July 26th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Linebacker Nick Barnett of the Packers tweets that general manager Ted Thompson told him this morning he would be released. Barnett also tweeted “Thanks for the great 8 years. Very blessed 2 be apart of such a great tradition and great fans.” The 30-year-old from Oregon State has been with the club since he was [...]
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Packers With Lots of Decisions to Make Come 2012
While Ted Thompson is no doubt having a difficult time these days deciding whether or not to re-sign free agents such as WR James Jones, OLG Daryn Colledge and RB Brandon Jackson, among others, it could seem like a walk in the park compared to the challenging free-agent decisions the Packers’ GM might be forced [...]
Packers: Draft Grades Review
Legendary senior writer jclombardi reviews Packers draft grades. GRADES (1) NFLDraftScout.com/The Sports Xchange (Rang)—A. Packers protected QB Rodgers up front with versatile offensive tackle Sherrod in the first round and a variety of dynamic pass-catchers. UK Cobb was the most versatile weapon in the draft, HAW RB Green is a powerful runner with underrated speed and hands, & TE Williams is [...]
Packers 4th Round NFL Draft Pick: CB House
Legendary senior writer jclombardi reviews Packers 4th round pick. In the 4th round of the 2011 NFL draft, the Packers first traded picks 129 and 204 (7th round) to Broncos for pick 141 (5th round) and 186 (6th round). Good trade value move! With their 131st pick, the Packers picked CB Davon House. CBS Sports.com analysis: Overview–House [...]
Packers NFL Draft 3rd Round Pick: RB Green
Legendary senior writer jclombardi reviews Packers 3rd pick RB Green. In the 3rd round of the 2011 NFL Draft, the Packers chose RB Alex Green, probably to replace RB Jackson. SI.com: Biography: Junior college transfer awarded all-Conference honors as a senior. Negatives: Not a physical runner and tends to finish plays out of bounds. Does not [...]
Packers: 1st Round Sherrod Pick Reactions
Legendary senior writer jclombardi reviews reactions to 1st round Sherrod pick. PFW’s NW (on Yahoo) said: OT Sherrod filled “pressing need…might never be an elite performer“, but Sherrod can be a long versatile lineman. Sporting News: “Sherrod’s athleticism and speed is what makes him a desirable early-round selection. He will need to work on his [...]
Packers NFL Draft Eve: Moving Up or Moving Down?
Legendary senior writer jclombardi–possible Packers trades on draft day. On his philosophy to draft the best player available, GM Thompson said, “Obviously, if there are what we would perceive as needs, that position might get a little extra care or we might re-evaluate things a bit more. But at the end of the day, we [...]
Packers: NFL Draft Poll
Senior writer jclombardi–what Packers position is 1st round priority of draft? Packers: Address What position in 1st pick of draft?online surveys
