Stephen A. Smith apologizes to the Green Bay Packers

Let the apology tour begin! The Bay Packers, once 4-8 with no experience, are now 8-8 and officially in control of their own destiny

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Throughout this tough season, the national sports media have been more than happy to label the Packers a terrible

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The talking heads on the morning shoutout shows couldn't help but tell him how disastrous Bay's inexperienced four-and-eight start became.

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Unfortunately, most in the world of sports will actually pass. By no means will they admit as much as his exaggerated criticism now that the Packers are on the rise

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During this difficult season, the sports media across the country have been more than happy to label the Packers as a horrible,

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Rodgers has once again shown that it's not wise to write off a quarterback running back with a reputation and a strong organization.

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Rodgers has once again shown that it's not wise to write off a quarterback running back with a reputation and a strong organization.

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The fledgling Bay Packers have their most crucial game of the season on Sunday. If they beat the Detroit Lions, they'll..

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