Archive for June, 2007
A New Twist to the Nick Barnett Case
More things are now coming out about the Nick Barnett bar-fight case, as the husband of Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider could be a potential witness in the case the Green Bay Press-Gazette has learned. Due to that, Schneider said Friday she would appoint a special prosecutor to handle a possible battery case against […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 30 2007Packers May Look to Upgrade Kicking Game with Berger
It is no secret that the Packers are looking to upgrade the kicking game as the 2007 season gets near. They may look to do that with former Minnesota Vikings punter Mitch Berger, who is trying to fight his way back into the NFL. PackersNews.com is reporting that Berger, who is a […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 28 2007Lambeau Field To Get New Barrier Wall For Security
Packers fans and players will experience an added measure of security this season as a large barrier is built to surround Lambeau Field. The high wall is being erected to protect people inside the stadium from any vehicles that might come crashing into the facility. The enhanced security is being required at all […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 28 2007Doctors Clear 1st Round Pick Harrell for Training Camp
The Packers got some good news on Tuesday, as first-round draft pick, No. 16 overall, defensive tackle Justin Harrell, was cleared to practice with the team once preseason camp begins on July 28th. Harrell spent most of the 2006 season on the sidelines at the University of Tennessee after suffering a bicep injury […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 26 2007Driver Most Overrated WR Says ESPN Insider Joyner
Packers wide out Donald Driver has been named as the most Overrated receiver in the League according to KC Joyner in an article on ESPN.com. The theory behind ranking Driver where he did is as follows from the article Joyner wrote:
Donald Driver
For sheer production, Driver had few equals last year, as he ranked fifth in […]
Packers to Continue Search Within for new President/CEO
Word is the Pack is not exactly ready to elevate John Jones to the position of President and CEO of the team. Reports say that the team will make the decision in the coming months, and that the team is now likely to go within the organization and explore other candidates from within. […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 24 2007Packers rake in $22 million profit for fiscal year
While on-field success ebbs and flows, the Green Bay Packers continue to report a rising tide at the cash register. The National Football League’s only publicly owned team says it made $22 million on $218 million in revenue for the fiscal year that ended on March 31. “The Packers are in very […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 24 2007Search for Harlan’s successor could be done by fall
The Green Bay Packers could possibly have Bob Harlan’s successor as chief executive officer in place by early in the upcoming football season. The Packers’ executive committee appears to be in no hurry to negotiate John Jones’ departure, though the separation is inevitable. Jones went on administrative leave four […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 22 2007Packers Planning to use West Coast Offense in 07?
Packers coach Mike McCarthy may just be bringing the rollouts back. ESPN2’s Bob Glauber reported earlier today that McCarthy is planning to use rollouts more often this season, thinking QB Brett Favre will have more time to pass and be more effective if he’s getting out of the pocket more. Maybe it’s just me but […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 20 2007Favre Fourteenth On CNN/SI QB Rankings
SI.com ranks Brett Favre 14th on its quarterback list for the 2007 season. Columnist Peter King’s rankings are in the order of who he thinks will have the best season. He picks Peyton Manning at number one, followed by Tom Brady, Crew Brees, Carson Palmer and Marc Bulger. Also ranking ahead of Favre […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2007
