Archive for December, 2010

Boomer at  BearGogglesOn.com was nice enough to exchange a few Q & A’s with me this week. MB – Lovie Smith will obviously start everyone for Sunday’s game, with a secured number 2 seed, how much do you think the starters will play regardless of the score? BGO – When he came to Chicago, Lovie’s goals were 1. Beat Green Bay, 2. Win the division and 3. Win the Super Bowl  If he rests his starters, it would be going against his #1 goal.  I expect to see Cutler, Peppers, Urlacher and Briggs out there for at least a quarter, [...]

By Kevin Gibson With the news that Sam Shields left practice this week with knee discomfort comes concern, along with some ugly memories from last season. Atari Bigby is already out for Sunday’s tilt against the Chicago Bears while safety Nick Collins is banged up, and if Shields is limited or (heaven forbid) inactive, it would likely mean seeing Charles Woodson outside at corner for the game, spending more time down-field in pass coverage. While Woodson is obviously still a Pro Bowler and can be counted upon to step up, it would nevertheless mean more reps for Pat Lee and [...]

Yahoo Sports talks the Bears vs Green Bay Packers for this weekend’s game and beyond.

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Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week for week 16. This is the third nomination for Rodgers since he was first nominated week 11.  His second nomination came week 13 with his win over the San Francisco 49′ers. Rodgers completed 25 of 37 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns in the Packers’ 45-17 win over the New York Giants. Congratulations on yet another honor Aaron! Packer fans, don’t forget to vote!  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground

The Pro Bowl selections have been made and the Green Bay Packers have 5 players that have earned the honor. Chad Clifton, tackle Nick Collins, free safety Greg Jennings, wide receiver Clay Matthews, outside linebacker Charles Woodson, cornerback You can find the complete list here: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81d470fb/article/2011-pro-bowl-rosters?module=HP_cp2 

Aaron Rodgers has been nominated for the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week: Week 16 Rodgers comes back to keep Packers alive Returning from his second concussion this year, Aaron Rodgers knew the Packers’ playoff hopes were on the line against the Giants. And he delivered in a big way, passing for 404 yards and four touchdowns to lead a 45-17 victory that puts Green Bay ahead of New York for the final NFC playoff spot with one game left. Be sure to vote for Aaron at http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=never-say-never&module=HP_cp2

The NFL has announced that the Packers vs Bears game will be flexed to 3:15pm CT Sunday.  This game will be nationally televised on FOX. A win against the Bears puts the Packers in the playoffs. Go Packers!

Here is the current state of the NFC Playoffs. The Packers are sitting in 6th seed right now, but need to beat the Bears on Sunday to keep that spot.

We are looking for a few good men and women to come on board as staff writers for our LombardiAve Packers blog.  A minimum of one article a week is required and you can write more if you so choose.  While this is an unpaid position, there is an opportunity to grow and perhaps run this site later down the road…and share in the revenue that the site generates.  But that’s then…this is now…and NOW is your time to take your knowledge of the only publicly owned sports franchise and turn it into a great hobby and pastime. Work on your skills as a writer, gain [...]