A two part look at this years Green Bay Packers first an overall wrap-up on the season and then offensive grades. Then Part two will feature the defensive grades and any final thoughts.
Lets face it, the Packers had a disappointing season. Even with a new quarterback and a tougher schedule, it wasnt expected to be a 13-3 season but it was suspected to be another playoff year which didnt happen as the Pack went 6-10. They went lost eight games by four points or less which means there were only a couple games were the Packers got their asses kicked. Rodgers is still a young quarterback who I dont believe has the clutch ability as we all been used in the last seventeen years with Brett Favre but that comes with time of couse so it wasnt disappointing that this things kept happening. In addition, the Packers were bitten hard by the injury bug with Cullen Jenkins, Nick Barnett, and Mark Tauscher all done for the year in the middle of the season, also they didnt have a healthy Atari Bigby for most of the season. That is one big player in every part of your defense, you cannot expected them to this dominant defense when they have so many holes in the overall defense. A lot of people want to blame this losing season on Ted Thompson which is completely ludicrous because Thompson wasnt the doormat defense against Houston or the low kick in Chicago, no Thompson just made one move which wasnt awful because the quarterback they got rid of isnt in the playoffs either.
Overall Offense: B+ When you have an offense that threw for over 4000 yards, rushed for over 1000 yards, and had two receivers that achieved the 1000 yard mark, most of the time those teams are playoffs teams but if they arent, usually its a result of a pretty bad defense.
Aaron Rodgers: A- The only reason why Rodgers does not receive the full A was due to his lack of leadership in close games. That was the only real problem with Rodgers after dealing with all the Favre shit throughout the year better than most people probably would. I expect big things from Rodgers in the next couple of years.
Ryan Grant B- I didnt even realize that Grant had rushed for 1000 yards this season until last week. He wasnt the same impact player as last year and it could of had something to do with his holdout as well. Grant really didnt break any big plays, only really had one big game (versus Indianapolis).
Kory Hall C+ Hall really doesnt have much to talk about but sometimes the impact of how good the running back is relates to how good the fullback is. I would go wth Hall next year probably unless something comes along
Greg Jennings A- Jennings is considered by most in the NFL as a number one receiver. I would tend to agree but he needs to focused on catching the ball, he tends to drop too many for a number one receiver. The future is truly bright for Jennings and the Packers.
Donald Driver A He should be named Mr. Reliable, whenever a first down was needed Driver got it. He also never goes out of bounds always fights for the extra yard. I hope he comes back next year with the Pack because I couldnt see him in another uniform.
Donald Lee B- He had an alright year but it wasnt anything special. He needs to become more of a threat in the red zone but I think Jermichael Finley will push hard for his spot next season.
Chad Clifton C+ Clifton had his ups and downs all year, the beginning of the year featured him getting holding call every three plays but finished out strong. Clifton is at the twilight of his career and Thompson needs to draft a tackle or two in the draft this April.
Daryn Colledge C He didnt make an impact at all this year and got worked when he was moved to Right Tackle yesterday. I think its time to move on from Colledge as well either in the draft or Jason Sitton, their one year man from Central Florida
Scott Wells B+ Wells was one of the best on the line this season and is proving to be a great center in the NFL. They need to protect Rodgers a bit better next year but Wells is the leader of the line.
Jason Spitz A- Another strong part of the offensive line, he is our best young lineman out of the bunch. Dont be surprised if Spitz is a pro-bowler in a couple of years, he will end up being one of the best.
Mark Tauscher B You really cannot give Tauscher a grade because of his injury which many think will lead him back to Green Bay because his pay day will not be as large. He had a good year up until then and I think has a couple years left in the tank although tackle is a position I look at in the draft.
Defensive Part 2
-Charlie.
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