Coach McCarthy wants Eddie Lacy, TJ Lang back in Green Bay next season
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy would like to have two key players back next season: running back Eddie Lacy and guard T.J. Lang.Both can become free agents next week and while neither is signed yet, that doesn't mean they won't be when the free-agent market opens next Thursday.General manager Ted Thompson noted that in past years the Packers have re-signed their players in the waning hours before hitting the open market.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy would like to have two key players back next season: running back Eddie Lacy and guard T.J. Lang.Both can become free agents next week and while neither is signed yet, that doesn't mean they won't be when the free-agent market opens next Thursday.General manager Ted Thompson noted that in past years the Packers have re-signed their players in the waning hours before hitting the open market.
Will Eddie Lacy be back with the Pack this season? Coach McCarthy discusses at NFL Combine
GREEN BAY -- On the first day of March, NFL teams were already beginning to formulate their roster decisions -- at the NFL Scouting Combine.The Green Bay brain-trust will look for potential stars in college, and answer questions about familiar names who may or may not return to Titletown.That's always one of the most interesting aspects of the NFL off-season -- how teams view their impending free agents and how other teams view them.The money involved is always the best indicator.Eddie Lacy is a particularly interesting case.
GREEN BAY -- On the first day of March, NFL teams were already beginning to formulate their roster decisions -- at the NFL Scouting Combine.The Green Bay brain-trust will look for potential stars in college, and answer questions about familiar names who may or may not return to Titletown.That's always one of the most interesting aspects of the NFL off-season -- how teams view their impending free agents and how other teams view them.The money involved is always the best indicator.Eddie Lacy is a particularly interesting case.
"It's beyond words:" Newest member of Packers Fan HOF surprised during appointment for cancer treatment
WAUWATOSA -- There was a big surprise Wednesday, March 1st for the newest member of the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame.Frank Lamping is being treated for prostate cancer at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.On Wednesday, when he checked in for an appointment, he was greeted by staff wearing green and gold, and a big banner in his honor.Lamping said the show of recognition has left him speechless.
WAUWATOSA -- There was a big surprise Wednesday, March 1st for the newest member of the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame.Frank Lamping is being treated for prostate cancer at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.On Wednesday, when he checked in for an appointment, he was greeted by staff wearing green and gold, and a big banner in his honor.Lamping said the show of recognition has left him speechless.
"Exciting time for Milwaukee, Green Bay:" Bucks, Packers leaders talk about arena, Titletown District
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers are building common ground through real estate.Leaders from two of the biggest development projects in the state took the stage Tuesday, February 28th at a real estate forum in Milwaukee.Ed Policy, VP of the Packers and Peter Feigin, president of the Bucks talked about their respective projects.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers are building common ground through real estate.Leaders from two of the biggest development projects in the state took the stage Tuesday, February 28th at a real estate forum in Milwaukee.Ed Policy, VP of the Packers and Peter Feigin, president of the Bucks talked about their respective projects.
"They picked me!" February 26th Frank Lamping Day in Union Grove, celebrating Packers Fan Hall of Famer
UNION GROVE -- Those who know him call him Uncle Frank, but you can also call him a Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Famer!
UNION GROVE -- Those who know him call him Uncle Frank, but you can also call him a Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Famer!
Former NFL players union director dies at age 76
MADISON — Ed Garvey, the lawyer who led the National Football League Players Association through strikes in 1974 and 1982, has died at age 76.Garvey was the players' union counsel and executive director from 1971-83.A 1969 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Garvey joined the Minneapolis firm that later represented the fledgling NFLPA.
MADISON — Ed Garvey, the lawyer who led the National Football League Players Association through strikes in 1974 and 1982, has died at age 76.Garvey was the players' union counsel and executive director from 1971-83.A 1969 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Garvey joined the Minneapolis firm that later represented the fledgling NFLPA.
"We lost a great fan; one of the best:" Touching tribute to a huge Packers fan, Bill Snyder
HARTLAND -- The sons of a Green Bay Packers fan recently paid tribute to their dad in a very special way, and the response from the team, along with current and former players has been overwhelming for the family.
HARTLAND -- The sons of a Green Bay Packers fan recently paid tribute to their dad in a very special way, and the response from the team, along with current and former players has been overwhelming for the family.
How long should injured pro athletes get workers comp?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Should injured pro athletes be allowed to earn worker compensation benefits until they are 67 years old, like other workers, even if their athletic careers normally would have ended more than 30 years earlier?That issue is being debated between the Chicago Bears and the NFL Players Association in the Illinois Legislature as one unlikely element of a compromise proposal to end a nearly two-year-long fight over the state's budget.The Bears are leading other Chicago sports franchises in backing a measure that would reduce a former player's ability to tap into workers compensation after a career-ending injury.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Should injured pro athletes be allowed to earn worker compensation benefits until they are 67 years old, like other workers, even if their athletic careers normally would have ended more than 30 years earlier?That issue is being debated between the Chicago Bears and the NFL Players Association in the Illinois Legislature as one unlikely element of a compromise proposal to end a nearly two-year-long fight over the state's budget.The Bears are leading other Chicago sports franchises in backing a measure that would reduce a former player's ability to tap into workers compensation after a career-ending injury.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame to host monthly "History Night" starting February 28th
GREEN BAY -- Beginning Tuesday, February 28th the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame will begin hosting a monthly ‘History Night,’ which will explore stories and artifacts from the Packers’ celebrated past.According to a press release, each event will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a guest speaker or historian providing an in-depth presentation on the evolution of the Green Bay Packers through photographs, uniforms, equipment and unique archived items.In addition to the opportunity to learn about Packers history, the event attendees are also encouraged to explore the rest of the Hall of Fame following the presentations, with museum hours extended until 9 p.m. for each History Night.Regular Hall of Fame admission rates will apply for all guests attending the event.
