When It's Time To Give The Packers Letter Grades

by Brandon on Jan 23, 2012 9:01 AM CST in Green Bay Packers Analysis

Green Bay Packers news | 2011 report card: Defense lets Packers down | Green Bay Press Gazette. I've been waiting for this article on the Green Bay Packers for a couple days now, and I was surprised by the harsh grades.

Looking on a curve, there's nothing wrong here. For example, the offensive line is ranked in the appropriate order with Wells (A-) first, then Bulaga (B), Sitton (B-), Lang (C+), and Newhouse (C). Based on their performances in 2011, I'd rank the offensive lineman in that order.

But I'm not sure what Bryan Bulaga did to earn only a B, other than to miss a couple games due to injury. And giving Aaron Rodgers only an A- seems harsh. What did he have to do to earn an A?

Beyond the low letter grades, there are a lot of interesting stats and other notes on every player, and it's well worth a read. I expect it'll be an article I refer back to over the next few months.

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Running Backs

Not sure how much of this is attributable to the offensive line, but on running plays, I found myself, more often than not, longing for another Ahman Green to pick up some yards when the Packers desperately needed them. Yes, the defense was a glaring problem in the 2011 season, but so was the inability to effectively and consistently run the ball. Would have been nice to not have to expect #12 to put the game on his shoulders every week.

by TheWalrus1971 on Jan 23, 2012 10:00 AM CST reply actions

True

I want them to find that Bruiser type back. Just run into the pile and wreck havoc. I love the guys we have now, just want one that is tough to take down.

by king.nothing on Jan 23, 2012 12:13 PM CST up reply actions

This post

pretty much illustrates why I put little to no stock in reporters’ grades.

I’d sure be interested in seeing the grades by the Packers’ coaches, though.

"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

"We're nobody's underdog!"

"We don't play scared!"

After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!

by NorthStarr on Jan 23, 2012 9:45 PM CST reply actions

It is like one of those professors...

They witness a student dominate the class, but still can’t give anyone an A.

That dog just won't hunt.

by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2012 10:03 PM CST up reply actions

Rodgers

What would Rodgers needed to have done to earn a better grade?

How about win a playoff game? As the article points out, he had his worst performance of the year at the very worst time. Even Smith & Tebow had better games in the playoffs.

Brett Favre had his best season in years in ’07, but the loss to the Giants casts a long shadow over everything he did that year.

by uglyfatpimplynerd on Jan 23, 2012 10:12 PM CST reply actions