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 Feb. 07, 2012 2:05 p.m. - by James Carlton - Web site picks Packers as Super Bowl favorite next year
According to the oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, an online sports betting web site, the Packers are still the team to beat next season. Despite losing to the eventual champion New York Giants in the divisional round of the playoffs, Green Bay is a 6-to-1 favorite to win next year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans. Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 9:37 p.m. - by James Carlton - Rodgers says teammates helped him become MVP
QB Aaron Rodgers on being named the NFL MVP on Saturday: "It means a lot to be recognized as a consistent player and contributing on my team. It's an award that relies on a player having the support of his teammates – guys blocking, guys running, guys catching, guys making plays. I'm very honored to receive the award." Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 9:36 p.m. - by James Carlton - Rodgers first Packer to win MVP since Favre
QB Aaron Rodgers became the first Packer to win the NFL MVP award since Brett Favre won his third in a row in 1997. The other Green Bay players who’ve earned the honor are Bart Starr (1966), Jim Taylor (1962) and Paul Hornung (1961). Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 9:34 p.m. - by James Carlton - No surprise as Rodgers gets MVP
As expected, QB Aaron Rodgers was named the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player on Saturday. Rodgers won the award in a landslide, earning 48 of a possible 50 votes. He set the league record for passer rating (122.5), completing 68.3 percent of his throws for 4,643 yards with 45 TDs and only six INTs for the 15-1 Packers. Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:56 p.m. - by James Carlton - Newly promoted Clements happy to be back in OC role
Tom Clements was promoted from Packers QBs coach to offensive coordinator, a position he held for two seasons with the Bills (2004-05). "I’ve been a coordinator before, only for a few years," Clements said. "I’ve always wanted to get back to doing that, and I’m thankful that it’s here in Green Bay." Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:48 p.m. - by James Carlton - New Packers OC embraces challenge
Tom Clements on being promoted from QBs coach to offensive coordinator on Thursday: “I think it’s a great opportunity. We have a young team. We’ve had success over the past couple of years. We still have a lot of room to grow, and I’m happy to be a part of it.” Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:46 p.m. - by James Carlton - Clements played big role in Rodgers' development
New offensive coordinator Tom Clements, who had been the QBs coach from 2006 until Thursday, is widely credited with the development of QBs Aaron Rodgers and Matt Flynn. Rodgers, the MVP frontrunner, has often praised Clements’ work. Flynn, the backup, is considered one of the top free agents on the market this offseason. Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:41 p.m. - by James Carlton - McCarthy: Clements has earned promotion to OC
Coach Mike McCarthy on naming former QB coach Tom Clements offensive coordinator: “Tom has been an integral part of our success and our staff, making it an obvious decision to promote him to offensive coordinator. He has earned this opportunity, and we look forward to continued offensive success in 2012.” Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:39 p.m. - by James Carlton - Packers name Clements offensive coordinator
The Packers named Tom Clements as their offensive coordinator on Thursday evening. Clements, who had been the team’s QBs coach since 2006, takes over for Joe Philbin, who left to become head coach of the Dolphins. Before coming to Green Bay, Clements was the Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2004-05. He’s been coaching in the NFL since 1997. Packers RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:35 p.m. - by James Carlton - Rodgers will be guest analyst at Super Bowl
Though he won’t be playing in the game, QB Aaron Rodgers will be present and participating in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. Rodgers, whose Packers lost to the NFC Champion Giants in the divisional round, will offer his insight as a guest analyst for NBC-TV’s pregame coverage. Rodgers was last year’s Super Bowl MVP. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:22 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: LB -- Goode
Long snapper Brett Goode: A-minus.  If you don’t notice a long snapper, he’s probably doing a good job. You never really noticed Goode. His snaps were almost always textbook, and none resulted in turnovers or broken plays. He only had one tackle in coverage but that’s not really why the Packers are paying him. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:20 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: P -- Masthay
P Tim Masthay: A-minus. Masthay was excellent, if not often needed. He built off the late-season success of 2010 and became a consistent, effective punter. He got 41.8 percent of his punts to land inside the opponents’ 20-yard line, good for third in the league. Directionally and distance-wise, Masthay is the best punter Green Bay has had in a while. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:19 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: K -- Crosby
