Jason Witten’s future became cloudy last weekend when news leaked that ESPN had offered him a spot on the Monday Night Football broadcast. Initially, the report was that Witten would retire from the Dallas Cowboys and accept the job at ESPN. Then, it sounded like maybe Witten would continue playing. Now, it’s official: Witten is…… MORE
Josh Hader strikes dudes out a lot
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader was dominant Monday night, striking out eight batters to record an eight-out save. Hader is the first pitcher to pull that off since “The Big Unit” Randy Johnson. Wow. Pretty exclusive company. .@jhader17 often gets compared to Randy Johnson. The last pitcher to record a save of 8+ K’s before…… MORE
Packers fill hole at cornerback with Alexander, Jackson
Josh Jackson was a popular mock draft projection to the Green Bay Packers — in the first round. Instead, the Packers got Jackson in the second round, and picked another cornerback, Jaire Alexander, in round one. After their first two selections in the draft, the Packers crossed off their need at cornerback. Alexander and Jackson…… MORE
2018 NFL Draft: Packers have options on Day 2
By MARQUES EVERSOLL The Green Bay Packers were busier than busy in the first round. General manager Brian Gutekunst moved down from 14 to 27, and back up to 18, and would up with Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander as his first draft pick. In the process of acquiring the New Orleans Saints’ first-round pick in…… MORE
Packers pick CB Jaire Alexander
The Green Bay Packers were busy on the first night of the 2018 NFL Draft, as general manger Brian Gutekunst traded down from No. 14, then traded up to No. 18. In the end, the Packers added a play-making cornerback in Louisville’s Jaire Alexander, and picked up the Saints’ first-round pick for 2019. Not bad…… MORE
One more (mock) draft before the (actual) 2018 NFL Draft
By MARQUES EVERSOLL It’s finally here. I remember starting a countdown — every Thursday on the air — when we were 14 weeks away from the Packers making the 14th pick. Now, here we are. And we’ll see if the Packers even make the 14th pick, or if they trade up or down. If you…… MORE
2018 NFL Mock Draft: Who’s the 14th pick for Packers?
Marques gathered up beat writers from the 12 teams who will make the first 13 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, so we could see who was going to be on the board for the Green Bay Packers with pick No. 14. How did it all shake out? Well, in case you missed it …… MORE
Mock Draft: Who will be available for Packers at No. 14?
It’s the eve of the 2018 NFL Draft, and the Green Bay Packers hold the 14th overall pick. But who’s going to be on the board when the Packers are on the clock? That is the question. “Air it Out” (9-11 AM) with Marques, Bill & Rookie. Today is our live on-air mock draft with…… MORE
NFL Draft: Who don’t you want the Packers to take?
Leading up to the NFL Draft, we always dissect all the players we want for our favorite team. But — is there anyone you don’t want your team to pick? Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com reported in March that the Green Bay Packers were interested in Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. What if he’s the…… MORE
Bucks beat Celtics, even series 2-2
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics twice over the weekend — Friday and Sunday — to even their first-round playoff series 2-2. Also on Friday, it was reported that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had joined the Bucks’ ownership group as a minority owner. So, in other words, the Bucks are undefeated since Rodgers “joined…… MORE
