26 Jun
Yesterday I posted an article in which John Clayton of ESPN took a look at Aaron Rodgers and his preparation for the season. I found another article by Clayton, whom I am not particularly fond of, examining the running back situation in Green Bay. Clayton does a good job of showing the purpose and method [...]
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25 Jun
Yes, he hasn’t made a single NFL start. Yes, he has minimal game action. Yes, he is trying to replace a legend who was basically immune to criticism in the press. But that doesn’t mean Aaron Rodgers should not be praised for his progress on the bench in his three years out [...]
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23 Jun
Patrick Lee
Many of us felt this pick was coming at #30 during the NFL Draft. But that got traded to the New York Jets. Then we thought it was coming at #36. Jordy Nelson came instead. #56? Sounds good to me. Wait, nevermind. Then it finally came at [...]
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22 Jun
The Packers released their financial reports today. I’m not an expert on money and such so I can’t tell you exactly what this all means. But I have three sources that shall do their best:
Packers’ Finances on Solid Ground (Packers.com)
Packers continue to make profits (JSOnline.com)
Packers fret about NFL’s financial future after clearing only $21.4M (SI.com)
From [...]
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22 Jun
A look at the Packers foes in the NFC North…
Chicago Bears
- Ryan Grant’s life just got tougher for the next four years.
- Chris Simms could join the meat party for Aaron Kampman, Cullen Jenkins, and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.
- Brian Urlacher is shutting his yap.
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings want an adjustment from Tarvaris Jackson.
- They’re also [...]
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21 Jun
Seriously.
Yes, I know I entertained the notion of having Taylor, the disgruntled Miami Dolphin, in the Green & Gold next season, but now I don’t want to touch him with a 50-foot pole drenched in disinfectant. The man has locker room cancer written all over him now. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a great piece on [...]
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20 Jun
Everyone’s favorite blog network, Fan-Sided Blogs, gave birth to their 30th child yesterday, a Jacksonville Jaguars blog by the name of Black and Teal. Looking at just the introductory post, we are in for quite the treat with this one. Well-written, the site has great design, and it’s info on the Jacksonville Jaguars. How many [...]
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20 Jun
The Packers wrapped up their last offseason workout yesterday before the start of training camp, and guess what?
They’re thinking Super Bowl.
Nick Barnett:
“We definitely feel that it’s a realistic achievement for us with the guys we have in the locker room and what we achieved last year.”
“I’m actually looking forward to training camp. I’m tired [...]
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20 Jun
Out of work quarterback Daunte Culpepper, most recently of the Oakland Raiders, will most likely be out of work this season after reportedly refusing a one-year deal worth $1 million to backup Aaron Rodgers in 2008. Culpepper, who also spent time with the Miami Dolphins and is best known for his time with the [...]
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19 Jun
Apparently, there is talk of a trade for disgruntled Miami Dolphins defensive end/dancer Jason Taylor. A catalyst for these rumors is the fact the Packers are looking for an option to secure their defensive line. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is coming off knee surgery and although he says he will be fine by training camp, [...]
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