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Apr 15, 2004, 10:02
Packers - Sign LB Spearman
Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers finally landed LB Armegis Spearman, signing the veteran as a free agent Wednesday. He became available after he was cut April 1 by Washington, which had signed him to a reserve/future contract in January. Spearman, 26, can play at both the middle and weak-side linebacker spots.
Apr 13, 2004, 11:43
Packers - Negotiating With QB Couch
Todd McMahon, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Talks between the Packers and representatives for exiled Cleveland Browns QB Tim Couch picked up following the Easter weekend. In order for the trade to come off, Condon and the Packers must create a new contract for Couch. He's scheduled to earn salaries of $7.6 million this year and $8 million in 2005 and would have to accept a substantial pay cut coming in with the Packers.
Apr 13, 2004, 11:38
Packers - CB McKenzie Isn't Talking
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The next step in repairing the damaged relationship between Mike McKenzie and the Green Bay Packers probably is for coach Mike Sherman to speak to the cornerback. But it's questionable whether that conversation will happen. A source close to McKenzie insists that he has no intention of backing off from his request to be traded and doesn't see himself playing for the Packers again.
Apr 11, 2004, 10:12
Packers - S Edwards Leaves, CB McKenzie Wants Out
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Apparently, unhappiness is an epidemic in the Green Bay Packers' secondary. On the same day that free-agent safety Antuan Edwards turned down a more lucrative offer from the Packers to join the Miami Dolphins, it was revealed that cornerback Mike McKenzie requested permission last week to seek a trade.
Apr 8, 2004, 08:30
Packers - Still Have Interest In QB Couch
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
On Wednesday, the Packers played host to Cleveland Browns QB Tim Couch on an official visit, made a move to re-sign free agent S Antuan Edwards and showed continued interest in restricted free agent DE Bryce Fisher.
Apr 6, 2004, 10:15
Packers - DE Fisher Makes Visit To Green Bay
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
With defensive ends Joe Johnson and Jamal Reynolds expected to be jettisoned before the 2004 season begins, the Green Bay Packers are in the market for help on the defensive line. Interested in someone versatile enough to play both of the end positions in their defense, the Packers brought in St. Louis Rams restricted free agent Bryce Fisher for a visit Friday.
Apr 1, 2004, 10:56
Packers - QB Couch Talk
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
HC Sherman said he intended to talk to the Browns in the next few days about what it would take to swing a trade for Tim Couch.
Mar 30, 2004, 10:36
Packers - Re-Signed DT L. Smith, Sign P Chapman
Todd McMahon, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers re-signed defensive lineman Larry Smith and increased their punter corps to three with the signing of Australian Nathan Chapman. The 28-year-old Chapman made his niche for most of the last decade in Australian Rules Football.
Mar 29, 2004, 09:38
Packers - Packers Keep CB Hawthorne
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
In another move aimed at solidifying their secondary, the Green Bay Packers signed reserve cornerback Michael Hawthorne to a contract. Hawthorne, an unrestricted free agent, accepted a two-year offer to return to the Packers and is expected to compete for the top backup cornerback position.
Mar 25, 2004, 11:12
Packers - Packers Ask Browns To Speak With Couch
ESPN Wire - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have been granted permission by Cleveland to talk with quarterback Tim Couch, whose days with the Browns appear to be dwindling. Browns spokesman Todd Stewart said Wednesday that the Packers called requesting a chance to speak with Couch and Cleveland gave its approval.
Mar 24, 2004, 09:44
Packers - WR T.Williams, DB Turner Released
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers released wide receiver Travis Williams and defensive back Ralph Turner. OT Kevin Barry, an exclusive-rights free agent, signed a one-year deal worth $380,000.
Mar 24, 2004, 09:37
Packers - QB Crouch Returns As Defensive Back
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers have reinstated former Heisman Trophy-winning QB Eric Crouch from the reserve / retired list, opening the door for his return to football as a defensive back. The Packers still have the rights to Crouch and agreed to activate him. It is a low-risk venture for the Packers because Crouch's base salary is only $230,000 and it won't be paid to him unless he makes the team.
Mar 23, 2004, 09:46
Packers - Add FS Roman To Empire
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Mark Roman, an unrestricted free agent who started 16 games for the Cincinnati Bengals at free safety last season, agreed to terms on a three-year deal Monday, according to agent Joel Segal. The Packers have pegged Roman as a starter opposite Darren Sharper.
Mar 17, 2004, 11:26
Packers - DE J.Johnson Likely Salary-Cap Casualty
Pete Dougherty, PackersNews.com - [Full Article]
Joe Johnson’s latest legal problems probably won’t affect his status with the Packers, though that’s only because he’s a good bet to get cut as a salary-cap casualty this offseason anyway.
Mar 17, 2004, 11:02
Packers - Packers Admire WR Evans
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
It seems to be a fairly safe assumption that if it isn't a quarterback, the Packers would prefer not using the 25th pick in the first round of the NFL draft on an offensive player. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the Packers like WR Lee Evans so much that they would consider drafting him.
Mar 16, 2004, 09:07
Packers - Bringing Back SS Logan For Second Visit
Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - [Full Article]
Mike Logan will make a second visit this week to Green Bay, along with his wife, at the request of the Packers as he considers an offer to sign with them. Logan, an unrestricted free agent, started at strong safety for the Steelers last season.
Mar 16, 2004, 08:37
Packers - Thumb News On QB Favre
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
It has been almost five months since Brett Favre suffered a fracture in his right thumb, but the veteran still can't bend the top half of it and probably never will. Despite the thumb injury, Favre had a passer rating of 90.4, 6th best in the NFL. He led the NFL in TD passes (32), was second to Steve McNair in completion percentage and was sacked the fewest times (19) in his career.
Mar 12, 2004, 09:30
Packers - S A.Edwards Fires Agent
Pete Dougherty, PackersNews.com - [Full Article]
S Antuan Edwards, who is a free agent, recently fired his agent, Richard Scalzo. Edwards has not drawn any interest so far in free agency and has made no visits.
Mar 12, 2004, 09:27
Packers - Re-Signed LB Wilkins
Pete Dougherty, PackersNews.com - [Full Article]
The Packers re-signed linebacker Marcus Wilkins. They held his exclusive rights this offseason because he’s played in the NFL for only two seasons.
Mar 12, 2004, 09:23
Packers - QB Favre, DT Hunt Deals Get Restructuring
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers rest comfortably beneath the NFL salary cap after gaining $2 million in cap room last week by restructuring the contracts of QB Brett Favre and DT Cletidus Hunt. The moves left the Packers $2.76 million beneath the cap. Now, a total of 22 teams have more cap room and 9 have less. They will need an estimated $1.5 million to fit their seven draft choices beneath the cap.
Mar 12, 2004, 09:14
Packers - It Has Been Quiet In Packerland
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Although nearly 70 unrestricted free agents have found new teams during the first 10 days of the signing period, all has been quiet in Packerland. "We're fortunate to have our entire starting lineup under contract from last season," VP of player finance Brandt said. "Any moves we make will be supplemental moves. Our big splash was Chad Clifton."
Mar 7, 2004, 11:26
Packers - Shopping For A Cornerback, And Quarterback
Pete Dougherty, PackersNews.com - [Full Article]
The Packers are looking not only for a starting safety in the FA market but also for backup cornerbacks for their nickel and dime pass defenses. Kansas City CB William Bartee is scheduled to visit Green Bay on Monday. Tennessee QB Billy Volek also is expected to visit. Cincinnati’s Mark Roman, Pittsburgh’s Mike Logan and Miami’s Brock Marion also have drawn interest.
Mar 5, 2004, 10:45
Packers - Eye QB Volek
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Titans backup Billy Volek, an unrestricted free agent, has emerged as a candidate to be the backup and potential successor to QB Brett Favre. The Packers have spoken to Volek's agent and are in the process of setting up a meeting at their headquarters.
Mar 3, 2004, 09:47
Packers - Packers, OT Clifton Agree To Contract
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
According to a source, Chad Clifton agreed to terms with the Packers on a six-year, $32.4 million deal, including an $11 million signing bonus, at roughly 11 p.m. Tuesday night, about an hour before the official start of free agency.
Mar 2, 2004, 19:36
Packers - Release Veteran NT Brown
ESPN Wire - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday released nose tackle Gilbert Brown, a move that helps the team clear salary cap space.
Mar 2, 2004, 09:33
Packers - Can't Afford To Be Proactive
Todd McMahon, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
With anywhere from $2.5 million to $7 million in salary-cap money devoted to re-signing OT Chad Clifton, the Packers won't be in a viable position to wheel and deal with available players the next couple of months. HC/GM Mike Sherman indicated that the team probably will have to address most, if not all, of its position needs through the draft April 24 and 25.
Mar 1, 2004, 11:43
Packers - Sign S Fuller For One Year
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers are down to four restricted free agents after safety Curtis Fuller signed a one-year, $455,000 contract to remain with the team.
Feb 27, 2004, 20:42
Packers - Packers Name Tobin Special Assistant
AP - [Full Article]
Former Arizona Cardinals coach Vince Tobin was hired Friday by the Green Bay Packers. Coach Mike Sherman said Tobin will help on offense, defense and special teams as well as with game plans and scouting.
Feb 25, 2004, 11:14
Packers - OT Clifton's 'Tag' May Carry Steep Price
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The chances of the Packers signing OT Chad Clifton to a long-term contract any time soon are not very good. They will take a $7 million hit against their salary cap next Wednesday if Clifton isn't signed to a long-term contract. The Packers officially jumped to roughly $5.5 million above the 2004 salary cap limit of $80.5 million and must be below it when free agency starts next week.
Feb 19, 2004, 11:15
Packers - Add Two Familiar Players
Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers signed WR/KR Shockmain Davis as well as OT Mitch White to FA contracts Wednesday. In turn, they assigned Davis to NFL Europe. The 6-foot, 205-pound Davis played in 12 games for New England as an undrafted rookie in 2000. White, 25, was on the Packers' practice squad at two times during the 2002 season. White is a former Oregon State teammate LB Nick Barnett.
Feb 17, 2004, 07:56
Packers - Playing Tag, OT Clifton
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers have until a week from Tuesday to decide whether to use a franchise or transition tag on free-agent OT Chad Clifton. If they sign Clifton to a long-term contract before next Tuesday, they won't have to worry about using either tag. A franchise tag would require the Packers to take a $7 million hit on their salary cap and a transition tag would require a $6 million hit.
Feb 17, 2004, 07:20
Packers - DC Slowik's Leadership Will Help Defense
LeRoy Butler, Packers.com - [Full Article]
I get the feeling that some Packers fans might be surprised by Sherman's staying in-house to promote DC Bob Slowik rather than bringing in a "fresh" face. Take it from a guy who played under Slowik for two seasons, there's no reason to worry. In fact, this is a great, great move, because of all the coaches I have ever played for at any level, Slowik is the most informative.
Feb 12, 2004, 09:56
Packers - WR Ford Looking For Another Shot
Jeff Harding, Packers.com - [Full Article]
Described as a "young Donald Driver" by receivers coach Ray Sherman, seventh-round draft pick Carl Ford entered the 2003 preseason hoping to prove his ability to play in the NFL. Ford suffered a torn MCL in the final preseason game. Nearly 10 months after the 2003 NFL draft, Ford is still waiting for that chance."I'm 110 percent," said Ford. Now he's ready for the opportunity.
Feb 12, 2004, 09:39
Packers - Minimal Interest In QB Ray
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Edmonton Eskimos QB Ricky Ray, who was most valuable player of the Grey Cup in November, has visited Green Bay but isn't being pursued. If he doesn't sign with an NFL team by Feb. 29 his rights revert to Edmonton.
Feb 12, 2004, 09:35
Packers - Novak Will Be Back
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
After watching his Packers enjoy their finest season on special teams in six years HC Mike Sherman is coming back with the same two-pronged coaching staff. Sherman asked Frank Novak to return as special teams consultant and the 65-year-old Novak quickly agreed. He will work full-time with John Bonamego, the team's special-teams coordinator.
Feb 12, 2004, 08:51
Packers - Must Hold Line, OTClifton
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Green Bay might have fielded its best offensive line ever in 2003. The biggest question, of course, is can they keep it intact? Four of the five starters are under contract for 2004, OT Chad Clifton isn't and figures to command top-dollar if he hits the open market March 3rd. If Clifton determines playing somewhere else is in his best interests, the Packers could have a real conundrum.
Feb 11, 2004, 12:04
Packers - S Westbrook Signed At Minimum Wage
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
S Bryant Westbrook signed a one-year contract at minimum wage ($660,000) for 2004 after blowing out his Achilles' tendon in August. Otherwise, he would have been an unrestricted free agent in March.
Feb 11, 2004, 11:50
Packers - HC Sherman To Attend QB Henson's Workout
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers will have their heaviest hitters in Houston Thursday when QB Drew Henson works out for a cluster of NFL teams. "We want to sit down and meet with him and get a feel for him as a player and as a person. The major issue is who else is interested and how much they (the Texans) want."
Feb 8, 2004, 10:17
Packers - Options Depend On OT Clifton
Pete Dougherty, PackersNews.com - [Full Article]
Within the next month, HC Mike Sherman will set the course that shapes the Green Bay Packers’ 2004 roster. One crucial decision — how far to go to re-sign OT Chad Clifton before free agency starts March 3. The Packers want to re-sign him, but if they do so, they might not be able to sign free agents to bolster the team’s defensive line and strong safety positions.
Feb 6, 2004, 09:34
Packers - Sign Street Free Agent WR F.Rice
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
WR Frank Rice, who spent eight weeks on the Packers' practice squad in 2003, became the 19th street free agent signed by Green Bay since Jan. 5. Rice, 6 feet and 181 pounds, was signed by Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent from Colorado State in 2001.
Feb 6, 2004, 09:31
Packers - Sherman Staying Put
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Ray Sherman, the Packers' wide receivers coach since 2000, declined an opportunity to interview for a position on Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt's staff. "They wanted to bring me down there but I didn't go," Sherman said. "It's a good situation here. Plus, when you work with guys and you develop guys, you just want to see it through."
Feb 6, 2004, 09:24
Packers - Packers Bring In Young Wolf
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Ron Wolf's son, Eliot, has agreed to become an assistant in the Packers' pro personnel department that is directed by Reggie McKenzie, National Football League sources said Thursday. He has the same type of photographic memory that benefited his father during his illustrious career in scouting.
Feb 5, 2004, 11:28
Packers - QB Favre Named America's 'Tough Guy'
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
In an issue set to hit shelves next week, Men's Journal confirms what Packers fans have known for years. The magazine has labeled QB Brett Favre not just the toughest football player in the NFL, but the toughest guy in America.
Feb 5, 2004, 10:57
Packers - 2004 Depth Chart
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
An unofficial glance at the Packers, position-by-position, 2004 Depth Chart.
Feb 5, 2004, 10:53
Packers - Strong Backs Do Heavy Lifting
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Johnny Roland was named the Packers new RB's coach last Friday. And to be honest, he must feel like his Powerball numbers just came in. Deep, young, extremely talented and bright. This might be the best way to sum up arguably the best group of running backs in all of football. Green Bay ranked third in rushing yards per game (159.88) and second in average yards per attempt (5.05).
Feb 5, 2004, 10:46
Packers - A Tight Group With A Need For Speed
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
As the Packers head to the off-season, their goals are two-fold. First, they must add speed to the unit. Secondly, they'd like to get younger. Green Bay's tight ends did combine to catch 63 passes and score seven touchdowns. But by no means do they possess a true difference-maker at the position.
Feb 5, 2004, 10:11
Packers - WR Walker, WR Ferguson Coming Of Age
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Inside the halls of 1265 Lombardi Ave., there's a quiet confidence within the Green Bay organization that a terrific tandem is about to emerge. And at this time next year, many will refer to Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson as the Packers' "Dynamic Duo. "It would surprise few if both stepped into more prominent roles and WR Donald Driver took a back seat next season.
Feb 4, 2004, 09:19
Packers - Sign OL Morley
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers have signed Steve Morley, a 6-foot-7, 336-pound offensive lineman who played in the CFL last season for the Calgary Stampeders. Morley could ultimately compete for a job in Green Bay as a starter at left tackle. The Packers may be seeking an insurance policy should they be unable to sign starter Chad Clifton.
Feb 3, 2004, 10:56
Packers - 12 Packers Headed For NFL Europe
Pete Dougherty, PackersNews.com - [Full Article]
The Packers are sending second-year LB Steve Josue to NFL Europe as one of their offseason projects. The 11 other players the Packers are allocating to NFL Europe are CB Erwin Swiney, CB Derek Combs, OL Jason Jimenez, DL Cullen Jenkins, LB/TE Tony Donald, DT Eric Powell, FB/RB Kris Briggs, WR Corey Parchman, WR Wilson Thomas, LB Ralph Turner, and RB Walter Williams.
Jan 30, 2004, 16:29
Packers - QB Favre Wants DT Sapp As Teammate
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Is it possible Warren Sapp, voted "Most Hated" foe by Wisconsin sports fans, could cross enemy lines and become a Packer? In a segment Wednesday on the NFL Network, Sapp left open the possibility. "If Favre's there, that would make it a lot easier. The climate, I really don't know." Favre then egged Sapp on by saying he was returning before adding, "I would love to play with Warren."
Jan 30, 2004, 15:55
Packers - Packers Hire Roland As RB Coach
AP - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers hired Johnny Roland as running backs coach Friday. Roland has been the position coach for the NFL's top two all-time rushers, Walter Payton of the Bears and Emmitt Smith of the Cardinals. Roland also has been on the staffs of the Eagles, Jets and the Rams in 26 years in the league.
Jan 29, 2004, 15:31
Packers - QB Favre Reflects On Play In Philly
Mark Babineck, AP(The Washington Times) - [Full Article]
Brett Favre's fluttering overtime interception that led to the Packers' playoff demise was uncharacteristic. So was his unwillingness to talk about it afterward. Favre credited the Eagles with dooming the play from the start. "They had the perfect blitz for the play we had called," Favre said.
Jan 28, 2004, 17:30
Packers - Packers Name Slowik Defensive Coordinator
Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have named Bob Slowik assistant head coach/defensive coordinator, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Wednesday.
Jan 28, 2004, 17:01
Packers - QB Ray A Possible Successor To Favre?
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers apparently view CFL star Ricky Ray as possibly the quarterback of the future who could sustain the Titletown legacy. With all indications that head coach/general manager Mike Sherman will address a successor to Brett Favre this off-season, the guessing game could be put to rest in the next week or two.
