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Packers defense saves the day in win over Seahawks (AUDIO)

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Mike Daniels with one of his biggest days as a pro.

The game was dominated by defense early, but the Green Bay Packers eventually wore Seattle down and knocked off the Seahawks 17-9 in the season opener at Lambeau Field.

The Packers had a nearly 2-to-1 advantage in time of possession (39:13 to 20:47) as they closed out the victory in the final quarter.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers started show and tossed an interception in the first half, ending a streak of 251 straight passes without one, which was a career high.  Rodgers would finish by completing 28 of 42 for 311 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

His only scoring strike came when the Seahawks were late getting a 12th player off the field and as usual, the Packers took advantage.  Rodgers looked to the sideline, saw the flag come out and then found Jordy Nelson down the middle for a 32 yard scoring strike.

Earlier in the game, Nelson became the fourth receiver in Packers franchise history to reach 500 career receptions.  He joined the elite company of Donald Driver, Sterling Sharpe and James Lofton.  [Read more…]

Packers get some help at guard

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Packers offensive lineman work during OTA’s

The immediate need to find a replacement for right guard T.J. Lang may have been addressed by the Green Bay Packers.

One day before the 2017 NFL Draft, the Packers signed six-time Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evans.

Evans spent 11 seasons with the New Orleans Saints and started all 16 games for the Seattle Seahawks last season.

It doesn’t mean the Packers won’t look for guard help in the draft, but the immediate need has diminished with Evans signing.

The Packers decided not to match the three-year, $28.5 million deal that Lang signed with the Detroit Lions.

The Seahawks, who had offensive line issues last season, didn’t think Evans had much left.  The Packers are hoping he does, for at least one season.

Eagles sign former Badger, Moffitt

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John Moffitt

John Moffitt

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Wisconsin Badger guard John Moffitt to a one-year contract this week.

Moffitt was a third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2011.  He started 15 games in Seattle before being traded to Denver.  Moffitt played in two games for the Broncos in 2013 before retiring in midseason after losing interest in the game and saying he’s worried about his health.

Moffitt then ran into trouble with the law after being arrested in March 2014 for allegedly punching a man and was charged with assault, public urination and possession of marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy.  The drug charges were eventually released.

Patroits capture fourth Super Bowl, Brady wins 3rd MVP honor (VIDEO)

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Tom Brady Celebrates his 4th Super Bowl victory

Tom Brady Celebrates his 4th Super Bowl victory

Tom Brady is the Super Bowl XLIX MVP, but little known cornerback Malcom Butler is the Super Bowl hero for the New England Patriots.

Butler read slant and stepped up to intercept Russell Wilson’s attempt to Ricardo Lockette at the goal line and the Patriots ran off the final seconds for their fourth Super Bowl victory.

Seattle appeared destined for a Super Bowl repeat, but Tom Brady took New England 64 yards on 10 plays to give the Patriots (15-4) a four-point lead on his 3-yard touchdown pass to Julian Edelman with 2:02 left to play. [Read more…]

Lynch & Matthews draw NFL fines from NFC title game

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Clay Matthews

Clay Matthews

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was fined $20,000 by the NFL for an obscene gesture following his 24-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 1 minute and 25 seconds left to play in Seattle’s 28-22 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers.

The incident, which had Lynch grab his crotch with his back turned to the official after the score, wasn’t flagged.

Lynch was also fined $11,050 for grabbing his crotch after a touchdown in December.

Clay Matthews

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was also fined $22,050 by the NFL for his blind side hit on Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.

The hit came on a return after Ha Ha Clinton-Dix intercepted Wilson.

Matthews was flagged on the play, resulting in a 15-yard penalty.

Packers preparing for the offseason (Video)

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Green Bay Packers fans are still dealing with a hangover from Sunday’s 28-22 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.  Instead of playing in Super Bowl 49, the Packers will be planning for the offseason, free agency, the scouting combine and the draft.

Fans are blaming Brandon Bostick for the loss, but there’s so many different things that led to Sunday’s defeat, despite the fact that the Packers outplayed Seattle for most of the game.

Seattle uses punishing defense to dismantle Broncos (Video)

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One of the best defensive performances in Super Bowl history came last

Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman

night when the Seattle Seahawks crushed the Denver Broncos, pulling out a 43-18 win in Super Bowl 48 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

It was the number one offense against the number one defense but as it turned out, Peyton Manning and the Broncos were no match.  Manning looked nothing like the quarterback that set an NFL record with 55 touchdown passes this season.

It didn’t help when the Broncos started the game with a safety after the ball was snapped over Peyton Manning’s head on the very first play.  Manning would follow with two interceptions and Denver would commit four turnovers in all.

The Broncos didn’t even pick up a first down until the second quarter (10:13 left).

The Seattle secondary delivered some punishing blows on Denver receivers to the point of intimidation.

Linebacker Malcolm Smith intercepted a Peyton Manning pass late in the second quarter and returned it 69 yards for a touchdown.  Smith was named the games Most Valuable Player.

In the following video, I join Bill Pollock from the Missouri Radio Network to discuss Sunday’s Super Bowl!


Raiders waive former Packers’ QB Flynn

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Matt Flynn / Former Packer

Matt Flynn / Former Packer

After acquiring Matt Flynn from Seattle to take over as the starting quarterback in Oakland, the Raiders waived Flynn today.  Flynn had recently been demoted to third string after he struggled in his only start against Washington.  Flynn was filling in for Terrelle Pryor, who had to sit out with a concussion.

Flynn was sacked seven times, fumbled twice and tossed one interception against the Redskins in Week 4.  He was demoted after the game and replaced by undrafted rookie Matthew McGloin as the backup.

The Raiders (2-3) sent a fifth-round pick in 2014 and a conditional pick in 2015 to the Seahawks for Flynn.

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was asked at his Monday news conference if he would like to see Flynn return to the Packers.  McCarthy said he’s happy with his current quarterback room.

NFL News: Swain signs with Seahawks

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Former Green Bay Packers wideout Brett Swain signed a 2-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday.

Swain was a 7th round draft pick of the Packers in 2008.  He had a hard time making it on offense with the Packers deep receiving corp.  His primary role came on special teams.  Swain caught 6-passes for the Packers during the 2010 season.

Jim Leonard

Former Wisconsin Badger Jim Leonard has agreed to terms on a 1-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.  The 8-year veteran played for Denver last season, playing all 16-games with 1-start.  Leonard had 2 interceptions on the year.

Leonard also spent time in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets.