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ARE YOU SERIOUS, MR. OBAMA? APOLOGIZE TO THE PACKERS AND SAINTS!

apackphan — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:05:36 +0000

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

That was my screaming reaction to the news that politics would get in the way of the start of the National Football League’s season opening extravaganza between the Green Bay Packers Nd The New Orleans Saints.

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Clay Matthews covers Sports Illustrated

apackphan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Clay Matthews looks his best on the cover of this year's SI NFL Preview regional issue.

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Bring a jacket or two to Lambeau Field for the opener

apackphan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:44:48 +0000

The Salvation Army will be at Lambeau Field prior to the Packers-Saints game collecting jackets for the "Coats for Kids" program.

You might want to bring a jacket or two (or three) to Lambeau Field for the season opener against the New Orleans Saints …

No, more than likely you won’t need to wear more than one (maybe two) layers for the evening game … and the coats you bring might be some you want to give away. I know you all have those extra jackets hanging in that back closet. Dig them out, bag them up and bring them for donation to the annual Coats for Kids collection taking place prior to the game.

That ever-present organization, the Salvation Army, will be collecting the coats in the parking lot starting at 3:30 p.m. and will also be stationed at each entry to Lambeau Field with arms (and bins) open to accept whatever you would like to contribute.

Cash donations will also be accepted, of course.

Joining the Salvation Army will be FOX 11, Cumulus Broadcasting and several area cleaners, Lindeman’s Cleaning, Royal Cleaners, and Martinizing Dry Cleaning Service in sponsoring and collecting the coats. If you don’t want to bring the coats to the game, they may also be dropped off at those sponsoring cleaners. … [visit site to read more]

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Gatorade Releasing Limited Edition Green Bay Packers Bottles

Melinda Banks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:32:20 +0000

Gatorade is releasing limited edition bottles to celebrate the Packers’ upcoming season. They’ll be available in Walmart, local grocery and convenience stores, but only for the month of September.

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Sean Payton: Could kick-offs be banned

apackphan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:51:33 +0000

Sean Payton, who will bring his New Orleans Saints to Green Bay in just about eight days, had some interesting comments about the new kick off rule.

Interviewed on pro Football Talk Live tonight, Payton, whose team won the Super Bowl because … [visit site to read more]

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Madden 12 – A different look

apackphan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:45:16 +0000

OK, I admit it – I’m not a gamer – never have been, probably never will be.

So if I’ve offended you already – sorry about that.

Maybe it’s because all three of my children are girls and while many of you were joining Little League and throwing the football around the yard, I was playing Barbie and dreaming of ponies. … [visit site to read more]

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Packers cut Asiodu, Battles – down to 80

apackphan — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:01:07 +0000

The second round and the final two players were released this afternoon by the Green Bay Packers.

Again, no surprises with this announcement as the Packers prepare for the fourth and final preseason game Thursday night against the Kansas City … [visit site to read more]

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Packers release receiver Robinson

apackphan — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:16:13 +0000

As stated in the previous post, the Packers will release three players today … the first has come down the pike, and as expected it’s not a huge surprise.

The Packers just released the information – it’s as follows:

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Packers notes: Cobb, Driver, Clifton and knee bruising

apackphan — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:06:06 +0000

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has the utmost confidence in Chad Clifton. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Today the Packers must reduce its roster from the current 83 players to 80, meaning that three more players are set to be released by mid-afternoon today, Tuesday, Aug. Aug.

Most likely, the three to be let go won’t be huge surprises, but then again I always say this is the NFL, so every day is a surprise.

But inching closer to the final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Packers have had some interesting developments in camp the past couple of days.

Highlighting those developments were the return of rookie Randall Cobb, the continued solid play of veteran Donald Driver, the comments by Coach Mike McCarthy in defending veteran left tackle Chad Clifton, and most notably, the seeming infective condition called “bruised knees.”

It was good to see Cobb back in practice, though limited by one of those so-called “bruised knees.”

How much the rookie will play Thursday will depend on how he comes along the next couple of days … most likely his play will be limited because he seems to be a lock on making the roster. … [visit site to read more]

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Packers’ Ted Thompson has got huge challenges ahead

apackphan — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:38:40 +0000

This Thursday’s Packers preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs won’t mean much to the starters as Coach Mike McCarthy most likely will allow them to break a sweat and that’s about all … There’s too much evaluatin’ to do.

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Packers cut Havner, Swain, Sherman

apackphan — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:57:37 +0000

The bloodletting begins.

With the release of WR Brett Swain, TE Spencer Havner, and tackle Theo Sherman there is no real surprise as the Green Bay Packers get started early on the first wave of cuts due Tuesday.

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How the Packers did it …

apackphan — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:41:26 +0000

Graham Harrell showed a side of himself that the coaching staff, teammates and fans really enjoyed seeing Friday night when he led the Green Bay Packers to a touchdown, a two-point conversion to tie the game and then capped it off by moving the team … [visit site to read more]

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Packers offensive line far from polished

apackphan — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:00:11 +0000

The Packers’ pass protection – well, if you want to call it that – in fact the overall play of the offensive line, including run blocking against the Colts Friday night, was nothing short of frightful.

