into the 2006 NFL Draft, linebacker A.J. Hawk was called by many draft experts the "surest thing" in that year's draft. A "sure thing," as in someone who will undoubtedly succeed in the NFL and become an elite player for years to come. Now that Hawk is entering his fifth season ...Published on: 4th August, 2010
Call it a gut instinct if you will—That, along with some flashes he has shown thus far into training camp. For whatever reason, something inside of my body is telling me that 2010 will be a breakout season for Jordy Nelson. Nelson hasn't put up monster statistics as of yet—he still has ...Published on: 4th August, 2010
I lost my lunch today. No, not like that. I was carrying my plate back towards my couch when the headline screamed across ESPN: "Sources: Brett Favre telling Vikings he is retiring" My initial reaction was to drop my food on the floor, which I did. My second reaction was to ...Published on: 2nd August, 2010
Can you hear that? That sound coming from the Green Bay Packers' training camp? Yes, silence is deafening. Given the drama that surrounded the past two training camps, the Packers most certainly are already enjoying a quiet and drama-free training camp. Yes, Johnny Jolly was recently suspended for the season by the NFL ...Published on: 19th July, 2010
If you wind the clock back 10 years, it is hard to believe what just occurred. In 2000, the Packers were getting ready to go into battle with their third different coach in as many years and were coming off their first non-winning season in nine years. Oh yeah, and their Pro ...Published on: 17th July, 2010
Tis NOT the season to be Jolly. Johnny Jolly, to be precise. The Green Bay Packers defensive end was suspended today by the NFL for the 2010 season reportedly for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jolly will not be eligible to apply for reinstatement until after Super Bowl XLV concludes. It is ...Published on: 16th July, 2010
The bug that has been biting a lot of NFL franchises finally bit the Green Bay Packers today. Defensive end Johnny Jolly was suspended by the NFL for the 2010 season and possibly beyond for violation of the league's substance abuse policy. Jolly is allowed to apply for reinstatement following Super ...Published on: 30th June, 2010
Do not adjust your monitors, I actually typed the headline correctly. Such a scenario two years ago would have labeled insane, stupid, loony, and everything else in between. However, after the Packers' 7-1 surge to finish 2009 with an 11-5 record and a wild card berth, the improbable could very ...Published on: 28th June, 2010
Earlier this week, I wrote about who can become the identity of the Denver Broncos on offense. Now let's take a look at the defensive side of the ball. Unlike the offense, there is no question whom "The Man" is on the Broncos defense. The buck starts and stops with linebacker ...Published on: 26th June, 2010
For some odd reason, the Denver Broncos seem to keep partying like it's 1999. Legendary quarterback John Elway had retired, reigning NFL MVP Terrell Davis was lost for the season, and suddenly the Broncos were looking for an identity on a once potent offense now stuck with a mediocre quarterback and ...