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Packers Pulse
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Forum Discussion
(by J_Paronne on 08/06/2010)
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Packers 2015 Starting Lineup |
QB-Mark Sanchez
HB-Shonn Greene
FB-Oren O'Neal
WR1-Alpha Hoyt
WR2-Hiram Ritzman
WR3-Ward Bowman
TE-Travis Beckum
LT-Gerald Cadogan
LG-Shawn Andrews
C-Chris Snee
RG-Andre Smith
RT-Khalif Barnes
LE-Erasmus James
DT-Marcus Harrison
DT-Jeremy Clark
RE-Cody Brown
LOLB-Bernard Slick
MLB-Danny Lansanah
ROLB-Bert Campbell
CB-Tarell Brown
CB-Darren Barnett
NCB-Darrent Williams
SS-Stacey Green
FS-Brandon Hampton |
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Forum Discussion
(by J_Paronne on 07/21/2010)
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Packers 2015 Training Camp |
2015 Green Bay Packers Training Camp
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Head coach Eric Mangini’s 5 year plan is in full effect. Year 2 produced another winning season. The Packers are now 19-13 under Mangini. It’s time to take the next step and that’s making the playoffs. The Packers as usual were VERY busy in the off season. There will be no less than 9 new starters. Green Bay had no interest in this years draft, instead choosing to trade their high picks for players that will step in and start
Last years team started strong, going 5-1, only to finish at 4-6. Many players had career years, including QB Mark Sanchez. He put up MVP type numbers despite missing 4 games to injury. He had an incredible 23-5 TD/Int ratio and passed for almost 3000 yards. This year looks to be his best.
The defense played exceptional despite being under manned all year. Not 1 Packer made the Pro Bowl, but their defense was awesome, especially their pass defense.
The entire coaching staff was brought back and 2015 looks to finally be the year.
The Packers feel their roster is complete and that any rookies drafted won't make the team, if they happen to make the final roster, it will only be on special teams.
Below is a list of all the transactions made.
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Cut
HB Reggie Bush
LT Shane Olivea
QB John Parker Wilson
CB Dee Brown
CB Josh Wilson
LT Jordan Grimes
DT Kentwan Balmer
RG Deuce Lutui
Not Resigned
MLB Pisa Tinoisamoa
CB Asante Samuel
SS Sean Taylor
FS Reynaldo Hill
LE Jarvis Moss
SS DaJuan Morgan
HB Brandon Ore
Traded Away
WR Brandon Marshall
LOLB Irving Davis
WR Yamon Figurs
MLB Vince Redd
ROLB Albert Rogers
TE Jared Cook
WR Rudy Burgess
Traded For
QB Tim Tebow
SS Stacey Green
FS Dowayne Davis
WR Jeremy Maclin
RT Khalif Barnes
WR Rudy Burgess
WR Ward Bowman
C Linwood Dowe
OLB Bert Campbell
CB Rashad Barksdale
MLB Danny Lansanah
HB Bradley Glatthaar
MLB Dannell Ellerbe
LE Erasmus James
WR Marques Colston
TE Haywood Bright
QB Kevin Kolb
Retired
QB Tony Romo
RFA
WR Demetrius Byrd-SD
CB Donald Washington-KC
Drafted Rookies
WR David Gettis
TE Garrett Graham
FS Benny Morton
LE Lucas Boone
LOLB Tyrone Henry
UFA
CB Darrent Williams
MLB DeMeco Ryans
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Trades in detail
Brandon Marshall
Bears
Tim Tebow
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(1.20) Packers
Titans
SS Stacey Green
FS Dowayne Davis
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(4.20) Packers
Buccaneers
(5.20) Packers
(5.26) Titans
(7.32) Buccaneers
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Irving Davis
Broncos
(3. Broncos
Jeremy Maclin
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Yamon Figurs
Buccaneers
Khalif Barnes
Rudy Burgess
Ward Bowman
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Vince Redd
(2.26) Titans
(5.32) Buccaneers
Cardinals
(5.9) Chiefs
C Linwood Dowe
OLB Bert Campbell
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Albert Rogers
(7.20) Packers
Dolphins
(3.19) Texans
(5.2) Dolphins
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(3. Broncos
Texans
Rashad Barksdale
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(4.4) Bears
(5.9) Chiefs
Falcons
Danny Lansanah
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(3.19) Texans
Vikings
HB Bradley Glatthaar
MLB Dannell Ellerbe