Jan 28, 2004, 16:09
Packers - Packers Sign LB Josue, WR Vines
Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have signed linebacker Steve Josue and wide receiver Scottie Vines, both members of the team's practice squad in 2003, to free-agent contracts, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Monday.
Jan 28, 2004, 16:07
Packers - Packers Sign RB Diedrick, LB Moretti
Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have signed running back Dahrran Diedrick, a member of the team's practice squad in 2003, and linebacker Dave Moretti to free-agent contracts, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.
Jan 22, 2004, 21:40
Packers - RB Henderson Hopes To Stay
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
As William Henderson cleaned out his locker last week to head into the offseason, he wasn't blind to the obvious. With 26-year-old Nick Luchey on the roster, the 32-year-old Henderson is no longer the Green Bay Packers' future at fullback. But after nine NFL seasons, Henderson isn't ready to be part of the Packers' past either.
Jan 22, 2004, 10:28
Packers - TE Walls Not Ready To Retire
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Wesley Walls is quick to tell you he feels great. Before exiting Green Bay, Walls said he doesn't plan on retiring. And he hopes there's a place for him again next fall in Titletown. Walls was the consummate professional and a highly respected presence in the locker room. Walls insists he doesn't want to retire. But he adds he probably doesn't want to start over with a new team, either.
Jan 22, 2004, 10:23
Packers - P Bidwell's Future Uncertain
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Josh Bidwell isn't a pessimist by nature. But when it comes to his current contract situation, the Green Bay punter is planning for the worst. Bidwell won't turn 28 until March 13, making him one of the younger punters on the free agent market. So his youth and steadiness in poor kicking conditions could be all it takes for one team to show him the money.
Jan 22, 2004, 09:45
Packers - C Flanagan Pro Bowl Bound
Mike Mulligan, Chicago Sun-Times - [Full Article]
Bears C Olin Kreutz will not play in the Pro Bowl because of a bruised knee and sprained ankle. He was replaced by the Packers' C Mike Flanagan.
Jan 21, 2004, 16:03
Packers - LT Clifton's Future With Packers 'Up In The Air'
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
Chad Clifton didn't say much about returning in 2004. "It's up in the air," Clifton said. Young, agile LTs are in demand, and free agency is coming at a great time. In 2003, he protected Brett Favre, who was sacked a just 19 times. He also keyed the record-setting success of the run game. His future may come down to Green Bay's ability to come up with the cash.
Jan 20, 2004, 16:42
Packers - Packers Sign Thirteen
News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers signed 13 free agents. DE John Hilliard has the most experience with 3 years. Another notable is G James Broyles, waived in the final cut at the end of preseason by the Rams. The other signings are WRs Wilson Thomas and Corey Parchman, TE Tony Donald, OT Jason Jimenez, DE Eric Powell, CBs Calvin Carlyle and Jason Horton, DE Cullen Jenkins, RB Walter Williams, FB Kris Briggs, & LB Ralph Turner.
Jan 19, 2004, 10:59
Packers - Packers Team Report
Tom Silverstein, The Sporting News - [Full Article]
If LT Chad Clifton leaves as a FA, Mark Tauscher likely would move over from right tackle. But the club will keep an eye on Brennan Curtin, a rookie in 2003. He's a more natural LT than Tauscher and is mentally tough enough to play there. NT Gilbert Brown, is set for knee and possibly shoulder surgery. His combination of injury and age (33) likely has ended his tenure with the team.
Jan 16, 2004, 16:58
Packers - No Surgery For QB Favre
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Green Bay Packers' head coach Mike Sherman said Wednesday that quarterback Brett Favre won't have surgery on his broken right thumb in the off-season. The announcement comes less than four weeks after Favre acknowledged that an operation after the season was possible.
Jan 16, 2004, 15:32
Packers - Packers Fire Defensive Coordinator And TE Coach
AP - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and tight ends coach Jeff Jagodzinski on Friday. "It's a very difficult decision, but it's one that I felt I had to make at this time," coach and general manager Mike Sherman said.
Jan 16, 2004, 10:24
Packers - Player Moves, Sign 'Futures'
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Seventh-round draft choice LB Steve Josue and injured WR Scottie Vines were among the "futures" FA's the Packers signed this week. They also signed OT Jason Jimenez, DB Calvin Carlyle, WR Wilson Thomas and DB Ralph Turner for next season. Jimenez and Carlyle were on the practice squad when the season ended. Previously signed OG Steve Morley failed a physical and is no longer on the roster.
Jan 15, 2004, 09:55
Packers - If FB Luchey Stays Will FB Henderson Go?
Rob Reischel,Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
William Henderson gathered up his things Monday afternoon. He said his goodbyes, wished his teammates well, then headed for the doors. Maybe for good. The Packers might decide they can't pay good money to two fullbacks. That would likely mean the end of Henderson's days as a Packer.
Jan 14, 2004, 10:46
Packers - Expect QB Favre Back For Another Year
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The big question remains whether Brett Favre will hang up his cleats or not. Well, his Packer teammates seem pretty sure the QB will return for another season in Green Bay.
Jan 14, 2004, 08:51
Packers - TE Franks Pro Bowl Bound
Lori Nickel,Tom Silverstein,Milwaukee J. Sentinel - [Full Article]
TE Bubba Franks will be attending his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Franks was named to the NFC team Tuesday to replace New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, who dropped out because of injury.
Jan 14, 2004, 08:45
Packers - Salary Cap Crowds Packers
Lori Nickel,Tom Silverstein,Milwaukee J. Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers' recent flurry of "future" FA signings has left them with only about $1 million worth of salary cap room for the 2004 season and plenty of challenges ahead. The new salary cap doesn't come into play until March 3, when all NFL teams will have to be below the expected $79 million limit, but it definitely will have an impact on how the Packers approach reshaping their team.
Jan 13, 2004, 09:23
Packers - A Plea From WR Ferguson
Lori Nickel, Tom Silverstein,Milwaukee J. Sentinel - [Full Article]
Coming off his best season, WR Robert Ferguson said he thought he could become an even better player if the coaches would take some of his special-teams duties away. Ferguson takes part on just about every special-teams unit and is the team's leader in special teams tackles during the regular season with 17."It definitely takes a toll," Ferguson said.
Jan 13, 2004, 09:17
Packers - OT Clifton May Be On His Way Out
Lori Nickel, Tom Silverstein,Milwaukee J. Sentinel - [Full Article]
On March 3, Clifton will become an unrestricted free agent unless the Packers can re-sign him. It will be difficult because Clifton is going to command about $6 million per year, including a signing bonus of $10 million or more.
Jan 12, 2004, 16:15
Packers - Gaffes Lead To Packers' Demise
Bob McGinn, Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
A host of Packers coaches, players and scouts all said the better team had lost. The list included running backs coach Sylvester Croom, offensive line coach Larry Beightol, director of pro personnel Reggie McKenzie and nose tackle Grady Jackson. "Woulda, coulda, shoulda," McKenzie said. "We had our chances. It's tough to swallow."
Jan 12, 2004, 09:08
Packers - Bad Pass, Worse Call
Gary Myers, New York Daily News - [Full Article]
QB Brett Favre threw away the Packers' season with one of the worst throws of his incredible career. HC Mike Sherman and Rams coach Mike Martz can actually have a pretty interesting offseason conversation: How to make awful decisions that prevent your team from winning playoff games.
Jan 11, 2004, 17:57
Packers - Packers Put LB Wilkins on IR
AP - [Full Article]
The Packers put linebacker Marcus Wilkins on injured reserve with a calf injury Sunday and replaced him with punter Travis Dorsch, who was deactivated for their second-round NFC playoff game against the Eagles. Wilkins is a second-year pro from Texas who made the team as a free agent. He had eight tackles and blocked a punt.
Jan 11, 2004, 10:34
Packers - Key To The Game
Bill Huber, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
While the matchup pitting the quarterbacks, Green Bay's Brett Favre against the Eagles' Donovan McNabb, attracts most of the attention, the Packers have to be successful running the football to win this game.
Jan 11, 2004, 10:15
Packers - Dedication, Not Destiny
Gary D'Amato, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
QB Brett Favre plays hard every down of every game - even if the results are mixed. It's not the three most valuable player awards that define his career, or the two Super Bowl appearances, or the 50,152 passing yards and 377 touchdowns (counting playoff games). It's his all-out effort on every play in every game.
Jan 10, 2004, 21:32
Packers - Packers Like Leaving Early
Melissa Trujillo, AP - [Full Article]
There are several reasons the Green Bay Packers left Friday for Philadelphia and their playoff game Sunday against the Eagles- not the least of which is superstition. "Always superstition in regard to winning," Sherman said when asked if that was a reason for leaving Friday. "We had success doing it three times, so I'm not going to change that."
Jan 10, 2004, 21:27
Packers - DE Nwokorie Ready To Play
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
It's not his decision to make, but Green Bay Packers defensive end Chukie Nwokorie feels good enough to play in Sunday's NFC Divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles despite a broken bone in his wrist.
Jan 10, 2004, 16:22
Packers - Favre Has Struggled Against Eagles
Bob McGinn, JS Online - [Full Article]
Brett Favre might be in the midst of an all-time hot streak but the Philadelphia Eagles have no reason to fear him. Only once in Favre's eight career meetings against the Eagles has everything gone smoothly. That was the Monday night game early in 1996 when the Packers blew out the Eagles, 36-13, en route to the Super Bowl.
