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Archive for August, 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 14 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

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. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007

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.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 08 2007

Pack Gives Driver a New Bigger Contract Through 09

The Packers have made WR Donald Driver a very happy and very rich man.  They locked up the wide out through the 2009 season after he signed a deal on Sunday night to stay with the team. Driver restructured his deal which includes $11 million in “new money,” and his per year salary will go up [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 06 2007

KFFL.com Breaks Down Packers RB Battle

Vernand Morency vs. Brandon Jackson | Green Bay Packers
The departure of Ahman Green left the Packers’ running back situation in a state of disarray. While Green was not the player he had been several seasons ago, he was nevertheless the clear No. 1 running back on a team that appeared to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 05 2007

Favre Returns, Morency to Miss a Few Weeks

 
The Packers got their QB back Thursday, as Brett Favre returned to the practice field after being absent for the past few days after the death of his wife’s stepfather. “As I was flying back up … as much as any other time in my career, I was really, I shouldn’t say excited, but I [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2007

Camp Notes: Two-Minute Drill a Disaster, Driver Returns

 
It was not the best of days at Packers training camp on Tuesday, as head coach Mike McCarthy was clearly upset with a bad practice. The displeasure had to do with a two-minute drill that was awful. Filled with false starts and overall a lackluster effort, the drill was not exactly tops for the team. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2007