Many people say that the Packers will not win the NFC North in the upcoming season. But why?
The only key loss was Brett Favre. I'm sure it will make a difference having Brohm or Rogers a quarterback, but how much of a difference?
In Brohm's four years of college, he never had a QB rating under 150. In the 2007 season Brohm had over 4000 yards and 30 passing touchdowns.
Aaron Rogers, Green Bay's first round draft pick in 2005, has shown that he can come into a big game and get the job done.
Also, the Green Bay Packers have an outstanding receiving core—with Pro-Bowler Donald Driver, should-have-been-Pro-Bowler Greg Jennings, and sure-handed wideout James Jones.
As for the Packers' defense, they have virtually no losses. The only semi-important loss was DT Corey Williams, who had seven sacks in 2007.
Too bad the Packers were already stacked at the defensive line—you know your good at that position when you have Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila subbing in at RE.
Gbaja-Biamila is one of the Packers' all-time great pass rushers, behind Reggie White of course. Kabeer had 9.5 sacks last year and 74 career sacks.
The Packers not only have a great D-line, but they also have a great linebacking core with Nick Barnett and A.J. Hawk—and in my opinion, the best corner back duo in the NFL.
With Nick Barnett, Aaron Kampman, A.J. Hawk, Charles Woodson, and Al Harris all leading the D anything could happen in 2008.
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5 months ago
I agree with you about Brohm but, im not sure Rodgers has really proved himself yet.
Good Article though.
from 5 months ago
So basically you think that a NFL rookie has proved more than a four year veteran? True Rodgers hasn't played much, but he has had lots of time to absorb the system, case and point the Dallas game this past year. When he came in he demonstrated that he had the capability and wherewithal to run the offense. I think he will struggle when teams start to dissect film on him, but he's a smart guy, he should be able to adjust. I mean he did go to UC Berkeley.
from 5 months ago
First off, four years isnt veteran, if he has only played a few parts of games here and there, but I do like the kid.
from 5 months ago
How the hell do you get off saying Brohm has proved himself and Rodgers hasn't? Obviously both haven't but Brohm hasn't even taken an NFL snap and he is in higher reguard then Rodgers? Um...
from 5 months ago
I'm not saying that, I'm saying that, since Brohm played football last year and actually played I fell like he might do a little better.
5 months ago
Minnesota is nothing to sneeze at, they started out 3-6 and finished 8-8 and AP looked unstoppable at times last year. Green Bay has a great core of young players just about everywhere on their roster (CBs excluded othen than Patrick Lee) but I see 'em having some early season difficulties adjusting to a new QB. Sir Charles and Al Harris are getting up there in years but I happen to think that Patrick Lee could be a stud if you give him time so you guys may not be as bad at CB as it would seem. Harris and Woodson are 35 and 33 respectively and while they are both great players, they won't play forever. I think you should've mentioned Justin Harrell when you talked about losing Williams, he was injured last year but he'll prove he was worth a first rounder this year, but Rodgers will struggle under the immense pressure he's under initially at least.
I'm not a fan of either team so I'd like to think of myself as an unbiased observer here.
Good article,
Max
from 5 months ago
Have to agree here. With the addition of Jared Allen, the Vikings have everything but a passing game, and they might not need it. The NFC North, which gets a bad rap, may not have a team with 10 wins or 10 losses because it is so competitive. Here are my preliminary picks:
1. Vikings (10-6, #4 seed)
2. Packers (9-7, #6 seed)
3. Bears (8-8)
4. Lions (7-9)
5 months ago
i meant to talk about Harrel but i got too into Gbaja-Biamila. I agree with you tottaly though.
5 months ago
Rodgers will be the man; Brohm is just an insurance policy for him as he tends to injury easily while in practice. The Pack should be the favorite, but because they lost #4, the experts think they stand no chance. It won't be easy though, they don't call it the 'Black and Blue' division for nothing.
5 months ago
there is no Rodgers OR Brohm. it's Rodgers...no matter what happens in camp or the preseason or the regular season, barring injury of course (when was the last time a packer fan had to say that about their QB...). remember: he could've (probably should've, say bitter niner fans) been the number one overall pick in his draft class. not only is he smart, but he can chuck the rock too
5 months ago
Rogers is the man and i know that but, he tends to get injured alot.
5 months ago
This year we will see if the offensive line can really play, or if Brett was just that good at adjusting the offense during pre-snap. I think we really need quality depth at that position! Lets see
5 months ago
This is why people who are die-hard fans shouldn't write about their own teams. It just reeks of over-estimation, distorted statistics, and high-quality dick slurpage.
1. "In Brohm's four years of college, he never had a QB rating under 150 percent"
The Qb rating is not done in a percentile just to let you know; it's a number, given through a formula.
2. "The only key loss was Brett Favre, I'm sure it will make a difference having Brohm or Rogers a quarterback, but how much of a difference"
I don't even know how to respond to this. I wonder if Broncos fans tried to say this after Elway retired.
