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Will the Green Bay Packers draft Wisconsin’s Montee Ball?

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The Wisconsin Badgers held their annual Pro Day on Wednesday and in attendance was the architect of the Green Bay Packers potent offense. Packers General Manager, Ted Thompson, made the short drive to Madison to take a look at a small group of Badgers prospects who have high hopes of being drafted in the upcoming  2013 NFL Draft. Wisconsin's most notable prospect is … [Read more...] about Will the Green Bay Packers draft Wisconsin’s Montee Ball?

Taking a look at the Green Bay Packers complete 2012 NFL Draft

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With the 2012 NFL Draft in the books, we can now say the Green Bay Packers made an emphatic attempt to improve the one facet they struggled in the most last season. General Manager Ted Thompson went away from his "best player on the board," motto and strictly went after defense. Not since 2004 had Green Bay started out their draft with three consecutive defensive players. … [Read more...] about Taking a look at the Green Bay Packers complete 2012 NFL Draft

Green Bay Packers mild winter: quiet in free agency, stadium renovation

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It's been a very mild winter in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As well as the rest of the United States. But the tundra is not freezing over as much, and the Packers have been pretty quiet in free agency this NFL offseason. This year more than ever, they've reinforced the reputation as a team that likes to build through the draft. It's what GM Ted Thompson likes to do. He's a value … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers mild winter: quiet in free agency, stadium renovation

Packers Off-Season Must; Find Answer at Running Back

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With an offense led by Aaron Rodgers and a seemingly endless amount of weapons on the perimeter, a running game has not been integral for the Green Bay Packers the past couple of years.  However, with Ryan Grant hitting the free agent market this off-season, general manager Ted Thompson will have to make a decision about which direction to go with the position. … [Read more...] about Packers Off-Season Must; Find Answer at Running Back

What Should The Packers Do With Free Agent Jermichael Finley?

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With Ryan Grant, Donald Driver, Jermichael Finley, Scott Wells, and Matt Flynn all free agents and the Green Bay Packers needing some drastic upgrades on the defensive side of the football, Pack general manager Ted Thompson has some major decisions to make this off-season. Of the aforementioned names, Finley's is the most intriguing.  He is one of the most dynamic tight ends … [Read more...] about What Should The Packers Do With Free Agent Jermichael Finley?

Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft

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"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

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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