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
Jackson, Spitz Moving On
07/28/2011 - 7:43 pm
Tags: Brandon Jackson, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Spitz
Posted in Brandon Jackson, Jason Spitz | 8 comments
The Green Bay Packers lost running back Brandon Jackson and offensive lineman Jason Spitz to other teams, but their replacements are already on the team.
Clusterfuck Update 7/28: Free Agent Deals, Eagles Get Stronger
07/28/2011 - 3:24 pm
Tags: Adam Podlesh, Albert Haynesworth, Arizona Cardinals, Brandon Manumaleuna, Chicago Bears, Clint Session, Cullen Jenkins, Darren Sproles, Daryn Colledge, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Babin, Jermon Bushrod, Jimmy Kennedy, Johnathan Joseph, Kevin Kolb, Madieu Williams, Matt Spaeth, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Remi Ayodele, Stephen Bowen, Washington Redskins
Posted in free agents | 4 comments
Ah, free agency, what an exhausting wench you are. Today, we’ve got three major trades completed, including the one that makes the Eagles the second-best team in the NFC and the Redskins making their usual stupid moves by overpaying some guy who won’t amount to shit.
Packers Release Poppinga, Harrell
07/28/2011 - 12:07 pm
Tags: Brady Poppinga, Green Bay Packers, Justin Harrell, Nick Barnett
Posted in Brady Poppinga, Justin Harrell | 8 comments
The Green Bay Packers have decided to release linebacker Brady Poppinga and defensive tackle Justin Harrell, both of whom have been disappointments since signing big-money deals. We look back on the greatness that was(n’t).
Colledge Gone; Jenkins, Jones Likely To Follow
07/28/2011 - 9:28 am
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Cullen Jenkins, Dallas Cowboys, Daryn Colledge, Green Bay Packers, James Jones, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins
Posted in Cullen Jenkins, Daryn Colledge, James Jones | 6 comments
The Green Bay Packers lost left guard Daryn Colledge today and defensive end Cullen Jenkins and receiver James Jones will likely be off the market before the day is over.
With Colledge Likely Moving On, Bulaga Could Move To Left Guard
07/28/2011 - 6:00 am
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Bryan Bulaga, Daryn Colledge, Derek Sherrod, Green Bay Packers, T.J. Lang
Posted in Bryan Bulaga, Daryn Colledge, T.J. Lang | 7 comments
The Arizona Cardinals look like they’re going to lure left guard Daryn Colledge away from the Green Bay Packers. That leaves the Packers with an interesting quandry — move Bryan Bulaga to left tackle or leave him at right guard?
Clusterfuck Update 7/27: Free Agent Deals And Kolb To Cardinals
07/27/2011 - 2:51 pm
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Bruce Gradkowski, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, DeAngelo Williams, Detroit Lions, Devin Aromashodu, Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie, Donovan McNabb, Drayton Florence, Eric Weddle, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, James Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Lance Moore, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Leinart, Mike Martz, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Robert Gallery, Ryan Longwell, San Diego Chargers, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Steve Breaston, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young, Washington Redskins
Posted in free agents | 3 comments
Although teams can’t begin signing free agents until Friday, this is the second day they could negotiate with them. Several clubs took advantage and reached agreements with players. The Green Bay Packers jumped into the fray by reaching an agreement with Mason Crosby. Here are today’s developments that could impact the Packers’ quest to repeat [...]
A Brief Respite From The Madness With Jaime Edmondson [Photo]
07/27/2011 - 12:47 pm
Tags: Green Bay Packers, Jaime Edmondson
Posted in broads | 2 comments
Just in case you need a slight distraction from all of the lunacy of free agency, here’s model Jaime Edmondson’s latest tribute to the Green Bay Packers. We think you’ll enjoy it.
Packers Give Crosby Five-Year Deal
07/27/2011 - 9:22 am
Tags: Green Bay Packers, Mason Crosby
Posted in Mason Crosby | 8 comments
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed kicker Mason Crosby to a five-year deal that makes him one of the league’s top-paid kickers. All that for a guy who’s never hit 80 percent of his field goals in a season.
Rodgers: James Jones Top Priority
07/27/2011 - 6:00 am
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, James Jones, Ted Thompson
Posted in James Jones | 9 comments
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says receiver James Jones should be the team’s No. 1 priority in free agency. It’s doubtful general manager Ted Thompson agrees.
