Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett reminds me of two actors in two memorable movies: Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino and Paul Sorvino in Goodfellas. In Gran Turino, Eastwood plays a retired Detroit auto worker who is trying to cope with his neighborhood changing (i.e. getting younger and more diverse). He also yells at people to […]
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Around the NFC North: Lions in Jail, Vikings Trade Requests, Bears Roaring Quietly
We know what the Packers have been up to, but it’s been a while since we checked in on the other teams in the division. Let’s take a trip around the NFC North. Detroit Lions The Lions will give the Packers all they can handle in the NFC North as long as they stay out […]
Around the NFC North: Offseason Moves and Views on the Vikings, Bears and Lions
What have the teams in the NFC North not named the Green Bay Packers been up to this offseason? Read on and find out. Minnesota Vikings Players Released: G Steve Hutchinson, G Anthony Herrera, CB Cedric Griffin, NT Remi Ayodele, TE Jim Kleinsasser (retired) Free Agents Signed: TE John Carlson, FB Jerome Felton, RB Lex Hilliard, OL […]
Big Changes Coming in 2012 for Packers’ Rivals to the South
There may not be drastic personnel changes for the Chicago Bears in 2012, but two of the more recognizable faces in the team’s organization won’t be around next season. On Tuesday, the Bears announced that both general manager Jerry Angelo and offensive coordinator Mike Martz will not be back with the team in 2012. Shane […]
Packers vs. Bears Preview: 5 Things to Watch
The Green Bay Packers (13-1) and Chicago Bears (7-7) face off in Week 16 of the NFL season Sunday. The basics When: 7:20 CST, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. TV: NBC; Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth. Also streaming online at NBCSports.com and NFL.com. Radio: 620 AM WTMJ (Milwaukee); Packers Radio Network; Westwood One, NFL […]