RajiRoar
14 years ago
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If the Green Bay Packers need a road map as they embark on their NFL playoff journey as a No. 6 seeded-team, they would be wise to follow the path of the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Since the league expanded its playoff field to six teams from each conference in 1990, the Steelers are the only No. 6 seed to win the Super Bowl.

Similarities between this years Packers and the 05 Steelers are striking.

Both boasted a top-5 defense and a top-10 offense.

Both scored at almost the exact same pace: the Steelers averaged 24.3 points and the Packers 24.2.

Both possessed the third-best quarterback in the NFL based on passer rating: Ben Roethlisberger at 98.6, and Aaron Rodgers at 101.2.

Both turned up the heat on opposing quarterbacks and produced identical sack totals (47).

Both needed to win their final two regular-season games to qualify for the playoffs as wild-card teams.

And here might be the strangest similarity of all: both could claim fullback John Kuhn as a good luck charm. Kuhn spent the final five games of the 2005 season on the Steelers practice squad, and this year has played a key role for the Packers in the backfield and on special teams.

Its easy to make comparisons right now, Kuhn said this week. Were just trying to take it one game at a time.

Kuhn was speaking in general terms and not specifically about a Steelers-Packers comparison, but his point was well taken. The Packers arent worried about what happened five years ago. All they care about is the Philadelphia Eagles, their playoff opponent on Sunday.

But at the very least, the Steelers give the Packers hope that anything is possible, even for a No. 6 seed that must win three straight road games just to qualify for the Super Bowl.

Its not always the team with the best record, but the one with the hot hand that wins it all.

We definitely have a sharp edge, said defensive lineman Ryan Pickett. We feel like weve been in the playoffs the last two weeks. I think were pretty much playoff ready.

The Packers needed victories over the New York Giants and Chicago Bears to receive their invitation to the playoff party. The Eagles, meanwhile, lost their last two games but are more rested after sitting many starters in their regular-season finale.

Is it better to be heading into the playoffs with a full head of steam?

Well see, said guard Daryn Colledge. If we get some stuff done then obviously it will be a help but if were worn out it wont be.

Momentum doesnt guarantee anything, as the Packers learned last year when they won seven of eight games heading into the post-season before losing a first-round game at Arizona. But that experience should be helpful this week, according to receiver Greg Jennings.

Were better poised for success, Jennings said. Weve been in this situation before. We understand the environment were getting ourselves into. Its going to be very hostile, loud and kind of chaotic at times. But we have to have the wherewithal and the resolve to make sure we can keep our poise.

This is the seventh time receiver Donald Driver has been part of a Packers playoff team. He is telling everyone who will listen in the locker room that these opportunities shouldnt be taken for granted.

You dont get this often, said Driver. I havent gotten to the big show yet. You take this to heart. I tell guys all the time, this is a slim chance to get in and once youre in youve got to try to win it all.

The Packers need only look to the 2005 Steelers for inspiration


Id just like to point out that these Steelers are the ones who robbed a SB from Seattle in the worst officiated game ever thankfully, GB can only take an NFC Championship from us this year, and Im OK with that.

it also got me thinking, how many players on GBs roster have a SB ring? anybody know who?

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peteralan71
14 years ago
I want to say zero........
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Since69
14 years ago
I'm betting that Aaron's post-season QB rating will be higher...
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zombieslayer
14 years ago



it also got me thinking, how many players on GBs roster have a SB ring? anybody know who?

"RajiRoar" wrote:



Ryan Pickett played in a SB and lost. Woody made an INT in a losing effort in the SB. Matt Wilheim has been on a lot of Charger playoff teams that could have gone to the SB but blew it.
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GermanGilbert
14 years ago

I want to say zero........

"peteralan71" wrote:



john kuhn has one. as mentioned in the article, he was member of the steelers practice squad back in 2005 and practice squad members usually get one. you have 150 rings, that's enough for active roster and ps 😉
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Zero2Cool
14 years ago

I want to say zero........

"peteralan71" wrote:



What I do now?
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zombieslayer
14 years ago
+1 to GermanGilbert. I wasn't doubting you, Gilbert. I just researched for more information.

So yes, John Kuhn's got one as does Woody and Pickett, although Woody and Pickett have losing rings and Kuhn's got a winning ring.
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Zero2Cool
14 years ago
Injured Reserve and practice squad get rings if their team decides to give them out to them, most do.

Depends on whether the Steelers gave him one or not.
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DakotaT
14 years ago
I would hope we give Big Al Harris a ring for past contributions.

Listen to us go on and on; we really are homers. Let's just beat Philly. The only person that scares me on that team is Fat Andy (who should have never been allowed to leave GB).
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Zero2Cool
14 years ago

I would hope we give Big Al Harris a ring for past contributions.

Listen to us go on and on; we really are homers. Let's just beat Philly. The only person that scares me on that team is Fat Andy (who should have never been allowed to leave GB).

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We should send our previous QB one too, a replica with a note that says "ours is better".
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