Jan 9, 2004, 22:07
Packers - INTs Will Be Key
Phil Sheridan, Philadelphia Inquirer - [Full Article]
With QB Brett Favre, the picks are just part of the package. You want the fearless, never-say-die playmaker, you have to take the occasional interception-fest.
Jan 9, 2004, 17:24
Packers - RB Green Getting A Handle On The Ball
Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Oh, no, don't jinx it. Never ask a pitcher in the eighth inning about the no-hitter he's throwing, don't talk to that bowler who is about to roll a 300 in her last frame, and definitely don't use the F-word around Ahman Green heading into the playoff game Sunday at Philadelphia. He probably isn't even aware of his latest streak: eight consecutive games without a fumble.
Jan 8, 2004, 20:45
Packers - Packers Coach Hurt In Practice
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
Edgar Bennett discovered that coaching in the NFL can be as hazardous as playing. The former Green Bay running back injured his right knee when he was bowled over by defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and practice squad member Jason Jimenez, who scuffled after the whistle at practice Thursday. "I haven't been hit like that in a while," Bennett said.
Jan 8, 2004, 20:35
Packers - Packers Rediscover Deep Passing Game
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
Brett Favre feels like a kid on the playground again, telling his buddies: "Go long!" Over the last six weeks, the Green Bay Packers have rediscovered their downfield passing game, and it's just the attack they trust could push them past Philadelphia on Sunday and into the NFC championship.
Jan 8, 2004, 18:08
Packers - QB Favre Careful Not To Make Same Mistake(s)
Todd McMahon, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The game the Green Bay Packers defense threw away in the final minutes should be remembered more for what the offense did to contribute to the tough defeat. It fumbled away a golden opportunity. The Packers' seemingly contagious inability to hold on to the football Nov. 10 may explain why they're not hosting Philadelphia again.
Jan 8, 2004, 18:04
Packers - NT Jackson Revives Defense
Cliff Christl, JSOnline.com - [Full Article]
NT Grady Jackson, Smith and Hawthorne, all veterans, joined the Packers after the start of the regular-season and helped turn around what had been a struggling team. Jackson, at 6-foot-2 and 350-plus pounds, became an impact player in the middle of their defense; Smith, a 6-5, 310-pound defensive tackle, and Hawthorne, a 6-3, 200-pound cornerback, contributed as role players.
Jan 8, 2004, 17:12
Packers - QB Favre Is On A Mission
Jeff Offord, PhillyBurbs.com - [Full Article]
QB Brett Favre has been on a mission lately. Since the death of his father last month, he has played his best football of the season. That's bad news for the Birds. The Eagles' defense will have their hands full trying to stop All-Pro running back Ahman Green on Sunday. Trying to keep Favre in check might turn out to be a bigger challenge.
Jan 7, 2004, 21:53
Packers - Packer's OL Hit With Flu
AP - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers' offensive line has finally met its match: the flu bug. Left tackle Chad Clifton and Kevin Barry, who lines up as an extra tight end on certain running downs, both were home in bed during Wednesday's workouts. ``I'm hopeful it's of the 24-hour variety,'' coach Mike Sherman said.
Jan 7, 2004, 16:39
Packers - It's Been A Turbulent Season For WR Driver
Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Donald Driver has been through a lot, but nothing braced him for the criticism this year. After a neck injury and concussion in the opener, Driver came back 2 weeks later to a team shifting to a run-heavy offense. Suddenly, it was said he wasn't the same WR as last year. Driver never got down despite hurting inside, and the deep ball has been reintroduced into the offense, with Driver a large part.
Jan 7, 2004, 10:34
Packers - Signed Three "Future" Free Agents
Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers have signed three "future" free agents for next season."Futures" are players who were not on another team's roster and became eligible to be signed for the 2004 season after the completion of the 2003 regular season. Signed were DT John Hilliard, DB Jason Horton and WR Walter Williams.
Jan 6, 2004, 16:29
Packers - Packers Come Away From Win Injury-Free
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Packers were successful on more than just one front last Sunday. Not only did they defeat Seattle, they did so without sustaining any major injuries. "We really came out of the game fairly healthy," GM/HC Mike Sherman said. "For the degree of hitting that was going on out there, very healthy." Although a few players suffered minor injuries, none were unable to finish.
Jan 6, 2004, 16:26
Packers - Packers Don't Have History On Their Side
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Since the expansion to 6 playoff teams in each conference in 1990, no 4th seed has advanced past the divisional round. The No. 4 team in the NFC has won its wild-card game the last 11 years, but it's gotten ugly a week later. In the preceding 10 years, the 4th seed has been ousted by a No. 1 or No. 2 by an average score of 33-13.
Jan 6, 2004, 16:23
Packers - Packers Have Defensive Concerns
Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Buried beneath the Packers' joy over their overtime victory was a cold, hard reality they must face this week as they prepare for the next round of the playoffs. Their defense wasn't very good. They survived a stern test from the Seahawks, but if the Packers intend to make a run at the NFC championship, they're going to have to clean up their tackling and lack of a pass rush.
Jan 5, 2004, 16:59
Packers - Packers Gearing For Payback Against Eagles
Kimberly Jones, The Star-Ledger - [Full Article]
The game has stayed with the Packers. The Eagles came to Lambeau Field on Nov. 10 and beat them, 17-14, when Donovan McNabb threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Todd Pinkston with 27 seconds remaining. The loss dropped the Packers to 4-5 on the season. Now, following yesterday's 33-27 overtime victory over Seattle, Green Bay gets another shot at the Eagles, on Sunday in the NFC divisional playoffs.
Jan 5, 2004, 10:33
Packers - QB Favre Sets Playoffs Touchdown Mark
Associated Press,CNN/Sports Illustrated - [Full Article]
Brett Favre set an NFL record Sunday by throwing a touchdown pass in his 14th consecutive playoff game. Favre was tied with former Miami Dolphins star Dan Marino, who threw TD passes in 13 consecutive playoff appearances between 1983-95.
Jan 5, 2004, 08:42
Packers - It May Not Be Magic, QB But Favre's Still Special
Michael Wilbon, Washington Post - [Full Article]
There's always a sense of theater when Brett Favre plays at Lambeau Field, especially in the playoffs when the tundra is frozen and the wind blows hard from Canada and the game is so close that he has to keep throwing, keep drawing plays in the dirt.
Jan 5, 2004, 08:30
Packers - Electrifying Finish Has Packers Moving On
Bob McGinn,Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
CB Al Harris' electrifying 52-yard INT return for a touchdown 41/2 minutes into overtime will go down as one of the red-letter individual defensive plays in franchise history. That was the difference in the Packers' 33-27 victory over the game Seattle Seahawks in an NFC wild-card playoff thriller Sunday afternoon at frigid Lambeau Field.
Jan 4, 2004, 20:49
Packers - Another First In NFL History
Associated Press - [Full Article]
CB Al Harris streaked down the sideline with a 52-yard interception return in overtime, lifting the Green Bay Packers past the Seattle Seahawks 33-27 Sunday in a first-round NFC playoff game. The CB's INT of Matt Hasselbeck was the first defensive touchdown to win an overtime playoff game in NFL history. His heroics sent the Packers to Philadelphia next Sunday.
Jan 4, 2004, 11:06
Packers - LB Diggs Ready, DE Nwokorie, LB Wilkins Out
Todd McMahon, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Weak-side LB Na'il Diggs pronounced himself ready to play after making it through a full practice with a strained right shoulder, HC Sherman ruled out DE Chukie Nwokorie and LB Marcus Wilkins for today. Nwokorie, utilized as a pass rusher in long-yardage situations, didn't practice all week with a broken right wrist.
Jan 4, 2004, 09:48
Packers - Top Three Receivers All Practice
Associated Press, Fox Sports - [Full Article]
Donald Driver, Robert Ferguson and Javon Walker all practiced Friday after missing time this week because of injuries. Driver and Walker had returned to practice on Thursday. Ferguson is recovering from an achilles injury but all three will play on Sunday.
Jan 3, 2004, 22:17
Packers - Top Three Receivers All Hurt
Todd McMahon, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers' top three wideouts - Donald Driver, Robert Ferguson and Javon Walker - appear on the injury report for Sunday's game. All are probable for the game, but only Walker practiced Thursday after the trio was sidelined Wednesday.
Jan 3, 2004, 22:11
Packers - Packers Looking To Stop Hasselbeck
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Rites of passage have meaning in the National Football League. Just ask quarterbacks who have to start their first playoff game. If the Green Bay Packers had their way, the NFC wild-card game Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Seattle Seahawks would turn into a nightmare for Matt Hasselbeck, their one-time backup.
Jan 2, 2004, 21:09
Packers - WRs Driver and Ferguson Practice
Arnie Stapleton, AP Sports Writer - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers had all their starters back on the field Friday, when they moved practice outdoors to Lambeau Field. Among them were WR Donald Driver and WR Robert Ferguson. Driver and Ferguson both are expected to play.
Jan 2, 2004, 21:08
Packers - Team Getting Healthier Just In Time
AP - [Full Article]
Six starters returned to practice: WRs Donald Driver and Robert Ferguson on offense and CBs Mike McKenzie and Al Harris, LB Na'il Diggs and NT Gilbert Brown on defense.