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Jared Cook
Cardinals
Erasmus James
Marques Colston
Haywood Bright
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WR Rudy Burgess
Bucs
(4.30) Cardinals
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(4.30) Cardinals
Dolphins
(7.2) Dolphins
QB Kevin Kolb
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Coach Mangini will be a bit tougher on the players this training camp. He is in the 3rd year of his 5 year plan and expect to be in the playoffs this year. In the past he has resorted to some very strange training methods. This year he intends on keeping it simple. Getting back to the basics. Simple, old school training methods will be reintroduced. Michael H.E. Roth was brought in as a special assistant to Coach Mangini for this camp.
OFFENSE
QB-
Mark Sanchez (96)
Tim Tebow (93)
Kevin Kolb (77)
QB is the most important position in RZL and the Packers feel they have 3 great ones. Todd Kreuger was brought in to run this part of the camp for the QB. He has introduced 4 new drills to help improve the QB's overall skill set.
Globetrotter
This is an excellent drill for ball security. Quarterbacks work the football in a circular motion around their head, under their arms, around their waist, around their knees, around each knee, weaving through their legs and finally “playing catch” between their legs.
Coaches shout commands of which body part the ball revolves around--usually starting with the head and working downwards. Coaches also shout the command “reverse” which changes the direction the ball is rotating. This should be done numerous times.
The drill concludes with five ‘drops’--the quarterback dropping the ball and then grabbing it. This is done with five drops with the power hand and five drops with the off- hand.
Toss sweep and option drill
Set up a line of quarterbacks holding footballs with the coach in the “Running/Pitch Back” position. The coach should be in a position behind and off to the side of the quarterback--where a running back would be receiving a toss sweep or an option pitch.
The quarterback faces away from the coach/running back, in a position where he would be taking a snap from center. Quarterback reverses out and executes a toss sweep to the coach. (This simulates either a toss sweep or a quick pitch play.)
The quarterback then moves to the other side until all quarterbacks have executed the pitch. Then the beginning quarterback again executes the pitch to the coach and all other quarterbacks follow till all the quarterbacks have executed a pitch both to the right and to the left.
Now the quarterback executes an option pitch in the same manner. If the type of option your team runs has an inside or outside veer dive fake then this can be simulated in the drill by the quarterback. In the option phase of the drill the coach yells “pitch” and the quarterback breaks down and executes a pitch stepping towards the “pitch” man/coach.
Knee drill
Two quarterbacks start with their right knees on the ground, facing each other ten yards apart. One quarterback has a ball on the ground next to his right leg. The quarterback picks up the ball with his power hand, puts the ball to his ear with his off- hand also on the ball and throws it to his partner quarterback across from him. The partner QB catches the ball, places it on the ground and does exactly the same thing throwing the ball back.
Quarterbacks continue playing catch in this manner while the coach helps them with the finer points of their throwing techniques: leading with the throwing elbow, ball at ear and pointing first with wrist and then index finger upon release of the ball.
3/5 Step drop and wave drill
Two quarterbacks start (one with a ball) facing each other 15 yards apart. The coach stands about seven yards from the quarterback with the ball. Quarterback with the ball faces the coach in an “under center” position.
The coach gives a command and the quarterback executes a three- step drop with his feet “chopping/firing” on his third plant step. The coach then gives visual directions with his hands (such as improving quarterback focus by keeping eyes forward) and the quarterback executes a wave drill moving right, left, forward and back.
