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Green Bay Packers Ryan Grant and James Starks; Who to Trust in Fantasy?

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The Green Bay Packers running backs coach, Jerry Fontenot, dropped a bomb earlier this week when he alluded that one of their goals was to evenly disperse the amount of carries between veteran Ryan Grant and youngster James Starks. For fantasy fans, it's hard to stomach that the Packers will now change to what has become an epidemic in the NFL, the halfback platoon. As a … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Ryan Grant and James Starks; Who to Trust in Fantasy?

Green Bay Packers 2011 Season Preview: Courtesy of SI

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This week’s Sports Illustrated is the annual NFL preview issue, which hits newsstands tomorrow. They have six regional covers and Clay Matthews is on one of them.  Excerpted is their Green Bay Packers preview article which highlights TE Jermichael Finley as a player who is poised to have a huge season coming off an injury in 2010. Finley tells SI’s Peter King, “All I’ve shown … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2011 Season Preview: Courtesy of SI

Packers Aaron Rodgers Sports Wild Wild West Cowboy Mustache

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When you're the Super Bowl MVP, I guess you can dress and monitor your facial hair in any manner that you deem fit. Yes, being top dog in the NFL, and "the man" at the most high profile position in all of sports afford you a ton of social capital. That's the only explanation I have for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and his handle bar mustache. Take a look at … [Read more...] about Packers Aaron Rodgers Sports Wild Wild West Cowboy Mustache

Packers Nip the Colts 24-21; Preseason Notes and Links

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The Green Bay Packers played their starters for an entire half en route to a 24-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts to improve to 2-1 in the preseason. Even though Aaron Rodgers and company had a crisp half, it was third-stringer Graham Harrell who led the Pack to a last minute victory on Friday. Follow the jump to see what's being said about the Super Bowl Champions in … [Read more...] about Packers Nip the Colts 24-21; Preseason Notes and Links

Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network

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Veteran NFL fullback Heath Evans is done lacing 'em up on Sundays. This fall he'll move to a more relaxing gig in the broadcast booth, joining the NFL Network as an in-studio analyst and reporter. The 32-year-old Evans spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including the 2009 Super Bowl championship season, after playing four years with the New England … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network

Packers Rookie WR Randall Cobb Likely Out For Season Opener

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According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Green Bay Packers rookie wideout Randall Cobb is "listed as having contusions to both knees after getting slammed during a kickoff return Friday night against the Arizona Cardinals." While listed day-to-day, the injury appears to be more serious because Cobb is hesitant to answer whether or not he will be ready … [Read more...] about Packers Rookie WR Randall Cobb Likely Out For Season Opener

Packers Down Cardinals 28-20; Preseason Notes and Links

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All three Green Bay Packers quarterbacks threw for a touchdown in a 28-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Friday. In fact, the trio combined to complete 21 of their 27 passes for 297 yards and helped the Packers improve to 1-1 on the preseason. Follow the jump to find some notes and links regarding the winners and losers on the Packers roster. … [Read more...] about Packers Down Cardinals 28-20; Preseason Notes and Links