Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was making the rounds Thursday at Super Bowl XLII in Minneapolis, and a bunch of reactions followed. First, Rodgers told ESPN Radio that he thought the team made an “interesting” decision to not retain quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt without consulting him. Then, Rodgers commented on his future. Naturally, his quotes could be…… MORE
Alexa makes her pick for Super Bowl XLII
You can listen to The Fan on Alexa. You know this. You can also get a hot take on Super Bowl XLII from Alexa. In case you were wondering who Jeff Bezos is pulling for in the Super Bowl…. pic.twitter.com/ElVcLG1bBu — Alex Kantrowitz (@Kantrowitz) January 31, 2018 Who are you pulling for? Doug Peterson and…… MORE
What does the Alex Smith trade mean for Aaron Rodgers?
Even though it’s Super Bowl week, two teams not playing this weekend have stolen the show. (At least for a day or so.) The Kansas City Chiefs sent quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kyle Fuller and a third-round pick. (Read about the Winners & Losers of the trade at…… MORE
Jabari Parker set to return to the Bucks
He’s baaaaaack. The Milwaukee Bucks announced that Jabari Parker will return Friday when the team takes on the New York Knicks. Parker has a suffered a torch ACL — twice — on the same left knee, since he entered the NBA. Prior to Parker’s injury last season Feb. 8, he was averaging 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds…… MORE
Cleveland Indians will no longer use Chief Wahoo logo after this year
“Chief Wahoo” has been used by the Cleveland Indians since 1948, but that won’t be the case, beginning in 2019. Major League Baseball announced that — after this season — the logo will no longer appear on the Indians’ uniforms. (Check out the story at NYTimes.com) MLB commissioner Rob Manfred urged Indians chairman Paul Dolan to…… MORE
Brewers excited about recent additions
Here we are; it’s Super Bowl week. And while the New England Patriots and Philadelphia prepare to square off in Super Bowl 52, the hot topic here in Wisconsin isn’t the football team in Green Bay. It’s the baseball team in Milwaukee. Last week, the Milwaukee Brewers made a big offseason splash, acquiring Christian Yelich via trade…… MORE
Jordy Nelson hit the wall? We’ll check the tape
This offseason has been a busy one for the Green Bay Packers. They have a new structure, general manager and coaching staff in place. But one of the next questions they’ll have to answer is: What do you do with Jordy Nelson? Has he hit the wall? (Check this out from Cheesehead TV) We’ll visit…… MORE
Busy Brewers trade for Christian Yelich, sign Lorenzo Cain
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins in exchange for four Brewers prospects. (Read all about it at SportsIllustrated.com) Over the next five years, Yelich is owed $58.25 million. The Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner hit .282 last season with 18 home runs and 16 stolen bases. On Dec. 18, ESPN reported Yelich…… MORE
Who is Mike Pettine?
“I’ve been told my natural resting gaze is not a pleasant one,” Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said Wednesday. “There’s not much I can do about that. Blame my parents for that one.” The man Mike McCarthy picked to lead his defense has a tough-guy look. But listening to him talk X’s and O’s —…… MORE
Meet and Greet: Packers staff finalized
The Green Bay Packers have introduced their coaching staff for the 2018 season, and The Fan was on hand for the “Meet & Greet.” Joe Philbin has made an emotional return to Green Bay for a second stint as the team’s offensive coordinator. Mike Pettine hadn’t ever been to Green Bay until he interviewed, and accepted, the job…… MORE
