Archive for March, 2010

Jclombardi previews Packers preseason games. The Packers 2010 NFL preseason schedule is highlighted with a prime time ESPN home game against the Colts on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7 pm: Game 1: Aug. 14   Home vs. Cleveland. Game 2: Aug. 21   At Seattle. Game 3: Aug. 26  Home vs. Indianapolis (ESPN). Game 4: Sept. 2   At Kansas City.

 Jclombardi reviews fans’ choices in 1st & 2nd rounds–2010 Draft. Top 14 Fans’ Choices At Pick 23                 Player                                                                                         Mock Drafts 1 Charles Brown, OT USC 14   2 Anthony Davis, OT Rutgers 11   3 Bruce Campbell, OT Maryland 10   4 Devin McCourty, CB Rutgers 4   5 Kyle Wilson, CB Boise State 3   6 Trent Williams, OT Oklahoma 3   7 Mike Iupati, OG Idaho 3   8 Taylor Mays, S USC 2   9 Sergio Kindle, OLB Texas 2   10 Kareem Jackson, CB Alabama 2   11 Maurkice Pouncey, OG Florida 2   [...]

Jclombardi picks Packers’ first round choice in 2010 Draft. It is time to select the Packers first-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft. As the Packers’ representative in the 2010 NFL Bloggers Mock Draft, I am making the first round choice for the Packers. As the Packers lead blogger for lombardi.ave including guest postings at other major Packers blogs, I reviewed our 2010 draft needs and the probable choices in each round. Now, we begin with the first round of the 2010 Draft Day.  Most 2010 mock drafts have the Packers picking an OT, OLB, CB, or RB in the first round. The [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers offseason headlines. Kampman leaving:  Florida Times-Union reported late Saturday night that the Jacksonville Jaguars had agreed to terms on a contract with the former Green Bay Packers linebacker. Clifton returning: Espn. com reported Friday evening that Clifton, an unrestricted free agent, agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract that included $7.5 million of guaranteed money. NFL’s salary caps end: The rules for free agency changed because the owners decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, setting up a final year in which no salary cap and the requirements for unrestricted free agency go up to six years. [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers tender offers. The Packers announced offers to all restricted free agents who will receive tenders including safety Bigby (2nd), cornerback Blackmon (right of first refusal), guard Colledge (2nd) , safety Collins (1st & 3rd) , defensive end Jolly, offensive lineman Spitz (2nd), fullback Kuhn (right of first refusal), and cornerback Williams (1st). Also, the Packers announced that tight end Havner got a year offer as an exclusive-rights free agent. Days ago, S Martin was signed to a two year contract extension. Meanwhile, without offers, running back Wynn and punter Kapinos are free agents to go elsewhere.