Who are the 10 greatest Green Bay Packers of all time?

The Green Bay Packers are one of the vital storied franchises in skilled sports activities, not to mention the NFL.

Inexperienced Bay is one among seven franchises in NFL historical past with at the very least 4 Tremendous Bowl wins. After all, this got here after the Packers beforehand received 9 NFL Championships within the pre-Tremendous Bowl period. Numerous NFL greats have suited up for the Cheeseheads. In reality, they’re second in league historical past with 34 Corridor of Famers.

Listed here are the ten best Packers of all time.

10. DE-DT Reggie White

After inflicting ache on NFL offenses for eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (1985-92), White signed with the Packers in 1993 and continued to be a menace. Averaging 11.4 sacks per season, White was a Professional Bowler in every of his six seasons with the Packers (1993-98). White’s tenure in Inexperienced Bay was highlighted by serving to it win Tremendous Bowl XXXI and recording three sacks towards the New England Patriots within the title sport. Regardless of enjoying extra seasons with the Eagles — and spending his final season with the Carolina Panthers following a one-year hiatus — White continues to be fifth in Packers historical past with 68.5 sacks; White is second in NFL historical past with 198.0 profession sacks.

9. FB Jim Taylor

After splitting reps in his first two seasons, Taylor turned an integral a part of the Packers offense in 1960. Speeding for 1,000-plus yards in 5 consecutive seasons (1960-64) and 10-plus touchdowns in 4 of these 5 seasons, Taylor turned one of many extra productive operating backs within the sport. Moreover, he led the NFL with 1,474 yards in 1962 and led the league in dashing touchdowns in 1961 and 1962. Taylor is first in Packers historical past with 81 dashing touchdowns and second with 8,207 dashing yards.

8. DB Willie Wooden

Upon getting into the beginning lineup in 1961, Wooden turned a standout side of the Packers protection. In stated season, Wooden registered 5 interceptions, then posted a league-high 9 picks in 1962. Wooden, a four-time All-Professional who spent his total NFL profession with the Packers, was a Professional Bowler in eight of his 12 seasons and averaged 4 interceptions per season. He is second in Packers historical past with 48 interceptions and was a part of 5 championship groups.

7. DB Herb Adderley

Adderley was a ball hawk in Inexperienced Bay’s secondary who additionally promptly turned turnovers into factors. A five-time All-Professional, Adderley averaged 4 interceptions per season over his 9 years with the Packers (1961-69), operating again a mixed seven of these picks for touchdowns. In reality, he ran again three interceptions for touchdowns in 1965 and led the NFL in yards following an interception twice (1965 and 1969). Adderley is third in Packers historical past with 39 interceptions. He went on to play three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

6. LB Ray Nitschke

Nitschke is among the many greatest linebackers in Packers historical past. A two-time All-Professional, Nitschke was a part of 5 championship groups with the Packers, with whom he spent his total 15-year NFL profession (1958-72). He recovered two fumbles within the Packers’ 1962 NFL Championship Recreation victory over the New York Giants. On that word, Nitschke is first in staff historical past — excluding quarterback recoveries — with 23 fumble recoveries. Nitschke was inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame in 1978.

5. QB Brett Favre

Following a 1991 season that noticed him function Atlanta’s backup quarterback, the Falcons traded Favre to the Packers, and the remainder is historical past. Occurring to say three MVPs, 11 Professional Bowl honors and assist Inexperienced Bay win Tremendous Bowl XXXI, Favre is first in Packers historical past with 61,655 passing yards and second with 442 passing touchdowns. He led the NFL in passing touchdowns 4 occasions and passing yards twice throughout his 16-year stint in Inexperienced Bay (1992-2007).

4. OL Forrest Gregg

Following his rookie season, Gregg served within the army in 1957; he returned to the NFL in 1958 and have become among the finest offensive linemen in NFL historical past. A seven-time All-Professional and nine-time Professional Bowler, Gregg was a linchpin up entrance for 5 Inexperienced Bay championship groups. After spending his remaining season with the Cowboys in 1971, Gregg launched into a training profession, which included a four-year stint as Inexperienced Bay’s head coach (1984-87).

3. QB Aaron Rodgers

After sitting behind Favre for 3 seasons, Rodgers hit the bottom operating in 2008 and have become among the finest signal-callers in NFL historical past. Throughout his 15 seasons because the Packers’ major quarterback (2008-22), Rodgers claimed 4 NFL MVPs, was a 10-time Professional Bowler and helped them win Tremendous Bowl XLV; Rodgers was the Tremendous Bowl XLV MVP. In complete, Rodgers is first in Packers historical past with 475 passing touchdowns and second with 59,055 passing yards. He additionally led the league in passer ranking 4 occasions, QBR thrice, passing touchdowns twice and posted double-digit interceptions simply thrice with the Packers.

2. E-DB-DE Don Hutson

Hutson did all of it for Inexperienced Bay. As a pass-catcher, he led the NFL in receiving yards seven occasions and receiving touchdowns 9 occasions. Hutson then performed protection in his remaining six seasons (1940-45), averaging six interceptions per yr, whereas additionally kicking all through his profession. An All-Professional in eight of his 11 seasons (1935-45), Hutson is first in Packers historical past with 99 receiving touchdowns, fifth with 7,991 receiving yards and tied for ninth with 30 interceptions. He was a part of three Inexperienced Bay championship groups.

1. QB Bart Starr

Starr is arguably the face of the most effective interval in Packers historical past. Below middle for 5 championship groups — in seven years — Starr was a two-time Tremendous Bowl MVP, an total four-time Professional Bowler and was inducted into the Corridor of Fame in 1977. In 10 mixed postseason begins (Inexperienced Bay went a mixed 9-1 in these video games), Starr totaled 1,753 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, three interceptions and a 104.8 passer ranking, whereas finishing 61.0% of his passes. Throughout his 16-year NFL profession, the Packers went 94-57-6 within the common season with Starr at quarterback.