Jan 2, 2004, 15:34
Packers - Pack Has Injury Concerns Heading Into Playoffs
Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers are still missing several players, including 2 of their top 3 WRs, 4 days before the playoffs. WRs Donald Driver and Robert Ferguson weren't there and Javon Walker attended his first practice. Defensively, the Packers are also banged up. CBs Mike McKenzie and Al Harris watched but did not participate. LB Marcus Wilkins, DT Gilbert Brown and DE Chukie Nwokorie did not participate.
Jan 1, 2004, 19:58
Packers - Packers' Top WRs, CBs Still Ailing
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
Javon Walker, the Green Bay Packers' most productive receiver, returned to the practice field Thursday. But starting wideouts Donald Driver and Robert Ferguson remained sidelined along with starting cornerbacks Mike McKenzie and Al Harris. Of the bunch, only McKenzie, who has missed two games with turf toe, is questionable for Sunday's playoff game against Seattle. The rest are probable.
Jan 1, 2004, 17:38
Packers - Frozen Tundra Of Lambeau Field
Scott M. Johnson, Heraldnet.com - [Full Article]
The Packers are one of those rare teams that prays for snow on Sundays. The freezing conditions have played a factor in Green Bay's 79-15 record at home since 1992. Quarterback Brett Favre has an all-time record of 35-1, including playoffs, in games played amid temperatures of 34 degrees or cooler. By comparison, the Seahawks have an all-time record of 2-9 in those conditions.
Jan 1, 2004, 17:23
Packers - WRs Determined To Return
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
WRs Robert Ferguson, Donald Driver, and Javon Walker expect to be in the lineup Sunday. "It's nothing that's going to hold us back," said Walker, who leads the team with nine touchdown receptions. "We're obviously banged up, but (it's) nothing that's going to stop us at this point."
Jan 1, 2004, 09:48
Packers - QB Favre Ditches Splint
Associated Press,CNN/Sports Illustrated - [Full Article]
Brett Favre ditched his splint at practice Wednesday for the first time since breaking his right thumb 11 weeks ago. Favre isn't sure whether he'll go without the splint Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game.
Dec 31, 2003, 12:34
Packers - Packers End Year With Several Records
Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
RB Ahman Green's feats were just some of the many records set by Green Bay players this season. Here are several more marks that fell during the course of the season, both by individuals and the team as a whole.
Dec 31, 2003, 10:20
Packers - Hot And Healthy
Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]
``I think this team is going into the playoffs with a better mind-set than last year's team,'' said QB Brett Favre. That's because the Packers are healthier and hotter than they were a year ago. Last year they limped into the playoffs without the services of S Darren Sharper and OT's Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton. This year their only injury is CB Mike McKenzie's turf toe, which has had 3 weeks to heal.
Dec 31, 2003, 06:07
Packers - WR Poole To Be Honored guest
Associated Press - [Full Article]
Green Bay Packers fans want to thank the person who made the team's playoff run possible, Arizona wide receiver Nathan Poole, and even the mayor is joining in with an invitation to Sunday's playoff game. Poole will be celebrated this weekend, when he and his wife travel to Green Bay to attend the Packers' game Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks with Mayor Jim Schmitt.
Dec 29, 2003, 16:29
Packers - G Wahle Breaks Finger; Other Packer Injury Notes
Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]
G Mike Wahle broke the ring finger on his left hand in the first half, but returned against the Denver Broncos. Linebacker Na'il Diggs strained a shoulder and running back Najeh Davenport strained his neck.
Dec 29, 2003, 08:55
Packers - Offensive Line Record
Tom Silverstein,Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Giving up two sacks to Denver on Sunday, the offensive line still set a franchise record for fewest sacks allowed since the NFL went to a 16-game season in 1978, with 19. The old record was 22, set in 2001.
Dec 29, 2003, 08:49
Packers - DT Jackson, Packers Agree To Contract
Tom Silverstein,Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Before the Green Bay Packers took the field Sunday afternoon, they accomplished something important. On Saturday night, agent James 'Bus' Cook and negotiator Andrew Brandt reached agreement on a contract that will keep nose tackle Grady Jackson in a Packers uniform for two more years.
Dec 29, 2003, 08:06
Packers - Packers Crash The Playoff Bash
Bob McGinn,Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
"All that work and all it was was one foot in-bounds and a push-out," said Packers publicist Zak Gilbert. Perhaps it was a higher spirit that won the NFC North Division championship Sunday for the Green Bay Packers. Now, thanks to the Vikings' all-time choke job, the fourth-seeded Packers (10-6) will play the fifth-seeded Seahawks (10-6) at noon Sunday in an NFC wild-card game back at Lambeau Field.
Dec 27, 2003, 20:54
Packers - Can QB Favre Do It Again?
AP - [Full Article]
The Packers rallied around their grief-stricken QB last week and helped Brett Favre produce a performance for the ages. Six days later, they'll try to do it all again when the Broncos visit Lambeau Field for a game that could determine whether the Packers make the playoffs.
Dec 27, 2003, 12:40
Packers - Signing OL Clifton A High Priority
Bob McGinn, JS Online - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers won't re-sign Chad Clifton before the Monday deadline to use 2003 salary-cap dollars for long-term extensions but keeping him as their left tackle looms as the team's No. 1 priority during the off-season.
Dec 27, 2003, 12:16
Packers - WR Ferguson Likely To Play
Jeff Legwold, The Tennessean - [Full Article]
WR Robert Ferguson should be able to play this weekend. "He's coming along," HC Mike Sherman said. "I feel like he's going to play so I don't want to say he's not. Tomorrow I'll make that evaluation, but I think he's going to play.
Dec 27, 2003, 12:13
Packers - CB Hawthorne Prepared To Start
Jeff Harding, Packers.com - [Full Article]
Starting his first game as a Packer last week, CB Michael Hawthorne showed no signs of nervousness, grabbing two interceptions to go along with four tackles in front of a national television audience. And if McKenzie is unable to play in the Packers' regular season finale Sunday against the Denver Broncos, the fourth-year veteran will again be thrust into the starting role.
Dec 26, 2003, 12:29
Packers - DT Jackson Making A Big Impact
Gary D'Amato, JS Online - [Full Article]
DT Grady Jackson had some problems in New Orleans but has been a force for the Green Bay Packers since joining them back on November 4th. Jackson has been exactly what the Packers were missing: a pocket-collapsing, running back-smashing force in the middle of the defensive line.
Dec 25, 2003, 09:29
Packers - Funeral For QB Favre's Father
Associated Press, CNN/Sports Illustrated - [Full Article]
A somber Brett Favre was surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday as he said goodbye to the man they called "Big Irv." Hundreds gathered on a crisp, sunny day at a church on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for funeral services for Irvin Favre, who died Sunday. Some waited on line for as much as an hour.
Dec 23, 2003, 16:56
Packers - QB Favre Heads Home For Father's Funeral
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
Brett Favre went home to Mississippi on Tuesday, hours after playing one of the best games of his career despite the unexpected death of his father the day before. Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman juggled his schedule so that he, too, could attend Irvin Favre's funeral Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Pass Christian, Miss.
Dec 23, 2003, 09:01
Packers - QB Favre Moves Up
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The Packers' Brett Favre passed Fran Tarkenton on Monday night and trails only Dan Marino in career touchdown passes. The top 10:
Dec 23, 2003, 09:00
Packers - Heavy-Hearted QB Favre Picks Apart Raiders
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
The eyes of America gazed upon Brett Favre Monday night in his hour of immense personal grief. Somehow, some way, Favre found a way to play one of the greatest games of his fabulous career. Playing just one day after his father, Irvin, died in Mississippi of heart attack, Favre threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers buried the Oakland Raiders, 41-7.
Dec 22, 2003, 17:08
Packers - QB Favre Credits Dad For His Accomplishments
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
Brett Favre used to joke that he became a great quarterback in spite of his father, Irvin, who was his high school coach and never let him air it out. Truth was, the Green Bay Packers' star passer credited his father, who died Sunday in Mississippi at age 58, for everything he accomplished in football.
Dec 22, 2003, 10:00
Packers - QB Favre To Play
ESPN.com news reports - [Full Article]
Brett Favre will play against the Raiders on Monday night, a day after his father died, according to various reports. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that the Packers QB told teammates at a meeting Sunday night that he will play. However, Packers spokesman Aaron Popkey said Sunday that Favre's status was not yet determined.
Dec 21, 2003, 23:30
Packers - Father of QB Favre Dies
NFL.com - [Full Article]
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre's father died Sunday, Dec. 21, of a heart attack or a stroke while he was driving, Mississippi state police said. Irvin Favre was 58. Favre's status for Monday night's crucial game against the Oakland Raiders would be determined Monday. He has started 204 consecutive games, including playoffs, an NFL record for quarterbacks. The Packers trail Minnesota by a half-game in the NFC North.
Dec 20, 2003, 20:45
Packers - CB McKenzie May Miss Monday Night
Associated Press - [Full Article]
CB Mike McKenzie could miss the Packers' Monday night game at Oakland, giving Michael Hawthorne his first start of the season at the position. If McKenzie isn't able to play, CB Erwin Swiney or S Curtis Fuller will fill the spot normally occupied by Hawthorne in the dime package.
