With the NFL draft less than a month away, it is a good time to take stock of the additions and departures for the Packers and what positions still need some work. Re-Signed Sam Shields, CB: One of the first moves the Packers made this offseason was signing Shields to a four year $39 million contract. The 26-year-old cornerback has ... Read More »
The NFL Draft combine concluded Tuesday with many of the top draft prospects showcasing their talents in front of NFL teams. The Green Bay Packers have many needs in the draft, especially on defense. Now it is time to talk about players the Packers may have on their draft day big board. Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville: Safety is a huge ... Read More »
He walks the sidelines on game day like any other defensive line and strength coach would for a Division III program, but Drew Vanderlin is not your typical coach. On October 17th Vanderlin was added to the Green Bay Packers practice squad as a defensive end. However, the NFL changes quickly, and Vanderlin was subsequently released on October 23rd. ... Read More »
After a dismal start to the season, the Green Bay Packers have strung together a few impressive wins and are back in the division race with a 4-3 record. The Packers are only two games out of the first-place spot currently held by the Chicago Bears. Things are certainly looking a lot better for the Packers now than two weeks ... Read More »
If you were anywhere around social media on Monday night, it doesn’t matter if you watched the Packer game: You knew what was going on.Posts such as: “Helen Keller to ref next week.” “This is what the Mayans predicted.” “Do these refs actually just work at Foot Locker?” “Expletive Expletive refs Expletive.” Littered Facebook and Twitter. Packers’ guard TJ Lang’s ... Read More »
It could be your roommate, one of your teachers, a lab partner, or maybe even your significant other. You may not notice, but all around you are fans of football teams other than the Packers.Spread all throughout Packer territory there are fans of the Vikings, Bears, Lions and every other shoulderpad-clad team in the NFL. I myself have lived in ... Read More »
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