Category Archives: Packers News

Aaron Rodgers explains his defense of Ryan Braun

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who typically steers clear of controversy, was candid when Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, was suspended for violating baseball’s steroids policy.  When the news of the violation broke in December, Rodgers called the allegations “ridiculous.”  After Braun was exonerated, Rodgers invited the media to feast Aaron Rodgers explains his defense of Ryan Braun

Borel, Gurley, Moss, among 8 early cuts

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Green Bay – The Packers have informed some of their players that they have been released ahead of the 8 p.m. deadline tonight. The biggest name thus far is WR Diondre Borel, who early in camp looked like a strong candidate for the 53-man roster. But he struggled with drops and Borel, Gurley, Moss, among 8 early cuts

ESPN Experts 2012 NFL Predictions: 9 of 16 Pick Pack to Win it All!

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] The early verdict is in: the Packers look sharp. ESPN’s panel of 16 expert NFL analysts have published their preseason rankings and predictions for the 2012 NFL season, and the results paint a rosy future for Packers fans. Of the analysts polled, the Packers were unanimous favorites to win the ESPN Experts 2012 NFL Predictions: 9 of 16 Pick Pack to Win it All!

Rodgers not immune to locker room shenanigans

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] NFL locker rooms are equitable places. No one is immune to the occasional prank. Yesterday, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was holding court with the media, after they were told he only had a few minutes. Instead, they only got a few questions in, as Rodgers got a face-full of shaving Rodgers not immune to locker room shenanigans

Replacement Refs: Charles Woodson sees “a lot of bad officiating”

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Packers defensive back Charles Woodson says that if the NFL’s lockout of the officials doesn’t end soon, things could get ugly. Woodson says the replacement officials have struggled during the preseason, and with less than two weeks to get them ready for the regular season, there’s no way they’re going Replacement Refs: Charles Woodson sees “a lot of bad officiating”

Preseason 2012: Packers at Bengals Wrap Up

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Green Bay Packers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 13 Preseason record: 1-2 Of interest: Despite a successful debut by tailback Cedric Benson, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was once again the Packers’ leading rusher. Rodgers capped two drives with touchdown runs of 12 and 5 yards, ending the evening with 52 rushing yards. He Preseason 2012: Packers at Bengals Wrap Up

Cedric Benson on the Bengals "Those guys miss me."

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Packers running back Cedric Benson looked good in his return to Cincinnati on Thursday night, and he said afterward that he knows his old teammates wish he were still with them. Benson gained 38 yards on six carries and caught one pass for 10 yards, and after the game many Cedric Benson on the Bengals "Those guys miss me."

Packers Punter Masthay gets Extension

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Tim Masthay has a pretty good gig and he stands to hold onto it for a while longer. Masthay only had to punt 55 times last season, there were 27 punters with more attempts, but the Packers obviously liked what they saw in his limited appearances on the football field. Ian Packers Punter Masthay gets Extension

Moss: "Hawk is not an issue, didn't have off year"

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] Green Bay – Criticism is to be expected. Only two other Green Bay Packers players were drafted in the top five the last 25 years. From Day 1, A.J. Hawk has been surrounded by massive expectations. “When you’re the fifth pick in the draft, you understand what the hell is going Moss: "Hawk is not an issue, didn't have off year"

Greg Jennings favorite Green Bay Football Tradition "For me it probably is the bikes."

[mm-insert-title before=’ ‘ after=’ ‘] During a summer vacation in Wisconsin when I was 10 or 11, I convinced Mom and Grandma to stop the van in Green Bay so that I could see the Packers sweating through a training camp practice. But what really struck me wasn’t the practice, it was what happened after Greg Jennings favorite Green Bay Football Tradition "For me it probably is the bikes."