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
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NFL Talking Points: Phillip Rivers, Jay Cutler, Harbaugh, Haynesworth, Dalton and More
-Norv Turner and the San Diego Chargers perpetually get out of the starting blocks slowly in September. For some reason, discussions of the top NFL quarterbacks begin and end with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. The passing yards leader last season was none other than Phillip Rivers. The other two have been great longer, but Rivers accumulated that statistic with a lackluster … [Read more...] about NFL Talking Points: Phillip Rivers, Jay Cutler, Harbaugh, Haynesworth, Dalton and More
Browns Defeat Packers 27-17; Preseason Notes and Links
The Green Bay Packers may have lost on Saturday night, but there were some notable performances from young stars in this otherwise typical NFL Preseason match-up. Follow the jump to find some notes and links regarding the winners and losers on the Packers roster. … [Read more...] about Browns Defeat Packers 27-17; Preseason Notes and Links
Former Notre Dame, Green Bay Packers Coach Dan Devine to Get Statue
A sculpture of former University of Notre Dame football coach Dan Devine, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and coach of the 1977 Irish national championship team, will be dedicated Friday, Oct. 7 (the day before Notre Dame’s home football game against Air Force), at Notre Dame Stadium. You might know Devine as the "villain" from the classic football film Rudy. … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame, Green Bay Packers Coach Dan Devine to Get Statue
2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors, NFL News: Frank Gore, Barrett Rudd and More!
The NFL free agent frenzy continues as Antonio Cromartie returns to the NY Jets. The Arizona Cardinals sign Todd Heap and the Chicago Bears part ways with Olin Kreutz. Where did Cedric Benson sign? What are the latest 2011 NFL signings? Free Agent moves? NFL Trade rumors? The Sportsbank.net has you covered better than Nnamdi Asomugha covers a wide receiver! … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors, NFL News: Frank Gore, Barrett Rudd and More!
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC North
With the NFL season finally getting underway, we can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, we will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the NFC North gets some time under the microscope. Fantasy Studs Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers, GB (2010: 3922 yards, 28 TD, 11 INT, 356 rushing … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC North
Green Bay Packers: Serious Concerns at the Running Back Position?
It’s hard to knock the reigning Super Bowl champions, but no matter how good a team is it can always improve. This includes the Green Bay Packers. But while running back is a position they could get better at, it shouldn’t really be considered a major concern. The club did address the situation somewhat in the recent draft, by taking Alex Green out of Hawaii with the 96th … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers: Serious Concerns at the Running Back Position?
Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft Recap/Analysis
Coming into the 2011 NFL Draft, no one knew for sure where Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers would go to address their few needs as reigning Super Bowl Champions. Now we know. Let's breakdown all ten of the Packers' draft picks. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft Recap/Analysis
Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
"The Green Bay Packers select Aaron Rodgers (2005), Jordy Nelson (2008), A.J. Hawk (2006), B.J. Raji (2009), Clay Matthews (2009), Donald Driver (1999)." By now, everyone has seen the ESPN commercial listing various Green Bay Packers draft picks over the the last decade. For General Manger Ted Thompson and the Packers, the NFL Draft is truly "Where Champions are Built," … [Read more...] about Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions
The Lombardi Trophy is returning to Green Bay as the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV. It's the Packers fourth Super Bowl victory and 13th overall championship. Welcome Aaron Rodgers to the class of NFL's elite quarterbacks because his 304 yards and three touchdowns couldn't have been on a bigger stage or against a better defense. For his … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions