Monty McMahon
Monty is a writer and editor. In his spare time he enjoys beer, women, whiskey and Green Bay Packers football. Monty dislikes Vikings and Bears, and also Vikings.
Posts by Monty McMahon
Brett Favre: Old Man In The Rain
09/09/2010 - 10:04 am
Tags: Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton, Tracy Porter
Posted in Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints | 12 comments
I thought it appropriate to pass on this story in anticipation of tonight’s season-opening (finally!) tilt between Brett Favre’s Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. Some of you may well be pulling for the old gray mare. I, of course, will be pulling for him to get killed (although slightly less so than usual, [...]
Packers Offensive Line Has Become A Strength
09/09/2010 - 6:00 am
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Allen Barbre, Brian Baldinger, Bryan Bulaga, Chad Clifton, Daryn Colledge, Donald Lee, Green Bay Packers, Jermichael Finley, Josh Sitton, Mark Tauscher, Scott Wells, T.J. Lang
Posted in offensive line | 1 comment
No one would have considered the Green Bay Packers offensive line a strength last season, particularly in the first half. Part of the reason was the ineffectiveness of right tackle Allen Barbre, who was eventually replaced by Mark Tauscher. Another factor was injuries. Chad Clifton missed several games, forcing left guard Daryn Colledge and later [...]
Contest Winner: Why I Love The Green Bay Packers
09/08/2010 - 4:14 pm
Tags: Brett Favre, Gilbert Brown, Green Bay Packers, Jared Allen
Posted in contests | 7 comments
Commenter billyschwills was the winner of our “Why I Love the Green Bay Packers” contest that ended this week. His bounty is a $100 gift certificate. We asked readers to tell us either why they love the Green Bay Packers or, if they happen to be a troll, hate the Green Bay Packers. You know, [...]
Terrell Owens Says Something Smart
09/08/2010 - 1:57 pm
Tags: Brett Favre, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Terrell Owens
Posted in Brett Favre | 4 comments
That would be a headline in and of itself because, let’s face it, most of the things that come out of Cincinnati Bengals receiver Terrell Owens’ mouth either aren’t too bright or aren’t worth listening to. That alone wouldn’t get Owens a mention on this blog, however. No, Owens would either have to say something [...]
Aaron Rodgers Rock & Roll
09/08/2010 - 5:55 am
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Posted in Aaron Rodgers | 13 comments
This is an awesomely terrible tribute song to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers by Eddy J. Lemberger. If fact, it’s so awesomely terrible and hilarious I can’t even describe it, although there is a verse that says “eats DBs grilled cheese for lunch.” In other words, we’re talking about a brilliant lyricist here. Via [...]
Packers Work Out Returner, Safety
09/07/2010 - 5:46 pm
Tags: Charlie Peprah, Clifton Smith, Derrick Martin, Gerald Alexander, Green Bay Packers, Ted Thompson, Tramon Williams
Posted in return game, secondary | 4 comments
Ted Thompson may not be done tweaking the Green Bay Packers roster yet. The Packers brought in former Tampa Bay returner Clifton Smith and former Jacksonville safety Gerald Alexander for workouts, Tuesday. Smith was Pro Bowl return man for the Buccaneers in 2008 and has career averages of 28.3 yards on kickoff returns and 12.1 [...]
Nelson, Williams The Packers Primary Returners
09/07/2010 - 10:13 am
Tags: Brandon Jackson, Brandon Underwood, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Jarrett Bush, Jordy Nelson, Mike McCarthy, Pat Lee, Sam Shields, Tramon Williams, Will Blackmon
Posted in return game | 5 comments
The Green Bay Packers will go into their week one game with the Philadelphia Eagles with receiver Jordy Nelson and cornerback Tramon Williams as their primary return men after cutting safety Will Blackmon, Saturday. Nelson will return kicks and Williams will return punts. Running back Brandon Jackson will also be in the mix as a [...]
Spitz Looks Most Likely To Be Traded
09/03/2010 - 8:29 am
Tags: Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers, Jason Spitz
Posted in Jason Spitz | 5 comments
It’s all going to come down to the offer, but several teams have reportedly inquired about the availability of Green Bay Packers guard/center Jason Spitz. Spitz has started 45 games for the Packers and has done so at both guard positions and center. He remains a valuable backup for the Packers, but teams like Oakland, [...]
Observations From Packers 17-13 Loss To Chiefs
09/02/2010 - 7:20 pm
Tags: Anthony Toribio, Brady Poppinga, Brandon Jackson, Brett Swain, Bryan Bulaga, C.J. Wilson, Chad Clifton, Charlie Peprah, Chris Bryan, Dwayne Bowe, Graham Harrell, Green Bay Packers, Jamaal Charles, Jarius Wynn, Jarrett Bush, Jason Chery, John Kuhn, Justin Harrell, Kansas City Chiefs, Korey Hall, Kregg Lumpkin, Marshall Newhouse, Matt Flynn, Quinn Johnson, Ronald Talley, T.J. Lang, Tim Masthay, Will Blackmon
Posted in preseason | 3 comments
The Green Bay Packers fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-13, Thursday night in their preseason finale. The game wasn’t easy to watch. The starters played only one series and veterans Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Grant, Donald Driver, Chad Clifton and Charles Woodson were healthy scratches. There were some interesting developments in the game, however, and [...]
