1996 Injuries and How they compare to this season.· Page 4

Pack93z
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

I thought we were cursed and it just wasn't going to happen for us.

"Greg C." wrote:

That was the very reason I started the thread.. 96 didn't feel dominating at the time.. 97.. that did.. not 96. Glad more older goats felt the same way.

I can't believe I can't find a link detailing the injuries and roster moves, transaction by transaction for that season.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

14 years ago

#32

I thought Ron Cox played in every game that season?

I also thought Koonce was out earlier than the post season so, so much for my thinking.

Edit, either way, I was wrong. I had thought we lost a LB for a large portion of the season. I must have thought Koonce was out longer than the post season. I just remember thinking 'oh damn'.

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

14 years ago

#33

I honestly don't think the Packers will be playing for the wildcard. I still think they're likely to win the division. The only way I can see this changing is if Ted Thompson steadfastly refuses to bring anyone to shore up the depleted talent on this team. I don't believe even he is that hardheaded and stubborn.

musccy
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#34

Greg C - it's tough to retroactively recall our emotions, but I don't remember there being much panic or doubt in the season outside of the Chief/Cowboy stretch. I think Chewy was hurt during the chief game (?!?) and it appeared to be season-ending at the time...other than that I don't think there was as much adversity as we've seen this year, esp. considering it's only 4 games in!

Pack93 - you mentioned no Wayne Simmons-esque intimidator, and I disagree. Although CM3 doesn't bring the same style of intimidation, his intensity brings a presense and identity to the defense that I feel has a comparable effect.

DakotaT
Select Member

14 years ago

#35

I think Bishop has that kind of meanness as well. Our problem is that we don't have Leroy Butler, one of the most underated players ever. Then when they matched his intellect with Eugene Robinson, what a duo. Collins and Burnett are special athletes, but they aren't exactly cerebral assassins.

musccy
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#36

agreed on Butler...he is easily in my top 5 list of fav. packers of all time. Very saavy, hell of a player, a 'field general,' top-notch all around.

The other thing to remember is the lore of players certainly grows with time and championships. Woody, Clay, Jenkins, Raji...these are all players that I think can evoke similar sentiments as LeRoy, Simmons, Sean Jones, and Gilbert if they have a ring on their fingers.

Greg C.
Registered

14 years ago

#37

"musccy" wrote:

I agree. Going into that season, the Packers were clear Super Bowl favorites, and they got off to a dominating start. The Brooks injury in week 7 was the first major bump in the road. There was not as much adversity as there has been this year. But there was some, especially late in the season, and a lot of people have forgotten about it. Adding to the worry was the fact that some key players were nearing the end of their careers--particularly Reggie White, but also Sean Jones and Keith Jackson. The window did in fact close after the '97 season.

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Pack93z
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

#38

Boy do I remember a different story in regards to the turnstile of a rookie left tackle that we trotted out there in Kenny place.. maybe I am in error.. need to break out those 96 tapes and rewatch.. VHS? Where to find one.. lol.

We were favorite that season... we were hyped this season by many.. possibly the majority.. we had trials then.. we have trials now..

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

musccy
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#39

But there was some, especially late in the season, and a lot of people have forgotten about it. Adding to the worry was the fact that some key players were nearing the end of their careers--particularly Reggie White, but also Sean Jones and Keith Jackson. The window did in fact close after the '97 season.

"Greg C." wrote:

As you said, the team was certainly a favorite going into the season!

I don't recall if it was '96, '97, or '98 but I remember Reggie tearing his bicep down in a late season game in Tampa. It was assumed that he would be done for the season, but somehow miraculously returned. Other than Brooks, Chewy (and a few other small scares) and father time creeping up the team didn't seem to face the same issues that '10 is now cursed with.

With that said, if we've exhausted our bad injury karma for the season, then I think the team can still weather this storm...but cripes, please no more injuries, and PLEASE NO 18 GAME SEASON!!!

Dexter_Sinister
Registered

14 years ago

#40

Wasn't it Reggie's hamstring? I can see him falling to the ground and grabbing the back of his leg in my mind.

I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

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