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Who Is the Early All-Pro Consideration in the Packers Secondary?

Optimism is the catchphrase for the 2009 Green Bay Packers secondary unit on defense. Friday’s game against the Cardinals highlighted the secondary’s potential to pressure opponents with outstanding performances...

Written by Don Zak about 3 months ago 370 reads 12 comments
The NFL in 2011: A Football Odyssey

Epic changes are on the horizon for the NFL as owners and players appear ready to draw battle lines over the end of the union contract in 2011. Codenamed “Lockout”, each side is already blasting rhetoric-like volleys across the war zone...

Written by Don Zak about 3 months ago 59 reads 0 comments
Ted Thompson To Lose His Job When Brett Favre Wins the Division

The NFC North 2009 season has the most anticipated storyline in the NFL. If the Minnesota Vikings with Brett Favre win the division title, do they also take Packers GM Ted Thompson’s ...

Written by Don Zak about 3 months ago 758 reads 62 comments
Why Aren't the Green Bay Packers Listening To Aaron Kampman's Silence?

The Green Bay Packers' well-liked veteran Aaron Kampman has something to say, but the coaches aren’t listening...

Written by Don Zak about 4 months ago 687 reads 10 comments
Best And Worst Case Scenarios For the 2009 Green Bay Packers

This year is critical for the Packers, for the fans and the organization alike. The team is facing an uphill battle to regain the division from a much improved group of NFC North teams...

Written by Don Zak about 4 months ago 704 reads 19 comments
Obama's New "Cash for NFL Team Clunkers" Program Boosts Ticket Sales

President Barack Obama, at the urging of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, is devising a plan to aid NFL owners from slumping revenue and season ticket renewals this season...

Written by Don Zak about 4 months ago 132 reads 0 comments
Top Five “Black Sheep” in the Green Bay Packers Family

Every team, like every family, has problems and the Green Bay Packers family is no exception. With 90 years of Packer history, an interesting cast of characters populates the black sheep list of disgraced and disenfranchised players...

Written by Don Zak about 4 months ago 583 reads 32 comments
Brett Favre Revealed: Only One Piece of Corn Left in His Head

At one time, back in say 1992 or 1993, maybe even as late 2002 or 2003, Brett Favre had a solid head for football, for right and wrong and for the importance of being a role model in the NFL Universe...

Written by Don Zak about 5 months ago 1,864 reads 16 comments
Who Needs a Winning Record? The 10 Best NFL Coaches Below .500

Many coaching professionals dream and aspire to be a NFL head coach at some point in their career. The dream for many is considered a gift by bringing coaches fame, wealth and legandary status within the league...

Written by Don Zak about 5 months ago 417 reads 8 comments
Why Brett Favre in Purple Is Better for the Green Bay Packers

Brett Favre will play for the Minnesota Vikings, to the shock and dismay of loyal Favre and Packers fans, in 2009. Donning the purple and yellow won't intimidate or cause Brett one moment of ...

Written by Don Zak about 6 months ago 2,455 reads 36 comments
Green Bay Packers Fan Fest 2009: All Fired Up!

While fans of the other 31 NFL teams remain content watching highlight videos and ESPN clips, Green Bay Packer fans continued to enjoy a Wisconsin spring ritual: Packer Fanfest...

Written by Don Zak about 8 months ago 610 reads 9 comments
Mike McCarthy Borrows from Bill Belichick's Playbook, Hires Dom Capers

One thing is for certain entering the Green Bay Packers' 2009 season: Another aspect of the old team that the players and fans knew and loved is gone for good...

Written by Don Zak about 10 months ago 448 reads 5 comments
Ted Thompson Apologizes To Packer Fans for 2008 Season by Firing Bob Sanders

With little hesitation and less remorse, Green Bay Packer’s GM Ted Thompson fired Defensive Coordinator Bob Sanders on Monday...

Written by Don Zak about 11 months ago 283 reads 12 comments
Why Aaron Rodgers Needs His Own Reggie White

As disappointing as the 2008 Packers are, some hope did emerge from the wreckage of a wasted season. The brilliant play of Aaron Rodgers and the continued development of five outstanding receivers ...

