For the Green Bay Packers defense, it’s been the same old story: Not good enough. For the Packers defense in training camp, it’s been the same old story: There’s No. 27 again. Rookie second-round pick Josh Jones has been turning heads since he stepped onto the field this spring after being taken with the No.…… MORE
In My Eyes: Packers Practice Observations
By RYAN GRABIG (AKA “The Intern Ryan,” AKA “The I.R.”) Football season is finally here, and for people in Green Bay, that means it is time for Packers season. Training Camp is only a few days old, but here are some observations from Friday’s Day 2 Packers Practice at Ray Nitschke Field. Kevin King looks like…… MORE
Marty Bennett: Horses, Unicorns and Cheeseheads
By MARQUES EVERSOLL “In Texas, you can be a horse, but in New York, you can be a unicorn.” Now in Green Bay, Martellus Bennett answers questions on the first day of training camp while wearing a cheesehead at his locker. Just prior to his locker room media availability, Bennett could be overheard explaining to safety Ha…… MORE
Martellus Bennett sleeps in Packers locker room?
It appears Martellus Bennett slept in the Green Bay Packers locker room Tuesday night to kick off training camp. Bennett posted on his Instagram account, which was screenshot before it was taken down. (Check out the post at SI.com) The Packers kick off Training Camp 2017 on Thursday morning at 8:15 AM, as Bennett gets ready…… MORE
Lucky Whitehead catches unlucky break
The Cowboys announced their intention to release Lucky Whitehead on Monday, just hours after accusations that Whitehead shoplifted in June. As it turns out, Whitehead didn’t do it. He wasn’t in Virginia at the time. But he still is (going to be) unemployed, per reports. Not surprisingly, Whitehead isn’t happy that the Cowboys didn’t…… MORE
Power Ranking the Packers
Going into the 2017 season, how many teams would you rank ahead of the Green Bay Packers? Pro Football Talk slots the Packers at No. 3 in their preseason power rankings. (Check it out HERE) Perhaps the most interesting “commentary” from PFT’s post is the header entitled “We’d like to have a beer with…”…… MORE
What’s up with the (late) GM firings in the NFL?
This week, the Carolina Panthers fired general manager Dave Gettleman. Of course, former Panthers such as Steve Smith Sr. and DeAngelo Williams didn’t mind the news, but it was a surprise move with it being so close to training camp. It was surprise even to head coach Ron Rivera, who was asked why Gettleman was…… MORE
Packers WR Geronimo Allison suspended one game
Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison has been suspended for the first game of the 2017 NFL season, the team announced Wednesday. (Read the full story at 247 Sports) The reason for the suspension is Allison was arrested back in September for possession of marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on I-43. He settled…… MORE
Frustrated Brewers lose 3rd straight
At the All-Star Break, the Brewers held a comfortable 5 1/2-game lead over the Cubs and Cardinals in the NL Central. Now less than a week into the “second half,” the Brewers’ cushion has thinned to just a 2 1/2-game lead over the Cubs. The Cubs haven’t lost (5-0) since the Break. Meanwhile in Milwaukee…… MORE
Lucky Whitehead got his dog back
We mentioned Monday that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead had his dog stolen, and he was being held ransom. Today, Whitehead reportedly has his dog back home, safe and sound. (Read the full story at Scout.com) — NOTE: Some language is NSFW. The case grew more bizarre when, after Whitehead’s appeals via both social…… MORE