Dec 20, 2003, 12:06
Packers - Packers May Punt on Effort To Keep P Bidwell
Bob McGinn, JS Online - [Full Article]
Punter Josh Bidwell is six years younger than any of the other nine punters with contracts set to expire March 2. "We're going to try to keep him (but) I personally think we may have our hands full trying to keep others from getting him," said Reggie McKenzie, the Packers' director of pro personnel. "A lot of people struggled with punters this year. There's 31 other teams that want to look at him."
Dec 19, 2003, 09:00
Packers - QB Favre May Miss Pro Bowl, May Have Surgery
Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Brett Favre's thumb still looks pretty badly injured, and that nagging injury might prevent Favre from playing in Honolulu on Feb. 8. That's because Favre admitted for the first time that surgery might be in his future.
Dec 18, 2003, 13:12
Packers - Packers' Injury Report
Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
CB Mike McKenzie (toe) didn't practice. WR Javon Walker (knee) also sat out and will practice on Friday at the earliest. NT Gilbert Brown (knee) rested his knee as usual and is expected to play this week. NT Grady Jackson sat out practice due to illness, and WR Robert Ferguson rested after his back tightened up during drills. Returner Antonio Chatman got poked in the eye but it won't affect his status.
Dec 18, 2003, 13:09
Packers - Packers Believe Rushing Slump Comes From Within
Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Larry Beightol, who orchestrates the running game for coach Mike Sherman, refuses to accept that the Packers' recent yardage slump has anything to do with the defensive formations they've been seeing. "It's not what defenses are doing, it's what we're doing," Beightol said. The two biggest factors in the Packers' recent slip in rushing yards are penalties and missed cut-off blocks.
Dec 17, 2003, 20:52
Packers - QB Favre Says He'll Be Back In 2004
AP - [Full Article]
Brett Favre is coming back for another year. Favre said Wednesday he will return to the Green Bay Packers next season, putting off any thoughts of retirement. "I have every intention of coming back," Favre said after practice Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2003, 12:55
Packers - Packers Running Game Stuck In Neutral
Tim Froberg, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers’ run game isn't running wild, it's running into walls. Against a Charger defense ranked at the bottom, the Packers ran for 83 yards on 27 carries (3.1 YPC). They ran for 97 yards and averaged just 2.6 YPC against Chicago. The week before in Detroit, they ran for 52 yards and averaged just 3.3 YPC. The reason is that teams are scheming to shut down Ahman Green, stacking players at the line.
Dec 16, 2003, 15:32
Packers - CB McKenzie Suffers Turf Toe Injury
Tim Froberg, Green Bay News Chronicle - [Full Article]
The Packers are concerned about a turf toe injury suffered by Mike McKenzie, their top cornerback, in Sunday’s game against San Diego. McKenzie’s injury initially was thought to be an ankle sprain, but Sherman, the team’s head coach and general manager, clarified the situation Monday.
Dec 16, 2003, 15:26
Packers - WR Walker Underwent an MRI Monday
Tim Froberg, Green Bay News Chronicle - [Full Article]
Coach Mike Sherman also is concerned about the status of WR Javon Walker, who suffered a contusion to his left knee after banging it in the game. He finished the contest, but the knee locked up on him afterward in the team bus on the way to the airport. Walker underwent an MRI on the knee Monday, but results are still unavailable.
Dec 15, 2003, 18:20
Packers - HC Sherman Says QB Favre's Thumb Almost Healed
AP(SI/CNN.com) - [Full Article]
Throwing four touchdown passes in Green Bay's come-from-behind win over San Diego should be good proof that QB Brett Favre's broken right thumb is healing just fine.
Dec 15, 2003, 10:08
Packers - RB Green Breaks Team Rushing Record
NFL.com wire reports - [Full Article]
Green Bay's Ahman Green broke the oldest team single-season rushing record in the NFL when he eclipsed Hall of Famer Jim Taylor's mark of 1,474 yards set in 1962.
Dec 11, 2003, 16:05
Packers - K Longwell Set To Break Team Scoring Mark
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
"It means a lot to me in regard to longevity in a tough place to kick," Longwell said. "Being the top scorer in any organization is a big deal, but to happen with the Packers - that's pretty special."
Dec 11, 2003, 10:13
Packers - DB Whitley Signs With Packers
Tom Silverstein,Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Seeking to bolster a banged-up secondary, the Green Bay Packers signed defensive back James Whitley, a former member of the St. Louis Rams who played against the Packers on Oct. 19. Whitley can play both cornerback and safety and was signed as an insurance policy because of injuries to defensive backs Bhawoh Jue (groin) and Michael Hawthorne (hip).
Dec 10, 2003, 11:11
Packers - Sign CB Carlyle, Waive LB Slaughter
Green Bay Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent cornerback Calvin Carlyle to the team's practice squad. The newcomer has been assigned jersey No. 23. In another transaction, the Packers waived linebacker T.J. Slaughter from the team's 53-man active roster, HC Mike Sherman announced.
Dec 9, 2003, 22:11
Packers - Packers Not Concerned With Driver's Low Numbers
Arnie Stapleton, Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
WR Donald Driver went to the Pro Bowl last year after racking up 70 catches for 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns. So far this season, he has just 40 receptions for 411 yards and one touchdown. Brett Favre is not worried about his flanker because the Packers have become so run-oriented that there's little opportunity for receivers to put up big numbers in this offense.
Dec 9, 2003, 16:26
Packers - Packers' injury Notes
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
Defensive backs Michael Hawthorne (hip flexor) and Bhawoh Jue (groin) both left the Chicago game early and could be listed as questionable this week. Gilbert Brown (knee), Na'il Diggs (bruised ribs), Nick Luchey (ankle) and Marco Rivera (ankle) also got banged up against the Bears, but at this point are expected to play Sunday.
Dec 7, 2003, 09:41
Packers - S Edwards To Injured Reserve, CB Swiney Signed
Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers placed safety Antuan Edwards on injured reserve Saturday because of a hamstring injury, and signed Erwin Swiney from the practice squad.
Dec 6, 2003, 13:41
Packers - Injury Gives SS Anderson Another Shot
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Hang around long enough in the NFL and you're bound to get a second chance. Marques Anderson struggled in a backup role earlier this season. He quietly bided his time this season after a failed opportunity to win the starting job from Antuan Edwards and now is back in the lineup again. Edwards' torn hamstring will keep him sidelined, leaving Anderson as the man of the hour.
Dec 4, 2003, 12:25
Packers - Packers Not Creating Turnovers In The Pocket
Bob McGinn, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
A scarcity of pressure-induced fumbles in the pocket by opposing QBs has played an integral part in why the Packers enter the final quarter of the season 6-6. "We have not caused a turnover in the pocket by the QB," HC Mike Sherman said. "The QB in the pocket is the glaring (deficiency)." The Packers are tied with Minnesota for last in the NFL with fewest opponents' fumbles recovered with 4.
Dec 4, 2003, 12:22
Packers - Favre Should Significantly Improve In 2 Weeks
Bob McGinn, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Brett Favre took part in a full practice Wednesday and made some exceptional downfield throws. Coach Mike Sherman said last Tuesday was Favre's best practice in a year or two in terms of gunning the ball downfield. Favre is about two weeks away from feeling significant improvement in the thumb, according to Sherman.
Dec 4, 2003, 12:19
Packers - RB A.Green Closing In On Taylor's Record
Rob Reischel, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Sunday afternoon against Chicago, if Ahman Green has what's become a standard Green game, he'll break the Packers' 41-year-old single-season rushing record held by Hall of Fame running back Jim Taylor. Green enters the contest with 1,383 yards, just 91 back of Taylor's mark of 1,474.
Dec 3, 2003, 21:57
Packers - S Edwards' Season Might Be Over
Arnie Stapleton, AP (yahoo) - [Full Article]
Packers safety Antuan Edwards has a torn hamstring tendon behind his left knee and will have another MRI in a few days to determine if surgery is necessary. ``Actually, it's not as painful as you would think a pulled hamstring would be,'' Edwards said Wednesday. ``But doing all the treatment, I'm pretty optimistic about trying to come back. But if not, that's Antuan Edwards' career right there in a nutshell.''
Dec 2, 2003, 16:31
Packers - LB Barnett Expects To Return This Week
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
Middle linebacker Nick Barnett didn't want to quantify in numbers the strength of his sprained right ankle Monday, but said it's good enough that he expects to tape it up Sunday and play against the Chicago Bears. Having rehabbed the ankle all of last week and through the weekend, Barnett hopes he can return to the practice field Wednesday.
Dec 2, 2003, 09:38
Packers - Torn Hamstring Stifles SS Edwards
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Just as the Packers were preparing to get Darren Sharper back, they lost their other starting safety, possibly for the entire season. Antuan Edwards, the fifth-year veteran who had started all but two games at strong safety this season, has a partially torn hamstring and will probably miss the next two games.
Nov 29, 2003, 15:12
Packers - Packers Are Down, But Not Out
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
As bad as the loss was, if the Vikings lose, the Packers won't lose any ground. Still, the Packers' bag of second-chances is near empty. "Oh yeah, I think we have to win out," G Marco Rivera said of his team's playoff hopes. The good news for the Packers is that of the 4 remaining opponents, only the Broncos have a winning record, while the Vikings play teams with a combined 32-23 record.
