Green Bay Packers
Mason Crosby - #2 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 207 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/03/1984 |
| Birthplace | Lubbock, TX |
| College | Colorado |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 6th round, 19th pick by Packers |
Packers-Eagles matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ wild-card game against the Eagles in Philadelphia this coming Sunday afternoon:
Packers 60-second rant: Super Bowl here we come?
In his rant this week, PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush enthusiastically supports his sincere belief that Green Bay has what it takes to win this year’s Super Bowl
Packers-Eagles matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ wild-card game against the Eagles in Philadelphia next Sunday afternoon.
Packers playoff primer
PFW examines the Packers as they prepare for the playoffs, identifying the keys to the offense and the defense, a player to watch, and what they have to do to win the Super Bowl.
Packers rookie meter: Week 17
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents his weekly report on the Packers’ 2010 rookie class. Player rundowns are in order of draft selection.
Report: Packers extend LB Bishop's contract
ESPN insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the Packers have signed ILB Desmond Bishop to a four-year, $19 million contract extension.
They said it: Packers Tuesday edition
PFW delivers a handful of noteworthy early-week quotes from Packers players following their playoff-clinching 10-3 victory over the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Fill-ins continue to pitch in for Packers
In a season in which injuries have taken a mighty toll, it seems like one replacement part after another has come to the rescue for the Packers.
Vick, Eagles must deal with blitz
The Giants and Vikings showed that Eagles QB Michael Vick can be neutralized at times with blitzing defensive backs and linebackers, and you can expect the Packers to do the same.
Packers MVP Meter: Week 17
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents a running meter that indicates the Packers’ top five MVP candidates up through Week 17.
McCarthy praises defense in Monday press conference
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is widely perceived as an offensive-minded head coach. But the high praise for his defense that McCarthy emphasized in his Monday press conference the day after his team’s 10-3 playoff-clinching win over the Bears ...
Week 17 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Texans RB Arian Foster, Packers OLB Erik Walden and Patriots WR-PR Julian Edelman as its Players of the Week.
Game times announced for NFL playoffs
The Jets-Colts wild-card game will be the Saturday night game in the first weekend of the NFL playoffs.
Packers players of the week
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush selects Green Bay’s players of the week on offense, defense and special teams in the team’s 10-3 victory over the Bears at Lambeau Field in Week 17.
Late INT clinches Packers' trip to playoffs
The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs — but it certainly didn't come easy.
PLAYER NEWS
The Green Bay Packers are sticking with Crosby.|||||||
Crosby has missed seven of the 18 field goals he's attempted so far this season. His 61 percent accuracy rate is second-to-last in the NFL. He missed a 50-yarder and a 38-yarder against the Lions. He did connect on a 39-yarder with seconds left to give the Packers a four-point cushion. Crosby says he believes he has to correct his mechanics. He says he doesn't think he's dealing with any type of a mental block.
Crosby made all six extra points Thursday in a 42-34 win over the Saints.|||||||
With Aaron Rodgers leading a high-powered attack, don't expect Crosby to be lining up for field goals too often.
Crosby has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Green Bay Packers, agent Mike McCartney tells The Associated Press.|||||||
In four seasons with the Packers, Crosby has made 78.1 percent of his kicks and missed only one career extra point. Crobsy made 78.6 percent of his kicks last year and hit a career-high, 56-yard field goal in the season opener against Philadelphia.
Crosby made all four extra points and his lone field-goal attempt in a 31-25 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.|||||||
Crosby became the first kicker to win the Super Bowl with the Packers since Chris Jacke in 1996. Jacke, however, missed a field goal in that win over New England.