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Smart Money (again) on the Packers in NFC North

Smart Money (again) on the Packers in NFC North

If you’re a gambler, the “smart money” is on the Green Bay Packers to win another NFC North title. (Check out the article on Sports Illustrated) Expectations are always high in Green Bay, and this year is no different. This season, the Packers are hoping they will be healthier and take the next step by…MORE

Aaron Rodgers ready for the test in Denver

Aaron Rodgers ready for the test in Denver

It sounds like Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is ready to get some work Saturday night in Denver. Seeing as the Denver Broncos have one of the league’s best defenses, it figures to be valuable work for the Packers’ first-team offense. Rodgers spoke Tuesday in the Packers locker room. (Check out the full video at Packers.com) How…MORE

Packers pass the Eye Test in Washington

Packers pass the Eye Test in Washington

It was a good start for the Packers starters on Saturday against the Redskins. Aaron Rodgers led a touchdown drive on his first drive of the 2017 season, ending with a three-yard touchdown to newcomer Martellus Bennett. It was a nice glimpse at the problems the Packers can cause with two versatile tight ends in…MORE

“Air it Out” with Jermichael Finley at 9:45 AM

“Air it Out” with Jermichael Finley at 9:45 AM

Earlier this week on Twitter, former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley questioned the ongoing protests during the national anthem in the NFL. Before deleting the tweet, it read: “Athletes are looked up to & serve as roll models, leave personal opinions about race and politics alone. Do what you get paid to do & play!” Of…MORE

Max McCaffrey making moves in Green Bay

Max McCaffrey making moves in Green Bay

Before the draft on “Air it Out,” Marques made it clear what he thought of former Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, who was drafted by the Carolina Panthers. Let’s just say Bill wasn’t a big fan of Christian … but another McCaffrey is turning heads in Green Bay this summer. Max McCaffrey, a wide receiver,…MORE

Packers miss the Playoffs? Say what?

Packers miss the Playoffs? Say what?

  Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, currently with Bleacher Report, said that he thinks the Packers will miss the playoffs this season. (Check it out at The Packers Wire) “I’m not sure they’re a playoff caliber team,” Simms said. “I said it last year; I thought they were a 6-10, 7-9 team with an amazing quarterback who just made…MORE

Kevin King: Starting to settle in with Packers

Kevin King: Starting to settle in with Packers

In terms of playing time with the Packers No. 1 defense, Damarious Randall’s loss is Kevin King’s gain. Randall remains in the concussion protocol after the preseason opener, according to head coach Mike McCarthy, which means King has gotten more time with the first-team defense in the nickel, along with Quinten Rollins and Davon House.…MORE

Ty Montgomery on The Players Tribune

Ty Montgomery on The Players Tribune

Packers running back Ty Montgomery wrote an article for The Players Tribune, highlighting his transition from a third-round pick at wide receiver to a first-team running back in his third season. (Check out the full article at ThePlayersTribune.com) Upon arriving in Green Bay, Montgomery said he wasn’t sure how it’d work out for him. I…MORE

Details on Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame

Details on Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame

It’s official. The Wisconsin Badgers will play a two-game, neutral site series against Notre Dame, beginning in 2020. The first game will be played at Lambeau Field, and the game will move to Soldier Field the following year. The rumors became official Monday at a press conference in Chicago, and the Green Bay Packers released…MORE

Numbers Game: How many WRs for the Packers?

Numbers Game: How many WRs for the Packers?

Like any other quarterback, Aaron Rodgers needs people to throw the ball to. Fortunately for the Packers, they have a deep crew of wide receivers in training camp. (Check out this breakdown at Packer Report) Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Randall Cobb are locks. (No doubt.) Geronimo Allison and Trevor Davis look safe. (Good bets.) After…MORE

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