GREEN BAY -- Beginning Tuesday, February 28th the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame will begin hosting a monthly ‘History Night,’ which will explore stories and artifacts from the Packers’ celebrated past.According to a press release, each event will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a guest speaker or historian providing an in-depth presentation on the evolution of the Green Bay Packers through photographs, uniforms, equipment and unique archived items.In addition to the opportunity to learn about Packers history, the event attendees are also encouraged to explore the rest of the Hall of Fame following the presentations, with museum hours extended until 9 p.m. for each History Night.Regular Hall of Fame admission rates will apply for all guests attending the event.
"Biggest honor in the world:" Union Grove man to be inducted into Packers FAN Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY -- Plenty of Green Bay Packers backers will recognize him as the fella who fields footballs on the south end of Lambeau Field, where he's held the same first-row seats for years.
GREEN BAY -- Plenty of Green Bay Packers backers will recognize him as the fella who fields footballs on the south end of Lambeau Field, where he's held the same first-row seats for years.
Packers' Geronimo Allison pleads not guilty to marijuana charge
MANITOWOC — Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.Allison's attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client's behalf Monday.
MANITOWOC — Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.Allison's attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client's behalf Monday.
FREE admission for kids on Sundays in February at Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY -- Families looking to get out of the house during the remaining weekends in February can enjoy a fun, affordable family activity at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall will offer free admission for kids ages 11 and younger, accompanied by an adult, each Sunday for the rest of February.The museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.Regular Hall of Fame admission rates will apply for other family members visiting the Hall of Fame.CLICK HERE to learn more about the Packers Hall of Fame.
GREEN BAY -- Families looking to get out of the house during the remaining weekends in February can enjoy a fun, affordable family activity at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall will offer free admission for kids ages 11 and younger, accompanied by an adult, each Sunday for the rest of February.The museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.Regular Hall of Fame admission rates will apply for other family members visiting the Hall of Fame.CLICK HERE to learn more about the Packers Hall of Fame.
Cornerback Sam Shields released by the Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released CB Sam Shields.The transaction was announced Wednesday, February 8th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released CB Sam Shields.The transaction was announced Wednesday, February 8th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick donates $25K to Milwaukee organization "Urban Underground"
MILWAUKEE -- San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is donating $25,000 to help an organization in Milwaukee.The money will benefit Urban Underground.
MILWAUKEE -- San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is donating $25,000 to help an organization in Milwaukee.The money will benefit Urban Underground.
Green Bay Packers part ways with RB James Starks
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, February 7th released RB James Starks with a non-football injury designation.The transaction was announced by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.According to the Packers, Starks, originally selected by Green Bay in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University at Buffalo, started 13 of 76 games played during the regular season for the Packers from 2010-16.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, February 7th released RB James Starks with a non-football injury designation.The transaction was announced by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.According to the Packers, Starks, originally selected by Green Bay in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University at Buffalo, started 13 of 76 games played during the regular season for the Packers from 2010-16.
Bizarre trend: Children's Hospital sees spike in patients before, after Packers games
WAUWATOSA -- Wisconsinites are known for their love of football, the Green Bay Packers in particular -- but is the excitement coming at the cost of children's safety?
WAUWATOSA -- Wisconsinites are known for their love of football, the Green Bay Packers in particular -- but is the excitement coming at the cost of children's safety?
Packers Jordy Nelson wins AP Comeback Player of the Year
Green Bay's Jordy Nelson is an overwhelming choice as the 2016 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year.The Packers receiver severely tore ligaments in his right knee in the 2015 preseason and missed the entire season.
Green Bay's Jordy Nelson is an overwhelming choice as the 2016 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year.The Packers receiver severely tore ligaments in his right knee in the 2015 preseason and missed the entire season.
Ty Montgomery's mother, foster brothers pushed the NFL star to amazing heights
MILWAUKEE -- As a youngster, Ty Montgomery had a dream of making it in the NFL.
MILWAUKEE -- As a youngster, Ty Montgomery had a dream of making it in the NFL.
NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Super Bowl edition
With the big game nearing, Super Bowl bettors are trying to find an advantage buried in the odds, some inside edge to help them confidently place a wager.Each week, Monty Andrews breaks down some of the underlying mismatches in the NFL for Covers.com, a Tribune sister site, and the Super Bowl no different.Here are the biggest betting mismatches for Super Bowl LI:Atlanta Falcons vs.
With the big game nearing, Super Bowl bettors are trying to find an advantage buried in the odds, some inside edge to help them confidently place a wager.Each week, Monty Andrews breaks down some of the underlying mismatches in the NFL for Covers.com, a Tribune sister site, and the Super Bowl no different.Here are the biggest betting mismatches for Super Bowl LI:Atlanta Falcons vs.
ESPN list: 3 Green Bay Packers quarterbacks among all-time greats in NFL
ESPN's John Clayton posted his latest top quarterbacks of all time list on Monday, January 30th -- and yes, three of the Packers greats are included in that list.Brett Favre is ranked number seven on the list, Aaron Rodgers is number 10 and Bart Starr is ranked number 11.Tops on Clayton's list was Tom Brady followed by Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Johnny Unitas and Otto Graham in the top five.
ESPN's John Clayton posted his latest top quarterbacks of all time list on Monday, January 30th -- and yes, three of the Packers greats are included in that list.Brett Favre is ranked number seven on the list, Aaron Rodgers is number 10 and Bart Starr is ranked number 11.Tops on Clayton's list was Tom Brady followed by Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Johnny Unitas and Otto Graham in the top five.