Why the Packers Will Repeat (pt. 2) - The Blog With Its Tail Between Its Legs

I posted a blog entry a while back in which I excitedly professed my belief that the Green Bay Packers will once again bring home the Lombardi. That opinion has not changed. However, after watching the Packers squeak out a win against the San Diego Chargers today, I felt today would be as appropriate a day as any to complete the blog that a bright-eyed, idealistic boy began with such innocence.

Perhaps this post doesn't really belong on this blog, but I it needs to go somewhere, so... If you don't enjoy the sport of football, or unpleasant, disjointed rants, for that matter, I wouldn't read anymore of this. 

Excerpt from "Why The Packers Will Repeat (pt. 1)"

poor, naive soul.

I would no longer love to talk about defense.

Green Bay Packers, reigning Super Bowl Champions. Ended last year with the #2 defense in the league in terms of points given up. Only significant change from last year? Loss of oft-injured defensive end Cullen Jenkins, who never really played much last year anyway, down the stretch. So. What the expletive happened?

Let's look at the key performers.

Clay Matthews-

2010:

Fought through constant triple-team blocking assignments on his way to a 14-sack season, while finishing runner-up for prestigious Defensive Player of the Year award.

2011:

Washed out of games by mediocre blockers, registered 3 sacks on the year.

Charles Woodson-

2010:

Outstanding "jack-knife" defender, blitzing from slot, wreaking havoc on the backfield and jumping hella routes for interceptions.

2011:

Still getting hella interceptions, at least.

Nick Collins-

2010:

1st-team All-Pro at Free Safety. Made game changing interception in the Super Bowl.

2011:

Career ending neck injury. Stay strong Collins. :(

BJ Raji-

2010:

Constant disruption in the backfield. Fighting through double teams to make a play on a consistent basis. Had a interception for a touchdown in the NFC Championship, too.

2011: 

Just sort of taking up space. No sacks, yet. Didn't really expect another pick-six, though.

Tramon Williams-

2010:

Shut down every wide receiver lined up across from him. Arguably best season of any cornerback in 2010.

2011:

Constantly confused in coverage, not assignment sure. Beat often by strong, physical receivers. Far cry from previous year.

whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhy.

Okay, seriously.. who hid the HGH?