Clusterfuck Update 7/26: Free Agent Deals And McNabb To Vikings
07/26/2011 - 7:16 pm
Tags: Alex Smith, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Charles Johnson, Charlie Whitehurst, Chicago Bears, Christian Ponder, Colin Kaepernick, Dave Rayner, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Green Bay Packers, Ike Taylor, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Hanson, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Leinart, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Nnamdi Asomugha, Paul Posluszny, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Santana Moss, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, Tarvaris Jackson, Washington Redskins
Posted in free agents | 9 comments
Teams can’t officially sign free agents until Friday, but that didn’t stop several players from agreeing to contracts. That, plus the Minnesota Vikings pursuit of Donovan McNabb and Nnamdi Asomugha’s first suitor.
Packers Net Income Shoots Up, Operating Profit Doesn’t
07/26/2011 - 2:41 pm
Tags: Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Packers annual report, NFL lockout
Posted in business | 2 comments
The Green Bay Packers have released their annual report, which shows a large increase in net income and a small increase in operating profit. The organization also tries to remind us why the lockout was a good idea.
Packers Still Want To Visit White House
07/26/2011 - 12:44 pm
Tags: Barack Obama, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl XLV
Posted in Super Bowl XLV | 1 comment
The Green Bay Packers still want to make the customary post-Super Bowl victory White House visit. The question is whether their schedule and President Obama’s will permit it.
Packers Will Cut Nick Barnett
07/26/2011 - 9:57 am
Tags: Green Bay Packers, Nick Barnett, Ted Thompson
Posted in Nick Barnett | 14 comments
The Green Bay Packers will cut linebacker Nick Barnett, even though they may have been able to trade him. The move will help the Packers get under the salary cap.
Packers Add Fifteen Undrafted Free Agents
07/25/2011 - 9:35 pm
Tags: Anthony Bratton, Brandian Ross, Brandon Saine, Diondre Borel, Eli Joseph, Green Bay Packers, Jamari Lattimore, Jon Hoese, Kerry Taylor, M.D. Jennings, Peanut Joseph, Ray Dominguez, Sampson Genus, Shaky Smithson, Theo Sherman, Tori Gurley, Vic So'oto
Posted in free agents | 16 comments
The Green Bay Packers have signed 15 undrafted free agents, the most intriguing of which, Shaky Smithson, led the nation in punt return average last season.
The Dynamic Duo Is No More
07/25/2011 - 2:07 pm
Tags: Chicago Bears, Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari
Posted in Jay Cutler | 10 comments
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has broken off his engagement with former reality star Kristin Cavallari. We suspect the whole thing was just a ruse to make us buy him a gravy boat.
Eagles Interested In Favre
07/25/2011 - 11:14 am
Tags: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles
Posted in Brett Favre | 5 comments
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly interested in Brett Favre as a backup to Michael Vick. Although it’s probably a long shot, we all know how these things go.
We Finally Have A Deal
07/25/2011 - 8:52 am
Tags: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Green Bay Packers, NFL, NFL lockout, NFLPA
Posted in Collective Bargaining Agreement | 4 comments
The NFL will reportedly put an end to the lockout tomorrow after players agreed to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement the owners approved last week. The next week going to be wild.
Packers’ Reactions To Continuation Of Lockout
07/23/2011 - 7:00 am
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Cullen Jenkins, Desmond Bishop, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Josh Sitton, NFL, NFL lockout, NFLPA, Nick Barnett, T.J. Lang, Tim Masthay, Tom Crabtree
Posted in Collective Bargaining Agreement | 8 comments
The Green Bay Packers had varied reactions to the events of the past two days that say the owners approve a new labor deal and the players choose not to vote. They ranged from rational to stupid. Here they are.
Murphy: We’re Done Negotiating, You Assholes!
07/22/2011 - 2:30 pm
Tags: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Green Bay Packers, Mark Murphy, NFL, NFL lockout, NFLPA
Posted in Collective Bargaining Agreement | 12 comments
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy has let it be known the NFL is done negotiating, which could either lead to the lockout ending next week or a stalemate that makes it drag on for some time.
Current State Of NFL Lockout Explained
07/21/2011 - 8:21 pm
Tags: NFL, NFL lockout, NFLPA
Posted in Collective Bargaining Agreement | 4 comments
The NFL’s lockout was supposed to end today, but then a bunch of crazy shit happened. Here’s the simplified version of why the NFL lockout is still in effect.