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Packers win out in chase for Jeff Saturday

23 March 2012

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Latest Update @ 1:30 pm CST  —  Saturday’s deal with the Packers has been confirmed by his agent, Ralph Cindrich, and is for two seasons. 12:15 pm CST  – When Peyton Manning finalized a deal to join the Broncos early this week, the general consensus was that his former teammate, center Jeff Saturday, would be following close behind [...]

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Colts interested in signing Lawson?

22 March 2012

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With seemingly every big name starter, aside from wide receiver Reggie Wayne, gone from the team this off-season, the Colts have had to start from scratch with their roster, signing players that fit better with new head coach Chuck Pagano’s 3-4 defensive scheme. One potential option that is gaining steam is hybrid linebacker Manny Lawson, who [...]

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Tebow Watch 2012

20 March 2012

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With yesterday’s news that Peyton Manning had chosen Denver as his new home going forward, the quarterback he was signed to replace, Tim Tebow, and where he might be traded to became the newest topic du jour around the league. In that vein, I’ve decided to make a single post to handle all of the rumors [...]

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Quick Hits: Lions, Saturday, Packers

23 February 2012

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Here’s a few items of note to run down this morning… In spite of their projected salary cap shortfall, the Lions are reportedly committed to keeping both wide receiver Nate Burleson and defensive tackle Corey Williams in the fold for next year, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press (via Twitter). The Lions could create needed [...]

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Wells, Packers expected to go separate ways in free agency

21 February 2012

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It’s not often that teams move off in a different direction from a starting offensive lineman coming off a Pro Bowl season, but all signs are indicating that the Packers are set to do just that with center Scott Wells this off-season. According to Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Packers and Wells are [...]

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Cardinals getting close to deal with Daryn Colledge

28 July 2011

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Now that a trade for quarterback Kevin Kolb is all but complete, the Cardinals are refocusing their efforts on upgrading their offensive line, which will hopefully help in keeping Kolb upright throughout the season. The first step towards that seems to be in the bag, as multiple sources are reporting a contract between Arizona and free agent [...]

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RB position a minor concern in Green Bay

31 May 2011

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It’s hard to knock the reigning Super Bowl champions, but no matter how good a team is it can always improve. This includes the Green Bay Packers. But while running back is a position they could get better at, it shouldn’t really be considered a major concern. The club did address the situation somewhat in [...]

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Packers take home title in thrilling championship game

6 February 2011

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In a season filled to the max with opportunities to collapse and go at it next year, the Packers rose above the injuries and the excuses, silencing their critics with a Super Bowl victory for the ages, beating the Steelers 31-25. All year long Green Bay was forced to shuffle their roster, elevating players with [...]

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Asomugha sets sights on Jets, Packers

10 January 2011

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Now that Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has surprisingly found a way out of his contract with Oakland, his potential landing spots are beginning to shape up, as those who know him well are offering up their predictions. According to former Raiders beat writer David White (now with the San Francisco Chronicle), Asomugha has long wanted [...]

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Packers lock up Williams with four year extension

30 November 2010

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One season removed from watching his teammate and fellow member of the Packers secondary, Charles Woodson, lock up Defensive Player of the Year honors, cornerback Tramon Williams has cashed in on his own stellar performance, agreeing to a new four year deal with Green Bay that will reportedly pay him $30.074 million over the next four years. It [...]

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Packers set to release Al Harris

8 November 2010

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It’s a day that comes for almost every player sooner or later, but it’s never fun to see a team move on from a longtime standout in a different direction, especially when that player has meant as much as Al Harris has to Green Bay. According to Jason Wilde of ESPN 540 Milwaukee, the Packers [...]

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Packers looking to lock up Williams long term

30 October 2010

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Having a young cornerback come of age is easily one of the more exciting things to have happen in the NFL for a general manager and coaching staff, and fortunately for Green Bay, that’s exactly what’s happening this year, with former undrafted rookie Tramon Williams. So far this season, Williams has given up just one passing play over [...]

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Childress goes off on officials, Favre in loss to Packers

25 October 2010

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Coming off a disappointing four point loss in Green Bay tonight, Vikings head coach Brad Childress took the opportunity to vent his disgust with the officials, calling the contest the “worst officiated game” he’s ever seen. His comments will almost certainly draw a significant fine from the league, as he called out multiple officials by [...]

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Jennings unhappy with role in Packers offense

14 October 2010

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Over the past two years, Greg Jennings has asserted himself as the go to guy in Green Bay, catching 148 passes for 2,405 yards and 13 touchdowns, so it not surprising that he would express some displeasure with his role thus far in the Packers passing attack. That said, the way in which he chose [...]

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Packers lose Finley for 8-10 weeks

13 October 2010

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Headed into this season, Green Bay tight end Jermichael Finley was looked at as one of the league’s most promising young players, and the expectations were high for his stats given the explosiveness of the Packers offense. But after leaving the field on a cart last Sunday in Washington with a knee injury, the outlook on [...]

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Season over for Barnett in Green Bay

7 October 2010

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History often has a way of repeating itself in surprising ways, and the NFL is no exception to that. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Packers linebacker Nick Barnett will miss the remainder of the season with a wrist injury, that is eerily similar to the one that Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher suffered a season ago, [...]

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Bills desperately seeking trade partner for Lynch

5 October 2010

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For some time now, Buffalo has been the butt of many a joke around the league and often for good reason, given their inability to do much of anything right on or off the field. In spite of that, the Bills players have soldiered on, putting up decent fights against superior teams, aside from the [...]

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Packers happy with Jackson, Kuhn in running game

29 September 2010

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One of the biggest areas of concern for Green Bay through three games this season is their lack of productivity at running back, as Brandon Jackson and John Kuhn clearly have not been able to provide the same level of play as injured running back Ryan Grant. The Packers apparently do not share in that [...]

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Clifton likely finished in Green Bay

19 September 2010

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Lost in the Packers blowout win this afternoon over the visiting Bills was the departure of offensive tackle Chad Clifton from the huddle to the bench late in the first half. Clifton was replaced on the line by the Packers first round pick Bryan Bulaga. While it seemed to be more a result of Clifton being [...]

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Game Predictions – Bills @ Packers

19 September 2010

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On paper this game looks to be a laugher, as Green Bay will be fielding a superior team in almost every aspect tomorrow afternoon at Lambeau Field, but the NFL has always been unpredictable, leaving an opening (albeit a small one) for Buffalo to sneak through to steal this game. That said, it’s going to [...]

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