The Green Bay Packers are probably the most storied franchises in skilled sports activities, not to mention the NFL.
Green Bay is one in all seven franchises in NFL historical past with at the least 4 Super Bowl victories. Of course, this got here after the Packers had beforehand gained 9 NFL championships within the pre-Super Bowl period. Countless NFL greats have ready for the Cheeseheads. In truth, they’re second in league historical past with 34 Hall of Famers.
Here are the ten best Packers of all time.
10. DE-DT Reggie White
After inflicting distress on NFL offenses for eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (1985-92), White signed with the Packers in 1993 and continued to be a menace. Averaging 11.4 sacks per season, White was a Pro Bowler in every of his six seasons with the Packers (1993-98). White’s tenure in Green Bay was highlighted by serving to them win Super Bowl XXXI and recording three sacks towards the New England Patriots within the title recreation. Despite taking part in a number of seasons with the Eagles – and spending his ultimate season with the Carolina Panthers after a one-year hiatus – White nonetheless ranks fifth in Packers historical past with 68.5 sacks; White is second in NFL historical past with 198.0 profession sacks.
9. FB Jim Taylor
After splitting reps in his first two seasons, Taylor grew to become an integral a part of the Packers’ offense in 1960. Rushing for greater than 1,000 yards in 5 consecutive seasons (1960-64) and greater than 10 touchdowns in 4 of these 5 seasons, Taylor grew to become probably the most productive working backs within the sport. Additionally, he led the NFL with 1,474 dashing yards in 1962 and led the league in dashing touchdowns in 1961 and 1962. Taylor is first in Packers historical past with 81 dashing touchdowns and second with 8,207 dashing yards.
8. DB Willie Wood
Entering the beginning lineup in 1961, Wood grew to become a distinguished member of the Packers’ protection. That season, Wood recorded 5 interceptions, then threw a league-leading 9 picks in 1962. Wood, a four-time All-Pro who spent his complete NFL profession with the Packers, was a Pro Bowler in eight of his 12 seasons and averaged 4 interceptions per season. He is second in Packers historical past with 48 interceptions and was a member of 5 championship groups.
7. DB Erba Adderley
Adderley was a hawk in Green Bay’s secondary who additionally promptly turned turnovers into factors. A five-time All-Pro, Adderley averaged 4 interceptions per season in his 9 years with the Packers (1961-69), working again a complete of seven of these picks for touchdowns. In truth, in 1965, he threw three interceptions for touchdowns and led the NFL in yards after an interception twice (1965 and 1969). Adderley is third in Packers historical past with 39 interceptions. He went on to play three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
6. LB Ray Nitschke
Nitschke is among the many finest linebackers in Packers historical past. A two-time All-Pro, Nitschke was a part of 5 championship groups with the Packers, with whom he spent his complete 15-year NFL profession (1958-72). He recovered two fumbles within the Packers’ 1962 NFL championship victory over the New York Giants. On that notice, Nitschke is first in staff historical past – not together with quarterback recoveries – with 23 fumble recoveries. Nitschke was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
5. QB Brett Favre
After a 1991 season that noticed him function Atlanta’s backup quarterback, the Falcons traded Favre to the Packers, and the remaining is historical past. Having earned three MVPs, 11 Pro Bowl titles and helped Green Bay win Super Bowl XXXI, Favre is first in Packers historical past with 61,655 passing yards and second with 442 passing touchdowns. He led the NFL in passing touchdowns 4 instances and passing yards twice throughout his 16-year tenure in Green Bay (1992-2007).
4.OL Forrest Gregg
After his rookie season, Gregg served within the army in 1957; he returned to the NFL in 1958 and have become among the best offensive linemen in NFL historical past. A seven-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowler, Gregg was the centerpiece of 5 Green Bay championship groups. After spending his ultimate season with the Cowboys in 1971, Gregg launched into a training profession, which included a four-year stint as Green Bay’s head coach (1984-87).
3. QB Aaron Rodgers
After working behind Favre for 3 seasons, Rodgers began working in 2008 and have become among the best signal-callers in NFL historical past. In his 15 seasons because the Packers’ main quarterback (2008-22), Rodgers earned 4 NFL MVPs, was a 10-time Pro Bowler and helped them win Super Bowl XLV; Rodgers was the MVP of Super Bowl XLV. Overall, Rodgers is first in Packers historical past with 475 passing touchdowns and second with 59,055 passing yards. He additionally led the league in passer score 4 instances, QBR thrice, passing two touchdowns and recorded double-digit interceptions simply thrice with the Packers.
2. E-DB-DE Don Hutson
Hutson did all of it for Green Bay. As a cross catcher, he led the NFL in receiving yards seven instances and receiving touchdowns 9 instances. Hutson then performed protection his ultimate six seasons (1940-45), averaging six interceptions a yr, and in addition kicked his complete profession. An All-Pro in eight of his 11 seasons (1935-45), Hutson is first in Packers historical past with 99 receiving touchdowns, fifth with 7,991 receiving yards and ninth with 30 interceptions. He was a part of three Green Bay championship groups.
1. QB Bart Starr
Starr is undoubtedly the face of the best period in Packers historical past. Under middle for 5 championship groups – in seven years – Starr was a two-time Super Bowl MVP, a four-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. In 10 mixed postseason begins (Green Bay went a mixed 9-1 in these video games), Starr totaled 1,753 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, three interceptions and a passer score of 104.8, finishing the 61.0% of his passes. In his 16-year NFL profession, the Packers went 94-57-6 within the common season with Starr at quarterback.
Honorable Mentions:
- DT-DE Henry Jordan
- DB LeRoy Butler
- WR Donald Driver
- FB-HB Paul Hornung
- And Jerry Kramer
- DE-DT Willie Davis
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