After knocking off the Chicago Bears last week to secure a playoff spot, the Green Bay Packers will now have a chance to compete for another Super Bowl. It will not be easy though as they face the San Francisco 49ers who have had the Packers' number of late.
The 49ers have won the last three meetings between the two teams, including the last two season openers and last season's divisional round. In the last three games the 49ers have a plus-28 point differential, as they only trailed once in the fourth quarter.
Anything is possible in the playoffs, and while the Packers defense is horrific, they do have the best player in the NFL under center in Aaron Rodgers. The Packers are the underdog and if they want to get ahead they should come out throwing the ball all over the field.
Throwing the ball is what the Packers do best, and although their running game has been excellent this season, the 49ers are expecting them to pound the rock with the fringed weather conditions.
Although Green Bay is at home and is use to the playing in the cold environment, the 49ers have a solid running game and outstanding defense. This will be the difference in this matchup, as San Fran will win 31-17.
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Sunday, January 5, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Wisconsin's biggest sports story in 2013
Wisconsin was filled with many positive and some negative sports stories throughout 2013, but most people can agree that Ryan Braun's suspension and Aaron Rodgers' injury were the two biggest ones. Now the question is which one of these was the biggest story?
You can make an argument for either one of them, but Braun being suspended for Performance Enhancing Drugs is the bigger story. While Rodgers' injury affected him and the entire team, as the Packers only went 2-4-1 without him, they still have a chance to win a Super Bowl. Plus the injury only affects the organization this season.
While on the other hand Braun's suspension does not last just this year, the effects will carry on for the years to come. You can say what you want about Braun, but his suspension will live with him throughout the rest of his career. It just does not affect him though; it affects many more including the Brewers organization who have to deal with all the bad PR surrounding him. Brewers' fans have also felt betrayed by Braun as he admitted that he never used PEDs.
2013 has been a roller coaster year, as there have been many great sports stories, but also some negative ones too. Unfortunately the biggest story was Ryan Braun's suspension because of the impact it had on so many people. Lets just hope 2014 is a better sports year, filled with a couple of championships.
You can make an argument for either one of them, but Braun being suspended for Performance Enhancing Drugs is the bigger story. While Rodgers' injury affected him and the entire team, as the Packers only went 2-4-1 without him, they still have a chance to win a Super Bowl. Plus the injury only affects the organization this season.
While on the other hand Braun's suspension does not last just this year, the effects will carry on for the years to come. You can say what you want about Braun, but his suspension will live with him throughout the rest of his career. It just does not affect him though; it affects many more including the Brewers organization who have to deal with all the bad PR surrounding him. Brewers' fans have also felt betrayed by Braun as he admitted that he never used PEDs.
2013 has been a roller coaster year, as there have been many great sports stories, but also some negative ones too. Unfortunately the biggest story was Ryan Braun's suspension because of the impact it had on so many people. Lets just hope 2014 is a better sports year, filled with a couple of championships.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Packers vs. Bears: Preview and prediction
It comes down to just one game. One more win and you are in the playoffs. This is the situation the Green Bay Packers (7-7-1) and Chicago Bears (8-7) will be in as they square off this afternoon for the NFC North division crown.
In the first meeting between these two teams earlier this season at Lambeau Field, the Chicago Bears where able to grab the 27-20 victory, as Aaron Rodgers left the game early with a broken collarbone.
Without Rodgers the Packers have struggled to play consistent football going 2-4-1, causing many people to believe the Green and Gold would be out of the playoff picture by the time A-Rod got back onto the field. Fortunately for the Packers, the Bears have not played much better either going 3-4, giving them a chance to win the division in the final week of the regular season.
Now with Rodgers back, the Pack have a chance. Both teams' defenses have struggled, and in fact the Bears defense has been even worse as they allowed 54 points to Philly a week ago. The running game will be key for both teams as it is expected to be a cold and windy day down in the Windy City, but the difference in today's game will be Rodgers.
Everyone can agree that he will be the best player on the field, and when it comes down to it, quarterbacks are the reason teams win games. As long as the offensive line can hold a block for three seconds, Rodgers should do just fine. Plus whom would you rather have throwing the ball late in a big game situation, Aaron Rodgers or Jay Cutler? The answer is Rodgers, unless you are a clueless Bears fan.
This game could go either way, but Aaron Rodgers and Co. will be too much for the Bears to handle, as they will win this game 34-31 to keep their season alive.
In the first meeting between these two teams earlier this season at Lambeau Field, the Chicago Bears where able to grab the 27-20 victory, as Aaron Rodgers left the game early with a broken collarbone.
