The Packers reaffirmed their faith in Aaron Rodgers today, signing the young quarterback to a contract extension through the 2014 season.  That’s right folks, Rodgers is the quarterback for the next six seasons.  Rodgers will be about 31 when the contract ends, allowing plenty of development for the 24-year-old.  Packers GM Ted Thompson had this [...]

The following was written by Packers fan and associate of mine, Eric S., also known as Cheezhead.  He was kind enough to type up a position-by-position analysis of the Packers so far this season for me for the bye week.  I am extremely grateful to him for this.  Your thoughts?
QUARTERBACKS
Going into this season, the Green [...]

I would like to wish congratulations to the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies.  I’ve waited my whole life for this.
Nice job boys.
Also, tomorrow there will be a special guest post over here, so be ready!

As it does each week, The Viking Age has broken down the NFC North.  I have to give them props this week, as the Detroit Lions were the only team in action.
The words on the Packers:
Green Bay Packers (4-3):
Looking Back: A bye week for the Packers. Luckily the Jets were playing so the fans [...]

Last night, the Tennessee Titans pulled off a stunning comeback, scoring 24 unanswered points en route to a 31-21 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.  Jody, over on Titan Sized, has put together some great game notes, giving all us Packer fans slumbering through our bye week (or Phillies fans slogging through a rain delay) a [...]

Wondering who you’re favorite Packer is donating money to for this election?
Well Jacksonville Jaguars blogger Jeanne over at Black & Teal is doing some research on who is donating their money where and just got to the Packers in her latest installment.  Although only one Packer is specifically mentioned, it is still worth checking out.
Along [...]

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and his wife Jessica had their first child, a girl, Gabrielle Kathleen on Wednesday morning.
The family is in good health, and it’s great this is a bye week.
Congratulations to the new mom and dad.

No, I’m not getting political.  Unless you mean political for your Packers.  VOTE HERE for Packers safety Nick Collins for the GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week!
Green Bay’s NICK COLLINS returned an interception 62 yards for a touchdown on the Colts’ first play of the second [...]

Yes, your favorite person to read about is back in the news.
According to a FOX Sports report by Jay Glazer, former Packers quarterback Brett Favre called the Detroit Lions before the Packers played in Detroit on September 14, a 48-25 win for the Packers.  Glazer first broke this story on “FOX NFL Sunday”:
“Favre called the [...]

Aaron Rodgers outplayed Peyton Manning on Sunday.
Ever think we’d be saying that?
Well it happened Sunday, as Rodgers went 21-of-28 for 186 yards and one touchdown, while Manning went 21-of-42 for 229 yards and two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns by the Packers.  The Packers jumped out to a 17-7 on the Indianapolis [...]