3. Aaron Rodgers
He comes from a long lineage of Tedford coached quarterbacks who have all sucked in the pro game (for reference see Akili Smith, Kyle Boller, Joey Harrington, and now yours truely)
4. Greg Jennings
I like this guy and he's fun to watch, but his numbers will decline significantly. Much of his production last year was on deep pass plays; now considering the fact that Aaron Rodgers has neither the mentality or the arm of Favre; I would be surprised if he even eclipses 1,000 yards.
from 5 months ago
The QB Rating was a mistake
from 5 months ago
what did akili smith, kyle boller, and joey harrington all have in common?
they all had to start right away for terrible offensive teams (baltimore, cincinnati, detroit) and/or organizations (only cincinnati and detroit).
mike mccarthy is a better coach, ted thompson is a better administrator, aaron rodgers was able to sit back, watch, and learn the NFL game instead of being thrown directly into the fire, and the packers already have good offensive players for their system. not to mention the defense will keep opponents' point totals pretty low, a luxury harrington and smith didn't have.
from 5 months ago
So did Brett Favre, John Elway, Troy Aikman (his first year he had no one and they were 1-15).
Your right that Harrington and Smith were drafted by terrible franchises but they have shown no promise whatsoever (smith is out of the league and Harrington is soon to follow). Kyle Boller on the other hand you can't make that argument. First off he had a great defense (that scores points) behind him, Willis Mcgahee & Jamal Lewis, Todd Heap, and Mason and Clayton are solid NFL receivers. Not to mention all three of them were taken in the top 10. Maybe there was a reason Aaron Rodgers fell so far in the draft; not to mention they drafted Brohm in the second.
I'm not saying Aaron Rodgers will be a complete bum like those other three but he is not proven nor he is the answer
5 months ago
yo jiggly ur article is rockin and i agree the PACKERS ARE THE REAL DEAL
5 months ago
Rogers has played significant amounts of time in each of his Pre-Seasons. I believe he led the league as a QB in most if not all 4. The Packers have watched him practice for 4 years, they know WAY more about him than any of us fans do, and they're very confident in him. I understand that Aaron's abilities are not well known or proven to the general public, but it's not his fault that Brett never got hurt and was so awesome that replacing him was not a possibility. I look forward to a season that could result in a Super Bowl. Am I optimistic? sure! But remember, the Packers had the youngest team in the league last year and were one game away from the big dance. I'm one person that thinks they can be better overall than last year....even without Brett...The greatest QB ever.
5 months ago
Honestly I don't think the Packers will be the same without Brett Farve there, and yes different as in bad. Aaron Rodgers isn't anything like Farve- maybe why the coaches picked an insurance policy in Brohm? But it's going to be awful watching the pack be led by someone other then Farve.
5 months ago
Totaly Agree GO PACKERS
5 months ago
I don't see it
5 months ago
The truth is none of us knows how the Pack'll do this year. We can speculate till the cows come home but it's all blind babbling and educated guessing at this point. Also, it's a little premature (read goofy) to expect Brohm is going to come in, replace Rodgers and light it up as a rookie (it's like listening to kids holler over big name draft picks, they wanna put an 'S' on a rookie's chest before he's done anything in the pros, or even proven he can; happens every year). I like Brohm and hope he develops into a good quarterback, but we should probably temper the enthusiasm with a little common sense.
One thing I *am* confident of is whatever adversity or adjustments the team faces and undergoes in 08, there's no tandem I'd rather have behind the wheel than McCarthy and Thompson (or "McTed" as I call 'em). As for now, bring on training camp.
5 months ago
I didn't think I could take you seriously after I saw the title, but once you started talking about how Brian Brohm's statistical success in college would translate into NFL success, I couldn't take you seriously. Brohm's a rookie. He's going to struggle. As will Aaron Rodgers. QB is their biggest question mark, and that's a fairly important position.
5 months ago
The article was a little iffy but I agree and I think the pack will be fine this year. Rodgers will step in and at least manage a team with a lot of talent. He's showed promise and I wouldn't be surprised if he has a good year. But Brian Brohm is the last thing on the Packers minds right now.
5 months ago
The GB recieving core is going to be the best in the league. James Jones stepped in as a third reciever and was third in rookie recieving yards (676). Second round pick Jordy Nelson is a little bigger and from what i've read may challenge James Jones for the slot reciever position right away. He's a fearless go-getter and has had only good reviews of his route running in the first rookie camp. With Mike McCarthy working a flawless west coast offense, Aaron Rodgers just has to drop back and hit the hot reciever, much like he did in the dallas game. Now that Green Bay has Ryan Grant as a proven back, the gelling o-line and strong running game will keep pressure of Aaron Rodgers. Not to mention the defense written about above. We'll see..
5 months ago
Maybe Rodgers should be give some breathing room before everyone calls him the next Brian Greise. He may never go to a pro-bowl, but that doesn't mean he won't win.
about 1 month ago
Food for thought for Packers Fans
As one of the biggest Brett Favre fans, the man is Legend
But as a Packers fan let’s be realistic in are goals for the team this season.
Other than the 13-3 season last year Brett hasn’t led the team to better then .500 since 2004's 10-6
And was only 9-7 in his first three seasons so let’s cut the new kid some slack will set are expectations at 10-6 not 13-3
Bettering Favre’s Rookie season by one game because the 1991 Packers where only 4-12 and hence provided less support then the present team and because Aaron has worked with the team since 2005
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