Posts Tagged ‘atari-bigby’

Packers: 2nd Best NFL DB Ranking

Jclombardi reviews NFL DB rankings. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  Today, Jason Cole at Yahoo Sports has a NFL DB rankings out.  This time, the Packers are ranked at number two with this dated analysis: 2. Packers: While the combination of Woodson, the league’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, and Al Harris, who is returning from injury, [...]

Packers: Quick Headlines

Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com Jclombardi reviews Packers mini headlines. 1. Williams signed–CB Tramon Williams accepted $3.128 million restricted free agent tender offer from the Packers.  The Packers are simply waiting to receive his signed contract. 2. Minicamp–next week, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the Packers have a mandatory minicamp.  With practices open to the [...]

Johnny Jolly Signs Tender

Defensive lineman Johnny Jolly signed his restricted free agent tender before the Monday night deadline. Jolly will be paid $2.521 million this season, although the money is not guaranteed and he can be cut by the Packers at any time without a penalty to the team. Jolly is scheduled to go on trail June 30 [...]

Packers: Headlines & Commentary

 Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com Jclombardi reviews Packers headlines with commentary. Packers Headlines: 1. Finley–Looking to take game to next level with offseason training camps. 2. K Crosby’s goal: Just make kicks. 3.  Safety Bigby’s absence could be Burnett’s gain at safety. 4. Knee surgery works wonders for veteran Driver. 5. Veterans sit out practice: Barnett & Driver had [...]

Morgan Burnett Making a Case to Start at SS

  While Atari Bigby has been absent from the Packers offseason workouts, rookie Morgan Burnett has been turning heads. As a matter fact, the third-round draft pick from Georgia Tech has been so impressive with his playmaking ability during organized team activities that he could unseat Bigby as Green Bay’s starting strong safety this season. Bigby has [...]

Packers: Midseason Report Card

Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com Jclombardi awards midseason Packers grades. OFFENSE: QB: Rodgers: Rodgers has solid statistical numbers with some bad spotty performances. He must improve in critical game situations and learn pocket presence. GRADE: B. Flynn: He has had little playing time, but appears to be a future good backup. GRADE: Inc.   GBPG QB [...]

Bigby Expected to Be Back in Week Six

Head coach Mike McCarthy expects Atari Bigby to be ready to return to the gridiron in Week 6, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. The Packers have their bye this week, giving Bigby more time to recover from his knee injury. The Packers’ secondary should perform better when he returns to his starting post at [...]

Collins and Bigby Both Miss Voluntary Practice

Packers starting safeties Nick Collins and Atari Bigby didn’t attend Wednesday’s voluntary practice, according to Greg A. Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Collins, a Pro Bowl selection last season who has requested a new deal as he enters the final year of his contract, is contending with a “serious family issue.” Bigby is reportedly recovering [...]