nfl.com - 1/3/2008
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A highly successful businessman, Falcons owner Arthur Blank now has transformed himself into a tireless recruiter. Blank spent Wednesday in Green Bay, interviewing Packers director of pro personnel Reggie McKenzie and John Schneider, the Packers' personnel analyst to general manager, for the Falcons' vacant GM position. From Green Bay, Blank is headed to Indianapolis, where he is scheduled to ...
For Christ's Sake, Wear A Different Shirt
walkoffbalk.blogspot.com 12/31/2007 — The kid above, David Witthoft, has worn the same Brett Favre jersey every single day for the last 4 years. 4 years! Well, he just passed the four-year mark, having worn the jersey for 1,466 consecutive days, and celebrated with his family by ...
PACKERS FANS ARE FRIENDLY
withleather.com 1/2/2008 — Breast fan Jimbo Jones sent With Leather these photos, as well as the following testament to the awesomeness of Green Bay. I was told you think Packer fans are losers just cause we are from a small town. I am sending a couple ...
Brandon Jackson voted Rookie of the Week
mvn.com 1/2/2008 — Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Jackson was voted NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Detroit Lions this past Sunday. Jackson gained 113 yards on 20 carries and made two catches for 22 yards in the Packers 34-13 win over the Lions.
Tennessee Titans 2008 opponents announced
wkdzsports.typepad.com 1/4/2008 — Even though the Titans have a playoff game this weekend vs. San Diego, it's never too early to look at the 2008 season.
Here are the teams coming to LP Field to play the Titans in 2008: Houston Texans (8-8), Indianapolis Colts (13-3), Jacksonville Jaguars (11-5), Cleveland Browns (10-6), Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6), New York Jets (4-12), Green Bay Packers (13-3), Minnesota Vikings (8-8).
Future Packer Aqib Talib?
railbirdcentral.com 1/4/2008 — So it's "must-see TV" Thursday night. Seinfeld ain't on anymore, but the Orange Bowl is. And that means that possible future Green Bay Packer first round draft pick and cornerback Aqib Talib is on display for the Kansas Jayhawks. I know it's not guaranteed that the Packers are going to draft Talib, but there's a good chance that they could draft a cornerback. Talib is only a junior meaning ...
13-3: Not-So-Frozen Tundra for the Green Bay Packers —
Bleacher Report
Four and twelve: There goes the coach. Eight and eight: OK, we broke even, but we've got to make some changes. Ten and six: Wow, we have a shot at making the playoffs, depending on who beats whom. Such statements are January expressions from years-past, heard throughout the frozen tundra of the Green Bay Packer nation. We could drop some names and go back a little further. We could ...
13-3 = Not-So-Frozen Tundra —
Bleacher Report
Four and twelve; there goes the coach. Eight and eight; OK, we broke even, but we've got to make some changes. Ten and six; wow, we have a shot at making the playoffs, depending on who beats who. Such are January expressions from years-past heard throughout the frozen tundra of the Green Bay Packer nation. We could drop some names and go back a little further. We could mention people's names ...
This Sounds Familiar —
Lombardi Ave | A Green Bay Packers Blog
Guess who wants back in Green Bay? Mr. Javon Walker. Yes, this is the same Javon Walker who wanted out of Green Bay because the Packers refused to renegotiate his contract following the 2005 season in which he missed most of the year due to injury. The Packers gave him his wish and subsequently traded [...]
NFC Playoffs: Doubting the Cowboys and the Packers —
Bleacher Report
If I were to rank the NFC teams right now, the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers would have only a slight advantage over the rest of the field. Both teams ended their regular seasons with a whimper, while some of the lower seeds have stormed their way into the playoffs. Luckily for the top seeds, they get a bye week to gather their marbles before they have to face one of those ...
'Boys, Pack Not Locks For Super Seasons —
Bleacher Report
NFC Playoff Preview If I were to rank the NFC teams right now, the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers would have only a slight advantage over the rest of the field. Both teams ended their regular seasons with a whimper, while some of the lower seeds have stormed their way into the playoffs. Luckily for the top seeds, they get a bye and week to gather their marbles before they have ...
NFL Awards: Comeback player of the year? —
New England Patriots
The NFL Award to be announced today is comeback player of the year.
My vote would have to go to Brett Farve of the Green Bay Packers .
With all the questions and turmoil of his possible retirement in 2005 and 2006, I wanted him to go after 2005. It was a dissapointing year for him and he was not happy.
But 2006 ended well for him and the team and as he cried after the last game, I was ...
