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Packers Sign New Safety

2006-07-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

The Packers inked safety Tyrone Culver, a 6th round draft pick.

He makes the third Packer draft pick to sign a contract, following defensive end Dave Tollefson and defensive tackle Johnny Jolly.

The Green Bay Packers chose the 6-foot-1, 200-pound Culver with the 185th overall pick

Technorati Tag(s): Tyrone Culver, Green Bay Packers, Dave Tollefson, Johnny Jolly

Packers Celebrate Championship

2006-07-10T12:35:00.000-07:00

The Packers announced Friday the plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary season of the Super Bowl XXI Championship during the upcoming season.

An anniversary logo was created to mark the occasion and it will be a prominent feature on many team items.

"Winning the Super Bowl after the 1996 season was a tremendous accomplishment for the team and an awesome experience for our fans, and with this season marking the 10th anniversary, the organization wanted to honor that team's championship," said Green Bay Packers Chairman/CEO Bob Harlan. "I think the fans will enjoy some of the things we have planned which will conjure up some great memories and allow us all to relive exciting moments."

Technorati Tag(s): Super Bowl XXI Championship, Green Bay Packers, CEO Bob Harlan

Raiders take chance on Washington

2006-06-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday the Oakland Raiders signed free agent defensive tackle Donnell Washington, who was released by the Green Bay Packers on June 9.

I'm really not sure why they would want Donnell Washington it's certainly not because of his extensive playing time with the packers. He was drafted in 2004, but never played a single snap in a Green Bay uniform.

Chronic weight problems frustrated the coaching staff in Green Bay until first year coach Mike McCarthy gave him the axe.

Details of the contract weren't available at the time of this post.

Technorati Tag(s): Donnell Washington, Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy

Please Play Nice

2006-06-27T11:16:00.000-07:00

As this new season is upon us and change is in the air some things continue not to change. Al Harris for example wants a new contract and it looks at this point that if he doesn't get it he is going to hold out. Damn It, accomplish something on the field before asking for a new contract. Your performance last year was less than stellar.

Go out this year have a kick ass season and you will be given a new contract!!

Technorati Tag(s): Al Harris, Green Bay Packers

Packers give Washington the Axe

2006-06-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

Friday the Green Bay Packers released defensive tackle Donnell Washington, a third-round draft pick in 2004. The 328 pound Washington reported to camp out of shape in early May. Washington suffered a foot injury as a rookie in 2004 and missed all four preseason games and was placed on injured reserve.

Technorati Tag(s): Donnell Washington, Green Bay Packers

Thanks Ryan (you jerk)

2006-06-09T14:51:00.000-07:00

"Every town in America has an Applebee’s restaurant. In Green Bay, Applebee’s was about as fancy as you got. When my wife, Sarah, and I would get a baby sitter, a nice date night was Applebee’s. In Minnesota, I’m sure there will be plenty of options before Applebee’s comes into the rotation." says former Packer Ryan Longwell.

That's great Ryan, kick dirt on the team that embraced you. It's always nice to see guys thankful for the support of a city.

Thanks Ryan (you jerk)!

Technorati Tag(s): Ryan Longwell, Green Bay Packers, Applebees

Favre MIA

2006-06-06T16:15:00.000-07:00

Brett Favre didn't show up at the voluntary workout on Monday, and althought Mike McCarthy earlier said he expected Favre to show up, he didn't seem to be too concerned when his star quarterback didn't make it to practice.

He has said several times that he wants to limit Favre's "pitch count" during workouts so the quarterback doesn't get worn out.

Technorati Tag(s): Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy

Packers Play In World Bowl XIV

2006-05-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, five Packers representatives will take the field for the Yello Strom World Bowl XIV at LTU Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany (11 A.M. CDT, NFL Network), pitting the Amsterdam Admirals against the Frankfurt Galaxy.

Throughout the season, Admiral's standout receiver Chad Lucas has penned a diary for Packers.com detailing Amsterdam's road to the championship, as well as his personal journey.