Several Players Could Be Traded
09/02/2010 - 1:07 pm
Tags: Allen Barbre, Breno Giacomini, Derrick Martin, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers, Jarrett Bush, Jason Spitz, Quinn Johnson, Ted Thompson, Tony Moll
Posted in trades | 2 comments
Several members of the Green Bay Packers could be playing to impress other teams tonight. The Packers need to trim their roster by 22 players on Saturday, but it seems increasingly likely the team could make a trade. Some of the players who could potentially be on the move include tackle Breno Giacomini, guard/center Evan [...]
Win $100 Gift Certificate From CSN Stores
09/01/2010 - 2:01 pm
Tags: CSN Stores, Green Bay Packers, Total Packers
Posted in contests | 23 comments
We’ve got a great opportunity for you here today at Total Packers — you can win a $100 gift certificate from CSN Stores to use on anything you want. CSN has more than 200 stores, where you can buy anything from kitchen tables to the biggest goddam grill you’ve ever seen. You can also buy [...]
Graham Harrell Unlikely To Make Final Roster
09/01/2010 - 8:59 am
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Brian Brohm, Buffalo Bills, Graham Harrell, Green Bay Packers, Jamon Meredith, Matt Flynn
Posted in Graham Harrell | 10 comments
I was a little disappointed to read Rob Demovsky’s article earlier this week about Green Bay Packers third-string quarterback Graham Harrell. According to Demovsky, Harrell has little chance of making the Packers final roster. The team kept only two quarterbacks on their opening-day roster last season and that appears to be the way they’re leaning [...]
Three Players On PUP, One To Injured Reserve
08/31/2010 - 2:40 pm
Tags: Al Harris, Atari Bigby, Green Bay Packers, James Starks, Quinn Porter, Shawn Gore
Posted in Al Harris, Atari Bigby, cuts, injuries, James Starks | No comments
The Green Bay Packers reached the mandated 75-man roster limit on Tuesday by placing three players on the physically unable to perform list and one on injured reserve. Joining cornerback Al Harris on the PUP are safety Atari Bigby and running back James Starks, a sixth-round draft choice. None of the three have practiced this [...]
Al Harris Will Open Season On PUP List
08/31/2010 - 1:26 pm
Tags: Al Harris, Brandon Underwood, Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, Morgan Burnett, Sam Shields, Tramon Williams
Posted in Al Harris | 6 comments
Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, according to coach Mike McCarthy. The move means Harris, who hasn’t practiced this preseason while he recovers from a serious knee injury, won’t be available to the Packers for the first six weeks of the season. “Al Harris [...]
Louis Delmas Will Hurt Your Children
08/31/2010 - 10:11 am
Tags: Detroit Lions, Louis Delmas
Posted in Detroit Lions | 7 comments
The Detroit Lions don’t do many things right. Add running out of the tunnel to that list. In the video below, everyone makes it out of the tunnel and onto the field just fine, except for Lions safety Louis Delmas. Nope, Delmas carries on the Detroit tradition of futility by running over a bunch of [...]
Chery Will Get Opportunity As Return Man
08/31/2010 - 7:05 am
Tags: Green Bay Packers, Jason Chery, Mike McCarthy, Will Blackmon
Posted in return game | 1 comment
Wide receiver Jason Chery is getting an opportunity to make the Green Bay Packers as a return man. After returning a punt 75 yards for a touchdown in last week’s win over Indianapolis, Chery will return all punts and kickoffs in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. Will Blackmon, who was thought to [...]
Shields Playing Nickel, Lee In Danger Of Getting Cut
08/29/2010 - 5:22 pm
Tags: Al Harris, Brandon Underwood, Charles Woodson, D.J. Clark, Green Bay Packers, Jarrett Bush, Pat Lee, Sam Shields, Tramon Williams
Posted in Pat Lee, Sam Shields | 6 comments
Undrafted free agent cornerback Sam Shields looks like he’s just about locked up a roster spot on the Green Bay Packers. Pat Lee, a former second-round pick, looks like he’s in danger of getting cut. Shields served as the Packers nickel cornerback during Sunday’s practice. While some sources have suggested he could soon be taking [...]
Colledge Officially Named Starter
08/29/2010 - 2:09 pm
Tags: Bryan Bulaga, Daryn Colledge, Green Bay Packers
Posted in Daryn Colledge | 4 comments
The Green Bay Packers officially named Daryn Colledge the starter at left guard for the season opener at Philadelphia, Sept. 12. Colledge had been competing with rookie Bryan Bulaga, but as we predicted on Friday, Bulaga’s inability to play because of a hip flexor ultimately cost him. Bulaga didn’t play on Thursday against Indianapolis and [...]
Kramer Continues To Get The Shaft In HOF Voting
08/28/2010 - 8:34 am
Tags: Chris Hanburger, Green Bay Packers, Jerry Kramer, Les Richter, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Vince Lombardi
Posted in Jerry Kramer | 6 comments
Earlier this week, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced this year’s two senior nominees. They are linebackers Les Richter of the Los Angeles Rams and Chris Hanburger of the Washington Redskins. The nominees are selected by the Seniors Committee, which gives former players who may have been overlooked in the past a chance to [...]