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Packers move to Rodgers allowed Eagles to gamble with Kolb

We’re going to be adding a new weekly feature at OBOD now that the season has begun. Every Tuesday (the players’ off day) we’ll be running a column on the Green Bay Packers’ upcoming opponent for that week. It may or may not touch on the Packers at all, but sometimes, of course, it will. [...]

OBOD's 2010 mega, super, epic NFL preview (predictions free of charge)

Monday marks the kickoff of opening week for the 2010 NFL season.

Indeed, it is a great day (especially if you’re off due to the holiday).

What better way to begin such a great week than with OBOD’s 2010 season predictions, right?

(Note: These are only my predictions. I don’t speak for Adam and Gene. Besides, I’m almost [...]

2010 preseason game four vs. Kansas City: Now that it's over - here's what we've learned

I’m going to play a dangerous game in this space.

That doesn’t mean I’m going to write 900 words on the Green Bay Packers’ 17-13 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Thursday night’s preseason finale.

(Though I will quickly say that I loved what I saw from Matt Flynn. He can hold down the fort [...]

Life as a Packers fan in the Twin Cities - and why I hate Vikings fans

As I write this, the calendar sits on July 11. That really didn’t leave me a whole lot of options for this space.

Sure, I could write about some things that actually involve the current incarnation of the Green Bay Packers. But now doesn’t seem like the best time to write such posts – better to [...]

The Green Bay Packers' all-time 53-man roster (part eight - finale)

(Before we begin: We understand the importance of the ongoing Brandon Underwood situation and will definitely write about it, once something happens. But we’re not going to get into the speculation game here. That’s not our style.)

It’s been a wild ride, but here were are – at the finish line, at long last.

The first seven parts [...]

The Green Bay Packers' all-time 53-man roster (part seven)

Okay, no more stalling. It’s time to unveil the cornerbacks for the all-time defense.

I’m serious, guys!

Also, please note that this closes out the offensive and defensive part of the roster. There are three special teams spots left – you didn’t really think I’d leave those guys off, did you? – and they will be unveiled [...]

The Green Bay Packers' all-time 53-man roster (part six)

So, I know I’ve been a little, um, delayed in getting these posts up. I’m sorry – I really am.

I’m going to make it up to you this week, though, as we will finish our all-time roster.

(I’m Chris Lempesis and I approve this message.)

Anyways, I know that cornerback was supposed to be the next position on [...]

The Green Bay Packers' all-time 53-man roster (part five)

Okay, so we’ve covered the guys up front for the all-time defense.

Now, it’s time to head to the second level and look at the linebackers.

I have to say that the linebacking corps was one of the toughest positions to narrow down. This team has had more than its share of great ‘backers throughout its history. [...]

The Green Bay Packers' all-time 53-man roster (part four)

Hope you missed us, we’re baaaack!!

After a brief hiatus (does four days count as a hiatus?), we’re back to bring you the second part of OBOD’s all-time 53-man roster for the Green Bay Packers.

(Note: You might be wondering why we didn’t write anything about OTAs. Because they are incredibly boring and mean nothing, in the [...]

The Green Bay Packers' all-time 53-man roster (part three)

The first two parts of our series covered the “skill players” on offense.

Enough about the pretty boys – let’s talk about the grunts, the hogs, the guys in the trenches. After all, they’re the real reason games are won and lost.

With that said, here’s part three of OBOD’s all-time 53-man roster: the offensive line.

(Note: I [...]