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2021 Green Bay Packers Season
The 2021 season was the Green Bay Packers' 101st season in the National Football League, their 103rd overall and their third under head coach Matt LaFleur. With a Week 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Packers won the NFC North for the third consecutive year. With their victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17, they earned home field advantage, a first round bye, and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. They also became the first team in NFL history to finish three consecutive seasons with 13 or more wins. Aaron Rodgers was also named MVP for the fourth time and the second year in a row. However, their season came to an abrupt end for the third time in a row, with a 13–10 upset loss to the underdog San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round; this marked the Packers' fourth loss against the 49ers in the postseason and in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs since Aaron Rodgers became the starting quarterback, with it also being their second home divisional loss in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFC North
The National Football Conference – Northern Division or NFC North is one of the four divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed the "Black and Blue Division" for the rough and tough rivalry games between the teams, it currently has four members: the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. The NFC North was previously known as the NFC Central from 1970 to 2001. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were previously members, from 1977, one year after they joined the league as an expansion team, until 2002 when they moved to the NFC South. The division was created in 1967 as the Central Division of the NFL's Western Conference and existed for three seasons before the AFL–NFL merger. After the merger, it was renamed the NFC Central and retained that name until the NFL split into eight divisions in 2002. The four current division teams have been together in the same division or conference since the Vikin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montravius Adams
Montravius Adams (born July 24, 1995) is an American football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn. Early years Adams attended Dooly County High School in Vienna, Georgia. As a senior, he recorded 127 tackles, 34 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, leading the Bobcats to an 11–3 record and an appearance in the Class A state title game. In addition to being named All-State for the second straight year, he was selected as a participant in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. He was rated by Rivals.com as a five-star recruit and the 3rd best defensive lineman in his class. Early on, he leaned towards signing with Clemson (the first school to make an offer), but on National Signing Day in February 2013, Adams committed to play college football for Auburn University. College career Adams played in 13 games as a true freshman at Auburn in 2013 and had 20 tackles. In his first career snap, in the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corey Bojorquez
Corey Bojorquez ( ; born September 13, 1996) is an American football punter for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cerritos College before transferring to New Mexico, and signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Green Bay Packers. Early years Bojorquez attended and played high school football at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California. College career Bojorquez verbally committed to play college football at Sacramento State, but changed his mind at the last minute, opting to play at Cerritos College, a junior college known for producing dozens of professional players, to improve his prospects of making it to an FBS program. After Bojoroquez received offers from Indiana State University, an FCS school, and Concordia University, a member of the RSEQ Conference in Canada, he decided to accept an offer to transfer to the Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ka'dar Hollman
Ka’dar Chaz Hollman (born September 18, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo. Hollman graduated from Burlington Township High School in 2013 and attended Milford Academy in an effort to earn the SAT scores he needed for college. College career Hollman played college football at the University of Toledo and first joined the team as a walk on. He played in 40 games totaling 113 tackles and 2 interceptions. Was a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy awarded to the best player in the nation who started his career as a walk on. Professional career Green Bay Packers Hollman was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. On May 3, 2019, he signed his rookie contract with the Packers. Houston Texans On August 23, 2021, Hollman was traded to the Houston Texans for a 2022 seventh round pick. He was waived on August 31, 2021. New Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Jackson (cornerback)
Joshua Randolph Jackson (born April 3, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa, and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Early years Jackson attended Lake Dallas High School in Corinth, Texas, where he played high school football as a cornerback and wide receiver. He committed to the University of Iowa to play college football. College career After redshirting his first year at Iowa in 2014, Jackson played in all 14 games in 2015, recording eight tackles. In 2016, he played in 12 games and made one start and recorded 10 tackles. As a first year starter his junior year in 2017, Jackson was named Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. On January 3, 2018, Jackson declared his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL Draft. College statistics Professional career Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 New York Giants Season
The 2021 season was the New York Giants' 97th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their second and final under head coach Joe Judge. They failed to improve on their 6–10 output from the previous season and missed the postseason for the fifth consecutive year after a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Following the season, general manager Dave Gettleman announced his retirement and head coach Joe Judge was fired. Offseason Free agents Signings Draft Undrafted free agents Staff Final roster Preseason Regular season Schedule The schedule was announced on May 12. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: vs. Denver Broncos Former Giants head coach turned Broncos Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur returned to MetLife Stadium with Teddy Bridgewater in his first start with the team. With 2:41 left in the second quarter and the Giants leading 7-3, their offense gave the Broncos the ball and did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Yiadom
Isaac Yiadom (born February 20, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). A graduate of Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, Massachusetts, he played college football at Boston College Eagles football, Boston College. College career After high school, Yiadom signed with Boston College over offers from Bryant Bulldogs football, Bryant, Holy Cross Crusaders football, Holy Cross, and Connecticut Huskies football, Connecticut. After his senior year, Yiadom was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl. Boston College teammates Harold Landry and Kamrin Moore were also invited, making it the first time since 2006 that 3 players from Boston College were invited to the senior bowl. Professional career On December 18, 2017, it was announced that Yiadom had accepted his invitation to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl. Prior to the Senior Bowl, Yiadom was ranked as the 47th best cornerback prospect in the by DraftScout.com and was un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Houston Texans Season
The 2021 season was the Houston Texans' 20th season in the National Football League, and their first and only under head coach David Culley. For the first time since 2010, long-time defensive end J. J. Watt was not on the roster, as he had signed with the Arizona Cardinals on March 5, 2021, reuniting him with former Texans teammate DeAndre Hopkins, who was traded to the Cardinals the season prior. It also was the first time since 2013 without long-time head coach Bill O'Brien, as he was fired just four games into the 2020 season when the Texans began 0–4. In addition, Deshaun Watson, the starting quarterback since 2017, was inactive the entire season due to a fallout with team management and several allegations of sexual assault. Though he was never released, suspended, or placed on any reserve list, he was ruled out each week for "non-injury-related" reasons. Veteran free agent signing Tyrod Taylor and rookie Davis Mills split time as the starting quarterback in Watson's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randall Cobb (American Football)
Randall Ladonald Cobb II (born August 22, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky, and was selected by the Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He also played one season each for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. Early life Cobb was born to Randall Cobb Sr. and Tina Cobb. Randall Sr. worked at the Denso car parts factory in Maryville, Tennessee and also worked side jobs in the evenings, ranging from installing ceramic tile floors to mowing lawns and plowing snow, with young Randall II helping. Tina, who was a track star in high school, later worked at Denso, where she met Randall Sr. High school career Cobb attended Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. His football team was a four-time State Champion in Class AA and Cobb received a "Mr. Football" trophy from the Tennessee Secondary School A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Drayton
Maurice T. Drayton (born October 5, 1976) is an American football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of The Citadel Bulldogs. He has previously coached the Charleston Swamp Foxes, Seinajoki Crocodiles, Goose Creek High School, South Carolina State Bulldogs, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Montreal Alouettes, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Las Vegas Raiders. Early life and education Maurice Drayton was born on October 5, 1976, in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended Berkeley High School, graduating in 1994. He later accepted a scholarship offer from The Citadel. In five seasons with the school, Drayton compiled 145 tackles, 17 passes defensed and three interceptions. He earned varsity letters in his final three years with the team. Coaching career The Citadel After going unselected in the 1999 NFL Draft, Drayton started a coaching career with his alma mater, The Citadel. He served as a graduate assistant and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
