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Packers banking on Grant this coming season
2008-06-03 09:13:00 The Green Bay Packers are rallying around Ryan Grant to lead them to glory this season as he showcased some exceptional football skills last season to win the hearts of thousands of Packers fans. The Packers coach Mike McCarthy said that Grant is the most important player in the team and the entire game of ...
By: Football IMO
Packers host tent sale
2008-06-02 13:05:00 The 15th-annual Packers Pro Shop Tent Sale is set for June 6 and 7 in the Lambeau Field Atrium. The sale is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.Over the years thousands of fans have perused the offerings over the two-day sale, with many shoppers lined up before the doors open.Highlighting a mix of Pro Shop items sharply reduced in price and other special purchases, the sale also features items donated by the equipment staff that are no longer needed by the football team, including shoes, game pants and jackets.The event began in 1994 in the parking lot outside the former Pro Shop on the north end of Lambeau Field and has grown every year in terms of shoppers served and amount and variety of items sold. Now in its fifth year in the Atrium, the tent sale also was held in the west side stadium concourse in previous years.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
Craters and Packers
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Packers admit they're not big on free agency?
2008-05-28 12:54:00 The story in the Green Bay Press-Gazette is about running back Ryan Grant's contract negotiations with the Packers, but the bigger story may be Green Bay admitting that they're not big spenders in the unrestricted free agency.Grant's agent Alan Herman spoke to the Press-Gazette regarding how the Packers like to do business in the NFL."The important issue is the club has indicated they're not big players in the free-agent market and they like to take care of their own," told the Press-Gazette. "Ryan had truly an extraordinary year and it wasn't like he was a flash in the pan. He played 12 games, that's a lot of games, at the highest level. Clearly, they know what they have and that's why the opportunity to get something done and keep him there for a long time is kind of apparent."General manager Ted Thompson showed his biggest willingness to be a spender in free agency before the 2006 season when he signed Ryan Pickett, Charles Woodson and Marquand Manuel all to lucrative cont...
State of the Franchise: The Green Bay Packers
2008-05-16 13:42:00 At the start of the 2007 season, many were claiming that Brett Favre had made a mistake choosing to come back and play one more year. There was no denying he was once a great player, one of the best QB?s to ever play the game -- but it was common belief that he didn?t have it in him anymore.
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Packers Release Robinson
2008-05-13 01:39:00 In a follow up article to this, the Packers have waived veteran wide receiver Koren Robinson.This move was pretty obvious when the Packers drafted Jordy Nelson from Kansas St. in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. To add insult to injury, the Packers then proceeded to draft another wide
By: A Wikia Wiki
Packers cut receiver Robinson?s comeback short
2008-05-10 00:41:00 The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, the latest setback for the veteran wide receiver trying to resurrect his career after serving an NFL suspension and jail time. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Conn. boy finally takes off Packers jersey after 1,581 days
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2008-05-06 01:47:00 AP - David Witthoft finally shunned his Brett Favre jersey for a red shirt for the first time in 1,581 days. The 12-year-old Ridgefield, Conn. boy wore the No. 4 jersey every day since receiving it as a gift for Christmas in 2003.
Packers make it official, put Favre on retired list
2008-04-27 04:07:00 The Packers placed quarterback Brett Favre on the reserve-retired list Friday, effectively further shutting the door on his coming out of retirement. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Report: Packers, ex-Vikings QB Culpepper meet
2008-04-24 00:00:00 For the first time in his career, Aaron Rodgers knows he’ll be the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback. While his role is certain, the Packers are still searching for an understudy for Rodgers and may end up turning to an ex-Viking to fill that role. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Packers may draft QB, but Rodgers still the man
2008-04-22 04:23:00 The Packers may still draft a quarterback despite having Aaron Rodgers. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Brett Favre's No. 4 will be retired at the Packers season opener Sept. 8 ag
2008-04-19 02:09:00 The multi-award winning "All Pro Sports Football Series" ... featuring Brett Favre, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Reggie White, Jack Del Rio, Brent Jones, Jim Lachey, Eric Allen, Rodney Hampton, Jeff Gossett and Jeff Jaeger and Coach Don Shula ... narrated by Emmy Award winning Roy Firestone ... is available at http://www.allprosportsfootball-.com and 1 888 79 FOOTBALL ...the most innovative football ... see http://www.allprosportsfootball-.com ... , basketball and automobile racing series ever produced for home entertainment featuring: eleven of the greatest NFL football players and the most successful coach in NFL history; five of the greatest NBA basketball players and one of the most successful coaches in NBA history; and six internationally recognized automobile racing champions ... . sharing their life stories and demonstrating their skills in a very entertaining setting of upbeat music, Brett Favre's No. 4 will be retired at the Packers season opener Sept. 8 against the Minnesota V...
