Patrick HughesPatrick Hughes

Patrick Hughes is an avid blogger, runner, gardener, artist, and backpacker. But once the NFL season starts all of those things are scheduled around when the Green Bay Packers play. Patrick resides in Portland, Oregon. However he grew up an hour south of Title Town in the Cheese Capital of the World, Plymouth, Wisconsin. Packer Sundays help connect him to his family and friends back in the cheese state. Packer fandom has also created new friends for him, as there is a large contingency of Cheeseheads in Portland and many gather at Saraveza in North Portland to cheer on the Green and Gold.

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Packers Look to Balance the Offensive Attack in 2013

The 2012 Packers offense was not abysmal by any means, finishing as the thirteenth ranked offense in the NFL, averaging 359.4 yards per game.One thing that is certain, the Green Bay Packers 2013 offense…Read More

Parting Ways With Charles Woodson

Charles Woodson, in my opinion, is one of the Green Bay Packers all-time great players. His dedication to his craft, leadership, and ability to get the job done on Sundays positions him alongside the…Read More

Packers Offseason Moves Place Emphasis on Running Game

With the draft now in the rear view mirror, the offseason moves of the Green Bay Packers provide a peek into the offices at 1265 Lombardi avenue. A bit of insight into how Ted Thompson views the needs…Read More

The Allure of the NFL Draft for us Packers fans

The allure of the NFL Draft is intriguing for all football fans, including us in Packers Nation. I understand that after all, what else is there to talk about for the fan bases of most teams between the…Read More

2013 Green Bay Packers Draft Speculation

This is an exciting time for Green Bay Packers fans and NFL fans in general. The 2013 NFL draft is just around the corner. Despite free agent signings and the recent start of the offseason workout program,…Read More

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Analyzing Packers General Manager Ted Thompson’s Draft Success

  Over the past eight weeks I have been reviewing Ted Thompson’s previous NFL drafts with the…Read More

Where Are They Now? – Green Bay Packers 2012 Draft Class

2012 marked Ted Thompson’s eighth draft with the Green Bay Packers. And at this point it looks to…Read More

Where Are They Now? Green Bay Packers 2011 Draft Class

The 2011 Green Bay Packers draft class is peculiar one. Of the 10 players chosen, only one, Randall…Read More

Where Are They Now? – Green Bay Packers 2010 Draft Class

If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan you know that the 2010 season was special. The 2010 Packers draft…Read More

Where Are They Now? The Green Bay Packers 2009 Draft

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports  A disappointing 2008 season saw the Green Bay Packers finish a lackluster…Read More

Where Are They Now? Green Bay Packers 2008 Draft Class

The 2008 Green Bay Packer Draft class was quite honestly hit or miss. The Packers did not have a first…Read More

Will the Green Bay Packers Give Johnny Jolly a Second Chance?

Often those who have shined the brightest have come to understand that there is no greater education…Read More

Where Are They Now? 2007 Green Bay Packers Draft Class

In 2006, the Green Bay Packers changed Mikes by firing Mike Sherman and hiring Mike McCarthy. The change…Read More

Where Are They Now? 2006 Green Bay Packers Draft Class

  A disappointing 2005 campaign saw the Green Bay Packers finish 4-12 and dead last in the NFC…Read More

Where Are They Now? – 2005 Green Bay Packers Draft Class

In the spirit of the looming 2013 NFL Draft, the “Where Are They Now” series will take a look back…Read More

Where Are They Now? Donald Driver

In this week’s installment of “Where Are They Now” let’s continue the celebration of Donald Driver’s…Read More

Donald Driver – A Legacy That Goes Far Beyond the Numbers

  Do you remember Sterling Sharpe? An incredibly gifted Green Bay Packer Wide Receiver, who at…Read More

Where are They Now? Johnny Holland

The Best Linebacker in Holland! From 1987 to 1993 Johnny Holland was a tackling machine at inside linebacker…Read More

Where Are They Now? A Look at Green Bay Packers of Yesteryear: Jerry Kramer

This begins a series of walks down memory lane revisiting the careers of Packers of yesteryear, while…Read More

A Post Mortem Examination of the 2012 Green Bay Packers

When you are in the midst of an endeavor and working furiously to accomplish a goal it’s often the…Read More