Comments for GreenBay Packers By the Numbers

Comment on Christian Ballard by Mike Davidsen

Mike Davidsen — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:40:29 +0000

I think Ballard would be a nice value pick at the end of the third round. I have heavy doubts that he’s still around at that pick, but I think No.64 would be too early to take Ballard. He has a lot of athletic ability and could end up having a better NFL career than Adrian Clayborn.

Comment on Leader of a Dynasty? by J.R. Augustine

J.R. Augustine — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:02:09 +0000

I think the thing that most thrills me about how Aaron’s been playing is that he’s been so secure with the ball. Aside from chucking the rock to Urlacher in the NFC Championship, he’s really taken good care of the ball. In the playoffs more than any time, you have to avoid turnovers. Brett took a lot of risks when the chips were down. Aaron doesn’t.

Comment on Leader of a Dynasty? by Mike Davidsen

Mike Davidsen — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:02:33 +0000

What I love about Rodgers is how he play the game in such a sound, smart way yet still possess the skill sets and play making ability to be great. With Favre we got a lot of the ‘greatness’ and leadership but not so much the smart quarterbacking. Rodgers has it all and is on pace for a HOF career.

Comment on Leader of a Dynasty? by Brady Augustine

Brady Augustine — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:57:58 +0000

Aaron Rodgers is really poised to do great things. With the team around him and his more Starr-like disposition, a great coach and general manager, the sky is the limit!

Comment on Leader of a Dynasty? by J.R. Augustine

J.R. Augustine — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:12:59 +0000

I couldn’t agree more Fred. When we talk about “Packer People,” Starr is the standard by which we should measure that. Perhaps in the next few seasons Aaron will establish himself alongside Starr, but he will never supplant the man.

Comment on Leader of a Dynasty? by fred erickson

fred erickson — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:06:58 +0000

bryan bartlett starr was, is, and will always be the consumate packer.

Comment on Is Aaron Rodgers a Rising Starr? by J.R. Augustine

J.R. Augustine — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:47:57 +0000

Thanks for reading mister p. You’re the second person who has suggested a Rodgers/Starr playoff comparison. I guess I’d better post one.

You’re absolutely right that Starr had much better numbers when he hit the playoffs. It was a major factor in our 12 championships. The reason I left the playoffs out of this post was that we just didn’t have much data for Aaron Rodgers in the playoffs. Now that he’s gone deep into the 2011 playoffs, we’re getting a better idea how he reacts in playoff situations.

I think I’ll wait until the playoffs are over to write the post though. Hopefully, we’ll have two more games of stats to add to the analysis (and a Lombardi trophy to boot).

Comment on Is Aaron Rodgers a Rising Starr? by mister p

mister p — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:09:38 +0000

Can we compare QB passer ratings of the great quarterbacks in the playoffs? I think Starr was 9-1 lifetime in the playoffs, losing only his first game vs. Philthadelphia. He played several playoff games in horrendous weather vs. dome stadiums and he also played in an era where defensive backs could maintain contact throughout the receivers routes.
Check the stats but I think Starr stands above all who have ever played the game.

Comment on Keep an Eye on the Packer Running Game by J.R. Augustine

J.R. Augustine — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:46:29 +0000

Thanks for reading.

The yards the Packers generated on the ground didn’t surprise me. What did surprise me was that McCarthy went with James Starks as the primary running back in this game. I was hoping to see more of Starks but really didn’t expect McCarthy to suddenly give him the bulk of the load in a playoff game. Great job by James.

Comment on Keep an Eye on the Packer Running Game by GBP Owner

GBP Owner — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:05:25 +0000

MAN, were YOU right!