Jim Polzin: Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have one last chance to be Super JIM POLZIN Sep 12, 2021 Sep 12, 2021 Updated Mar 14, 2022 Packers coach Matt LaFleur watches his team play the Jets during the preseason on Aug. 21 at Lambeau Field. JEFF HAYNES, ASSOCIATED PRESS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JIM POLZIN GREEN BAY — It isn’t the first Super-Bowl-or-bust season around these parts, but this one feels different.kAmtG6? p2C@? #@586CD 25>:EE65 2D >F49 2D E96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD 4=@D6 :? @? E96:C a_a` @A6?6C @? $F?52J 27E6C?@@? 282:?DE E96 }6H ~C=62?D $2:?ED 2E %xpp q2?< u:6=5 :? y24<D@?G:==6[ u=@C:52]k^AmkAm“xE 567:?:E6=J 5@6D[” #@586CD D2:5 (65?6D52J] “%96C6’D 2 =@E @7 F?<?@H?D]”k^Am kAm$E2CE:?8[ @7 4@FCD6[ H:E9 #@586CD] w6’D 23@FE E@ DE2CE 9:D `fE9 D62D@? 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Open Jim: Should the Packers press the panic button and start unloading Aaron Rodgers and other key players? Lee Sports Wisconsin columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Ryder Cup.
Watch now: Jim Polzin introduced as Lee Sports Wisconsin columnist Jim Polzin is announced as the Lee Sports Wisconsin Columnist, where he will write stories covering all levels of sports throughout the state.
In room full of ‘misfits,’ Packers have exciting options at tight end Versatility is the strength of the Packers' eclectic group of tight ends.
Jim Polzin: Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he's all-in for 2021. But is he really? Rodgers offered plenty of insight during a news conference in which his tone was borderline somber at times. What he didn’t do was instill muc…
Aaron Rodgers: From baby-faced draft pick to 4-time NFL MVP — in photos Aaron Rodgers has come a long way from the fresh-faced California quarterback selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 24th overall pick in …
Open Jim: Should Paul Chryst consider hiring an offensive coordinator from outside the Wisconsin Badgers family? Lee Sports Wisconsin columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.
Photos: Packers stumble out of the gate as Saints dominate season opener Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions as the Green Bay Packers struggled on both sides of the ball Sunday afternoon, falling …
