Sunday 31 May 2015

Anatomy of a Winner: Green Bay Packers - Gang Green Nation


The Green Bay Packers are one of the NFL's most storied franchises. Green Bay's 13 NFL Championships ranks first in league history. In the decade Ted Thompson has been general manager of the Packers, the team has ...

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Friday 29 May 2015

Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 29, 2015


Green Bay Packers fans and media got their first look at the 2015 squad yesterday as the team took the field for their second practice of the year. Following practice, Mike McCarthy took to the podium and numerous Packers ...

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Thursday 28 May 2015

Good news: She broke his mug - Packers


Brett from Green Bay, WI. Vic, what's the goal for teams in OTAs and mini-camp? Prepare for training camp. Jerry from Kent, WA. I just read an nfl.com article supposing the Jets will implement the “46 Defense” this year. I don't ...

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Next to Reggie White, Vonnie Holliday had to 'bring it' - Packers


... sat down with former Packers defensive linemen Vonnie Holliday. Holliday talks about his arrival to the Packers and playing along side Reggie White, as well as his immediate impact as a rookie, and his standout five-sack performance against the Buffalo Bills in 2002. ... Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy met with reporters in the Lambeau Field media auditorium following Thursday's practice. McCarthy talked about his hopes for the 2015 season.

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5 Green Bay Packers Who Won't Make It Through 2015 OTAs ...


Find out which five members of the Green Bay Packers will not be able to make it through 2015 OTAs this offseason.

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 28, 2015


If you're in the Green Bay area, it's time to head over to Ray Nitschke Field. The Packers' first open practice of the year is today, as the team takes the field at 11:30 AM. As of the publishing of this article, the weather is expected ...

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Wednesday 27 May 2015

Green Bay Packers: Expectations for Ty Montgomery - NFL Spin Zone


The Green Bay Packers surprised some people when they drafted Ty Montgomery in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. What could his impact be in 2015?

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Greg Jennings has come a long way since his days with the Packers ...


Greg Jennings will forever be linked in various ways with the Packers, some bad and some good, but he's a much different man now than he was in Green Bay.

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 27, 2015


The Green Bay Packers take the field today for the first of their Organized Team Activities practices, and we'll be sure to bring you any coverage we can from today's practice. Thursday's practice will be open to the public ...

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Tuesday 26 May 2015

Packers OTAs 2015: What to watch for as Green Bay begins ...


On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers suit up and take the practice field as a team for the first time in the 2015 NFL season. Organized Team Activities begin this week, as the first on-field instruction and coaching will take ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 26, 2015


We're just one short day away from the start of the Green Bay Packers' Organized Team Activities. The first practice with all 89 players will kick off on Wednesday, with Thursday's session being open to the public. Check out ...

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Monday 25 May 2015

Packers position battles: Green Bay has tough choice for 5th receiver


Since Ted Thompson took over as general manager of the Green Bay Packers in 2005, the team has rarely found itself undermanned at the wide receiver position. Through a bevy of second- and third-round investments, ...

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Sunday 24 May 2015

Packers sign CB Travis Manning, WR Ty Montgomery


The Green Bay Packers have signed CB Travis Manning and WR Ty Montgomery . The signings were announced Thursday by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

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Pitch Perfect 2's Green Bay Packers Cameo: How It Happened ...


But one of the film's best surprises—an appearance by several Green Bay Packers at an underground “riff-off” singing competition—almost didn't happen. And it wouldn't have happened if writer Kay Cannon had gotten her ...

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Friday 22 May 2015

5 Green Bay Packers Who Must Step Up During 2015 OTAs ...


Which five Green Bay Packers must step up during 2015 OTAs in order to secure their roster spot or take the next step towards playing time?

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Christian Ringo has Packers connections - Packers.com


GREEN BAY – Christian Ringo grew up in Brett Favre country, shares a last name with a former Packers center in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and has been compared to one of the leaders on Green Bay's current defensive ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 22, 2015


Welcome to Friday, Green Bay Packers fans! We've made it to the last week without Packers practice for the next month or so, as OTAs begin on Wednesday. Finally, we'll have a little bit of real, on-the-field football news to ...

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Packers Position Battles: Green Bay has numerous options to return ...


As we continue our look around the Green Bay Packers' 90-man roster and identify positions that will be up for grabs this summer, we shift our focus to the special teams today. Specifically, we examine the kick return and punt ...

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Are Clay Matthews and Green Bay Packers ... - Starcasm.net


The Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews and a few teammates made awesome cameos in a singing competition in Pitch Perfect 2. Were they really singing?

