Jermichael! Jermichael! Jermichael!
Dec 18th
There’s a case of the Jan Bradys going around the Green Bay Packers’ locker room. Playing the role of Marcia – tight end Jermichael Finley. The Journal Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein raised some eyebrows Friday with his story on what’s becoming known as “the Jermichael Finley question” in blogging circles. Namely, are Packers coaches focusing the [...]
New Vikings Stadium Options Unveiled; Team Notably Absent
Dec 18th
A consulting firm hired by the group that operates the Metrodome unveiled a cheaper plan for a new Vikings’ stadium Thursday. The new pricetag? About $870 million if construction started next year. That’s about $84 million less than the most recent figure of $954 million, primarily because of lower product and labor costs, according to [...]
Jets’ Revis Woodson’s Main Competition For Defensive MVP
Dec 18th
Around these parts it’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Green Bay Packers’ Charles Woodson will be the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. We’ve looked at the competition and crunched the numbers. But we may have overlooked one guy – New York Jets’ cornerback Darrelle Revis. Previously, our discussion centered around the Minnesota [...]
Don’t Go To the Bathroom in the Metrodome
Dec 17th
We’ve covered the continuing saga of the Minnesota Vikings and their desire to get out of the Metrodome and into a new stadium extensively, but here’s some evidence of just how bad that stadium really is. The Minnesota Twins, the other resident of the Metrodome, will begin play at a new, non-domed, non-relic-of-yesteryear stadium next [...]
Mostly Idiots Voting For the Pro Bowl
Dec 17th
I hate to say this, but most fans of professional sports are idiots, which is why I hate the fact that fans have a say in which players play in the respective all-star games. I should put a disclaimer here, because I don’t lump Green Bay Packers’ fans in with most sports fans. Their passion [...]
Johnny Jolly Is The Chosen One
Dec 16th
That’s right. Even though Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly was re-indicted for possessing 200 grams of codeine on Tuesday, he doesn’t care. Why? Because Jolly is the chosen one. “Man I don’t worry about nothing,” Jolly said. “I’ve got God on my side. I can’t trust The Man, but as long as I’ve [...]
Jay Cutler = Jeff George
Dec 16th
According to NFL analyst and former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick, Chicago Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler is the new Jeff George. George is the former No. 1 overall draft pick who played for seven teams in his 14 NFL seasons. He had the strongest arm I’ve ever seen, but was severely lacking in the areas [...]
Mason Crosby Sucks, But Packers Won’t Make Change
Dec 16th
Green Bay Packers’ kicker Mason Crosby is in the midst of a terrible season and a downward spiral that began last season, but the team is standing behind him. Why? They don’t really have a choice. Crosby is 24-of-32 on field goals this season. He’s hit 75 percent of his kicks, which ranks him 26th [...]
Packers’ Johnny Jolly Indicted… Again
Dec 15th
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly has again been indicted in Harris County Texas. The charges stem from a July 2008 arrest in which Jolly was busted with 200 grams of codeine. The charges were dropped this past summer, but the prosecution vowed to pick the case up again. Jolly faces 20 years in [...]
Ranking The Green Bay Packers’ Free Agents
Dec 15th
The Green Bay Packers have 18 players in their contract year after Monday’s resigning of linebacker Brandon Chillar. However, the situation isn’t as dire as it may look. The collective bargaining agreement – the agreement between the owners and player’s association that dictates the rules of the salary cap, free agency, guaranteed spending, rookie salaries, [...]
The Vegetarian Brat Rears It’s Ugly Head Again
Dec 15th
We told you that PETA named Lambeau Field one of the most vegetarian-friendly stadiums in the NFL, last month. This coming from the land of fried cheese curds, beer brats and artery-clogging goodness was a bit surprising, if not completely inexplicable. Well, now Lambeau has made another list – best football stadium food by Woman’s [...]
Packers, Steelers Going In Opposite Directions
Dec 15th
The Green Bay Packers and their next opponent, the Pittsburgh Steelers, are two teams going in opposite directions. December and January was supposed to be the toughest portion of the Packers’ schedule, with Chicago, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Arizona on the docket. All four were playoff teams last season and a visit to Pittsburgh to play [...]
Packers Re-Sign Brandon Chillar
Dec 14th
With 18 players who have expiring contracts and more than $15 million in salary cap room, the Green Bay Packers finally got off their asses and re-signed someone to a long-term deal. That someone is linebacker Brandon Chillar, who received a four-year, $21 million extension today. Chillar will see $7 million in guaranteed money. Although [...]
NFC Playoff Picture: Clearing Out the Trash
Dec 14th
While there are still eight teams vying for two wild card slots in the AFC, the NFC picture has become pretty clear after Sunday’s games. The Green Bay Packers currently hold the fifth seed, behind the division-leading New Orleans Saints (13-0, No. 1 seed), Minnesota Vikings (11-2, 2), Philadelphia Eagles (9-4, 3) and Arizona Cardinals [...]
Packers Killing Them Softly
Dec 13th
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 to keep the team in playoff position. It was a satisfying win for the team, but one that should or could have been a blowout. The Packers lead 13-0 in the first half, but as they’ve done all season, let their opponent back into the game [...]
Predictions: Packers vs. Bears
Dec 13th
Monty: The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are on opposite sides of the football map. The Packers are riding high on a four-game winning streak, sporting a rejuvenated offense and the NFL’s No. 1 ranked defense, with a playoff berth within reach. The Bears have lost four of their last five with an underachieving [...]
Oh Yeah, Packers Are Playing The Bears This Week
Dec 12th
In case you forgot, the Green Bay Packers are playing the Chicago Bears this week. That had kind of slipped my mind because… what’s that old song? Oh yeah, it’s this one. The Bears (5-7) are bad this season for a lot of reasons. Most noted is the fact quarterback Jay Culter leads the league [...]
How Good Are USC’s Rookie Linebacker Trio?
Dec 11th
The Green Bay Packers know first hand how good Clay Matthews is. Matthews has made a major impact on the Packers No. 1 ranked defense this season, culminating in his winning NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his play against the Baltimore Ravens. Matthews tallied six tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in [...]
Minnesota Vikings Luckiest Team in the League
Dec 11th
You know, I thought I smelled something funny coming from the Twin Cities – and I’m not referring to the stench of inbreeding and ignorance. No, I’m referring to the pungent smell that drifts your way when your arch enemy is more lucky than good. It’s the smell that makes you want to vomit. The [...]
Meet the Drunkest Guy in Green Bay
Dec 10th
As I’m sure I noted at least 100 times now, I went home for the Green Bay Packers 27-14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Before the game, we went to the tailgate party at Brett Favre’s Steakhouse – don’t worry, I got plenty of photos of myself defiling the place. Anyway, [...]