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Packers sleepwalk their way to 4-point win over Jacksonville (AUDIO)

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Matt LaFleur

The Green Bay Packers went to bed Sunday night with a 7-2 record through the first nine games of the NFL season, but easily could have gone the other way.  After losing to the 1-win Vikings at home two weeks ago, the Packers were facing a 1-win Jacksonville Jaguar team that had the Packers on the ropes until the very end.  The defense got a late stop and the Packers prevailed 24-20.

The Jaguars had the ball at the Packers’ 36 yard line with 1:37 to play with a chance to score a go-ahead touchdown.  This time, the Packers suspect defense clamped down and came up with a huge stop to preserve the victory.  Rashon Gary and Preston Smith came up with key sacks on that final drive to end Jacksonville’s comeback efforts, sending the Jaguars (1-8) home with their eighth straight loss.

Aaron Rodgers passed for 325 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, but the Packers quarterback also threw [Read more…]

Packers to give newcomer Ervin a shot on return units

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The Green Bay Packers are wasting no time in giving newly acquired running back and returner Tyler Ervin a shot on both kick and punt returns this week against Washington.  Packers coach Matt LaFleur indicated that would likely be the case when speaking with reporters on Wednesday.

The Packers claimed Ervin off waivers from Jacksonville on Monday and threw him right into the mix when practice resumed on Wednesday.

Ervin is listed as a running back and gives the Packers some depth there, but has just five carries and 14 receptions during his brief NFL career.  Ervin has primarily been used as a return specialist since being drafted by Houston in the fourth round out of San Jose State in 2016. [Read more…]

LaFleur picks Packers new Offensive Coordinator

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After confirming that the Green Bay Packers would retain Mike Pettine as defensive coordinator, new head coach Matt LaFleur has his new offensive coordinator in the fold.

According to multiple reports, former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will be hired by the Packers.

Nathaniel Hackett is the son of former offensive coordinator Paul Hackett, who learned the West Coast offense from former 49ers Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh.

Nathaniel Hackett has been an offensive coordinator for seven seasons with Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Jaguars.  He coached under head coach Doug Marrone in each of those stops.

The Jaguars fired Hackett after a 24-21 loss to Buffalo in November.  That loss dropped the Jaguars to 3-8. [Read more…]

House returning to Green Bay, Elliott signs one year deal

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Davon House

Green Bay Packers defensive back Davon House is returning to Green Bay and will sign a one-year contract with the team.

House played his first four NFL seasons with the Packers, then left in free agency in 2015, signing a four-year, $24.5 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.  The Jaguars turned around and released House after last season, saving $6 million in salary cap space.

The Packers, whose pass defense ranked 31st in the NFL last season, showed immediate interest.

The Packers released their top cover corner, Sam Shields after he suffered a concussion last season.

House started all 16 games in 2015 for the Jaguars, leading the team with four interceptions and setting a [Read more…]

Bears sign DE Austen Lane

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The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one year contract with defensive end Austen Lane.

The 6’6 Lane, who went to high school at Iola-Scandinavia and played in college at Murray State.  He appeared in two games with the Detroit Lions last season after playing for Jacksonville from 2010 to 2012.

He’ll be reunited with defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, who was in charge of the Jaguars defense when Lane played there.  Lane was a fifth-round pick by the Jaguars and has 64 tackles and three sacks in his career.

Aaron Rodgers little brother gets his shot in Jacksonville

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Jordan Rodgers was a two-year starter at quarterback at Vanderbilt, leading the

Jordan Rodgers (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt)

Jordan Rodgers (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt)

Commodores to a 14-11 overall record.

Aaron Rodgers little brother will get his first NFL opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars.    Jordan Rodgers signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jaguars on Sunday.

As a senior, Rodgers completed 60% of his passes for 2,539 yards, 15 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Jordan Rodgers passing yardage is the fourth-highest, single season total every by a Commodores quarterback.  He was named the teams MVP.

 

Dietrich-Smith versatile in offensive roles

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Evan Dietrich-Smith has proven to be a versatile player for the Packers

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith has played a variety of positions during his time with the green and gold.

He is listed by the Packer’s website as a center/guard, but he can now add tight-end to his profile.

AUDIO: Dietrich-Smith on playing TE :14

Dietrich-Smith, normally a backup offensive lineman, was brought into a few special packages as a tight-end in the Packer’s win over Jacksonville.

The plays he got on the field as an extra tight-end proved to be very successful from an individual and team standpoint.  He says he is excited to get the extra chances and is looking for more. [Read more…]