tayaalfa.blogg.se

The Packers Personnel Director Pat Peppler and Lombardi both disagreed with the selection. The selection of Moore was made by Phil Bengtson.

At this stage of the draft, several high profile players, such as running backs Calvin Hill and Ron Johnson, quarterback Terry Hanratty, and defensive lineman Dave Foley, Ted Hendricks and Fred Dryer were still available. The Packers had the 12th pick overall and selected Rich Moore, a Defensive Tackle from Villanova. The NFL draft was held on Tuesday, January 28, 1969. As eager as Packer fans were to recapture the winning ways of Lombardi, it was obvious Titletown would have to wait to regain its luster. Regardless of the winning record, by season's end several future Hall of Famers departed or retired (among those who retired or departed that year were the likes of Willie Davis and Herb Adderley), leaving the team scrambling to rebuild its depleted roster. Plagued by injuries and inconsistent play, the team clawed their way to their 10th winning season in the last 11 years. Without the disciplined guidance of Vince Lombardi steering the Packers for the first time in a decade, Green Bay started the season strong at 5–2 but stumbled down the stretch. The team finished with an 8–6 record under coach Phil Bengtson, earning them a 3rd-place finish in the Central division. The 1969 Green Bay Packers season was their 51st season overall and their 49th season in the National Football League.