Nothing special about Green Bay special teams

The Green Bay Packers got off to a decent start on special teams this past season, but the unit took a nose dive in the second half and finished dead last according to the annual NFL special-teams rankings released on Friday by the Dallas Morning News. The Packers...

Packers pass test with flying colors

Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles was supposed to be a measuring stick for the Green Bay Packers.  Afterall, they had yet to beat a team considered to be a solid playoff contender yet this season.  Their test against the Eagles was supposed to give...

A busy day at Lambeau Field – Finley takes the next step

A few hundred fans greeted the Green Bay Packers today as they team held its first “Open to the Public” OTA workout on Ray Nitschke Field, and it was a busy day both on and off the field. Clinton-Dix Contract Packers rookie first-round draft pick Ha...

McCarthy discusses plans for upcoming season

At the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed the Packers plan to move tackle Bryan Bulaga back to right tackle, allowing David Bakhtiari, who is entering his second NFL season, to stay on the left side. McCarthy also told...

Packers ready for regular season (WRN Sports Daily – Video)

Just like previous games, the Green Bay Packers used the fourth preseason game to get a long look at their backups, players trying to win a spot on the 53-man roster. The result was a sloppy 30-8 loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Packers...

Packers go defense with both picks in the 5th round

After bolstering the offensive side of the football with four of their first five picks, the Packers turned to defense with both picks in the 5th round. The first 5th round pick, #159 overall, for GM Ted Thompson was Iowa corner back Micah Hyde. Hyde was the defensive...