Nov 29, 2003, 12:45
Packers - Good Chance S Sharper, LB Barnett Will Be Back
Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Sherman said there's a good chance that injured safety Darren Sharper (lung) and linebacker Nick Barnett (ankle) will be available for the Bears game.
Nov 29, 2003, 12:41
Packers - Packers' Offense Lacks Balance
Tom Silverstein, Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
As easy as it was to blame the Packers for abandoning the running game against the Lions, the inability to pass doomed them. As much as HC Mike Sherman and OC Tom Rossley preached balance in the attack, they couldn't put it into action. The Packers were held to 52 yards rushing on 16 carries. Their passing game produced 5 turnovers, 4 sacks and just 14 points.
Nov 26, 2003, 16:28
Packers - Running Game Earns Attention
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
"We're going to try to just manage Ahman Green," Lions CB Dré Bly said this week, "try to keep him at a minimal gain and just force (the Packers) to throw the football." Force them to throw. Those are words the Packers haven't heard much since Brett Favre became the starting quarterback more than a decade ago. But it's the reality now.
Nov 26, 2003, 12:32
Packers - RB Green To Get More Breathers Thursday
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Though he has a league-leading 1,654 yards from scrimmage, halfback Ahman Green figures to have his playing time reduced Thursday at Ford Field. Mike Sherman noted Green's breathing difficulties in indoor stadiums. Green suffers from asthma. "The air quality is not as good as it is outside here at Lambeau Field," Sherman said.
Nov 26, 2003, 12:28
Packers - LB Barnett Not Being Counted Out
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Mike Sherman said there's a chance LB Nick Barnett will be able to play with a sprained right ankle. "He's out of a walking boot and in sneakers now. He's a fast healer. "If he plays, it will be because he makes progress tonight and does some things tomorrow." Sherman said if Barnett were to play in the game, he would probably be in the starting lineup.
Nov 26, 2003, 12:23
Packers - RB Davenport Hitting His Stride
Rick Braun, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
After early-season fumbling problems and midseason hamstring problems, RB Najeh Davenport has finally begun to contribute to the Packers' vaunted rushing attack. Davenport had 6 carries for 43 yards against Minnesota, 4 carries for 24 yards against Philadelphia and 13 carries for 70 yards at Tampa Bay. Sunday, in a 20-10 victory over the 49ers, Davenport had 62 yards in 11 carries.
Nov 26, 2003, 12:20
Packers - RB A.Green Has Stayed Healthy, Can Make History
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
One reason why Ahman Green leads the NFL in total yards from scrimmage with 1,654 and ranks 2nd in rushing with 1,326, it's that he has avoided the injuries that plagued him through last season. Green is on pace for 1,929 rushing yards and 2,406 total yards. Eric Dickerson holds the all-time rushing record with 2,105 yards and Marshall Faulk holds the mark for total yards from scrimmage with 2,429.
Nov 26, 2003, 12:14
Packers - Despite Stats, TE Franks Having 'His Best Season'
Rick Klauer, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
TE coach Jeff Jagodzinski says Bubba Franks is having his best season ever. Jagodzinski claims Franks hasn't gotten the receiving opportunities, but his run-blocking has been excellent. "What are we doing really well? He's contributing that way," Jagodzinski said. "The only thing I'm worried about is wins and losses. Whether he catches 10 TDs or 1, it doesn't matter to me."
Nov 26, 2003, 11:56
Packers - WR F.Rice Replaces WR Vines On Practice Squad
Green Bay Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed WR Frank Rice to the team's practice squad. Rice, who replaces WR Scottie Vines on the practice squad, has been assigned jersey No. 13. Vines has been placed in the practice squad/injured category with a knee injury.
Nov 25, 2003, 09:39
Packers - S Sharper, LB Barnett Could Be Sidelined
AP, ESPN - [Full Article]
Packers' top two defenders S Darren Sharper (bruised ribs, chest) and LB Nick Barnett could be on the sidelines in street clothes. Sharper spat up blood after landing on his back on Sunday, and Barnett, the team's top tackler, sprained an ankle. Both are 50-50 to face the Lions after the short week of practice.
Nov 24, 2003, 13:08
Packers - QB Favre Dosen't Mind Being Second Fiddle
Tim Froberg, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Brett Favre doesn't seem to mind that the glare of the spotlight isn't shining in his eyes. He says more power to the power running game. "I'm getting old, I need a break," said Favre. "I don't consider it being second fiddle. I know some of you guys may find it boring, but when you have an offensive line and running backs like we have, it would be dumb not to utilize that."
Nov 23, 2003, 07:32
Packers - Ground Game Carrying Packers
Daniel Brown, Mercury News - [Full Article]
Brett Favre has a $7 million salary this year, which is a lot of money to pay the guy who gives the ball to running back Ahman Green. "I'm the highest paid hand-offer in the league," Favre joked. And here's the payoff: The Green Bay Packers are in the playoff hunt anyway, behind a running game not seen on the frozen tundra since Vince Lombardi was calling for Packers sweeps.
Nov 22, 2003, 21:57
Packers - Lambeau Mystique Fades
Cam Inman, ContraCostaTimes.com - [Full Article]
The Packers have lost three games at their legendary, and refurbished, home.
Nov 22, 2003, 12:09
Packers - TE Franks Fading From Passing Game
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
TE Bubba Franks is unhappy with his disappearance from the passing game but won't make it an issue as long as the team wins. A Pro Bowl starter the last 2 years, Franks has seen only 1 ball has been thrown to him the past 3 games. Franks said, "I'm upset but as long as we're winning, you can't argue." Mike Sherman says Franks is "the most unselfish football player that I've ever been around."
Nov 22, 2003, 08:27
Packers - Packers Learn To Trust RB Davenport
Judd Zulgad, Star Tribune - [Full Article]
With the Packers and Bucs tied at 13 in the fourth quarter last Sunday, coach Mike Sherman decided to go for it with Green Bay facing a 4th-and-1 from the Bucs' 16. RB Najeh Davenport, in the game because cramps had sidelined Ahman Green, got the handoff and barreled ahead for 5 yards and a first down on what became the winning drive.
Nov 21, 2003, 13:44
Packers - QB Favre Has Green Light To Let Loose
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
QB Brett Favre hasn't thrown for 300 yards in more than a year. But OC Tom Rossley has no designs of shackling Favre in the wake of aggravating his broken right thumb at Tampa Bay last Sunday. "He could throw for 300 (yards) or he could throw for 100. It doesn't matter, as long as we win."
Nov 21, 2003, 13:41
Packers - LB Barnett Could Be Defensive Rookie Of The Year
Gary D'Amato; Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal - [Full Article]
LB Nick Barnett leads the Packers with 100 tackles, 25 more than runner-up Na'il Diggs. He is the first rookie to record 100 tackles in Green Bay since Brian Noble in 1985. He also leads the team with three interceptions, is tied for second with two sacks and is third with eight passes broken up. That makes him a frontrunner for the NFL's defensive rookie of the year award.
Nov 20, 2003, 22:53
Packers - CB Jue Passed Over As Top Backup
Todd McMahon, The Green Bay News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
CB Michael Hawthorne replaced CB Al Harris as the starting right cornerback in practice, moving ahead of Bhawoh Jue. Ed Donatell, though, said the coaching staff hasn't lost confidence in Jue, who was beaten for game-winning touchdown catches by Kansas City's Eddie Kennison and Philadelphia's Todd Pinkston in the Packers' last two home games.
Nov 20, 2003, 15:46
Packers - QB Favre Fights On Despite Thumb
Matthew Barrows, Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]
Favre said the reason he has been able to continue his streak of regular-season starts, which stands at 183, is that his broken thumb, while painful at times, hasn't affected his ability to lead the team. He noted that a week after sustaining the injury Oct. 19, he had his best game of the season in a 30-27 win at Minnesota in which he threw for three touchdowns.
Nov 20, 2003, 12:19
Packers - Green Bay Injury Report
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
In addition to QB Brett Favre, TE Bubba Franks (thigh), CB Al Harris (foot/ankle) and end Chukie Nwokorie (shoulder) missed practice. They are all listed as probable. CB Derek Combs (ankle) was listed as questionable but took part in practice. RB Ahman Green, still recovering from dehydration, sat out practice. He is not on the injury report.
Nov 20, 2003, 12:13
Packers - WR Driver's Stats Not In Line With Other #1 WRs
Rob Reischel, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Donald Driver is on pace for 52 catches for 548 yards and 2 TDs. Those numbers are more fitting of a No. 3 WR, not someone expected to be the Packers' No. 1 wideout. "I have never said I was a 1 and no one in this locker room would say that," Driver said.
Nov 20, 2003, 12:08
Packers - WR Vines Impressing Team From Practice Squad
Rick Braun, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Only the hardest of the hard-core Packer fans would know WR Scottie Vines, because Vines has worked with the practice squad all season. But Mike Sherman believes they'll be getting to know who Vines is at some point in the future. "He'll play here someday." Sherman said. "The kid, he does it every week. The kid makes tremendous catches. He's really going to be a heck of a receiver."
Nov 20, 2003, 08:23
Packers - Packers Change Focus to Running Ball
Arnie Stapleton, AP Sports - [Full Article]
The Packers have become a run-oriented offense thanks to Ahman Green's emergence and Brett Favre's broken thumb. And nobody's complaining. Not the offensive linemen, who love clearing the way for Green, the NFC's leading rusher. Not the WRs, none of whom even has a 100-yard day so far. Not Pro Bowl TEs Bubba Franks or Wesley Walls, who have become glorified blockers.
