Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025

Packers defense more than impresses under first year of Hafley

While Jordan Love and the development of the young offense was the major story surrounding the Green Bay Packers coming into the season, one underrated addition to the team was new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. With Hafley manning the defense, fans and sportswriters alike instantly saw a shift in the overall philosophy and scheme, as Green Bay sent a lot more pressure than anyone was accustomed to seeing. The first stat that really pops out
Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025
Packers finally find kicker
After a season with inconsistent play from the kicking position, Green Bay went the route of bringing in competition in the offseason to secure the kicker position. That came in the form of signing Greg Joseph to compete with Anders Carlson throughout training camp. That seemed to be the biggest story of the offseason, as the Packers were supposed to be on the precipice of winning the Super Bowl.
Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025
When will the Pack be back?
If you’ve been following the Green Bay Packers since the 1990s, all you’ve known is great quarterback play. Brett Favre took the reins in 1992. Aaron Rodgers took over for him in 2008.
Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025
Special teams provides mixed results in 2024
While there certainly have been other reasons why Green Bay has seemingly underperformed in the playoffs throughout the Aaron Rodgers era, one thing certainly stood out — special teams. Those problems continued to persist in Jordan Love’s first season as a starter, as rookie kicker Anders Carlson made 27 of 33 field goals on the season, including 34 of 39 extra points. On top of that, Carlson struggled in the kickoff game.
Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025
Who will stay, and who will go?
The Super Bowl is upon us, and the Green Bay Packers are not playing in it. The Packers were eliminated shortly after the playoffs began with a 22-10 loss at the hands of the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Once the season was over, all eyes turned to the offseason. The Packers did some of their best work last offseason.
Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025
Packers’ offense does not live up to expectations
After quarterback Jordan Love got hot to end the 2023-24 season, many within the NFL sphere predicted Green Bay to be one of the highest-powered offenses this past year. With Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed at his disposal, Love finished the 2023 season with 32 touchdown passes in his first season as a starter; it seemed like he and the Packers’ passing offense as whole were just scratching the surface of what fans could see in 2024
Green & Gold Express 5 February 2025
Chiefs’ 3-peat or Eagles’ revenge?
For the second time in three years, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will meet in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs are playing in hopes of capturing their consecutive NFL title. The Eagles are looking for a bit of revenge from two years ago. What will it take for either team to lift the Lombardi Trophy after the game? Chiefs’ offense vs. Eagles’ defense The Eagles’ defense helped lead them to the Super Bowl during the 2022 season.
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