Running back Joe McKnight, formerly of the New York Jets, announced via Twitter that he is headed to Green Bay. (UPDATE: According to ProFootballTalk, citing multiple sources, McKnight is only in Green Bay for a tryout.) McKnight, 25, was cut during the 75-man reduction last week, which makes the timing of the signing a little odd. […]
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Talking to Tavecchio: Interview with Giorgio on Being Cut by the Packers
Giorgio Tavecchio speaks to Italian reporter Giovanni Marino, writer/blogger at Republicca.it about being cut by the Packers and what the future holds for him. Once again, only at ALLGBP.com, we translate this for you into English (free of charge, of course). You can find the original interview in Italian here. The Interview: NFL, Giorgio Tavecchio and […]
Packers News: Tavecchio released, team down to two kickers
Just one day after signing street free agent Zach Ramirez, the Green Bay Packers have released kicker Giorgio Tavecchio. Incumbent kicker Mason Crosby has, again, had an up-and-down, left-and-right summer, and it seems the Packers are determined to provide some competition for Crosby all the way up to the regular season. Still, despite his inconsistency, […]
Micah Hyde and Jeremy Ross Battling For a Roster Spot?
Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Micah Hyde and second-year wide receiver Jeremy Ross could be battling for the same roster spot, despite holding two different positions on two different units. The one thing they do have in common, however, is that they’re both getting looks as punt returners on special teams. In fact, according to […]
Packers’ Tavecchio a Class Act, Says to fans: Respect Crosby
Giorgio Tavecchio speaks with Italian writer Giovanni (John) Marino of the LaRepubblica.It “Playbook” blog, where he talks about his Family Night performance and his outlook on competing with Mason Crosby. Evidently, he’s a real class act. Here’s the interview, translated from Italian by yours truly because, as I’ve discovered, most online translators just do a bad […]