K Mason Crosby: A-minus. This was Crosby’s best season in Green Bay. His FG percentage of 85.7 was far higher than his previous best (79.5 in 2007), and he kicked himself into Packers history with a record-tying 58-yarder. Crosby also hit his first game-winner, nailing a 31-yard FG to beat the Giants as time expired in Week 13. His kickoffs routinely resulted in touchbacks. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:18 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Jennings
DB M.D. Jennings: Incomplete. It was a major surprise that Jennings made the team as an undrafted free agent. He became the lone backup safety when Nick Collins suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week 2, but never played a defensive down. Jennings did contribute on special teams and the potential is there to climb the depth chart. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:17 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- House
DB Davon House: Incomplete. House was inactive most of the season and never took a defensive snap. The rookie fourth-rounder, who has big-play potential, battled injuries and just couldn’t get on the field. This offseason will be big for House, who can shoot up the depth chart in a secondary as bad as Green Bay’s. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:16 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Lee
DB Pat Lee: C-minus. Lee has probably run out of time in Green Bay. He’s shown no ability to contribute as a CB, with injuries and poor play derailing his development. He was superb on special teams (except as a returner), but that probably isn’t enough for a 27-year-old free agent whose potential has topped out to get re-signed. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:16 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Bush
DB Jarrett Bush: B-plus. The Packers would be foolish not to re-sign the underrated and oft-maligned Bush, who is a free agent. After his best season at CB, Bush (two INTs) could want more money than the team wishes to spend, though he’s said he wants to return to Green Bay. He’s an amiable, emotional leader and a special teams ace. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:15 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Collins
DB Nick Collins: Incomplete. Collins suffered a severe neck injury in the second game of the season and his career is in jeopardy. He stuck around the Packers facility all season, was jovial with teammates and reporters, and seemed at peace with whatever his football fate would be. He’ll find out in March if he can ever play again. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:10 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Shields
DB Sam Shields: C-minus. In his second season, Shields regressed. He’s blindingly fast, has great hands and is a potential big-time playmaker. Too often, though, he’s easily beaten. Still very raw, having been a WR until halfway through college, Shields (four INTs in 2011) can become very good. But he’s got to at least try and tackle in run support. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:10 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Peprah
DB Charlie Peprah: C. Peprah was thrust into action when S Nick Collins’ season ended with a neck injury. Peprah played true to form – he was a physical leader who made some plays but was a liability in coverage. He had five INTs but allowed eight passes of at least 20 yards. His missed tackle in the playoff loss was a catastrophe. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:08 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Burnett
DB Morgan Burnett: C-plus. This was essentially the second-year safety’s first season, as he was injured for most of 2010. Burnett was the defensive version of TE Jermichael Finley: full of potential but maddeningly inconsistent. He played with a club on his broken hand much of the season, which greatly encumbered him, but he still made 107 tackles and five turnover plays.  Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:07 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Williams
DB Tramon Williams: D-plus. One year after being named a Pro Bowler, the 2011 version of Williams was unrecognizable. He hurt his shoulder in the season opener and it hindered his physical style of play. The classy CB was timid in run support. Williams gave up an astounding 16 receptions of at least 20 yards, a historically high number. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:06 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: DB -- Woodson
DB Charles Woodson: B. The crafty, 14-year veteran CB was exactly what the Packers expected him to be against the pass: a risk-taking playmaker and a coverage liability. Woodson led the team with seven interceptions, including one he returned for a TD, but also was burned often on big plays. The Pro Bowler was simply not good defending the run. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:05 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: LB -- Lattimore
LB Jamari Lattimore: C. The undersized (6-2, 230 pounds) Lattimore contributed on special teams, which kept him active for 10 games. He saw virtually no snaps on defense, where he’ll need to add strength and weight to be an OLB factor. The undrafted free agent is a high-effort player who has potential if he can get bigger. Packers RapidReports
 Jan. 31, 2012 10:04 a.m. - by James Carlton - 2011 Packers position grades: LB -- So'oto
LB Vic So’oto: C. What do the Packers have in So’oto? They’re still not sure. The undrafted free agent, a terror in the preseason, suffered a back injury early on that hampered his development. Coaches called him raw and said his inability on special teams was keeping him off the field. So’oto’s got OLB playmaking ability if he puts it all together. Packers RapidReports
 
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