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HB/FB-
Shonn Greene (8
Bradley Glatthaar (81)
Austin Jone (80)
Oren O'Neal (91)
Michael H.E. Roth was brought in to help the RB's.
High knee running over bags
Purpose
To develop high knee running and body awareness.
Improve Ball Security
Description
Have 5 square bags placed accordingly.
Have a back run (full speed) over each bag in succession.
Coaching Points
Runners should keep eyes down field and knees high.
Violent explosive high knee running.
Going for every yard - step on, over or around would be tackler
Check also for proper ball carrying throughout the whole drill
Equipment
Balls
5 square bags
Rope Drills
Description
Bunny Hop
Each player will hop (both feet on ground-together-then jump) hitting every hole.
Checker Board
Each player will hop (same technique as bunny hop) checker boarding hitting 1 space and then jumping 45̊ to another hole. The zig-zag will continue until space of stepper is covered.
High Stepper
Each player will high step the entire distance stepping into each space separately churning the legs. This will be the left foot on the left side each time it comes down and the right foot on the right side.
Cross Over
The cross over is moving down the ropes alternating right foot to left side, left foot to right side, right foot to left side, etc.
Coaching Points
All backs must carry a football during drill.
Get good height and arm action.
Move as quickly as possible.
Running movement should be smooth and rhythmic.
Check also that ball is always held correctly.
Equipment
Rope
Balls
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WR/TE
Alpha Hoyt (86)
Jeremy Maclin (83)
Hiram Ritzman (83)
Marques Colston (80)
Demetrius Byrd (75)
Ward Bowman (73)
David Gettis(72)
Travis Beckum (91)
Shawn Nelson (76)
Haywood Bright (72)
Michael H.E. Roth was brought in to help the WR's/TE's.
Back of the endzone drill
Purpose
The purpose of the drill is to help the players adjust to catching the ball near the end zone.
Description
Players line up near the end line and run across at half speed. The coach throws the ball high and in front of the players who have to stay as close to the end line as possible and catch the ball.
Coaching Points
Emphasis is placed on balance and control of the body to make the catch
Equipment
Balls
Lines or cones to mark endzone boundaries
Stalk Block Drill
Purpose
To practice proper fundamentals and techniques of the stalk block.
Description
Lay two dummies three yards from each other.
Mark of the drill area Twenty yards using an existing sideline, the twenty yard line and the goal-line. Cones placed ten yards from and parallel to the sideline on the 20 yard, 15 yard, 5 yard and goal-line set for the boundary of the drill.
A RB is positioned between the dummies with a DB on the twenty yard line. A WR is placed at the midpoint of the area on the 10 yard. Both offensive players face the goal-line.
A ball carrier is centered four yards behind the first WR.
The defensive back is placed on the 5 yard line in front-facing alignment to the WR.
On QB cadence and ball snap, the WR stalk block their first assignment personnel.
Coaching Points
Only after the RB clears the dummy area does the second pair of players react.
Make sure appropriate personnel use the proper fundamentals and techniques of running, blocking and tackling.
Enthusiasm and competition should be encouraged.
Equipment
Football(s)
Cones
2 Dummies
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OL
LT
Gerald Cadogan (86)
Harris Zamudio (82)
LG
Shawn Andrews (99)
Cornelius Lewis (83)
C
Chris Snee (95)
Linwood Dowe (93)
RG
Andre Smith (91)
RT
Khalif Barnes (9
Garry Arneson (7
Michael H.E. Roth was brought in to help the OL.
Blocking schemes & techniques
Purpose
This drill is used to work on blocking schemes and techniques. Two linemen at a time will work together. Execute the various combination schemes.
