What Exactly Is A Third-Down Back? An Analysis of Brandon Jackson

Published on: 31st August, 2010

During the NFL draft, one of the players I secretly wished the Packers would select was Dexter McCluster from Ole Miss.  Obviously, the Packers were desperate for an offensive tackle and could use some more help in the secondary. It was also unlikely that he was the best player available on ...

Green Bay Packers Draft Picks 2010: The Reason Behind the Pick

Published on: 25th April, 2010

     So now that they NFL draft is officially over, tons of fans will converge on bleacher report and various other website to gripe their grievances about not drafting a player or reaching for another.  They will hand out grades to teams and players alike; argue with other fans about ...

Is Green Bay Packers’ GM Ted Thompson Right After All (Part Two)?

Published on: 19th April, 2010

In my previous article, I analyzed the economics of the NFL draft and Ted Thompson’s preferences during the offseason.  In summary I concluded that yes, Ted Thompson has it right and that his method of approaching the offseason, with little attention paid to free agency and focusing on the ...

Is Packers’ GM Ted Thompson Right After All (Part One)?

Published on: 5th April, 2010

Ironically, the most divisive person in the Packers' organization isn’t even a player: it's GM Ted Thompson.  Fans are quick to take sides when it comes to Thompson; some hate him for running Brett Favre out of town, some love him for having the guts to let go of a future ...

Green Bay Packers: Is Ted Thompson’s Philosophy Ruining the Offensive Line?

Published on: 1st April, 2010

Back in the days of Vince Lombardi, the offensive line had an almost communist quality; the offensive line was an integral part of the team, but you never knew anyone’s name, there were no stats to keep track of and the only time you ever noticed a lineman was when ...