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dacowboy · #1 07-04-2006

I know nobody here likes the packers. <ducks>

But I came across this 2006 preview of the Packers. I take no responsibiliy for the content.

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Quarterback- The Green Bay Packers faithful waited four months after the final game of the horrible 2005 NFL season to find out if Brett Favre would return. While fans debated whether they would even want Favre back at the helm for the 2006 NFL season, there is no question he is the leader of this team as long as he is active. Favre certainly didnâ€™t lose any zip off of his arm in the 2005 NFL Season and will get some of his weapons back after an injury riddled 2005 NFL season. The 2006 NFL season may be Favreâ€™s last, but the Packers are in good hands with backup Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, who played in mop-up duty in the 2005 NFL season, will spend the 2006 NFL season on the bench learning from the future Hall of Famer. But a year deferred to Favre means another year Rodgers can get his bearings in the pro game, which has to make Packer fans happy.
2006 NFL Grade- B
Running/Full Back- In the 2005 NFL season, one of the Packersâ€™ deepest positions (running back) was wiped out by injuries to Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport, and Tony Fisher. Green and Davenport are recovering from their season ending injuries this off-season and the Packers have them on a short leash with one year contracts in the 2006 NFL season to see how they do. One of the two will indeed step up and while Green has been a great running back since coming to Green Bay, I feel Davenport will distinguish himself the more prepared back in the 2006 NFL season. Samkon Gado, last yearâ€™s amazing story, will make for a solid change of pace back and will benefit from being around two solid (and healthy) running backs in 2006. Fullback William Henderson, wooed by the Minnesota Vikings, returns for his twelfth season with the Packers and should provide steady blocking and receiving performances for another year.
2006 NFL Grade- B-
Wide Receiver/Tight End- The big question in the 2006 NFL season for the Packers is who will play receiver opposite Donald Driver. Driver, who stepped up after Javon Walker was injured, needs at least one other receiving threat to make him more effective. Look for former Redskin Rod Gardner to fill this role temporarily, with role receivers Mark Boeritger and Robert Ferguson playing often in three and four receiver sets. However, look out for rookie receiver Greg Jennings, whose athleticism and hard work may put him in the top four receivers on the team. The Packers have several solid tight ends on the roster now, with Bubba Franks and Donald Lee proving their worth in the 2005 NFL Season and their potential as a tight end tandem in the 2006 NFL Season.
2006 NFL Grade- B

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eoeleven · #2 07-04-2006

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Originally Posted by dacowboy

I know nobody here likes the packers. <ducks>

But I came across this 2006 preview of the Packers. I take no responsibiliy for the content.

Read the rest of the article

wow I could not even paint my glasses as green as that guys

but DAMMMNED if I do not want him to be right!

becky-mom · #3 07-04-2006

I guess ANYTHING is POSSIBLE...........

eoeleven · #4 07-07-2006

I know some of you do nto care but I enjoyed this little bit and wanted to share it with the other packer fans...

As an added benefit, the Packers' rookies also felt they turned the event into a team-building experience. Unlike some, the Packers' draft picks stayed on the same floor of the hotel, ate together, worked through their session together, and generally spent more off-the-field time together in four days than they had since being named Packers in late April.

"It was a great bonding experience," Colledge said. "We hope the rookie class got to know each other better and can use that and roll it into training camp."

Martin added that the more he got to know his fellow rookie teammates, the more appreciative he is that he landed in Green Bay.

"We learned a lot about the guys, and we could see that not all the teams went after the same things Green Bay went after, bringing in high-quality guys," he said.

"We're thankful for that. It makes it so much easier to play with guys you really like and respect."

Sounds like the Packers stressing character in the draft was a good step, Corey Rodgers little problem aside, towards building a new team chemistry.

This does help them win games this year but it might in the future

becky-mom · #5 07-07-2006

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Originally Posted by eoeleven

I know some of you do nto care but I enjoyed this little bit and wanted to share it with the other packer fans...

As an added benefit, the Packers' rookies also felt they turned the event into a team-building experience. Unlike some, the Packers' draft picks stayed on the same floor of the hotel, ate together, worked through their session together, and generally spent more off-the-field time together in four days than they had since being named Packers in late April.

"It was a great bonding experience," Colledge said. "We hope the rookie class got to know each other better and can use that and roll it into training camp."

Martin added that the more he got to know his fellow rookie teammates, the more appreciative he is that he landed in Green Bay.

"We learned a lot about the guys, and we could see that not all the teams went after the same things Green Bay went after, bringing in high-quality guys," he said.

"We're thankful for that. It makes it so much easier to play with guys you really like and respect."

Sounds like the Packers stressing character in the draft was a good step, Corey Rodgers little problem aside, towards building a new team chemistry.

This does help them win games this year but it might in the future

sounds like a good way to help them get to know one another.....

loangod · #6 07-10-2006

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Originally Posted by becky-mom

sounds like a good way to help them get to know one another.....

Yes....how wonderful. Another Packer love story.

Wait until those dudes are fighting for roster spots.....probably won't be such a love fest then.

eoeleven · #7 07-10-2006

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Originally Posted by loangod

Yes....how wonderful. Another Packer love story.

Wait until those dudes are fighting for roster spots.....probably won't be such a love fest then.

common I know you are not use to team bonding experiences that do not included hookers, public sex, and driving while touching yourself but seriously this is what teams with out disfunctional orders do.

clarke · #8 07-10-2006

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Originally Posted by loangod

Yes....how wonderful. Another Packer love story.

Wait until those dudes are fighting for roster spots.....probably won't be such a love fest then.

No, but the guys that are remaining when all is said and done will be better for it....I remember in High School, my sophomore year I played on a team laden with Seniors who were talented but did not play as a team and we folded in league play, yet my junior year we were not nearly as talented but went to district semis, and the only reason we lost is because we were injured up the middle (from our mid atlantic all american forward, to our center halfback to our stopper to our sweeper to our goalie (me - got injured 20 seconds into the game on a breakaway - made the save though....only time I ever left a game due to injury). The team that beat us, 2-1, ended up winning the state championship. We were not that talented in most positions but we were an incredible team. As a club team that spring we DID win the state cup. Teamwork is what it is about, especially in football.

loangod · #9 07-10-2006

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Originally Posted by eoeleven

common I know you are not use to team bonding experiences that do not included hookers, public sex, and driving while touching yourself but seriously this is what teams with out disfunctional orders do.

hehehe...kind of like bonding with underage baby sitters in whirlpools, right EO?

eoeleven · #10 07-10-2006

considering the Packers drafted 12 players; 3 of them will start, 2 of them will be key back ups, 5 others are expected to be key special teams contributors, and the 2 odd men out were the first two to sign contracts, team friendly contracts

I would say it was very important to the packers to get these guys spending time togther early.