Packers

Favre humbled by fan response

July 19, 2015 By Bill Scott

QB Brett Favre – Photo: UPI/Bill Greenblatt

GREEN BAY – Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre told reporters Saturday that s much as his enshrinement to the team’s Hall of Fame means to him, the news of his ceremony selling out in 90 minutes touched him even more.

“I was absolutely in awe when I got word that it sold out in an hour and a half,” Favre said during a news conference prior to his induction banquet. “It says a lot about the whole situation. If there were ever any doubts prior to tickets going on sale, there are not anymore.

“I am more honored by that than by the Hall of Fame induction itself,” Favre said.

Favre, who was called the greatest player to ever play for the team by former Packers President Bob Harlan and Hall of Fame General Manager Ron Wolf, diffused most of the credit to his former teammates, coaches, and front office support.

“I don’t really have a message in the speech,” Favre continued, noting that while he has prepared remarks he will likely not use them. “There are so many people within this building that people don’t know…that are very important to me and are essential to me being before you right now.”

Green Bay grab more offensive depth with Cornell’s J.C. Tretter

April 27, 2013 By Bill Scott

JC Tretter
Photo Credit: Cornell

With their second pick in the 4th round Green Bay added more depth on the offensive line, drafting Cornell’s J.C. Tretter.

During his freshman year Tretter appeared in all but one game at tight end. Following his sophomore season in which he produced just 62 yards and one touchdown on four receptions, Tretter added 26 pounds and entered his junior season at left tackle. Tretter, just the seventh offensive lineman ever selected out of Cornell was a two-time All-Ivy league selection.

Tretter started all 20 games at left tackle during his final two seasons at Cornell, allowing just one sack of the quarterback in 853 pass plays.

The Packers list Tretter as an Offensive Guard/Center

Packers make 3rd trade of the evening, end day 2

April 26, 2013 By Bill Scott

The Green Bay Packers started day two of the NFL draft with 1 pick in each of the second and third rounds respectively.

Following a second round deal in which Green Bay traded the 55th overall pick to move back to 61st, the Pack acquired the Niners 6th round pick (173rd overall) in return, and selected former Alabama running back Eddie Lacey.

In the third round, the Packers hit redial with the 49ers, dealing their 3rd round pick to San Francisco, moving back 5 spots to 93rd overall and picking up a 7th round pick (216th overall).

As the third round was coming to an end, Ted Thompson made yet another move and dealt the 93rd overall pick to Miami. In return the Packers received a 4th round (109), 5th round (146) and 7th round picks (224 overall) to end Green Bays evening.

Along with the selection of Eddie Lacy, an active second day for Green Bay ends with the Packers adding 5 more picks tomorrow and leaving the green and gold with 10 total picks remaining;

4th Round: 109th overall & 122nd overall

5th Round: 146th overall, 159th overall & 167th overall

6th round: 173rd overall & 193rd overall

7th round: 216th overall, 224th overall & 232nd overall

The draft continues with the start of the 4th round at 11 am CST.

Chicago Bears Grab LB out of Florida

April 26, 2013 By Bill Scott

The Chicago Bears made their first pick of the second round Friday night by selecting, linebacker Jonathan Bostic out of Florida.

Bostic racked up 67 tackles and 3 sacks in 2012.

Aaron Rodgers gets 5-year $110-million extension

April 26, 2013 By Bill Scott

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is officially the highest paid player in the NFL.

The Packers and Rodgers agreed to a reported 5-year $110-million deal that will keep the MVP in Green Bay through the 2019 season. Rodgers was very thankful for the honor when meeting with reporters this afternoon.

AUDIO: Aaron Rodgers thankful for the extension :37

Rodgers signed a 6-year $60-million deal in 2008 that will be up in 2014. Green Bay and Rodgers made this happen with 2-years remaining on that deal. He will get a reported $40-million in 2013.

The deal averages $22-million per season, eclipsing Joe Flacco’s recent contract extension giving him $20.1-million per season. Rodgers calls being the highest paid player in football humbling…

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“Aaron is a true professional and a special player,” General Manager Ted Thompson said. “He works hard, is humble, and is focused on his actions, on and off the field. He is an excellent teammate and pushes himself and others to be the very best. We are happy to reach an agreement to extend his career with the Packers.”

“An exciting day for our football program,” Head Coach Mike McCarthy said. “Aaron is an excellent illustration of a Green Bay Packer. It is truly a blessing to witness his continued accomplishments, both on and off the field.”

Last week, the Packers gave LB Clay Matthews a 5-year extension worth roughly $65-million. The two will make up roughly 30% of the teams cap space.

Packers and Rodgers Agree on an Extension

April 26, 2013 By Bill Scott

The Green Bay Packers have announced that they have reached a contract extension with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The deal is expected to make Rodgers the highest paid played in NFL History.

The Packers have scheduled a press conference for 430 this afternoon prior to the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the NFL draft.

We will have more for you as the details are announced throughout this evening.

UW’s Travis Fredrick First Badger Taken

April 25, 2013 By Bill Scott

Travis Frederick
Photo Credit: Wisconsin

It took the Dallas Cowboys trading down to the 31st pick for the first Wisconsin Badgers to come off the board.

The Cowboys with first selection in the first round after trading with San Francisco took Wisconsin offensive lineman, center Travis Fredrick.

Fredrick a Sharon, WI. native started 31 games at Wisconsin at both center and guard. During his freshman and sophomore years at UW, Fredrick primarily saw playing time at left guard. In his final season at Wisconsin, he started all 14 games at center and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors.

The selection of Fredrick was the first Big Ten player chosen this year. Had Fredrick not gone to the Cowboys late in the first round, it would have been the first time since 1953 a member of the Big Ten was not selected in the first round.

2013 NFL Draft: 26-32

April 25, 2013 By Bill Scott

26. Green Bay: DE, Datone Jones, UCLA

Datone Jones
Photo Credit: UCLA

(Started 43 of 51 games in 5 years at UCLA totaling 13.5 sacks)

27. Houston: WR, DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson

28. Denver: DT, Sylvester Williams, North Carolina

29. Minnesota (via New England): WR – Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee
(Vikings traded their 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th Round picks to move back into the first round)

30. St. Louis (via Atlanta): OLB – Alec Ogletree, Georgia

31. Dallas (via San Francisco): C – Travis Fredrick, Wisconsin

32: Baltimore: S – Matt Elam, Florida