Jermichael Finley is an enigma. When he is playing, there aren’t many tight ends with his skill set. He’s 6’5?”, 247 with great speed, hands, and the athleticism to make acrobatic catches. It’s almost unfair because he’s far too quick for linebackers and far too powerful for defensive backs. Yet, he has been plagued with injuries throughout his career. You would think that … [Read more...] about Packers TE Jermichael Finley: what does the future hold?
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Back and Forth: Packers win a game with five lead-changes
An offensive explosion which seems imminent whenever the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions meet didn't happen. What did happen was a back-and-forth game dictated by turnovers. The Packers (7-3) Aaron Rodgers wasn't perfect, but his throws were on the money when they counted as he led his team to a fourth-quarter, 24-20 comeback win. … [Read more...] about Back and Forth: Packers win a game with five lead-changes
Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview
Two teams that many had as Super Bowl picks coming out of the preseason have drifted in completely different directions to start the year. The Houston Texans are one of the league's two undefeated teams at 5-0 while the Green Bay Packers have stumbled to a 2-3 record. A week six match-up between these two pits a Packers team desperate to keep pace in a competitive NFC … [Read more...] about Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview
Reggie Wayne and the Indianapolis Colts put a damper on the Packers’ season
Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck connected with Reggie Wayne 13 times for 212 yards and a go-ahead touchdown as the Indianapolis Colts upset the Green Bay Packers by the score of 30-27. It was an all-around bad day for the Packers who lost Cedric Benson (foot), B.J. Raji (ankle) and Jermichael Finley (shoulder) to injuries while allowing the Colts to score 27 points in the … [Read more...] about Reggie Wayne and the Indianapolis Colts put a damper on the Packers’ season
What Should The Packers Do With Free Agent Jermichael Finley?
With Ryan Grant, Donald Driver, Jermichael Finley, Scott Wells, and Matt Flynn all free agents and the Green Bay Packers needing some drastic upgrades on the defensive side of the football, Pack general manager Ted Thompson has some major decisions to make this off-season. Of the aforementioned names, Finley's is the most intriguing. He is one of the most dynamic tight ends … [Read more...] about What Should The Packers Do With Free Agent Jermichael Finley?
Chicago Bears Season Circling the Drain After Loss to Packers
It's safe to say the Monsters of the Midway are toiling because their 2011 season is certainly in the toilet. The Chicago Bears didn't get the Green Bay Packers A-game, or even their B+game, but they still got beat pretty bad. As my colleague in America's Dairyland points out, it was an ugly penalty and turnover filled slopfest. The turf at Soldier Field is among the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Circling the Drain After Loss to Packers
Green Bay Packers Beat the Chicago Bears, But in Ugly Fashion
For some reason, every time the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet at Soldier Field, it ends up being an absolutely ugly game that makes fans from each side very frustrated. The 183rd meeting between division rivals was no different as the Packers (3-0) drudged out a 27-17 victory over the Bears (1-2) in a game which contained 17 total penalties and four … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Beat the Chicago Bears, But in Ugly Fashion
Green Bay Packers 2011 Season Preview: Courtesy of SI
This week’s Sports Illustrated is the annual NFL preview issue, which hits newsstands tomorrow. They have six regional covers and Clay Matthews is on one of them. Excerpted is their Green Bay Packers preview article which highlights TE Jermichael Finley as a player who is poised to have a huge season coming off an injury in 2010. Finley tells SI’s Peter King, “All I’ve shown … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2011 Season Preview: Courtesy of SI
Packers Down Cardinals 28-20; Preseason Notes and Links
All three Green Bay Packers quarterbacks threw for a touchdown in a 28-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Friday. In fact, the trio combined to complete 21 of their 27 passes for 297 yards and helped the Packers improve to 1-1 on the preseason. Follow the jump to find some notes and links regarding the winners and losers on the Packers roster. … [Read more...] about Packers Down Cardinals 28-20; Preseason Notes and Links
Browns Defeat Packers 27-17; Preseason Notes and Links
The Green Bay Packers may have lost on Saturday night, but there were some notable performances from young stars in this otherwise typical NFL Preseason match-up. Follow the jump to find some notes and links regarding the winners and losers on the Packers roster. … [Read more...] about Browns Defeat Packers 27-17; Preseason Notes and Links
