2007 Recap

The Green Bay Packers finished atop the NFC North with a 13-3 record, losing the divisional playoff against the New York Giants. The year proved to be a Brett Favre’s final, as he announced his retirement after the season ended.

The retirement places the quarterback position in Aaron Rodgers hands. The team around him is young and talented. RB Ryan Grant broke out in 2007 with 956 yards on 5.1 yard a carry after taking over the running back position in week eight. The receivers will feature proven veteran Donald Driver and breakout second-year WR Greg Jennings. The young defense that held teams to 18 points a game will return largely intact, but the Packers will try and solidify the secondary in the 2008 draft.

Team History

The Green Bay Packers were established in 1919 and joined the precursor to the NFL in 1921, making them the third oldest NFL franchise. The Packers have a long history of success, winning nine NFL championships before the introduction of the Super Bowl and three since.

The incredible success of the Packers is burreid in the legend of Vince Lambardi, who coached the team to five NFL Championships in seven years during the 1960s. After a 25-year span of little success, the Packers re-emerged behind QB Brett Favre and won seven division titles, two NFC Championships and one Super Bowl. The Packers are perhaps best known for their rivalry with the Chicago Bears, which has spanned 170 games.