Some things to note about Packers training camp practice tonight - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Nick Barnett is headed to Buffalo to be a Bill. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Cripes, things are moving so fast in the NFL these days that the minute you write something about someone, it changes.

It’s almost like buying a PC and going back to the store 15 minutes later to find a newer “better” version of what you just bought.

Well, such is the case with Nick Barnett. I wrote 30 minutes ago the Buffalo Bills MAY be interested in his services. Not just a few minutes after posting that blog … it seems it was confirmed. … [visit site to read more]

Barnett headed to Buffalo - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

We're not sure how much influence Aaron Rodgers had with the team's negotiations with James Jones, but the receiver signed a three-year deal this morning. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

It’s not surprising the news came just a few minutes ago via Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel … The Packers have agreed to terms with wide receive James Jones.

Terms of the deal are not yet available.

And it seems that Jones had some heavy hitters go to bat for him. We all know that Aaron Rodgers went public last week, saying that James Jones should be priority number one, but what we didn’t know was that Packers veteran receiver Donald Driver also put in a significant plug for Jones.

Did it influence Packers management to pick up the pace? We may never know, but what we do know is the Jones is under contract with the Packers for the next three years and only emphasizes Ted Thompson’s mantra that he likes to take care of his own. … [visit site to read more]

James Jones signs three-year deal with Packers - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Some of those tidbits were brought out by reporters tweeting from the practice field last night. … [visit site to read more]

Packers training camp notes … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Rated high among free agent receivers, James Jones has seemingly disappeared from the market. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Ranked by Pro Football Weekly at number 46 of the top 100 free agents on the market, James Jones has fallen off the face of the market.

Thought to have been chased by the Vikings this week, Jones is nowhere to be found … in any discussions of free agents.

Packers fans know what he’s capable of doing. He can stretch a defense at any time and run by cornerbacks and safeties with ease … but he can also drop the easiest looking passes at any time. We’ve all seen him do that, too. … [visit site to read more]

Where are you, James Jones? - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

The Green Bay Packers hit the field for the first time tonight ...

The Green Bay Packers opened training camp tonight and all the beat writers were working overtime … that is with their thumbs … the tweets were  flying hot and heavy from all of them … thanks folks … almost as good as being there.

With that in mind, let me give you a taste of what’s been tweeted by these fine folks … their work is after the jump … Enjoy … … [visit site to read more]

Training camp tweets - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

The terms of the deal as reported by Adam Shefter of ESPN are five years at $25 million … given Jenkins’ injury history, if he makes it through training camp without … [visit site to read more]

Jenkins is an Eagle - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

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‘Locker room talk’ from Press Gazette … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

]]> http://lombardiave.com/2011/07/30/locker-room-talk-from-press-gazette/feed/ 0 http://lombardiave.com/2011/07/30/vince-young-excuse-me-while-i-go-throw-up/ http://lombardiave.com/2011/07/30/vince-young-excuse-me-while-i-go-throw-up/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:29:12 +0000 apackphan http://lombardiave.com/?p=6170 Hmmmm ... will the Eagles emulate this group? We doubt it ... Vince Young has really gotten off to a great start in Philly. Not only has he given every team in the league bulletin board material with his declaration that the Eagles are this season’s version of the “Dream Team,” but he has probably alienated any educated Eagles fan who understands this was one of the stupidest comments to come out of a player’s mouth since the lockout ended and the free agency frenzy ensued. The acquisition of Nnamdi Asomugha, Young, and Jason Babin were good moves by the [...]

Vince Young: Excuse me while I go throw up … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

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Hmmmm ... will the Eagles emulate this group? We doubt it ...

Vince Young has really gotten off to a great start in Philly. Not only has he given every team in the league bulletin board material with his declaration that the Eagles are this season’s version of the “Dream Team,” but he has probably alienated any educated Eagles fan who understands this was one of the stupidest comments to come out of a player’s mouth since the lockout ended and the free agency frenzy ensued.

The acquisition of Nnamdi Asomugha, Young, and Jason Babin were good moves by the Eagles, but to spout off in public about being the Dream Team is just obnoxious … and everybody sees it.

Sure, the experts even sounded off last night after the Asomugha deal was announced, anointing the Eagles the team to beat.

Haven’t we been here before? … [visit site to read more]

Vince Young: Excuse me while I go throw up … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Green was the final draft pick to … [visit site to read more]

Alex Green signs … all draft choices in the fold - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Al Harris lands in St. Louis - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Coach Mike McCarthy said this morning that in order for the Packers to make it to another Super Bowl there will need to be consistency from his team and coaching staff. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Mike McCarthy was at the podium this morning for his first press conference with the start of training camp as the players hit the field tonight.

He talked about the offseason, getting back to work, the team’s goals, and the difficulty he has had the past few days with the task of organizing and kicking camp off while at the same time experiencing the birth of he and his wife Jessica’s first baby … his answers were McCarthy-like – direct, honest and revealing.

Here are some of the highlights of that session as blogged by Tom Silverstein of the
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

Players have been at the facility taking physicals and conditioning tests. “I think the
conditioning is something answered in the next couple of days.”

“We have a limited amount of time to get ready for the home opener, so it’s important we make use of our practices.” … [visit site to read more]

Mike McCarthy gives a preview of training camp … talks about football Super Bowls and baby - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

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Packers chief now Dad - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Where was the cadre of teammates arriving at McNabb’s … [visit site to read more]

McNabb arrives in Minnesota sans hoopla - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Where did this all come from? This afternoon … The last time I checked … The … [visit site to read more]

Eagles win Asomugha derby at the end - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Not only will he be spilling information galore if he signs with the Lions, but that is the team the Packers will most likely battle for supremacy of the NFC North. … [visit site to read more]

Barnett in Detroit wouldn’t be a good thing - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Mark Tauscher, the most recent victim of the cut, spent the final part of last season on injured reserve. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

The Packers announced this afternoon that they would be cutting ties with longtime right tackle and Abbotsford native Mark Tauscher.

The announcement was first reported on the Internet and just confirmed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Tauscher has had a solid career with the Packers and teamed up for many years as a bookend tackle with Chad Clifton. Battling back from injury in 2009, Tauscher resumed his starting role after riding the bench the first part of the season. He provided stability to the offensive line that had struggled during the first few games of that season. Last year, he was injured about one-third of the way through the season and was considering a comeback before being cut today. … [visit site to read more]

Tauscher cut … Jones to Minnesota? - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Chillar’s situation could come back to haunt NFL - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.