Changing his tune —
Railbird Central
Guess who wants back in Green Bay? Javon Walker. Pause for laughing. No joke. This is the same Javon Walker who wanted out of Green Bay because the Packers refused to renegotiate his deal after the 2005 season. The Packers gave him his wish when they dealt him to the Denver Broncos during the 2006 draft. Now that 2006 and 2007 have seen two lackluster and injury plagued seasons for Walker, ...
Bigby hits the big time —
Railbird Central
Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December by the NFL. Bigby tied for the NFL lead with four interceptions during the month in just four games. The Packers posted a 3-1 record in December and clinched the NFC North division, locking up the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Bigby posted an interception in three of Green Bay's four December ...
We Don’t Care if Our Son Smells Like S#@! —
ON THE BUZZER Sports Blog
OK, his mom washes the jersey twice a week. It’s been in the news since the Packers beat the Lions in Lambeau in the season finale. 11-year old Dave Witthoft has worn the same Brett Favre jersey since he got it as a X-mas present in 2003. That’s right folks 2003. [...]
Playoff Forecast: The NFC —
THE RED ZONE
Cowboys
Packers
Seahawks
Bucs
Giants
Redskins
Wild Card
Redskins vs Seahawks
Giants vs Bucs
While Dallas and Green Bay looks good on paper, and should meet for the championship, The NFC field is not as clear cut as you may think. While it is not as tough as the AFC, there should be some great match ups here. Seattle, Tampa, and the Giants all boast impressive defenses. ...
Coston out, Thompson in —
Railbird Central
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Junius Coston has been placed on season ending injured reserve meaning he won't play at all during the playoffs. "Coston sustained a strained calf in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions," reports Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette . "His injury means Daryn Colledge is virtually assured of starting at left guard in the Jan. 12 ...
Here's a good read —
Railbird Central
Here's one of the most entertaining articles I've read lately . Mike Vandermause does a statistical breakdown of the 2007 Green Bay Packers. It's basically the reasons why the Packers had such a good year and went 13-3. Here's some facts from the article to pique your interest: The Packers’ defense ranked 11th in the NFL in yards allowed (313.3) and sixth in points given up (18.2 per game). ...
Jackson earns honors —
Railbird Central
In response to a good game, Green Bay Packers rookie running back Brandon Jackson has come away with a pair of awards for his play in a win over the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale this past Sunday. Jackson was chosen as the 'Packers Hall of Fame Featured Player of the Week.' In addition, Jackson was named NFL Rookie of the Week according to Jesse Motiff of MVN . The rookie ...
Packers' front office creates buzz —
Railbird Central
"The Atlanta Falcons have asked and received permission to interview Green Bay Packers personnel officials Reggie McKenzie and John Schneider for their vacant general manager position," reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Welcome to the Railbird feed . Eat up.
Falcons will interview Green Bay's McKenzie for GM job —
NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Atlanta Falcons officials are scheduled to interview Green Bay Packers director of pro personnel Reggie McKenzie in Green Bay for its general manager job Wednesday and/or Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the meetings, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Falcons owner Arthur Blank and president/general manager Rich McKay are handling the interviews. Blank wants to hire ...
We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do —
Chuckie Hacks
Evidently, when you make the playoffs as a #2 seed under the GM-ship of Ted Thompson, it's cause for celebration in Green Bay.
The Packers have announced that they're holding a 3-hour pep rally on January 11 at Lambeau Field.
According to the Packers:
The free event will be centered in Lambeau Field's north end zone seating area. A stage will host a live band, as well as a special live TV
Packers to hold pep rally —
Railbird Central
The Green Bay Packers Monday announced plans for the Packers Playoff Pep Rally, a special event to take place Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Lambeau Field. The Packers will host a divisional playoff game the following day, Saturday, Jan. 12, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be centered in Lambeau Field's north end zone seating area. A stage will host a live band, as well as a ...
The 2008 Playoffs: Not a Two Horse Race —
Bleacher Report
The Seattle Seahawks made it into the playoffs with a 10-6 record, and a team that is built for just this kind of run. With a veteran quarterback, a good running back, compitent recievers, and a very good defense, the Seahawks could leap over the Cowboys and Packers to make a surprise run to the Super Bowl. What do other teams have ...
Free agency on horizon —
Railbird Central
Now that the 2007 regular season is done, the Green Bay Packers have a better idea of the strengths and weaknesses of their team than they did just four months ago. The Packers were very quiet in free agency prior to the 2007 season with reserve cornerback Frank Walker their only signing of note. Don't expect 2008 to be so quiet. The Packers are in a good position. There is no glaring need ...
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