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1) Introduction: Brandon Jackson had been envisioned to be the next Ahman Green when he was drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.  Jackson had a promising rookie season but was eclipsed by the unknown Ryan Grant, who became the primary running back after week 8 of the 2007 season. With a loss of touches, Jackson began to transition himself from an every down back to a 3^rd down back with great success; Packers coaches and players have lauded him as one of the best pass protectors on the team, with film of him being used as teaching tape for other running backs learning pass protection. With Grant going to IR after the first game of the 2010 season, Jackson was again thrust back as the primary running back. It will be interesting to see what the Packers decide to do with this free agent.

2) Profile:

Brandon Lamar Jackson

Position: RB
Height: 5-11    Weight: 210 lbs.

Born: October 2, 1985 in Detroit, MI
College: Nebraska (school history)    (Jackson college stats)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2nd round (63rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

3) Expectations coming into the season for that player: Significant role player – Jackson was designated the Packers primary 3^rd down back, mostly due to his ability to pass protect, an ability that was in high demand based on the Packer’s pass first offensive philosophy and apparently weakness at offensive line from the 2009 season. Jackson also was expected to be quarterback Aaron Rodger’s check down player due to his excellent hands (especially after the Packers lost tight end Jermichael Finley to IR).  Read more... (536 words + 1 image, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)

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1) Introduction: Be honest: Most of you skip straight to the grades portion of these player reviews and don’t bother reading the rest of it. I used to write for a video game review website so I know how you people operate. You skip straight to the final score/grade, then head to the comments section and argue with the author about why he was a half-grade off in his final evaluation. Many of you probably scrolled down and saw that I gave Aaron Rodgers an “A” instead of an “A+” for an overall grade and you’re mad. You’re thinking: Who is the clown that writes this stuff? Does he not realize that Rodgers may have turned into the best player in the league this season? What does it take to get an “A+” around here? It takes near perfection for an entire season to earn an “A+.” Rodgers was near perfect in the final six games. He earned his “A+” in that category. But he had moments in the season’s first half that prevented him from getting an “A+” overall. In the end, who really cares? A straight-up “A” means he was still better than just about everybody else anyway.

2) Profile:

Aaron Charles Rodgers

Position: QB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 223 lbs.

Born: December 2, 1983 in Chico, CA
College: California (school history)    (Rodgers college stats)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.  Read more... (678 words + 1 image, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)

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1.)Introduction: Before the start of the 2010 season, one would have thought Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver would have grown sick and tired of playoff heartbreak.

Two years after a nauseating loss at home to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship, Driver had to feel like vomiting after Aaron Rodgers sack and subsequent fumble was returned for a touchdown in overtime of last season’s NFC Wild Card against the Arizona Cardinals.

Still, as Driver always has, he came back and made sure he wouldn’t experience that again.  A 7^th round draft pick in 1999 out of Alcorn St, Driver is used to having been counted out.  As he worked his way up the depth chart, Driver’s heart and determination along with his pure class off the field has turned the late round pick into a Packers legend.

Coming into 2010, Driver knew his window of opportunity to get a Super Bowl ring was closing but he felt like this team more than others he had played on gave him the best shot of finally fulfilling that dream.

2.) Profile:

Donald Jerome Driver

Position: WR
Height: 6-0    Weight: 188 lbs.

Born: February 2, 1975 in Houston, TX
College: Alcorn State (school history)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round (213th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…): 72 (544th overall since 1950)
3-time Pro Bowler (fine print)  Read more... (786 words + 1 image, estimated 3:09 mins reading time)

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1.)Introduction: The first image many Green Bay Packers fans may have of tight end Tom Crabtree from the 2010 season would be of tight end in training camp just trying to make the season opening roster.

The final image of the season would have to be the Drew Brees-like image of Crabtree holding his son in the air with confetti falling after the Packers won Super Bowl XLV.

Crabtree has been described as a project in the receiving game, but in the blocking department he was looked upon as an immediate contributor.

Such would be his role with the Packers in 2010.

2.) Profile:

Thomas Louis Crabtree

Position: TE
Height: 6-5    Weight: 244 lbs.

Born: November 4, 1985 in Columbus, OH

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…): 1 (11873rd overall since 1950)

3.) Expectations entering 2010 season: In a word, none.  With Jermichael Finley a budding superstar and the veteran Donald Lee behind Finley, not much was expected of Crabtree this season.  In fact, he was not even a lock to make the active roster with rookie Andrew Quarless behind him.

When the dust settled, Crabtree made the 2010 Packers but not much was expected of this third stringer unless some weird rash of injuries broke out.

Like that would ever happen.

4. ) Highlights/Lowlights:  When you only catch four passes in a season, you  obviously won’t show up much on SportsCenter during Packer highlights.  But for one his grabs, Crabtree definitely made the highlight reel.  Read more... (612 words + 1 image, estimated 2:27 mins reading time)

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1) Introduction: A fifth round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2003, Donald Lee was signed in free agency by the Green Bay Packers in 2005. His career hasn’t been as bright as some other tight ends in Green Bay history; nevertheless, he did serve his role well in the Packers’ “transition” from Bubba Franks to Jermichael Finley. From 2007-2009, Lee had a combined 124 receptions for 1,138 yards and 12 touchdowns.

2) Profile:

Donald Tywon Lee

Position: TE
Height: 6-3    Weight: 255 lbs.

Born: August 31, 1980 in Maben, MS
College: Mississippi State   (school history)    (Lee college stats)
Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 5th round (156th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.

3) Expectations coming into the season: With the emergence of superstar Jermichael Finley, Donald Lee’s role this season fell significantly. In fact, the only thing keeping Lee on the roster seemed to be his veteran experience. After the Packers drafted Andrew Quarless and signed Tom Crabtree, the tight end position suddenly became more crowded. Lee was still expected to perform to his previous level of play, but it was clear the younger players were taking over quickly.  Read more... (566 words + 1 image, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

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1) Introduction: As the sixth Iowa player to be named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year, Bryan Bulaga was one of the top prospects at his position going into the draft. That’s why many people were shocked when – despite his “dinosaur arms” – he fell to the Packers at the 23rd pick. In what seemed to be fate calling, Green Bay practically had to take him. Not only could Bulaga be considered the “best player available,” he was also filling a dire need for the team that allowed over 50 sacks in 2009. Many fans and media experts saw Bulaga as the Packers’ LT of the future, eventually replacing veteran Chad Clifton.

2) Profile:

Bryan Joseph Bulaga

Position: T
Height: 6-5    Weight: 315 lbs.

Born: March 21, 1989 in Barrington, IL
College: Iowa (school history)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.

3) Expectations coming into the season: As a first round draft pick, many people expected Bryan Bulaga to be a starter at the beginning of the season. The problem was, however, that there was some uncertainty as to where along the line he should play. Since he was a LG-turned-LT in college, Bulaga was projected to take on one of those positions. Some people said he should only be trained at tackle, others said he was a superior option to Daryn Colledge and should be played at guard. And yet, despite his first round status and the paycheck that went with it, there was the thought that he should be groomed to start in 2011 and play as a backup in 2010.  Read more... (904 words + 1 image, estimated 3:37 mins reading time)

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