Nov 19, 2003, 21:22
Packers - QB Favre's Thumb A Sore Subject With Packers
Arnie Stapleton, AP (Washington Times) - [Full Article]
HC Mike Sherman said there's been no change in the X-rays on Brett Favre's thumb even after banging it on G Mike Wahle's helmet Sunday. "He is not re-injuring the thumb," Sherman said. "He hurts the thumb and it's painful. But as far as the injury is concerned, it's the same injury. That's not changing." Sherman said he anticipates it will be another 4 weeks before Favre's thumb is healed.
Nov 19, 2003, 13:08
Packers - Pack Not Concerned Over Favre's Latest Setback
Tim Froberg, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
Brett Favre aggravated his broken thumb late Sunday when he banged it on the shoulder of G Mike Wahle. The Packers don't seem alarmed by the setback, and HC manager Mike Sherman says Favre will make his 184th straight start Sunday. "It's getting better. He did not reinjure the thumb. He can't reinjure it unless he breaks another part of it." They might X-ray the thumb today.
Nov 18, 2003, 14:03
Packers - TE Franks Re-Aggravates Thigh Bruise
Tim Froberg, Green Bay News Chronicle - [Full Article]
Packers tight end Bubba Franks reinjured a quadriceps bruise and likely will be held out of Wednesday's practice.
Nov 18, 2003, 13:55
Packers - RB Davenport Sprains Foot, Won't Practice Wed.
Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Packers running back Najeh Davenport sprained his foot and was limping at the end of the Tampa Bay game and will probably be held out of practice Wednesday. "Hopefully, that will be enough," HC Mike Sherman said.
Nov 18, 2003, 13:43
Packers - QB Favre Playing For Wins, Not Streak
Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Green Bay coach Mike Sherman was adamant Monday that Brett Favre is playing through a broken thumb not to keep his consecutive games played streak alive but to help the 5-5 Packers keep winning. The Packers think Favre is the best person to lead their offense despite his bad statistical game Sunday and an injury that would be debilitating for most quarterbacks.
Nov 17, 2003, 16:52
Packers - QB Favre Has Sore Right Thumb
AP - [Full Article]
QB Brett Favre had a sore right thumb Monday after the win in Tampa Bay, but shouldn't miss any games, coach Mike Sherman said. Sherman said Monday he was confident the three-time MVP would play against San Francisco Sunday in Green Bay, but the team would probably X-ray the thumb again Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2003, 20:55
Packers - QB Favre Still Wary Of Tampa's Defense
AP - [Full Article]
The vaunted defense that led the Bucs' Super Bowl run last winter has been vulnerable during a disappointing 4-5 start. Still, QB Brett Favre isn't buying any of the chatter about Warren Sapp & Co. being on the decline.
Nov 15, 2003, 12:32
Packers - QB Favre Skips Practice On Friday
AP, Green Bay News Chronicle - [Full Article]
QB Brett Favre took it easy Friday, a change from the past few weeks. Coach Mike Sherman said Favre was a bit sore Friday. "He threw the heck out of the ball yesterday," Sherman said. "He had one of his best practices yesterday." He had been taking off Wednesdays to rest his thumb until this week.
Nov 14, 2003, 16:07
Packers - QB Favre Learning To Live With Thumb Wrap
Jason Bellamy, Packers.com - [Full Article]
If Brett Favre had his way, he'd rid the protective splint on his right thumb. He believes the combination of the weather and the wrap were what caused balls to slip out of his hand Monday night. Considering that the Packers are expected to play under blue skies on a near 80-degree afternoon this Sunday, there's reason to be optimistic that holding on to the ball won't be an issue.
Nov 14, 2003, 12:19
Packers - 100 Yards Less Important Than RB Green Not Fumbling
Todd McMahon, News-Chronicle - [Full Article]
With RB Ahman Green's fumbling woes magnified in the past month, RB Coach Sylvester Croom isn't putting a big emphasis on making sure his star rushes for 100 yards in a critical game at Tampa Bay on Sunday. If the Packers are to have a shot of winning at Raymond James Stadium for the first time in six tries, Green can't lose his grip on the football.
Nov 14, 2003, 11:48
Packers - Re-Sign RB Diedrick
Green Bay Packers.com - [Full Article]
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed running back Dahrran Diedrick to the team's practice squad, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Thursday. Diedrick has been assigned jersey No. 28.
Nov 12, 2003, 20:25
Packers - Rookie LB Barnett Excels At MLB
Rick Braun, Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Nick Barnett was always an outside linebacker. So some considered it a stretch that the Packers saw Barnett as a middle linebacker. But Barnett has rewarded the Packers' faith. He leads the Packers with 88 total tackles, including 64 solos.
Nov 12, 2003, 17:14
Packers - HC Sherman Confident Of LB Slaughter's Character
AP - [Full Article]
The Packers are confident LB T. J. Slaughter has no character issues after signing him to a contract. HC Mike Sherman said Wednesday he has faith in Slaughter, who was cut by Jacksonville a day after being arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at two men. "I researched T.J. probably as much as anybody," Sherman said. "I have pretty good resources that I trust in regard to T.J."
Nov 12, 2003, 15:55
Packers - Sherman: Favre's Broken Thumb Healing Fine
AP - [Full Article]
Brett Favre's broken thumb is healing fine and wasn't to blame for his INT and 3 fumbles Monday, Packers coach Mike Sherman said Wednesday. The culprit, Sherman said, was the tape on the right thumb covering a plastic splint. "Because of the wetness and the tape, there may have been slickness there," Sherman said. "According to him, the thumb played absolutely no factor in his ability."
Nov 12, 2003, 12:17
Packers - RB A.Green Having His Best And Worst Season
Arnie Stapleton, AP - [Full Article]
Ahman Green had both the high and low points of his season Monday, when he rushed for a franchise-record 192 yards and scored twice but also fumbled twice in Green Bay's 17-14 loss to Philly. Green leads the league with 1,376 yards from scrimmage but has fumbled 7 times and lost a career-high 5 - one in each of Green Bay's losses. "It's difficult to enjoy things when you lose," he said.
Nov 12, 2003, 09:11
Packers - S Sharper Has MRI
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
Safety Darren Sharper underwent a magnetic resonance imaging test Tuesday to see if he suffered any damage to his right knee. Results of the test were not yet available.
Nov 12, 2003, 09:07
Packers - Sign LB Slaughter, Waive DT Sands
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
LB T.J. Slaughter has signed a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers. HC Mike Sherman said Slaughter could play in the middle or on the weak side and would be able to make an immediate impact on special teams. Terdell Sands was waived to make room for Slaughter on the active roster. In another transaction, the team released TE Tony Donald from the practice squad.
Nov 10, 2003, 15:19
Packers - LB Barnett Stands Out On Defense
AP - [Full Article]
Rookie Nick Barnett has been making people notice ever since Mike Sherman made him the first linebacker taken in the NFL draft. A leading contender for defensive rookie of the year, Barnett is one of few bright spots on a defense ranked 30th in the NFL. In the season's first half, he had a team-best 81 tackles to go with two interceptions and two sacks.
Nov 8, 2003, 15:50
Packers - Packers Keep An Eye On RB Green's Playing Time
Bob McGinn, Journal-Sentinel - [Full Article]
Ahman Green's playing time will continue to be closely monitored because the Packers don't want to burn out their franchise back. "Really, I think Ahman probably was playing too much early in the year," RB coach Sylvester Croom said Friday. Last Sunday, Green played just 58.7% of the Packers' snaps. By comparison, he played 77% of the snaps in Week 6 against KC.
Nov 8, 2003, 14:51
Packers - Positive Marks For DT Jackson
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]
A good decision. That was the majority opinion of executives in personnel for eight National Football League teams Friday regarding the Green Bay Packers' waiver acquisition earlier in the week of defensive tackle Grady Jackson.
Nov 7, 2003, 13:06
Packers - K Longwell Has Been Perfect
Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal - [Full Article]
Kicker Ryan Longwell has been perfect this season, hitting all 11 field goals and all 27 point-after attempts.
Nov 7, 2003, 11:55
Packers - QB Favre Indicates He'll Play Next Year
Associated Press, CNN/Sports Illustrated - [Full Article]
Brett Favre indicated for the first time that he wants to play for the Packers next season rather than retire. The 34-year-old QB said he still hasn't made up his mind but would love to be on the field in 2004, if not beyond. Preparing to start his NFL-record 199th straight game Monday against Philadelphia, he needs 4 TD passes to tie Dan Marino's record of at least 20 TDs in 10 straight seasons.
Nov 7, 2003, 07:14
Packers - Long Snapper Davis Fined By NFL
Bill Williamson, St. Paul Pioneer Press - [Full Article]
Green Bay's long snapper Rob Davis was fined $5,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness Sunday against the Vikings. Davis was penalized for spearing Keenan Howry on a kick return.
Nov 6, 2003, 19:27
Packers - DT Jackson Eager For Second Chance
Arnie Stapleton, AP(The Washington Times) - [Full Article]
Coach Mike Sherman said he's giving Grady Jackson a clean slate and plans on playing him Monday night against the Eagles. "I talked to him when I got in," Jackson said. "He said, 'Whatever happened with the Saints, let it be.' There ain't nothing to say about it. I'm here now."
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