By: All Pro Sports
Packers re-sign WR Martin to 1-year, $445K deal
2008-04-01 16:09:00 Wide receiver Ruvell Martin signed a one-year, $445,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers as an exclusive rights free agent, his agent said Tuesday. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
2008 NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers
2008-03-30 05:14:00 Previous Five Picks 25) Seattle Seahawks: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt 26) Jacksonville Jaguars:Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn 27) San Diego Chargers: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh 28) Dallas Cowboys: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina 29) San Francisco 49ers: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. Click here to see the entire Mock Draft. The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... I?m not the only one that took on a ridiculously long, 30-plus part project here at Bleacher Report. JJ Stankevitz took on the massive task of doing a comprehensive preview of every major league baseball team. He actually finished his preview Saturday, and was able to post a follow-up predictions column. Basically, he?s making me look bad. Pick No. 30: Green Bay Packers Weeks after Brett Favre broke down telling the world that the kid who always loved to play the game just didn?t love it enough anymore, the Packers are looking towards the future. From my perspective, the future is looking pr...
Packers veteran long snapper Davis set to retire
2008-03-26 13:21:00 Long snapper Rob Davis retired from the Packers, weeks after becoming the only player remaining from the team’s most recent Super Bowl appearance. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Packers to retire the No. 4 Jersey
2008-03-24 17:06:00 The Green Bay Packers and their fans are not surprised by the announcement made by Mark Murphy, the Packers CEO, about the retirement of the No. 4 jersey, the favorite of their Quarterback Brett Favre, who has announced his retirement during a press conference on March 6th. Mark said that it was a pretty easy ...
By: Football IMO
Packers sign hard-hitting Bigby to 1-year contract
2008-03-21 17:38:00 The Green Bay Packers have signed safety Atari Bigby to a one-year contract as an exclusive rights free agent, a source familiar with the situation said Friday. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Packers Create Competition at the SAM (and will Retire No. 4)
2008-03-20 17:14:00 In this time of March Madness and Baseball Spring Training, let us not forget what is truly important to the people of God?s Country. Packer football. Packers Sign Linebacker Chillar In a great move that I predicted earlier this off-season, the Packers have brought in a linebacker to compete
By: A Wikia Wiki
Packers warm to free agency, agree with Chillar
2008-03-19 19:19:00 The Packers agreed to a deal with former Rams linebacker Brandon Chillar on Wednesday. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Twin Boys Brett and Favre Named after Packers Quarterback
2008-03-18 00:00:00 Twins Brett Aaron Kinsaul and Favre Moses Kinsaul were born in Palatka, Florida on February 22nd -- not long before the real Brett Favre announced his retirement from the NFL. Brett and Favre's father, originally from Florida, lived in Wisconsin for about three and a half years. Ostensibly, he became ...
Packers? Barnett reaches plea deal on bar incident
2008-03-12 16:53:00 Packers linebacker Nick Barnett has reached a plea bargain related to a disturbance at an Appleton bar last June. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Superman Retires, Supermensch Remains
2008-03-12 07:06:00 With the horrific news out of Israel last week and all the commotion of the political campaign, some readers who are not sports fans may not have noticed the big news out of the National Football League. Brett Favre, quarterback for the past 16 years for the Green Bay Packers, called it a career. And ...
By: Jewneric
Green Bay Packers Quarterback announces his retirement
2008-03-10 17:55:00 Quarterback Brett Favre announced his retirement formally in a press conference at the Lambeau Field last Thursday. By announcing his retirement, Favre ended his 17 year stint at the NFL and was considered to be the most exciting signal callers in the annals of NFL football. His career record stands at 61,555 yards, 160 wins, ...
By: Football IMO
A Season without Favre: How close to 13-3 are the Packers with Aaron Rodger
2008-03-09 14:27:00 His praises are still being sung and he may forever be considered the face of the franchise, but the Green Bay Packers now have to move on without Brett Favre. The team has been preparing for this for a while and now the Aaron Rodgers era has begun. Will his career ever rival Favre?s? The odds
By: A Wikia Wiki
Ex-Packers teammates expect Favre to be ?ghost?
2008-03-09 11:54:00 Even in retirement, Brett Favre is still looking for big game. The Green Bay Packers icon apparently spent the first days of the rest of his life hunting wild boar. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Packers QB Rodgers seeks own path to stardom
2008-03-08 16:38:00 After spending three years running the scout team and watching game film during the week — only to spend Sundays wearing a headset and toting a clipboard — Aaron Rodgers’ turn finally arrived when Favre retired. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
BRETT FAVRE RETIRES FROM NFL GREEN BAY PACKERS
2008-03-05 17:14:00 Brett Favre, 38, has decided to retire after 17 seasons. Everyone thought for sure that he'd be back again this season. The Green Bay Packers legend and future Hall of...
By: Binside TV
Greenbay Packers let farve go and down. Disgusting.
2008-03-04 23:10:00 Brett Farve Retires from football. I knew it was coming but i really hate it now that its here. After last years season it i knew he was not going to retire after almost getting to the superbow. Why would the greenbay executive office want to break up a team so good? Brett's reasons were mental exhaustion strangely, not physical. I think brett thinks the Packer head office doesnt want him back, and bretts pissed with every right to be. Thompson my man, you are an idiot!My theory is that he wants to play footbal but just can't take anymore of the usual greenbay executive bull-crap. Farve just called the team and quit. Why wouldn't the franchise beg him to stay? I have reason to beleive that they want to go in a different direction. Ted Thompson wan't Brett Farve to retire for salary cap money. These guys are idiots. I think Brett Farve will play for someone else and as a die hard Packer fan, i don't want to see that. I think that the idiotic Thompson is jealous that farve got th...
FBI probed ex-Packers star McGee?s gambling
2008-03-02 15:44:00 Hard-partying Green Bay Packers receiver Max McGee, who scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl history, had a gambling habit that the FBI tracked after his career ended, newly released records show. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Packers Trade Corey Williams (and Other Roster Moves)
2008-03-01 19:51:00 On Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, the Green Bay Packers traded Defensive Tackle Corey Williams to the Cleveland Browns for a second round pick. Williams was a likeable player, but the Packers have reached the saturation point at Defensive Line. With their 2007 first rounder, Justin Harrell, ready to
By: A Wikia Wiki
Packers new president believes Favre will return
2008-02-27 17:26:00 Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy believes Brett Favre will return to Green Bay for another run at the Super Bowl. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Packers Designate a Franchise Player (and Release a Veteran)
2008-02-21 16:37:00 On Wednesday Feb. 20th, 2008, the Green Bay Packers designated Defensive Tackle, Corey Williams as their franchise player. The 27 year old Williams comes off his best season ever, setting a personal record with 51 tackles (32 solo) and a career high tying seven sacks. Although I?m glad he is
By: A Wikia Wiki
Packers put their franchise tag on DT Williams
2008-02-20 17:12:00 The Packers franchised defensive tackle Corey Williams, a former sixth-round pick who would have been one of the top defensive tackles available in free agency. Read More: John Clayton
By: NFL Connection
Packers: Wolf regrets taking shot at Holmgren
2008-02-13 18:28:00 This was an interesting story....you can check it out below.....here It happened a long, long time ago, but obviously it still bothers Ron Wolf. Back in Super Bowl XXXII, played in January 1998, the Green Bay Packers were the defending champions and looking for two in a row. The NFC had won 13 straight Super Bowls, and the Packers were a double-digit favorite over the Denver Broncos to make it 14. But the blitzing Broncos defense rattled Brett Favre. The aging, but not washed-up John Elway, finally getting some help in the backfield with MVP Terrell Davis, kept it close for Denver. And finally, the Broncos scored with a minute left the game to take the lead -- a touchdown that was "conceded" by Packers coach Mike Holmgren. The Packers couldn't answer. Denver won, 31-24. The Broncos won the next Super Bowl, too. And the Packers haven't been back since. The loss still stung Wolf, a longtime Packers GM who engineered the franchise's renaissance in the 1990s. And never one to m...
By: Mile High Report
Packers prepare for Pro Bowl
2008-02-07 12:59:00 The Pro Bowl is this Sunday and several members of the Green Bay Packers are at work trying to win one for the NFC.The Packer coaching staff was chosen to lead the squad after losing the NFC Championship game, and they're currently trying to get the players all on the same page.Offensive coordinator Joe Philbin is keeping sort of a mini-diary of the experience over at the Green Bay Packers official website.Of the experience, Philbin writes, "The fun part is you're getting guys from 15, 16 different teams. Football is not that complicated, but sometimes the language is, and you have to work through some of that stuff. What they think is a '6 route' we may call a 'hook route.' There's some of that you have to correlate between the systems. We're just working through some of that stuff, but overall they did a pretty good job for Day 1."Cornerback Al Harris is keeping a diary as well, and it sounds as if he'll be pretty well prepared for Sunday."Practice was pretty laid-back," ...
Packers show interest in quarterback
2008-02-06 01:59:00 It's confirmed that the Green Bay Packers have their eye on at least one quarterback prospect for this year's NFL draft.Southern Illinois quarterback Nick Hill says that the Packers were one of six teams he met with this past week at the Texas vs. The Nation Challenge in El Paso, Tex.Hill, himself, wrote in a column for Southern Illinois' student newspaper, The Daily Egyptian. According to Hill, "I had meetings with six NFL teams including the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers. Each NFL team is allowed to bring in 25 players it is interested in and considering drafting and the Bears have informed me that I will be one of the 25, which is good news."Unfortunately, Hill didn't exactly have a stellar game this past weekend. He ended up completing only two of six passes for 14 yards, and he was sacked four times.The Packers won't have to spend a high draft pick to get Hill, should they decide to pursue him. ...
McCarthy, Packers make new 5-year deal official
2008-02-05 15:49:00 The Packers signed coach Mike McCarthy on Tuesday to a five-year contract that runs through the 2012 season. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Packers special teams report card
2008-02-02 15:24:00 This is it. Here's the report card for the special teams and basically the wrap-up to the 2007 season. From here on out, it's all about moving ahead: free agency, the Combine, the draft, etc. Without further ado, here you are:Mason Crosby (A-): You couldn't expect more from a rookie. Crosby led the entire NFL in scoring. He was the NFL's special teams player of the month for November. He won the season opener in his first ever NFL regular season game on a field goal. He was perfect in all attempts during the playoffs. Those are some pretty darn good accolades. So where can he improve? Just on being a little more consistent. A field goal percentage over 80 percent next season would be a good starting point. Also, a little more depth to go with his nice loft on kickoffs would be nice.Jon Ryan (B-): Because of one horrendous game, Ryan is taking more heat than he deserves. What fans really should be focusing on is that Ryan had the best net punting average for a Packers punter sinc...
Packers need a corner, but which one?
2008-01-30 18:40:00 As a full-time school teacher in Wisconsin, occassionally we have days off. Today is one such day where a combination of last night's snow fall, blistering cold temperatures and high winds has forced the cancellation of school for the day.The day off has given me the opportunity to sift through some of the many mock drafts floating around the Internet and blogsphere. And the results are confusing to say the least.Most NFL pundits (and wannabe pundits as well) are in agreement that the Packers will be drafting a cornerback in this year's upcoming draft, but everyone has a different opinion on exactly who the Packers will be targeting.I looked at The Sporting News plus the top 50 mock drafts listed over at the Walter Football database, which is a good site for NFL draft news by the way. Among the 51 different mock draft, there was three way tie for the Packers first round draft pick.Kanas cornerback Aqib Talib, Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason (pictured) and Oklahoma cornerback/safe...