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Thursday 21 May 2015

5 Green Bay Packers Storylines To Follow During 2015 OTAs ...


While the Green Bay Packers have Super Bowl aspirations, they're like any other team at this point in the year. The Packers have a ton of questions that must be answered and OTAs will be the first opportunity for the team to ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 21, 2015


So much of what we focus on here at Acme Packing Company revolves around the Green Bay Packers' work on the field, but today we want to call some special attention to their good work off of it. In today's curds, you'll find ...

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Aaron Ripkowski had 'heart set on' Green Bay - Packers.com


GREEN BAY – Prior to the draft, fullback Aaron Ripkowski made visits to just two NFL teams. One was Green Bay, and when Ripkowski left Lambeau Field, he was really hoping it wasn't for the last time. “I didn't know it was ...

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Wednesday 20 May 2015

Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 20, 2015


It's official; NFL teams will now be snapping the ball from the 15-yard line when they attempt an extra point in 2015 and beyond. What does that mean for the Green Bay Packers? As you'll see in today's Cheese Curds, ...

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Green Bay Packers could have steal in undrafted OL Matt Rotheram ...


GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Ted Thompson had drafted at least one offensive lineman in his first 10 years as Packers general manager. While that streak is now over, Green Bay might have come away with a steal in undrafted free ...

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Tuesday 19 May 2015

Green Bay Packers LB Joe Thomas should earn role - NFL Spin Zone


As the Green Bay Packers look to boost their inside linebacker position, don't rule out second-year underdog Joe Thomas from South Carolina State.

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A Green Bay Packer made a cameo in the Entourage movie ...


(WITI) — The boys are back, but this time they're on the big screen. Our Hollywood insider joins Real Milwaukee with his review of “Entourage.” Click the video to find out which Green Bay Packer made a cameo in the movie.

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 19, 2015


Welcome to Tuesday, Green Bay Packers fans. This Tuesday is a rather unique one on the NFL calendar, as it falls in the middle of the NFL's Spring Meetings, which are taking place in San Francisco. The biggest news ...

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Monday 18 May 2015

Which undrafted free agents are best positioned to make the Packers?


While every NFL team has an undrafted free agent success story or two, few regularly keep as many every year as the Green Bay Packers. If history is any indication, one or two prospects that didn't hear their name called ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 18, 2015


Happy Monday, Green Bay Packers fans. We're about a week and a half out from the first Organized Team Activities practices of the 2015 offseason, when the battles for depth chart position and roster spots will begin in ...

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Sunday 17 May 2015

After a successful UCLA career, quarterback Brett Hundley ready for ...


Joining former Bruins defensive linemen Datone Jones with the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago after being selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, Hundley might have some bragging rights going into his rookie season ...

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Saturday 16 May 2015

NFL Picks: Green Bay Packers Season Win Totals & Futures Odds


The Green Bay Packers Win Totals are up on the NFL odds board and they're in double-digit range. Will the Packers deliver on these high expectations? We weigh in the win totals and the early NFL futures odds.

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Green Bay Packers: why drafting Brett Hundley was a mistake ...


One of the biggest storylines from the Green Bay Packers' 2015 draft class was the selection of UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley. The pick generated a lot of spotlight given Hundley's stellar career at UCLA, starting for three ...

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Friday 15 May 2015

Green Bay Packers: Blake Sims is an interesting underdog


Among the Green Bay Packers draft picks at rookie minicamp, former Alabama quarterback Blake Sims was the most interesting underdog to watch.

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Cheese curds: Green Bay Packers news and links for May 15, 2015 ...


Accordingly, Friday's Cheese Curds are packed with pieces about players on the backend of the Green Bay Packers' roster that you normally don't read about. Some may end up as practice squad members or off the team ...

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Thursday 14 May 2015

Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 14, 2015


In addition to speaking with one of the Green Bay Packers' draftees this week, we also have a story on signing bonuses for undrafted rookies. Click around, and enjoy your Thursday, as we have just 14 days until the Packers' ...

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Ranking the Green Bay Packers' 2015 Draft Picks From Worst to ...


Find out where each of the Green Bay Packers' 2015 NFL Draft picks rank among each other.

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Wednesday 13 May 2015

Podcast: Green Bay Packers QB Brett Hundley talks NFL ...


We talk Tom Brady and Deflategate, then speak with former UCLA star Brett Hundley about being drafted by the Green Bay Packers (16:30 mark) and some quick Wisconsin Badgers recruiting news regarding Andy Van Vliet.

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers news and links for May 13, 2015 ...


One such player for the Green Bay Packers is Jake Ryan, who despite the pressure placed on him by the position he will play in the NFL and the Packers' lack of depth there is not feeling the pressure to do too much too early.

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Packers S Kyle Sebetic, Kenosha Tremper standout, “living in the ...


GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Green Bay Packers first and second-round draft choices this year are defensive backs, but they aren't the only secondary hopefuls with plenty of fans rooting for them to succeed. The eight members ...

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Tuesday 12 May 2015

Damarious Randall injury minor, coach says - Packers


GREEN BAY – First-round draft pick Damarious Randall did not participate in Friday's rookie-camp practice, but Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy expressed no concern. “Damarious, just being smart with him.

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Young ILBs will likely decide Matthews' role - Packers


Vic, I've been curious about how you've adapted to Green Bay. If I'm an ESPN executive and I offer you a job in the warmth, what would you say? I didn't come here for the weather. I came here to cover a great franchise and a ...

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“Packers Ticket Takeover Contest” winner chosen | FOX6Now.com


GREEN BAY (WITI) –The Green Bay Packers again this year offered fans the chance to have their photo printed on more than 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.” After more than 9,200 entries ...

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Rookies arrive in Green Bay - Packers


GREEN BAY – If draft weekend was a dream come true for eight Green Bay Packers picks, this weekend is potentially the start of a dream for dozens of other rookies. The Packers' annual rookie orientation began on Thursday ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 12, 2015


Happy Tuesday, Green Bay Packers fans! Today, our beloved two-time MVP quarterback takes to the set of one of the greatest game shows in history! Okay, so he's not recording live, but the episode at least airs today.

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Monday 11 May 2015

Jake Ryan: "It's a dream come true to be a Packer" - Packers


Green Bay Packers linebacker Jake Ryan met with reporters following Friday's on-field work in the Don Hutson Center.

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Packers' top two picks are together again


Cornerbacks Damarious Randall (23) and Quinten Rollins (24) were roommates for the annual college all-star game in Mobile, Ala., back in January, and now they're rooming together again at a local Green Bay hotel for ...

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Packers rookies excited to start NFL careers


Hear from all of the Green Bay Packers' 2015 Draft class following Friday morning's practice.

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Packers sign Andy Phillips to contract after tryout during rookie ...


The Green Bay Packers' rookie minicamp is behind us, and for almost all of the players who participated in practices on a tryout basis, the weekend has passed by without a contract. One player, however, is staying in ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 11, 2015


Today, the Green Bay Packers 90-man roster comes together for the first time this season. With rookie minicamp now in the rear-view mirror, the rookies and veterans will start working out together today. On-field events will not ...

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RB John Crockett heads list of Packers undrafted hopefuls


He's the most recognizable of the 17 undrafted free agents the Packers signed this week prior to rookie orientation. He enjoyed the publicity, sure, but he arrived in Green Bay on Thursday ready to turn his focus from the ...

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Packers not signing Blake Sims, per reports - Acme Packing Company


With the Green Bay Packers drafting UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, there didn't appear to be much room for tryout Blake Sims. Now it appears that Green Bay will not add the former ...

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Sunday 10 May 2015

Sneak peek at Aaron Rodgers' Jeopardy! appearance - Packers


Packers QB Aaron Rodgers ' appearance on Celebrity Jeopardy! is scheduled to air on Tuesday, May 12, and packers.com has obtained photos that provide a sneak peek into the episode. The episode was taped on March 31 and includes, along with Rodgers ... opportunity is wide open for me". (4:05) Posted 19 hours ago. Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas met with reporters in the locker room following Saturday morning's Rookie Orientation Camp practice.

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Green Bay Packers announce 2015 youth football summer camp ...


The camps provide non-contact instruction led by professional, USA Football-certified coaches and Green Bay Packers alumni, including Ahman Green, Johnnie Gray, Dexter McNabb, Bryce Paup and Bill Schroeder.

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Friday 8 May 2015

Packers 2015 Undrafted Free Agent Signing Class Announced ...


A list that is headlined with the names of Matt Rotheram, John Crockett and Ladarius Gunter, the Green Bay Packers undrafted free agent class contains players with a national reputation and a decent shot at making the team, ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 8, 2015 ...


Today officially marks the first on-field practice of the Green Bay Packers' 2015 season. Rookie minicamp starts today, so the Packers' draft picks, undrafted free agent signees, and tryout invitees are in town to participate in ...

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5 Green Bay Packers Veterans Now on the Hot Seat Following 2015 ...


The Green Bay Packers almost made it to the Super Bowl last season. To get over that small hump, they needed to hit on this year's draft. Ted Thompson once again did just that. By adding an influx of youthful talent to the ...

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Thursday 7 May 2015

Packers Draft Picks' Jersey Numbers Released: Is Jarrett Bush's ...


During his final two seasons in Green Bay, Jenkins played defensive end position, matching up with Ringo. 77 was also the number worn by Tony Mandarich, though Ringo thankfully will not have similar expectations placed ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 7, 2015 ...


