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Week One NFC North Power Rankings

The NFL season is finally upon us, and while many of you may have thought you got rid of me, I am making my triumphant return...

Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 768 reads 24 comments
A Fallen Hero: The Brett Favre Story Rambles on

Ever since Brett Favre was released by the New York Jets a little less than a week ago, I've had a lot of time to think about the newest Favre-to-the-Vikings saga. I've heard all the theories, all the quotes, and probably, all the lies...

Written by Zach Kruse about 7 months ago 471 reads 86 comments
A Closer Look at Green Bay Packers' Second Day of NFL Draft

While the Green Bay Packers might have had a tremendous day one of the 2009 NFL Draft, general manager Ted Thompson and the rest of the Packers front office was back at work Sunday for day two of the draft process...

Written by Zach Kruse about 7 months ago 1,217 reads 17 comments
Green Bay Packers Fill Two Big Needs on First Day of NFL Draft

No doubt most of the chatter around the Wisconsin area Saturday night will be of Packers general manager Ted Thompson's aggressive move to trade back into the first round...

Written by Zach Kruse about 7 months ago 1,613 reads 30 comments
Green Bay Packers Who Need To Have a Big 2009

Remember the beginning of the free agency period? Every Green Bay Packers fan was full of optimism and hope that we would be seeing the likes of Chris Canty and Albert Haynesworth in a Packers uniform next season...

Written by Zach Kruse about 8 months ago 947 reads 22 comments
Packer Report: Jarrett Bush Looks Poised To Leave

It may be sad news for some, but everyone's favorite Green Bay Packer—Jarrett Bush—looks like he's played his last game for the green and gold. Bush, 25, is drawing interest from both the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens...

Written by Zach Kruse about 8 months ago 1,088 reads 29 comments
Second-Wave Free Agents the Packers Should Consider

The first wave of big name free agents has come and gone (Albert Haynesworth, Chris Canty, Bart Scott), but that doesn't mean there isn't a promising bunch of second tier guys still on the market...

Written by Zach Kruse about 9 months ago 1,119 reads 14 comments
Green Bay Packers' Fans Need To Calm Down About Free Agency

The 2009 free agency period is nearing a week old, and thus far, the Green Bay Packers have yet to make any major (or any, for that matter) moves. For Packers' fans, this shouldn't be a surprise...

Written by Zach Kruse about 9 months ago 884 reads 44 comments
Could the 3-4 Switch Hurt the Packers Defense More than Help It?

Throughout the past month or so, a lot has been made of the Green Bay Packers' defensive switch from a base 4-3 to a 3-4...

Written by Zach Kruse about 9 months ago 579 reads 50 comments
Green Bay Packers: Three Things To Improve On Next Season

It's been over a month since the Green Bay Packers played their regular season finale, but the sting from the past season has yet to vacate itself from my football conscience...

Written by Zach Kruse about 9 months ago 333 reads 31 comments
Green Bay Packers' Top Five Offensive Plays of 2008

While 6-10 wasn't what any Green Bay Packer fan was hoping for this season, it wasn't all bad in Titletown during 2008...

Written by Zach Kruse about 10 months ago 329 reads 15 comments
Five Things We Learned About the Green Bay Packers in 2008

While it seems like yesterday that I was watching the Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings on opening night of Monday Night Football, here we sit at Conference Championship week in the NFL...

Written by Zach Kruse about 10 months ago 971 reads 34 comments
Green Bay Packers Clean House, Fire Six Assistant Coaches

After a disastrous 6-10 season filled with injuries and defensive mishaps, the Green Bay Packers have released six assistant coaches Monday...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 231 reads 14 comments
With the Ninth Pick in the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers Select...

