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The Green Bay Packers held day two of their three-day minicamp. The Packers held their morning practice, but cancelled the afternoon.

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Having each been given chances to be the Green Bay Packers' lead running back as rookies last season, both Brandon Jackson and DeShawn Wynn can recognize an opportunity when they see it.

BE YOUR STATE'S OR COUNTRY'S TOP FAN: This off-season, as the Packers begin the new post-Favre era, we'd like to find one fan to represent every state in the country, and every country in the world.

On Sunday May 18th the Eau Claire State Champion Softball team will play the Green Bay Packers All-Pro Softball Team in a fundraising softball game. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

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

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

“I gave it 110 percent and made an amazing impression. I have no regrets, and it will take more than this to get me down. I've been through too much in my life to give up that easily. I'm still very hopeful.”

Justin Beaver's quest for a spot on the Green Bay Packers' 80-man roster might not be over, but for now at least, it's on hold. via Wisconsin State Journal

“It's a wide-open competition for that job”

The only area on offense the Green Bay Packers failed to address in the draft was running back. via WisInfo

“I think the intent is excellent, and I understand what the committee is trying to do as far as communication. I think the practicality of it is what is in question”

The Green Bay Packers voted against the NFL allowing a defensive player to wear a radio headset in his helmet during games, but the measure passed by a 25-7 margin Tuesday at the NFL meetings. via Wisconsin State Journal

“I'm not going to let them get under my skin. It shows up on film. I had 10 straight 100-yard games. To my understanding, no one else had that in the Big 12 or the (Southeastern Conference). That talks for itself instead of me talking about (it).”

Dantrell Savage hopes that by taking the road less traveled, NFL scouts will take notice. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“He said having a degree can have a big impact on how much money you can get”

Dantrell Savage hopes taking a road less traveled will get him to the NFL. It has become routine for high-profile prospects to drop out of college and focus on preparing for the NFL draft. via Detroit News

Thompson has until today to determine what tender, if any, to offer his two restricted free agents to retain the rights to match any offer they sign or receive compensation: defensive tackle Colin Cole, whose ... via Neil Cornrich

“I'm well aware of how many free agents we signed last year”

Packers General Manager Ted Thompson has a reputation for being a thrifty shopper in free agency, but he spent $18 million in first-year bonuses and salary in 2006 to sign defensive tackle Ryan Pickett and ... via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“I think we always approached it the same way”

The temptation to go for it all in free agency after a season in which the Green Bay Packers were a field goal away from going to the Super Bowl has not crossed general manager Ted Thompson's mind. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“We all anticipate that he'll make a decision very soon. Probably this week sometime. Before the end of the month of February.”

While the end result turned cornerback Frank Walker into the answer to a trivia question - Who was the only free agent the Green Bay Packers added during the 2007 offseason? - general manager Ted Thompson and ... via Wisconsin State Journal

Another season, another missed opportunity. That's the only way to look at the 2007 Green Bay Packers. via Dummocrats

Running back Ryan Grant sprints away from the Lions' defense in the regular-season finale. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“It's just a matter of getting hot at the right time.”

Eli, the baby of the Manning quarterback clan, finally has arrived. And he's taking the New York Giants on yet another road trip - to Glendale, Ariz., site of the Super Bowl. via Pro Football Weekly

By Rob Demovsky rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com Three A-minus grades - and no failing marks - were awarded to the Green Bay Packers following their 13-3 season that ended in the NFC championship game. via Green Bay Press-Gazette