Archive for August, 2007

Packer Fans Feeling Good Following Blowout Win

Packers fans are feeling confident this morning after another pre-season win on Saturday night.  Aaron Rodgers completed 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Packers defense recorded two more scores as Green Bay ripped Seattle  48-13 in preseason action at Lambeau Field.  Brett Favre finished 7-of-12 passes for 74 yards [...]

Ferguson’s Career in Green Bay Over

  The future is going to be somewhat clear very soon for Packers WR Robert Ferguson, as either he will be in another uniform through a trade, or he will be on the streets looking to play for another uniform. One thing is for sure, his career in Green Bay is over. After Thursday night’s [...]

Blackmon Appears to Have Edge in Punt Return Role

It appears as if the Packers have solved their punt return position, as 4th round draft choice Will Blackmon appears to have the inside trak on the spot. Charles Woodson, who returned punts with the Packers in 2006, says he has no problem with the rookie taking that position from him. “I had fun with [...]

Day off Today for Packers as Camp Draws to a Close

The Packers have no practice today, and tomorrow is the last day of camp. The Packers have a preseason game against Seattle on Saturday.  Coach Mike McCarthy says Brett Favre is no longer playing like a “wild stallion” and that’s fine with him.  McCarthy says coaches are asking Favre to take fewer chances and let [...]

Satellite Radio Visits Packer Camp

Three hours of programming on Sirius NFL Radio will be devoted to the Packers today, with Gil Brandt and Bryan McGovern broadcasting from training camp.  They’ll be interviewing plays and coaches.  On tonight’s episode of  HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel”, former Packer Javon Walker will talk about the death of Bronco’s teammate Darrent Williams [...]

Packers Bask In Victory Over Steelers

The Packers took Sunday off to bask in their preseason opener victory over Pittsburgh.   Aaron Rodgers  produced the Packers’ only touchdown  and  led a pair of  scoring drives, as Green Bay topped Pittsburgh 13-9 on Saturday night.  Rodgers  finished  18-for-27 for 168 yards  after Brett Favre played the first four series’ and ended 2-for-7 for [...]

Packers Visit Steelers in Preseason Opener Tomorrow

The Packers play their first exhibition game tomorrow night against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.  Today, they’ll have a walk-through in Lambeau Field that will be closed to the public and reporters. Coach Mike McCarthy says the number one offense will play about 12 to 15 snaps tomorrow night. 

Packers Take Day Off

It’s  a day off at Packers training camp with two practices scheduled for tomorrow.  Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was pleased with his performance on Saturday.  He says it was probably his best performance in a scrimmage or a game since he became Brett Favre’s backup in 2005.