G Block & Fold Block
Double Team Block
Scoop Block
Description
Other linemen hold shields in front of chutes accordingly to planned blocking scheme. Get low with the shield trying to fight the block.
linemen with shields at other end of chute
hold shield with both hands
stay low try to get under blocker
blockers get into proper 3 Point stance at entrance of chute
facing different directions depending on the block you want to work on
straight ahead (offset to left or right
45̊ angle to left or right
90̊ angle for pull to left or right
fire out on call using proper steps
Coaching Points
keep feet wide
stay low
eyes on target
deliver blow
keep feet moving
fight through freeze point
drive man back
stay underneath defender "Low man wins"
drop elbow of arm used to deliver forearm
"bench press" defender
keep feet still moving
Equipment
Chutes
Shields
Group pass pro
Purpose
To simulate and develop one on one protection situations.
Description
All 5 offensive linemen get in their stances with proper alignment and splits for a pass.
A defender lines up across from each lineman.
On the command by the coach one defender will rush and one offensive lineman will protect.
The other 4 linemen will work on their pass sets and pouch as the defender across from them will rush on the snap and stop at the contact point.
Rotate through, so all 5 linemen get a live repetition, then repeat
(You can also simulate various defensive alignments)
Coaching Points
Use the Pass-block drill on the Footwork freeze drills to work on getting into a pass set. Must concentrate on proper foot position
Equipment
Ball
Standup bag
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DEFENSE
DL
RE
Cody Brown (84)
Lucas Boone (76)
RDT
Jeremy Clark (83)
LDT
Marcus Harrison (84)
Barry Cofield (91)
LE
Erasmus James (86)
Sammy Warnick (85)
Michael H.E. Roth was brought in to help the DL
Pass rush get off drills
Purpose
To develop good footwork and body control while getting off and rushing the passer.
Description
CHUTES
We will start from one end of the chutes and get off to the opposite end.
CHUTE AND HOOP
We start off from the middle of the chute and we work our way around the hoop.
Finish with off arm strip technique
HOOPS
Start off from one end of the hoop and work to the opposite end
Finish with an off arm strip technique
FIGURE 8
Start from 1 end of the hoop and figure 8 the next hoop back to the one you started from.
Change speed as you approach the finish point
Coaching Points
Chutes: Emphasis on explosion and leverage
All 3 drill variations with hoops: Stay tight to the hoop and push off your inside leg
Equipment
Hoop(s)
Chutes
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LB
ROLB
Felix Russell (84)
Bert Campbell (81)
MLB
Danny Lansanah (90)
DeMeco Ryans (83)
Spencer Wink (83)
Cedrick Knapp (74)
Dannell Ellerbe (71)
LOLB
Bernard Slick (80)
Elwood Solis (76)
Tyrone Henry (71)
Michael H.E. Roth was brought in to help the LB's
Passrush technique drill
Purpose
To develop good feeling and automatism for the different pass rush techniques
Description
Have LB pair up facing each other in a 2-point football position, designate one row as the pass rushers and the other as pass blockers. Call the technique they should use (bull, rip, swim, ...) and the side they should pass the blocker. On command the pass blockers drop back like a pass blocker, and the pass rusher close on them and use the correct technique to pass him. On the whistle they reset, with changed designations.
This drill can be done with or without pads (without pads it's a good pre-practice warm-up routine).
Coaching Points
Since this is not a physical drill, hand quickness and correct technique is most important.
Read the play and react drill
Purpose
To teach the linebackers to read the block of the offensive lineman and recognize the play and react properly.
Description
Align 4 players as three OL-men plus a FB, put two players as DL on the outside two OL and a LB on the middle OL.
Signal the offensive players their assignments and a snap count.
On the snap count the offensive players carry out their blocks and the linebacker reacts accordingly. Make sure all linebackers get a sufficient number of repetitions.
Start off at half speed, and pick up the speed as players get better.
include DL personnel if you don't have enough linebackers.
Coaching Points
Make sure offensive personnel carries out its assignments correctly.