Written by Don Zak about 11 months ago 166 reads 11 comments
Green Bay Packers High Flying Offense Still at Head of Class in NFL

Believe it or not, Packer fans, the Green Bay Packers have a terrific offense. They have a consistent passing game and an improved running attack. The Packers are fifth in the NFL in total scoring...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 421 reads 14 comments
Green Bay Packer Fans Pregame Activities : Getting Up for Carolina

Ever wonder how fans fill up those empty weekend hours before Sunday's kickoff? Besides hanging out at the Packer's Pro Shop or HOF, how can fans build upon the excitement and experience of a ...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 157 reads 1 comments
Ted Thompson Gives Early Christmas Present to Packers Fans: Playoff Elimination

With the end of the Green Bay Packers' regular season hopes of a .500 record already fading, the Monday Night Football loss solidified an already discounted season as finished...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 1,720 reads 57 comments
Can The Green Bay Packers Secondary Beat the New Orleans Saints?

In the pivotal match-up between the host New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, only one true match-up will determine the outcome so clearly for each team in my opinion...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 427 reads 8 comments
Donald Driver's Dad & Brian Urlacher's Punch: Packer's Midweek Update

The two biggest midweek stories coming from Titletown this week: The arrest and brutalizing of Donald Driver’s father in Houston, TX and the Chicago Bears vandalism of the visiting teams locker room at Lambeau field...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 1,102 reads 4 comments
Aaron Rodgers: Learning the Hard Way

Has anyone ever taken the time to actually read the encyclopedic volume that contains the NFL rules and regulations? I bet not. Last weekend’s Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings game was clearly a test of officiating skill...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 453 reads 7 comments
KGB : A Packer Fan's Final Salute

The world of professional football is a business, and Packer fans experienced that last week when Green Bay released Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila from the team...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 449 reads 4 comments
Green Bay Packers: Red Zone Scoring Problems?

The NFL has several statistics to measure the scoring production of its teams. Scoring touchdowns in the red zone and converting points on a shortened field with opposing defenses backed up ...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 486 reads 7 comments
Packers-Titans: Five Reasons Green Bay Will Lose

This week's game is a critical test for both the Packers and Titans. Which team is more equipped to place another number in the W column? Below is my pessimistic view of the Packers' chances in tomorrow's game...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 149 reads 2 comments
From Full Strength D To Perfect Against The AFC: 5 Keys To A Packers Victory

Heading into the most difficult game of the season, and the beginning of a difficult stretch, the Green Bay Packers need to set the tone with another definitive, send a message to the rest of ...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 53 reads 1 comments
Am I Cheating On My Team? Why Watching the Jets Is Ok

There comes a time true NFL fans dread once a season. It's not elimination from the playoffs or losing to your most hated rival, but rather that blank week of emotion when your team has a bye week...

Written by Don Zak about about 1 year ago 266 reads 11 comments

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Don Zak Article Archive

Who Is the Early All-Pro Consideration in the Packers Secondary?

The NFL in 2011: A Football Odyssey

Ted Thompson To Lose His Job When Brett Favre Wins the Division

Why Aren't the Green Bay Packers Listening To Aaron Kampman's Silence?

Best And Worst Case Scenarios For the 2009 Green Bay Packers

Obama's New "Cash for NFL Team Clunkers" Program Boosts Ticket Sales

Top Five “Black Sheep” in the Green Bay Packers Family

Brett Favre Revealed: Only One Piece of Corn Left in His Head

Who Needs a Winning Record? The 10 Best NFL Coaches Below .500

Why Brett Favre in Purple Is Better for the Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers Fan Fest 2009: All Fired Up!

Mike McCarthy Borrows from Bill Belichick's Playbook, Hires Dom Capers

Ted Thompson Apologizes To Packer Fans for 2008 Season by Firing Bob Sanders

Why Aaron Rodgers Needs His Own Reggie White

Green Bay Packers High Flying Offense Still at Head of Class in NFL

Green Bay Packer Fans Pregame Activities : Getting Up for Carolina

Ted Thompson Gives Early Christmas Present to Packers Fans: Playoff Elimination

Can The Green Bay Packers Secondary Beat the New Orleans Saints?

Donald Driver's Dad & Brian Urlacher's Punch: Packer's Midweek Update

Aaron Rodgers: Learning the Hard Way

KGB : A Packer Fan's Final Salute

Green Bay Packers: Red Zone Scoring Problems?

Packers-Titans: Five Reasons Green Bay Will Lose

From Full Strength D To Perfect Against The AFC: 5 Keys To A Packers Victory

Am I Cheating On My Team? Why Watching the Jets Is Ok

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