Packers? Favre isn?t sure about playing in 2008
2008-01-30 17:48:00 Despite reports he would return for 2008, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said Wednesday he has yet to decide whether he wants to play an 18th NFL season. Read More: Len Pasquarelli
By: NFL Connection
Packers look at long snapper
2008-01-30 13:57:00 For the second offseason in a row, the Green Bay Packers have some interest in long snapper Taylor Inglis (pictured) of the Edmonton Eskimo in the Canadian Football League."His agent has fielded calls from the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans," reports Vicki Hall for the Edmonton Journal.Railbird Central discovered the scoop on Inglis about a year ago, but the Packers since decided on re-signing Rob Davis after brining in Inglis for a workout.According to Inglis, the Packer coaches told him a year ago that there might be room for him this season. Well, the time has come and the team must once again decide what to do with Davis.Last we heard, head coach Mike McCarthy said he'd like to bring Davis back, and Davis said he'd be open to coming back.It's possible that the Packers could bring Inglis in to compete for a spot during training camp. Although Inglis may want to find a place in the NFL where there isn't as muc...
Ex-Eagles, Packers coach Rhodes hired by Texans
2008-01-28 17:14:00 Ray Rhodes was hired as the assistant defensive backs coach for the Houston Texans on Monday. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Writers put Giants-Packers game in perspective
2008-01-21 20:35:00 Doug Mills/The New York TimesIt's clear that new media rules in sports -- at least, if you checked out the news organizations covering the NFC Championship Game. Newspapers as varied as Oshkosh's The Northwestern, the New York Times and the Green Bay Press-Gazette all had audio slideshows, picture galleries and audio or podcasts. Fans could also weigh in on the numerous blogs dedicated to these teams at Newark Star-Ledger, Long Island Newsday, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Wisconsin State Journal . Clearly, fans love this constant flow of information. As a New York Giants fans, I checked nearly a dozen websites last night after the game - and just as many this morning. Give me more news, information, quotes, analysis.I also love reading leads for game stories, which offer insights into communities the sportswriters serve. No fans embrace their team more than those living in Wisconsin. The Packers are as much a part of their community as city hall and the local schools. As a resul...
By: On Sports
The Plight Of A North Texas Packers Fan
2008-01-21 07:50:00 Disappointment. Frustration. Heartache. Those are but a few of the emotions coursing through my veins at this late hour, in the wake of the Green Bay Packers’ stunning 23-20 overtime loss to the New York Giants at Lambeau Field in Sunday night’s NFC Championship game. Perhaps the most maddening three and a half hours of my life ...
SUPERBOWL 2008 GIANTS PATRIOTS | GIANTS PACKERS
2008-01-21 06:52:00 PHOTO via NY Times The NY Giants won against the Greenbay Packers. The score after heading into overtime was 23 to 20. The Giants showed some great skills and deserve credit for winning the game. But everyone in New York must give credit where it is due and remember to...
By: Binside TV
The new and improved lord?s prayer
2008-01-21 04:09:00 Our Favre, Who art in Lambeau, Hallowed be thine arm. The bowl will come, It will be won. In Phoenix as it is in Lambeau. And give us this Sunday, Our weekly win. And give us many touchdown passes. But do not let others pass against us. Lead us not into frustration, But deliver us to Bourbon street. For thine is the MVP, the best of the ...
By: Bligbi
Go Packers
2008-01-20 22:58:00 Today I'm taking off from my usual rants to watch the Packers game. If you're interested in reading more of my short stories, click here to be taken to my Web site. It should keep you interested for awhile.Ken BroskyFinal Draft Literary Services
NFC Championship Preview: Packers v. Giants
2008-01-20 12:23:00 Favre looks to lead Green Bay to its fifth Super Bowl. Breaking Down Green Bay After an amazing 13-3 regular season, Brett Favre will try to add to his great legacy by leading the Packers to their fifth Super Bowl with a win over over the visiting New York Giants. While Favre certainly gets the
By: A Wikia Wiki
Cold Packers Game & Bud Selig
2008-01-19 06:42:00 Most people anticipated that this Sunday was going to be a rematch of the infamous “Ice Bowl” game played back on New Year’s eve of 1967. This game between the ... more from OldSchool... |
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