Here's a look at the five Packers playing for the NFL Europe crown with their thoughts on the World Bowl and on completing the NFLEL season.

Technorati Tag(s): Chad Lucas, Green Bay Packers, NFL Europe

Clarke Hinke Field Practice

2006-05-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

This weekend you will be able to watch your Green Bay Packers at Clarke Hinke Field. Most of the weekend's mini camps will be held outside.

The final practice on Sunday will be held inside at the Don Hutson Center because the team doesn't wish to detract from the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, which concludes near Hinke Field.

Technorati Tag(s): Clarke Hinke Field, Green Bay Packers, Don Hutson Center

In Hawk we Trust

2006-05-17T11:03:00.000-07:00

I found this post on Mr. Critic (awesome blog by the way). His post on AJ Hawk has a blurb from one of his readers, and I had to included it on this blog... Amazing Vision

Swervy Jervy writes "

AJ Hawk was born to wear the Green and Gold.

Here's the play - we to go back to the black shoes, long sleeved jerseys, gray facemasks, and those rubber tubes at the neck of the (gigantic, like John Brockington gigantic) shoulder pads. I wanna see oil can bonfires along the home sidelines this December and a couple local parish priests scraping cleats. I want coaches in brown suits and they better be smoking non-filters. I want ladies in white gloves & hats and men in ties sharing flasks of brandy. I want a real marching band riding ponies at half-time. And, by God, I want Viking teeth falling on the forty yardline like hail on a Waupaca wheat field."

Thanks guys awesome piece.

Technorati Tag(s): AJ Hawk, Green Bay Packers, John Brockington

Hawk Lands In Green Bay

2006-05-17T10:27:00.000-07:00

A.J. Hawk plans to stay in Green Bay for a long time, his entire career in fact. But first thing's first: College graduation.

"I'll definitely be on the phone with some guys and the coaches to make sure I know what I missed," Hawk said about missing the team's second mini-camp in two weeks and the first six days of organized team activities in order to attend school at Ohio State and finish his last exam June 9. "I need to get a good base and a good feel for the defense."

As advertised, the fifth pick in April's draft has had a flair about him on the practice field, flying around on a first-team defense that ranked seventh in the NFL a year ago.

Technorati Tag(s): AJ Hawk, Green Bay Packers, Ohio State

Desire To Win Brought Favre Back

2006-05-17T10:21:00.000-07:00

by Roger Anderson, Packers.com The decision Brett Favre made to return to Green Bay this season wasn't easy, but it was rather simple.

"Ultimately I still wanted to play, I still felt like I could help this team win," Favre said. "I wondered what it would be like at home on Sundays next year and saying I could be doing that, I could be helping that team.

"Regardless of what decision I made, there will be regrets at times."

On the field inside the Don Hutson Center Friday, Favre began his 16th NFL campaign throwing completion after completion, moving in and out of the pocket and seemingly enjoying the nearly two-hour practice.

"He's eager," Head Coach Mike McCarthy said. "He's going to be challenged mentally in a way that he hasn't been challenged in a while because we have changed the offense. I think that's healthy.

"Brett Favre is a football player and I think he's in the environment that he belongs in."

Technorati Tag(s): Brett Favre, Green Bay, Mike McCarthy

Woodson Newest Packer

2006-04-27T14:54:00.000-07:00

Defensive back Charles Woodson is the newest member of the Green Bay Packers. With their first major splash in the free-agent market this offseason, the Packers agreed to a seven-year deal with Woodson.

Technorati Tag(s): Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers

He's Baaaaack

2006-04-26T11:51:00.000-07:00

What a great way to start a blog being able to report that the greatest player of all time is coming back for yet another year. That's right I'm talking about Brett Favre the gunslinger for the Green Bay Packers. I like the rest of the Packer Backers breathed a sign of relief when I head the news.

Technorati Tag(s): Packer Backers, Green Bay Packers Brett Favre