As the Green Bay Packers' newest players arrive for the start of rookie minicamp, we have a few names that stand out as players who could make an impact early and often in their NFL careers. The draft picks, of course, are ...

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2015 NFL depth chart: Packers to hold competitions at two key ...


The Green Bay Packers will have training camp battles at inside linebacker, cornerback and returner.

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Wednesday 6 May 2015

Green Bay Packers NFL Draft 2015 grades analysis | FOX Sports


FOX Sports Wisconsin's Dave Heller compiled a wide arrange of grades and analysis for the Green Bay Packers' 2015 NFL Draft.

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 6, 2015 ...


After a few days of learning more and more about the Green Bay Packers' 2015 draft picks, one thing is becoming very clear - this is a group of players who will represent the Packers well off the field. That covers both the film ...

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Malcolm Agnew Ready to Make NFL Jump With Green Bay Packers ...


Green Bay Packers running back Malcolm Agnew is ready to capitalize on his chance to make an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent.

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Tuesday 5 May 2015

Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 5, 2015 ...


With a few days gone since the conclusion of the 2015 Draft, we're learning more and more about each of the Green Bay Packers' new players. Likewise, we're also learning more about the roles that they're likely to play in ...

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Green Bay Packers draft UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley, but why ...


Well, at least Brett Hundley gets to sit and learn a while in the NFL. Hundley, the UCLA quarterback who was thought by some to be the third-best quarterback in this draft class, is going to the Green Bay Packers. [Yahoo ...

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Monday 4 May 2015

Packers Draft Recap, Day 3: Green Bay looks long-term with final ...


On Day 3 of the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers continued to use the existing depth on their roster as an advantage, enabling them to select the best player available. Although they addressed positions of need at ...

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 4, 2015 ...


We finally made it - the 2015 NFL Draft is behind us, and the eight men in the Green Bay Packers' draft class are already on their way to Wisconsin (if they haven't made the trip already). Along with those players, numerous ...

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Sunday 3 May 2015

Arizona football: Fabbians Ebbele signs with Green Bay Packers as ...


... Share on Facebook Pin Pinterest + Comments. According to the Arizona Daily Star's Daniel Berk, Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Fabbians Ebbele has signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.

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NFL Draft Results: Green Bay Packers 2015 Draft Summary and ...


Finally, the 2015 NFL Draft is over, and we know the bulk of the rookie class that the Green Bay Packers will bring to training camp. The eight players chosen by the Packers, consisting of four on offense and four on defense, ...

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2015 NFL Draft grades: Green Bay Packers - FanSided


The Green Bay Packers are traditionally one of the best teams during the NFL Draft, so how did they do this year?

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Green Bay Packers draft Brett Hundley in fifth round - FanSided


Brett Hundley dropped to the fifth round in the 2015 NFL Draft before the Green Bay Packers drafted him to try and win a backup job behind Aaron Rodgers.

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Saturday 2 May 2015

Packers Draft Reactions: Green Bay adds depth with sixth-round picks


With the 206th selection, the Packers grabbed Oklahoma fullback Aaron Ripkowski, who had visited Green Bay earlier in the draft process. Though John Kuhn is signed for the 2015 season, this selection gives the Packers ...

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Green Bay Packers Undrafted Free Agent Signings Tracker - Acme ...


With the 2015 NFL Draft wrapped up, the Green Bay Packers are now fighting with 31 other NFL teams to sign undrafted players to priority free agent contracts. We'll keep you posted with all the reports that we can regarding ...

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Packers Draft Picks: Green Bay selects FB Aaron Ripkowski in 6th ...


The Green Bay Packers hold three sixth round picks in the 2015 NFL Draft, thanks to a pair of compensatory selections. With the first of these choices, the 206th overall selection, Ted Thompson and company have chosen: ...

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Packers 2015 Draft Picks: Green Bay trades up to 147 for QB Brett ...


The Packers finally made a move in the draft, giving up a few picks to move up for a new project for their QB guru.

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Packers Draft Picks 2015: Green Bay selects LB Jake Ryan, Michigan


The Packers finally have their inside linebacker in the draft.

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Packers Draft Picks: Green Bay selects Miami (OH) cornerback ...


... Share Share on Facebook Pin Pinterest 86 Comments. The Green Bay Packers add another uber-athlete to their secondary in Miami (OH) cornerback Quinten Rollins with the 62nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Packers Draft Picks: Green Bay takes Stanford wideout Ty ...


The Green Bay Packers select Stanford wideout Ty Montgomery.

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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 1, 2015 ...


The Green Bay Packers made one selection in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft last night, and it made instant waves. Defensive back Damarious Randall was a surprise selection, not because of a perceived lack of value ...

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