Well yes and no.Originally Posted by No Mo Moss
Lambeau always saw the pass as a strategic weapon, based in part on the vision of his hero, Knute Rockne. Lambeau obtained veteran players that were proficient in the passing game. Hubbard was a HOF lineman, Hinkle a HOF fullback. Both helped the Packers to championships, but the first passing artists for the Pack were Johnny Blood and Red Dunn. This group won the 3 championships in a row (29 - 31)
Then Lambeau did get GB native Arnie Herber in '33 for Herber's cannon-like arm. The addition of Hutson in '35 re-fueled the Packer rocket and Herber to Hutson (Cecil Isbell later)brought 3 more championships.
The Packers always tossed the ball, as you mention. With Hutson it was a modern, sophisticated pass offense. The Z in, Z out, the false shake, and double moves were all developed by Hutson and his playmates.
Defenses changed as teams went with 4 DB's and double coverages (once consider "unmanly") in a futile attempt to stop Don and the Packers.
Those Packer games films were pored over by coaches all over the country to learn the modern passing game.