Feb 05, 2010 10:55AM

'Favorite Fives' of 2009: Top Run Plays At Home

Continuing an annual series now in its third year, Packers.com has again compiled a series of "Favorite Fives," various Top 5 lists of big plays from this past season.

Each list will be accompanied by a brief description of the context, plus video clips of the plays. The Packers Fan Poll on the left side of the page will allow fans to vote for their favorite. A new "Favorite Five" will appear each week for the next several weeks, with a new corresponding poll.

After all the lists have appeared, votes will be tabulated to compile a final "Favorite Five," and Packers.com visitors can then vote for their favorite play of the year for 2009.

The first installment is the Top 5 running plays in home games. In chronological order, they are:

Aaron Rodgers, 35 yards vs. Minnesota (Nov. 1)
Early in the fourth quarter, with the Packers trailing 31-20, the offense faced second-and-4 from midfield. Rodgers dropped back to pass, took off to h..

Feb 04, 2010 02:30PM

Packers Fan Memories

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This Week's Photos

Hey Packers fans, here's your chance to share your favorite memories of the green and gold with other fans from around the world! This week's edition features an extended vacation in Green Bay, a trip back home, and a birthday present to the regular season finale.

Each week, Packers.com will post a feature called 'Packers Fan Memories'.

Feb 03, 2010 12:40PM

Rookies Made Their Mark On Defense In '09

Despite the defensive letdown in the NFC Wild Card playoffs, one factor that points to a promising future outlook for the Green Bay Packers' defense is that it achieved what it did in 2009 - ranking No. 1 in the league against the run and No. 2 in total yards allowed - with significant contributions from rookies.

As the season wound down, Clay Matthews and Brad Jones were the two starting outside linebackers, B.J. Raji was filling in at nose tackle for an injured Ryan Pickett, cornerback Brandon Underwood was pressed into duty in the dime package, and Jarius Wynn was getting some snaps as a reserve down lineman in nickel.

"We played a lot of young players," defensive coordinator Dom Capers said in an extended session with reporters after the season ended. "Hopefully the experience those guys gained will make them that much better.

"We're talking about five rookies there that contributed some."

Barring an even worse rash of injuries on the defensive..

Feb 02, 2010 09:14AM

Plenty Of Packers Connections To Super Bowl Teams

When the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints take the field this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIV, there will be a handful of players and coaches involved in the game that have ties to the Packers, as well as many members of the Green Bay organization that have links back to the two teams playing in the league's title contest.

Here is a look at some of the Green Bay connections to each team in Super Bowl XLIV:

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
* Saints starting safety Darren Sharper played the first eight seasons (1997-2004) of his career with the Packers, earning Pro Bowl recognition with the team in 2000 and 2002. Sunday will be Sharper's second career Super Bowl appearance, with the first one coming in his rookie season of 1997 with the Packers when they took on Denver in Super Bowl XXXII.

* Saints backup quarterback Mark Brunell began his NFL career with the Packers in 1993 as a fifth-round draft choice. He served as Brett Favre's bac..

Feb 01, 2010 08:21AM

Rodgers Throws Two Touchdown Passes In Pro Bowl

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the NFC with 197 yards passing and two touchdown passes in his Pro Bowl debut, but the NFC fell to the AFC 41-34 on Sunday in Miami.

Rodgers, who started for the NFC in his first Pro Bowl appearance, completed 15-of-19 passes (78.9 percent) for a game-high 197 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions for a 145.0 passer rating. He led the offense for the first three drives and helped the NFC put up points on each one of them.

On the NFC's first possession, Rodgers found 49ers tight end Vernon Davis on a play-action pass to the AFC's 33-yard line for a 36-yard gain. The pass helped set up a 47-yard field goal from Eagles kicker David Akers to narrow the AFC's lead to 7-3.

With the NFC trailing 14-3 the next time he took the field, Rodgers pump faked before finding Giants wide receiver Steve Smith deep down the field for a 48-yard touchdown.

After the NFC defense forced a three-and-out from the AFC, Rodgers ..

Feb 08, 2010 05:53PM

Road to Draft: Jarrett Brown

The Packers showed interest in West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown at the Senior Bowl and have a history of investing in young signal-callers. Brown is an athletic player who was comfortable in the pocket during his week in Mobile.

Feb 08, 2010 05:35PM

NFL Transaction Wire Blog

We're keeping track of every NFL transaction all year long. Last update: Monday at 7:41 PM ET.

Feb 08, 2010 05:11PM

Prospect Profile: Gerald McCoy

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy inside.

Feb 08, 2010 04:40PM

Prospect Profile: Jimmy Clausen

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen inside.

Feb 08, 2010 01:45PM

Senior Bowl Packers Mock Draft: First Round

After getting an up-close look at the 90-plus players in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl, we produce a realistic all-Packers mock draft. Our series wraps up with the Packers thinking outside the box and adding an electric weapon to their prolific offense.

Feb 08, 2010 06:27PM

Payton, McCarthy Top Class of 2006

Jan 27, 2010 09:15AM

Mock Draft 1.0: What the other 30 teams are thinking

As the Colts prepare for Super Bowl XLIV, other teams dig for the next Peyton Manning.

Feb 08, 2010 01:27PM

Road to Draft: Jarrett Brown

Feb 08, 2010 12:58PM

NFL Transaction Wire Blog

Feb 08, 2010 12:58PM

Prospect Profile: Gerald McCoy