Protecting Aaron Rodgers and making lanes for the running game should be the focus for the offensive line in the next couple of weeks. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

In fact one might say it was pathetic … And time is running out. Sept. 8 is just around the corner. If the Packers line doesn’t show improvement against the Chiefs in the final preseason game, there may be hell to pay when the Saints come marching in.

But as poorly as the line played overall Friday night, there were some bright spots. Rodgers did lead the team to a TD, a field goal and another drive that ended in a missed field goal … But there were plays within those drives when individual breakdowns along the line were noticeable and Rodgers had to run for his life and running plays were stuffed

Though the linemen admitted after the game that the no huddle may have contributed, saying their conditioning, or lack thereof, may have played a part, they weren’t going to point blame on others.

Quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, left tackle Chad Clifton said he had his troubles with all-pro Dwight Freeney. … [visit site to read more]

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Packers improbable win over the Colts – simply amazing

apackphan — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:01:57 +0000

Well, if there has been a better preseason game so far this year, I’m not quite sure when it’s been played.

The Packers gave up a touchdown to the Colts after an interception very late in the game that appeared to be the final nail in the … [visit site to read more]

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Packers in navy blue on display Oct. 16

apackphan — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:56:42 +0000

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense in their navy blues last year against the 49ers. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Back by popular demand … well maybe not … but the jersey that has been called by many as the ugliest of all NFL throwback jerseys will be worn again this season Sunday, Oct . 16, when the Packers take the field against the St. Louis Rams.

Donald Driver just before last season's game against the 49ers ... looking good in the throwback uniform. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Unveiled last season when the Packers hosted the San Francisco 49ers, the navy blue jerseys that are recreations of the historic 1929 uniform worn by the franchise’s first NFL championship team, features the oversized gold circle on the chest.While many have railed on the uniforms, of course this Packers fan loves them … if for nothing else than it’s something different. I especially like the chocolate brown helmets.

The press release issued this morning by the Packers PR department says the uniform, “…will remind fans, players and all spectators of the unique history and tradition of the Green Bay Packers organization.

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Lambeau Field expansion a win-win for Packers and fans

apackphan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:21:18 +0000

This is an artists' conceptual drawing of what the outside of the "new" Lambeau Field will look like.

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Packers using no huddle: Will surprise be a factor?

apackphan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:56:51 +0000

Will the no huddle help players like Greg Jennings? Well, it probably won't hurt. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Adding the no huddle to the Packers offense was a stroke of brilliance by Coach Mike McCarthy.

Look back at the teams who have used it in the past … it’s always made them more potent, more unpredictable. It’s an option that simply makes a good team great.

So, that’s why it is something that will help elevate the Packers offense to new heights this season.

My only worry is this … hasn’t it been put in place a bit early? Where’s the surprise element that is part of the no huddle’s success factor.

My only surprise was that it was introduced, not only in the first preseason game, but the first quarter of the first preseason game. … [visit site to read more]

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Lambeau Field: Packers welcome a new era for legendary stadium

apackphan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:28:46 +0000

The expansion of Lambeau Field will be announced at 9 a.m. today. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

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Packers in the morning: News you can use

apackphan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:25:50 +0000

The Green Bay Packers prepare for tomorrow night’s third and important preseason game at Indianapolis.

Important, you ask? Yes, especially for those players on the bubble.

In the meantime, here are a few really interesting takes from some major sporting outfits which I have culled from across the Internet. We’ve got stories about the how the safety position has solidified, a breakdown of the roster, a look at the Colts, a Wednsday camp report, and a short look at the nominations for the Hall of Fame, which doesn’t include a famous Packer.

Enjoy …

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See more stories after the jump …

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Colts writer give an insiders look at what Packers can expect on Friday

apackphan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:57:01 +0000

Adam Hughes, the Indianapolis Colts’ blogger, gives us a look at the team prior to the match-up with the Packers this Friday.

The following are his replies to my questions:

Peyton Manning will be wearing a baseball cap on the sidelines at Lucas Oil Stadium Friday night when the Packers pay a visit. Without him, the Colts are a different team. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Without Manning and with the addition of Kerry Collins, how is the QB battle shaping up? Who has the upper hand at backup and is the team planning to be without Peyton for at least the first game of the regular season?

Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky have struggled in the pre-season, and Kerry Collins makes at least one of them expendable. My best guess now is that Painter moves to the practice squad and Orlovsky will be released.

In terms of Manning’s availability for Game 1 against Houston, I’m not absolutely convinced that he won’t start, but Collins’ presence makes it clear that team brass is very worried. I hope that Collins is a safeguard for further Manning problems, but I won’t be surprised at all to see him start against the Texans. Collins can keep the Colts afloat for awhile, but I doubt the Colts will be great with him under center.

How is the running game shaping up and are there any surprise players emerging in the backfield?

Joseph Addai is the main option again after signing a big extension in the off-season, but he hasn’t been used much in pre-season games. He should be ready for the opener Sept. 11.

Delone Carter looks like a brute and has the potential to help, especially in third-and-short situations where the Colts have really struggled in recent seasons. He could be one of the bargains of this year’s draft, selected in the fourth round (119th overall). Local product Darren Evans, picked up as an undrafted free agent, is also turning some heads and has a shot to make the roster. … [visit site to read more]

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