Linebackers have to be in proper stance and alignment before the "snap".
Emphasize the correct movement while reading the block/play and the correct reaction to the read play.
Don't allow any sloppiness on either side.
The intensity of contact should be low, correct and quick reaction is the purpose of this drill.
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CB
RCB
Darrent Williams (91)
Brice McCain (7
Donald Washington (72)
NCB
Duane Styron (74)
FS
Brandon Hampton (84)
Dowayne Davis (81)
SS
Stacey Green (90)
Jamar Adams (81)
LCB
Darren Barnett (87)
Rashad Barksdale (74)
Michael H.E. Roth was brought in to help the CB's.
Catching drill
Purpose
To develop backpedal, reaction & catching at different angles.
Description
On signal, DB will backpedal, react and drive to and intercept the football.
Coaching Points
Stress shoulders square to LOS and quick reaction
Intercept and Score Drill
Purpose
Defensive Backs Interception Drill to work on catching the ball at the highest point while running full speed into the flight path of the football, and then score by breaking through would be tacklers and still maintaining balance to continue to run and score.
Description
Setup:
Put a stand up dummy about 2-3 yards to the side of the Defensive Backs starting point and about 1-2 yards into the field.
From the hash marks about 4-5 yards next to the coach (to the same side as the dummy) lay out 4-5 square bags towards the sideline.
Put 2 players with hand shields about 1 yard in front of the first square bag.
Defensive Backs line up in one line at the sideline
The coach throws the ball in an arc towards the standup dummy
When the coach throws the ball the Defensive Back starts to intercept the pass
Then the Defensive Back sprints to the square backs
Breaks through between the players with the shields (who will jam the ball carrier)
And high steps over the square bags to score.
Coaching Points
Move forward at full speed
Time your jump
Be under control
Catch the ball at the highest point
Don't lean into the contact, or you will fall if you don't make contact
Equipment
Strand-up Dummy
2 hand shields
4-5 square bags
Football(s)
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SPECIAL TEAMS
K/P
K
Robbie Gould (99)
Height and accuracy drill
Purpose
The purpose of this drill is to concentrate on kicking the football in a straight line while getting good enough height on the kick to clear the line of scrimmage.
Description
The kicker places the football on the tee, or the holder places the football on the tee 7 yards from the goal post upright. The football is placed on the same line as the goal posts (end line). The kicker kicks the football down the line and at the goal post upright. The kicker's main objective is to get the ball up over the height of the cross bar (represents line) and to either hit the upright with the football or land the ball in a 4 yards sector (marked with cones) forty to forty five yards down field.
P
Jon Ryan (8
Drop consistency drill
Purpose
The purpose of this drill is to work on the mechanics of a consistent drop which is essential in executing a good punt.
Description
The Punter should align himself on one of the yard lines working across the football field. He should take his normal stride into the ball and drop the ball on the line without kicking it. The proper drop should have the nose of the football slightly in and down. This will cause the ball to bounce back and slightly outside of the line the punter is working on, indicating a good drop.
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Team Drills
7 on 7 passing drill
Purpose
On Offense work on passing game and simultaneously work on Defense Pass coverage.
Coaching Points
Make sure the QB doesn't hold the ball longer than he could in full scrimmage or game.
Blitzing LB should be picked up by RB, if not due to assignment he should run by the QB. So you still can see if the coverage is doing ok.
The 2-Minute Drill
Purpose
The purpose of the 2-Minute Offense vs Defense Drill is on the offensive side to work on both sides of the ball on the 2-Minutes Situation:
Offensive Side: Play calling, quick lineup, recognition of the defensive coverage, ...
Defensive Side: Quick recognition of the offensive lineup, alignment and assignment according to offensive lineup, down-and-distance-situation, time situation...
Description
Preparation:
The responsible coach for the 2-Minute Offense prepares for each practice a set of scenarios which will be practiced, i.e. Ball on own 43, 1:35 to go and 2 points down and the number of available timeouts for each side. - He should make some scenarios where a field goal is sufficient, and some where a TD with a 2-Point conversion are needed...
