I knew the Packers had about 25 years of futility following the Vince Lombardi tenure, so, out of curiosity, I checked Wikipedia (which is ALWAYS right) to see just how bad it was. Literally, not one coach between Lombardi and Mike Holmgren had an overall winning record. What has been made of the reasons for this long, horrible stretch, and what changed?
Bad drafts, bad trades and no free agency.
Could a player have contract incentives tied to being selected to the NFL Top 100? Also, do you think being selected to that list would possibly mean more to a player since they are selected exclusively by their peers, as opposed to the (IMO silly) Pro Bowl?
Could they? Sure…but I haven’t heard of such a thing. Based on how NFL Network goes about gathering those votes, however, I would say a player and his agent would be foolish to have that language written into a contract.
Ryan from Chippewa Falls, WI
And just like that, No. 80 is no longer eligible for the pantheon of II side quests. Out of curiosity, what would be more of a double take, “88” lined up at running back or “80” locking down the opposing WR1?
In this case, I was sad to see No. 80 go. When your name is Bo, that number is an elite arrangement.
Is Willie Davis the Packers’ all-time sack leader? I know that they did not count sacks during his playing years, but I remember him as being in the backfield a lot when I watched the Packers during his years.
Unofficially, probably. His Packers Hall of Fame biography, which I believe Cliff wrote, estimates Davis had at least 100 sacks and possibly more than 120 during his Packers career.
Jeffery from Monticello, WI
Hello II, in your opinion which President did more for the Packers during their tenure?
Probably Ford. It’s not every day a sitting U.S. president christens a football team’s hall of fame.
David from Janesville, WI
So Mike recommends “Fletch” and “Christmas Vacation,” plugs “A Few Good Men,” as well, then slips in a “Police Academy” reference as well as an “Airplane” reference – partly in responding to a conversation begun by a “Caddyshack” reference. My only question is, where was the “Shawshank Redemption” reference? I’m assuming it was there, and I missed it. I won’t rest for one minute until I find it. Now let’s grab a bite to eat.
It’s buried in a box under a rock that has no earthly business in a Maine hayfield. Piece of black, volcanic glass.
Ben from Cripple Creek, CO
I think I back Vic on when baloney season stops. Yes, this time is important, but people can still make wild predictions about teams/players. But the results on the field aren’t quantified in wins or losses just yet. Speaking of baloney, do we call it that season because no one likes baloney?
Whichever way you slice it, each day we get closer to revealing the story of the 2025 Packers.
Mark from Westminster, CO
I am grateful to have you two as editorial writers for the Green Bay Packers. I can tell you I would not want to be tasked with coming up with content day after day, week after week, and month after month. How you two do it so well year after year is profound. The Packers should be proud to have you two on their team. Keep up the fantastic work, because Packers Nation needs access to the team and you give it to us.
I’m just here so I don’t get fined.