Three-peat? Packers have been there, done that

Three NFL Championships in a row is not a new concept.

We’ve got as much Kansas City Chiefs fatigue as anyone these days, and no, it’s not because of Taylor Swift. We’re just sick of them. But we are even more sick of this notion we keep encountering that there has never been a “three-peat” champion in NFL history, i.e., championships in three consecutive seasons.

As Packers fans know, it’s already happened. Been there, done that. It happened under the watch of a guy named Vince Lombardi (maybe you’ve heard of him) following the 1965, 1966 and 1967 seasons. The only caveat: there was no such thing as a Super Bowl after the 1965 season. In fact, there was no such thing as a Super Bowl in 1966 or 1967. The championship games following those seasons were referred to officially as the AFC-NFC Championship Game, even though Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt had already coined the catchy phrase “Super Bowl” around that time. However, it wasn’t officially called the Super Bowl by the league until 1969.

Nevertheless, as you look around social media and read stories during the current NFL playoffs news cycle, you see many writers specifically and (mostly) correctly saying that no team has won three consecutive Super Bowls. That’s fine because it’s specific. But way too many don’t get specific and simply report that no NFL team has ever attained three consecutive championships. Heck, even the NFL itself can be blurry on the issue. One NFL.com story said, “As winners of the last two Super Bowls, the Chiefs have a chance to become the first team to three-peat in NFL history.”

Nope.

Why the Chiefs are chasing the Packers

Aaron Nagler discusses the Green Bay Packers two historical three-peats with Packers historian Cliff Christl. The two also look at the difficulty throughout the different eras in winning championships as the Chiefs try to become the first in the Super Bowl era to win three in a row.

Mason Crosby announces retirement from NFL

Green Bay Packers all-time leading scorer and Super Bowl Champion Mason Crosby has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. Crosby, who spent 16 seasons in Green Bay and played in 222 regular season games, is the team’s all-time leading scorer with 1,918 points. He is currently ranked 11th on the NFL’s all-time scoring list, which is led by Adam Vinatieri with 2,673 points.

“My 17 seasons in the NFL surpassed all of my childhood hopes and dreams,” Crosby said. “I couldn’t be more grateful that 16 of those years were spent with the Packers. Being drafted in the 6th round of the 2007 draft, I could have never written the script of what my career was going to become.

Is There a Real Chance of a Davante Adams Reunion?

You’ve undoubtedly seen the rumblings online about a possible reunion between the Packers and Davante Adams. How realistic are those rumblings though?

A reunion with the Packers and Davante Adams could happen two ways. Either the Jets could elect to part ways with Adams and release him, making him a free agent able to sign with the Packers if he chooses, or he could be traded. That trade would likely come with the caveat of Adams renegotiating his deal. Therefore, a late-round draft pick wouldn't be far-fetched. Imagine the Packers getting Davante Adams back for a 6th round pick. I think any fan would take that deal after a contract renegotiation.

The Packers would get a more than adequate replacement for Christian Watson heading into 2025, they'd get an outstanding role model for their current crop of receivers, and they'd also likely have a very reliable go-to receiver for Jordan Love. Despite Adams being 32 years old, he still shows that burst in route-running that he always had in Green Bay. Granted he had a Quarterback who wanted to get the ball to him throwing it, Adams averaged 77 yards per game with the Jets last season. Only Jayden Reed came close to that total averaging 50 yards per game.

Davante Adams would instantly become the number 1 receiver on a Packers offense that's pushing to take advantage of a championship window quickly. He would command double coverage and beat it from time to time while the Packers' other pass catchers could take advantage of the lack of attention. Adams also knows how to bail out his Quarterback when needed. Adams has been excellent at doing this in the past, especially in a Packers' uniform. Not only would that benefit Jordan Love, but it would teach others around him how to do the same.

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Would the Packers let Brian Gutekunst trade away their Day 1 pick with the draft in Green Bay?

Aaron chats with Justis Mosqueda from ACME Packing Company about the theory throughout some of the Packers fandom that Mark Murphy would not allow the team's general manager to trade away the team's first round pick for the sake of entertainment and marketing.

The First-Round Pick Shouldn’t Be A Pass Rusher

The Packers need to address their pass rush this offseason, and we expect them to be active in both free agency and the draft. However, there’s reason to think Gutekunst should not use Green Bay’s first-round pick on a pass rusher this year.

Pro Football Focus lists six edge rushers in the top 22 of their big board. Abdul Carter is the most NFL-ready edge rusher in the draft and arguably the best player overall, making him the one prospect who could start immediately for Green Bay. While it’s unlikely all six top edge rushers will be gone by the time Green Bay picks, Carter won’t be available at pick 23. James Pearce Jr., Mykel Williams, and Mike Green are also prospects who could be off the board by that time. Shemar Stewart, Nic Scourton, and Jack Sawyer should all be available when Green Bay picks, but they would be developmental projects. That’s not a knock on their talent, but what do they offer that Green Bay doesn’t already have with Lukas Van Ness and Brenton Cox Jr.?

Drafting a developmental project is not necessarily a bad move, as it could pay off in two or three seasons, but 2025 is not the year for doing that in the first day of the draft. The Packers have made the playoffs in the first two years of the the Jordan Love era, and as Gutekunst said in the press conference, they need to competing for championships. This means shifting away from his usual roster-building philosophy. Green Bay needs to draft to win now, and their first-round pick should be used on a player who can start immediately.

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Packers Prospects: 5 Senior Bowl Standouts

The annual Reese’s Senior Bowl took place last week, kicking off the 2025 draft season in earnest. As well as serving as an opportunity for prospects to show what they can do when pitted against some of the best prospects in the class, it also provided official height and weight measurements for a whole host of draft-eligible players. That last part is especially important in Green Bay, as the Packers have tried and tested height and weight thresholds at each position. Fortunately for them, there were plenty of players who fit their usual type who turned in strong performances in Mobile.

Reacting to the Packers losing linebackers coach Anthony Campanile

Aaron Nagler reacts to the news that Green Bay Packers linebackers coach Anthony Campanile will be leaving the Green and Gold to become the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Supporting retired NFL players with the Pro Football Retired Players Association

Aaron is joined by Joseph Agbasi, the Executive Director of the Pro Football Retired Players Association, on Radio Row of Super Bowl LIX to discuss the important work the PFRPA is doing to help retired NFL players and how Cheesehead TV directly supports their efforts.

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