While the 2009 NFL Draft maybe more than four months away, it's never too early to start looking at possible candidates for each team's respective drafts...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 727 reads 27 comments
Pressure is on Green Bay Packers to Keep Detroit Lions Winless

While the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears will have the pressure of fighting for a playoff spot in the NFL's final regular season week, the Green Bay Packers will be facing a much different type of pressure this Sunday...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 64 reads 1 comments
Week 16 NFC North Power Rankings

If anyone noticed, I again missed my weekly NFC North Power Rankings last week. To top it off, I'm going to do a very condensed version this week. Sorry fans, it's Finals Week here at UW-Madison! 1...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 180 reads 14 comments
Packers-Jaguars: In Pictures

The Green Bay Packers (5-8) faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9) faced off last Sunday at Jacksonville Municipal Staduim. Both teams have fallen far below the expectations of their respective 2008 seasons...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 37 reads 0 comments
Packer Report: Mike McCarthy Not Giving Up On Season

The Green Bay Packers might be mathematically eliminated from extending their 2008 season past their scheduled 16 games, but that won't stop Packers coach Mike McCarthy from trying to win the remaining two left on that schedule...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 51 reads 4 comments
Packers-Texans: In Pictures

The Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans faced off last Sunday in a battle of 5-7's at Lambeau Field. It marked Houston's first ever game on the Frozen Tundra, and only the second meeting ever between the two clubs...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 83 reads 2 comments
Fourth Quarter Defense Proves to be Difference From '07 For Packers

It's been a disappointing 2008 season, to say the very least, for the Green Bay Packers. After going 13-3 last season, big expectations were placed on this season's Packers to repeat that performance, and at 5-8, those expectations have not been met...

Written by Zach Kruse about 11 months ago 243 reads 26 comments
Packers-Texans: Five Matchups to Watch

Much like my other series, Five Matchups to Watch is making it's momentous comeback this week. Hopefully for the Packers, it's just in time to save Green Bay's sinking season...

Written by Zach Kruse about 12 months ago 261 reads 14 comments
Packers Sign Kapinos To Handle Punting Duties

After cutting struggling punter Derrick Frost earlier in the week, the Green Bay Packers have found their replacement...

Written by Zach Kruse about 12 months ago 184 reads 4 comments
Week 14 NFC North Power Rankings

After taking a week off for Thanksgiving, the weekly NFC North Power Rankings are making it's triumphant return this week...

Written by Zach Kruse about about 1 year ago 183 reads 4 comments
Packer Report: Aaron Rodgers Benefits From Improved Offensive Line Play

After nearly seven weeks, and countless knockdowns, it finally appears that the injured shoulder of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is nearing 100 percent. In fact, this week was the first time since Sept...

Written by Zach Kruse about about 1 year ago 283 reads 4 comments
NFL Community Challenge: Get The Pack Back on Track

As you will all soon find out, the Packers community was unable to defend it's crown as "Best Overall Community" in this week's NFL Community Challenge. In fact, we didn't get recognized in any single category...

Written by Zach Kruse about about 1 year ago 133 reads 12 comments

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Zach Kruse Article Archive

Week One NFC North Power Rankings

A Fallen Hero: The Brett Favre Story Rambles on

A Closer Look at Green Bay Packers' Second Day of NFL Draft

Green Bay Packers Fill Two Big Needs on First Day of NFL Draft

Green Bay Packers Who Need To Have a Big 2009

Packer Report: Jarrett Bush Looks Poised To Leave

Second-Wave Free Agents the Packers Should Consider

Green Bay Packers' Fans Need To Calm Down About Free Agency

Could the 3-4 Switch Hurt the Packers Defense More than Help It?

Green Bay Packers: Three Things To Improve On Next Season

Green Bay Packers' Top Five Offensive Plays of 2008

Five Things We Learned About the Green Bay Packers in 2008

Green Bay Packers Clean House, Fire Six Assistant Coaches

With the Ninth Pick in the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers Select...

Pressure is on Green Bay Packers to Keep Detroit Lions Winless

Week 16 NFC North Power Rankings

Packers-Jaguars: In Pictures

Packer Report: Mike McCarthy Not Giving Up On Season

Packers-Texans: In Pictures

Fourth Quarter Defense Proves to be Difference From '07 For Packers

Packers-Texans: Five Matchups to Watch

Packers Sign Kapinos To Handle Punting Duties

Week 14 NFC North Power Rankings

Packer Report: Aaron Rodgers Benefits From Improved Offensive Line Play

NFL Community Challenge: Get The Pack Back on Track

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