| Christopher Reina. 17th February, 2009 - 8:06 pm
 Record: 6-10
Trench Counter: 0.2 (19th)
Point differential per game: 2.4 (14th)
Payroll: $94M (29th)
Cost Per Win: $15.7M (20th)
Passing offense: 238.3 (8th)
Rushing offense: 112.8 (17th)
Passing defense: 202.8 (12th)
Rushing defense: 131.6 (26th)
Turnover differential: 0.4 (6th)
Strength of schedule: 12th
If their season were a song: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Game-by-Game (Score, Trench Counter)
Week 1: MIN, 24-19 Win, -2.7
Week 2: at DET, 48-25 Win, 10.2
Week 3: DAL, 16-27 Loss, -8.2
Week 4: at TB, 21-30 Loss, -14.7
Week 5: ATL, 24-27 Loss, -8.1
Week 6: at SEA, 27-17 Win, 10.3
Week 7: IND, 34-14 Win, 12.9
Week 8: BYE
Week 9: at TEN, 16-19 Loss, -5.0
Week 10: at MIN, 27-28 Loss, -2.2
Week 11: CHI, 37-3 Win, 16.7
Week 12: at NO, 29-51 Loss, -18.3
Week 13: CAR, 31-35 Loss, -7.8
Week 14: HOU, 21-24 Loss, -0.5
Week 15: at JAX, 16-20 Loss, -1.5
Week 16: at CHI, 17-20 Loss, 3.2
Week 17: DET, 31-21 Win, 19.2
Season Summary
The Packers began the season with the Brett Favre saga, but were plagued by injuries, inconsistency and an offensive line that gave up 22 sacks one year after giving up just 12. Green Bay has great playmakers at quarterback, wide receiver and running back, but are lacking the quality of talent necessary on the line, an area which they haven't invested a first round pick on since 1997.
On the defensive side, the Packers did a good job of forcing turnovers but were routinels worn down by the run. They gave up over 150 yards rushing in six different games.
Reina Value and FIC Rank
Quarterback
- Aaron Rodgers (4th, 947, +643%)
Rodgers replaced Brett Favre just about as good as anyone outside of Steve Young could muster. He had a 93.8 passer rating and threw for over 4,000 yards, 28 touchdowns and just 13 interceptions. Even though the Packers missed the playoffs, that could not be blamed on Rodgers and it was very clear that the correct decision was made in letting Favre go to New York.
Running Backs
- Ryan Grant (25th, 427 [343 rushing, 84 receiving], -43%)
Grant got himself a new contract during training camp and really didn't live up to the expectations he created for himself during his brilliant second half in 2007. His 5.1 yards per carry average dropped to an earthly 3.9. Grant rushed for better than 5.0 yards per attempt in just four games (Packers were 3-1 in those). He also found the end zone with far less regularity and didn't score his first of four until Week 7. While he was a non-factor in the receiving game for much of the season, Grant was used with great frequency over the final three weeks, catching three per game for decent yards.
- Brandon Jackson (58th, 222 [93 rushing, 129 receiving], +113%)
Jackson and Grant essentially swapped places in 2008, as the Nebraska product averaged 5.5 yards per carry in 45 attempts.
Wide Receivers
- Greg Jennings (6th, 821, +956%)
A year after catching 53 balls for 920 yards, Jennings caught 80 for 1,292 and nine touchdowns. He averaged 16.2 yards per reception, which is of course excellent for such a high volume receiver. He has firmly supplanted Donald Driver as Green Bay's number one and will get P.A.I.D. this offseason or next.
- Donald Driver (19th, 649, +0%)
But Driver had another incredibly productive season, recording over 1,000 yards for the fifth consecutive season and sixth in seven years. He is quite easily the best seventh round pick of the 1999 draft.
- Jordy Nelson (79th, 244, -26%)
Green Bay used a 2nd round pick on Nelson in 2008 and he caught 33 balls for 366 yards and two touchdowns. Nelson wasn't as dynamic as fellow second rounders Eddie Royal or DeSean Jackson, but has the looks of a solid possession receiver.
- James Jones (87th, 178, +87%)
Jones played hurt from the word go and clearly lost much of what made him such a compelling rookie in 2007. With Jennings, Nelson and Jones, Green Bay should have a very solid receiving unit to team with Rodgers for many years to come.
Tight End
- Donald Lee (26th, 228, -43%)
With a new contract, Lee's per catch production dropped from 12.0 yards to 7.8, not an insignificant drop.
- Tory Humprey (44th, 100, +149%)
Humprey caught 11 balls for 162 yards in eight games, including a four catch, 67 yard game against Atlanta.
Defensive Summary
Penalties really killed the Green Bay defense with a league-high 33 first downs given up due to penalty, though they significantly decreased the total number of penalties. The loss of Cullen Jenkins really hurt their ability to pressure the quarterback, though Aaron Kampman did an unreal job trying to pick up the slack. A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett both had down years from 2007, while in the secondary Charles Woodson and Nick Collins were excellent.
Biggest draft needs
If he is still available at number nine, the Packers should and most likely will be all over Maclom Jenkins. Considering their need at cornerback and Jenkins overall talent, picking the Ohio State product is easier than peanut butter and jelly.
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