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
McCarthy re-shapes Packers coaching staff
The Green Bay Packers have finalized their coaching staff, the team announced Wednesday. (Read all about it at Packers.com) The Green Bay Packers have named Joe Philbin offensive coordinator, Mike Pettine defensive coordinator, James Campen offense – run game coordinator/offensive line, Jim Hostler offense – pass game coordinator, Patrick Graham defense – run game coordinator/inside…… MORE
Bucks fire Jason Kidd
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Jason Kidd after a 23-22 start to the 2017-18 season. Kidd was in his fourth season with the Bucks. In his first year, he took over a 15-67 team and coached them to a 41-41 record. The Bucks lost to the Chicago Bulls in the first round…… MORE
Thank the Eagles, donate to the Eagles Autism Challenge
If you’re a Packers fan, you probably enjoyed seeing the Minnesota Vikings get blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles. If that’s the case, then say, “Thanks.” As you know, Doug Pederson is a former Packers quarterback, and he helped ensure the Vikings wouldn’t win Super Bowl 52. Therefore, we asking Fan Nation to donate $14 (for…… MORE
Eagles dominate Vikings, advance to Super Bowl 52
The Green Bay Packers fell short of the playoffs this year, but a Minnesota Vikings loss feels like a Packers win, doesn’t it? The Vikings have had a long history of heartbreak in the playoffs, and this year was no different, as the Philadelphia Eagles dominated Minnesota 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game. As…… MORE
NFL Championship Weekend: Who moves on to the Super Bowl?
How can the Jacksonville Jaguars upset the New England Patriots, and advance to the Super Bowl? That’s a tough question. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone doesn’t have the answers, but he did get advice from some first graders. (Read about it at CBSSports.com) In the NFC, will it be the Vikings or the Eagles? “Air it…… MORE
Maybe next year for the Packers?
And then there were four… In the AFC, it’s the (one-half) unlikely matchup of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the New England Patriots. (But someone at CBS Sports is picking the Jaguars) In the NFC, nobody could have foreseen Case Keenum and Nick Foles being the last two quarterbacks standing. (And the Vikings & Eagles are pretty similar…… MORE
Can the Jaguars (really) beat the Patriots?
It’s championship weekend in the NFL. Does anyone believe the Jacksonville Jaguars have a shot to beat the New England Patriots? We know at least one person does. (And he’ll join us at 10:15 AM on “Air it Out.”) If you step back and look at it objectively, the Jags are perfectly built to beat…… MORE
Dead or alive, NFC North staying busy
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to play the Philadelphia Eagles for the right to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LII. The other three teams in the NFC North fell short of the playoffs this year. But that doesn’t mean the Packers, Lions and Bears aren’t staying busy. Chicago made a coaching change, replacing John…… MORE
Davante Adams named to Pro Bowl
Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will replace Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the Pro Bowl, the Packers announced Tuesday afternoon. Adams led the Packers with 74 receptions for 885 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in 2017. He also just signed a four-year extension worth as much as $58 million, including $30 million guaranteed. The Packers…… MORE