Without Rodgers the Packers have struggled to play consistent football going 2-4-1, causing many people to believe the Green and Gold would be out of the playoff picture by the time A-Rod got back onto the field. Fortunately for the Packers, the Bears have not played much better either going 3-4, giving them a chance to win the division in the final week of the regular season.
Now with Rodgers back, the Pack have a chance. Both teams' defenses have struggled, and in fact the Bears defense has been even worse as they allowed 54 points to Philly a week ago. The running game will be key for both teams as it is expected to be a cold and windy day down in the Windy City, but the difference in today's game will be Rodgers.
Everyone can agree that he will be the best player on the field, and when it comes down to it, quarterbacks are the reason teams win games. As long as the offensive line can hold a block for three seconds, Rodgers should do just fine. Plus whom would you rather have throwing the ball late in a big game situation, Aaron Rodgers or Jay Cutler? The answer is Rodgers, unless you are a clueless Bears fan.
This game could go either way, but Aaron Rodgers and Co. will be too much for the Bears to handle, as they will win this game 34-31 to keep their season alive.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Packers, Vince Young Agree to a One-Year Deal
Entering Training Camp the Green Bay Packers had uncertainties at multiple positions, but one of their biggest question marks was the backup quarterback position. Second year quarterback B.J. Coleman and incumbent Graham Harrell were vying for the backup job, until their disappointing performances during the team scrimmage on Saturday night. This raised even more question marks on whether either of them could truly be a solid backup quarterback in the NFL, causing the Packers to sign free agent quarterback Vince Young.
Vince Young is a mobile quarterback who has had previous success in the NFL as a starter. Already 30 years old, Young was drafted third overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2006, but he has not played in the NFL since 2011 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Young's mobility and success as a starter in the NFL is what really intrigued the Packers. Even though he will only be the backup quarterback and may never see the field as a Packer, he can help them prepare for mobile quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III.
The Green Bay Packers needed to find a solid number two quarterback, just in case Aaron Rodgers would ever have to miss a game, and they found their guy in Vince Young. Young provides them with experience and mobility to prepare their defense for other mobile quarterback. This signing was a low risk move for the Packers and it will pay off well in the long run, even if he does not step onto the field.
Vince Young is a mobile quarterback who has had previous success in the NFL as a starter. Already 30 years old, Young was drafted third overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2006, but he has not played in the NFL since 2011 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Young's mobility and success as a starter in the NFL is what really intrigued the Packers. Even though he will only be the backup quarterback and may never see the field as a Packer, he can help them prepare for mobile quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III.
The Green Bay Packers needed to find a solid number two quarterback, just in case Aaron Rodgers would ever have to miss a game, and they found their guy in Vince Young. Young provides them with experience and mobility to prepare their defense for other mobile quarterback. This signing was a low risk move for the Packers and it will pay off well in the long run, even if he does not step onto the field.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
NFL Playoff Predictions
Bengals vs. Texans
This game will not be very close because the Texans have been struggling of late and have gone 1-3 down the stretch, while the Bengals have all the momentum, after winning seven out of their last eight games. If the Bengals are able to control J.J. Watt, Andy Dalton and A.J. Green will be unstoppable, and they will have one of the best passing they have ever had. The Bengals will win in a landslide because Matt Schaub will continue to struggle, while the Bengals' offense will role all over the Texans' defense.
Vikings vs. Packers
The Packers are playing the Vikings for the second straight week, but this time the game is at Lambeau Field, where the Packers are always tough to beat. If the Packers want to win, their offense has to continue to play well, and their defense has to force the Vikings to throw the ball. The Vikings, who barely beat the Packers at home last week, will struggle in the cold weather, and the lack of experience in the playoffs will hurt them. The Packers will win this game because they have home field advantage, playoff experience, and they are overall the better team, with the best quarterback in the NFL.
This game will not be very close because the Texans have been struggling of late and have gone 1-3 down the stretch, while the Bengals have all the momentum, after winning seven out of their last eight games. If the Bengals are able to control J.J. Watt, Andy Dalton and A.J. Green will be unstoppable, and they will have one of the best passing they have ever had. The Bengals will win in a landslide because Matt Schaub will continue to struggle, while the Bengals' offense will role all over the Texans' defense.
Vikings vs. Packers
The Packers are playing the Vikings for the second straight week, but this time the game is at Lambeau Field, where the Packers are always tough to beat. If the Packers want to win, their offense has to continue to play well, and their defense has to force the Vikings to throw the ball. The Vikings, who barely beat the Packers at home last week, will struggle in the cold weather, and the lack of experience in the playoffs will hurt them. The Packers will win this game because they have home field advantage, playoff experience, and they are overall the better team, with the best quarterback in the NFL.
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