Immediately after team warm-up (and at least once a week) the 2-Minute Drill is announced.
All Offensive Players go to one side of the field and the defensive players will group in the opposite sides teamzone.
Then the first scenario is announced and the ball is placed accordingly.
From now on make it as game like as possible: Have someone (Assistant Coach) operate the "game-clock" according to the league-rules, have another coach (or inactive player) spot the ball as quickly as possible...
The only exception to real game situation is the "quick whistle", that is as soon as the forward progress is obviously stopped the whistle stops the play, don't let any injury prone team-tackling happen, if avoidable. Also tell the defense that a good wrap-up is enough for a tackle!
Each drive ends due to a turnover, turnover on downs, time-expires (defense wins) or score by the offense sufficient to win or tie the game (offense wins)
Coaching Points
No coaching during the drill.
The only coaching during the drill is what you also can do during a game from the sidelines.
Coaching between drills is ok.
If possible video tape the drive with a camera covering the whole field (well all players on the field) and coach afterwards in the classroom, on where the players left unnecessary time on the field and which routes weren't run right, and show the QB and the receivers how to take advantage of misalignments and assignments of the defensive coverage.
On the defensive side you can teach how alignments and assignments can be improved
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As you can see Training Camp 2015 will be a serious one focusing on basics. The Packers are ready to take that next step and 2015 should be their year to break their playoff drought. 10 wins and a wild card is not out of the question.
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Forum Discussion
(by J_Paronne on 07/12/2010)
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Packers make noise in RFA |
CB Donald Washington was signed away from KC for a 5th rounder. Washington is 1 of only 2 CB in all of RZL that is at least 6' tall with 99 jump. The Packers feel this will allow them to finally be able to win the jump ball.
WR Demetrius Byrd was signed away from SD for a 5th rounder. Byrd is a bit of a project, but at 6' with 94 speed and 92 acc, the Packers hope he can compete with the all of a sudden very youthful core of WR's.
All 4 of the Packers RFA's were retained. There is discussion that HB Green will be offered a long term deal shortly. |
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Forum Discussion
(by J_Paronne on 07/05/2010)
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Packers seek help from Vikings and Cards |
| Tyler and Tom, any advice on how to beat Dallas? |
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Forum Discussion
(by J_Paronne on 06/08/2010)
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At A Glance
| NFC North |
| RNK |
TEAM |
W-L-T |
PCT |
DIV |
| #9 |
 y-Vikings |
12-4-0 |
0.750 |
5-1 |
| #18 |
 Packers |
9-7-0 |
0.563 |
4-2 |
| #28 |
 Bears |
4-12-0 |
0.250 |
3-3 |
| #30 |
 Lions |
4-12-0 |
0.250 |
0-6 |
| PACKERS SCHEDULE |
| WK |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
TIME/RESULT |
| 1 |
Sun |
vs  Jets #7 |
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| 2 |
Sun |
at  Panthers #22 |
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| 4 |
Sun |
at Vikings #9 |
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| 5 |
Sun |
vs  Falcons #27 |
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| 6 |
Sun |
vs  Buccaneers #4 |
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| 7 |
Sun |
vs Bears #28 |
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| 8 |
Sun |
vs  Seahawks #21 |
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| 9 |
Mon |
at  Saints #5 |
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| 10 |
Mon |
vs Vikings #9 |
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| 11 |
Sun |
at Lions #30 |
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| 12 |
Sun |
at  Bills #12 |
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| 13 |
Sun |
vs Lions #30 |
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| 14 |
Sun |
vs  Patriots #17 |
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| 15 |
Sun |
at  Dolphins #29 |
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| 16 |
Sat |
at Bears #28 |
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| 17 |
Sun |
at  Cowboys #1 |
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