by Bill Scott | Mar 24, 2015
It is no secret that Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson takes pride in collecting draft picks. More than a month out from the April 30-May 2 NFL Draft in Chicago, the Packers have been awarded two additional compensatory picks. The sixth-round selections,...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 5, 2009
The Green Bay Packers have confirmed reports that six assistant coaches, have been released by head coach Mike McCarthy. The firings include Defensive Coordinator Bob Sanders, Defensive Ends Coach Carl Hairston, Defensive Tackles Coach Robert Nunn, Secondary...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 5, 2009
Mike McCarthy is looking for a new defensive coordinator in Green Bay. According to the NationalFootballPost.com , McCarthy fired defensive coordinator Bob Sanders, after the Packers finished 20th in yards allowed and 22nd in points allowed this...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 31, 2008
Green Bay Packers Mike McCarthy revealed little during his more than half-hour year end press conference at Lambeau Field on Wednesday morning. When asked if he's confident the team made the right decision at quarterback, McCarthy said, "Yes, I think...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 31, 2008
Retired NFL receiver Andre Rison was arrested and cited for public intoxication after an early-morning disturbance at a San Antonio hotel. The former five-time Pro Bowl player was arrested shortly after 2am Monday. Police were called to the hotel after...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 30, 2008
No coaching announcements out of Green Bay yet, but defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and special teams coach Mike Stock are the most likely to lose their jobs. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to have a number of qualified defensive coaches to pick...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 29, 2008
Less than 24 hours after losing 31-21 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, Rod Marinelli has been fired as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. Marinelli's Detroit Lions just capped off an 0-16 season to become the worst team in NFL history. The...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 29, 2008
The Green Bay Packers 6-10 finish has landed them the 9th pick in the April NFL Draft. It's just the fourth time the Packers have had a top 10 selection since 1990. In 1992, they selected Terrell Buckley at No. 5 overall; 2001 when they selected Jamal...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 23, 2008
The Green Bay Packers once again appeared to dominate an opponent, then squandered a 14-3 halftime lead and fell to the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime. After the Packers had Mason Crosby's (pictured) 38-yard game winning attempt blocked, the...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 17, 2008
Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins and defensive back Charles Woodson were named to the 2009 NFC Pro Bowl squad on Wednesday. Both players were named as starters to the team. It's Collins first Pro Bowl selection. He's tied for the NFC...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 17, 2008
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. announced today that it will induct former wide receiver Antonio Freeman and former running back Dorsey Levens at the 39th Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, to be held the evening of July 18, 2009....
by WRN Contributor | Dec 16, 2008
The 2008-09 Pro Bowl selections will be unveiled later this afternoon. Despite a 5-9 record, at least two Packers should have legitimate chances, DB Charles Woodson and WR Greg Jennings. Safety Nick Collins and DE Aaron Kampman could also receive...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 14, 2008
The Green Bay Packers rapid-fall from playoff contention was finalized today with a 20-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville. The Packers suffered their 4th straight loss and 4th straight on the road in eliminating themselves from the playoff...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 10, 2008
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly appeared in front of a judge in Houston on Tuesday. Jolly is facing felony drug charges after his arrest July 8th outside a Houston nightclub. Trial has been set for March 27th. Jolly is charged with...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 9, 2008
The Green Bay Packers have lost right tackle Mark Tauscher for the final three games of the season. Tauscher suffered a torn ACL in his knee and will have season ending surgery in the next week. Tauscher is in the final year of his contract with the Packers and...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 9, 2008
A couple weeks ago, the Packers defense was carved up by New Orleans for 51 points. Sunday, they were hit with a 549 yard performance by Houston. All season long, they've been gashed by big plays. Each week, we here coach Mike McCarthy talk...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 3, 2008
After releasing Derrick Frost on Monday, the Green Bay Packers signed his replacement today (Wednesday), Jeremy Kapinos. Kapinos was a Ray Guy Award finalist at Penn State in 2007 and beat out three other punters that were trying out for the job in Green...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 1, 2008
The Green Bay Packers made it official by releasing struggling punter Derrick Frost on Monday (today). Frost was averaging 42.1 yards per punt, which ranked 26th in the NFL. His 36.1 net average also ranked 26th. The Packers had released Jon Ryan at the...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 1, 2008
The Green Bay Packers may look like they're dead in the water, but believe it or not, there's still a chance at the post-season for the green & gold. Now, the tricky part. The Packers, who have dropped 4 of their last 5 games, including...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 1, 2008
The Green Bay Packers have released punter Derrick Frost, placed linebacker Nick Barnett and DE Kenny Pettway on injured reserve with knee injuries and signed DT Alfred Malone and CB Joe Porter from the practice squad.
