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Donald Driver Charity Softball Game notes
Third-year safety Tyrone Culver's booming two-run blast in the bottom of the eighth was the game winner as the Green Bay Packers defense "beat" the offense 23-21 on Sunday to cap the inaugural Donald Driver ...
The addition of new talent at the wide receiver position has Ruvell Martin facing an uphill battle to make the Packer roster.
Mike Vandermause column: Aaron Rodgers learns soldiers' mind-set
It was early March, about a week after Brett Favre dropped his retirement bombshell, and Aaron Rodgers was learning an important life lesson in, of all places, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Packers: Leadership training for Rodgers
While the rest of the football world wondered how the Green Bay Packers were going to survive without Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers was about as far away from the game as he could get while still being in the ...
Rodgers Under Spotlight at Packers' OTA's
Packers Organized Team Activites began this week. That means Aaron Rodgers takes the field as the Packers starting quarterback for the first time.
Packers Come to Eau Claire for Softball Fundraiser
The Green Bay Packers were in Eau Claire for a softball game against the Eau Claire Fire Fighters State Champion Softball Team at Carson Park, Sunday.
Packers vs. EC Fire Fighters in Softball
“We get to see them behind the scenes, shake hands and see them in a very personal setting”
It was a battle for bragging rights Sunday at Carson Park, as a group of Eau Claire Firefighters took on the Green Bay Packers in a game of softball. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire
Ruvell Martin believes Aaron Rodgers will do 'just fine'
“Man, I might not ever see him again”
Believe me, I suffer little disappointment over the news that Brett Favre is retiring from the NFL. via Saginaw News
Packers to play in charity softball game at Duck Pond
Green Bay Packers running back Vernand Morency headlines a list of nine Packers scheduled to play in a charity softball game against Madison firefighters at the Madison Mallards Duck Pond in Warner Park May 17. via The Capital Times
Packers release Koren Robinson
“Y'all are laughing, but I'm very serious”
May 9th, 2008 3:52 PM by Judd Zulgad In a move that should not come as a big surprise the Packers have released receiver Koren Robinson.Robinson joined the Packers on Sept. via Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minimal contributions cost Robinson
“But we got word this offseason that he's completely cleared, so there is no more probation.”
By Rob Demovsky * rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com * May 10, 2008 The Green Bay Packers' relationship with receiver Koren Robinson may have helped him straighten out his personal life, but in the end, his ... via Green Bay Press-Gazette
Another Packers softball game set for May 19
GRAND CHUTE - Can't wait to see the Green Bay Packers play softball at Fox Cities Stadium in their traditional June game? Then go see them later this month. via WisInfo
Nelson hits the ground right in stride
“Really liked the way he moves, and I'll tell you, I thought he did an excellent job on the go route, the way he stacked the receiver”
The Packer coaches like Jordy Nelson's combination of size and speed. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds at the NFL combine. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers: Jordy Nelson impresses McCarthy in first practice
“I think this is a great opportunity”
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was quick to characterize this weekend's Rookie Orientation Camp as educational rather than a time for evaluation of players. via The Capital Times
Tim Froberg column: Thompson not afraid to put reputation on line with unpopular picks
His personnel decisions were the primary reason the Green Bay Packers went 14-4 and reached the NFC Championship Game, earning him the NFL's executive of the year honor. via WisInfo
Packers draft surprises in the second round
Quarterback Brian Brohm of Louisville was selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. via Oshkosh Northwestern
Thompson drafts with eye towards future
“I even told Brian that. He understood it. But our job is to get him ready to play. He'll be a good teammate, he's a very smart guy, he had a very good career at Louisville.”
The Green Bay Packers' draft today was vintage Ted Thompson. The team's general manager showed again that he'll disdain the sexy, big-name pick and must be taken at his word when he says he emphasizes talent ... via WisInfo
“I personally primarily watched the film of his senior year.”
"No, I'm not concerned. I don't feel Aaron is concerned. You know, the focus for Aaron Rodgers needs to be what's in front of him, and that's the task at hand, the task of leading our offense. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel