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Fisher, Whisenhunt join NFL competition committee (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:33:02 PST

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jeff Fisher is back in the NFL as a coach, and back on the prestigious NFL competition committee.

Jeff Fisher re-joins NFL's Competition Committee (The National Football Post)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:17:00 PST

The NFL announced the members of the influential Competition Committee for the 2012 season adding some new...

Packers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:01:15 PST

It has the makings of a blockbuster sequel.

Consider team records were set in the 2011 season for points (560), total net yards (6,482), not to mention the eye-popping statistics produced by quarterback Aaron Rodgers with passing yards (4,643), touchdown throws (45) and passer rating (122.5), the latter also an NFL milestone.

In short, the Packers offense is loaded for more of the same fireworks next season. The unit is expected to remain mostly, if not fully, intact, so much that Green Bay could have more changes on that side of the football with its coaches than it does with its players.

After offensive coordinator Joe Philbin left for a golden opportunity to coach the Miami Dolphins, a trickle-down effect has ensued on the coaching staff.

NY Giants sign veteran Chris White, 2 others (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:57 PST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants have signed veteran guard Chris White and two other players to reserve/future contracts.

The Real “America’s Team”: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:55:00 PST

With every new success of some of the more established teams in the NFL, there emerges new talk about who should be called "America's Team." The Green Bay Packers and New York Giants have each won the Super Bowl over the last two seasons and each time fans like to...

We’ll see how Brandon Jacobs’ football skills translate to the squared circle (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:29:19 PST

Following in the legendary footsteps of Adam "Pacman" Jones, New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs will be in a TNA wrestling ring Monday night. It won't air until Thursday night, but the television taping takes place Monday night in … Continue reading →

Green Bay Packers Add Alex Van Pelt to Coaching Staff, Jerry Fontenot Moves to TE Coach: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:41:00 PST

The Green Bay Packers have reportedly hired Alex Van Pelt to become their new running backs coach for the 2012-13 NFL season. Jerry Fontenot was reassigned from running backs coach to tight end coach. Head coach Mike McCarthy appears to have put the finishing touches on his...

McAdoo takes QBs role as Packers shuffle coaches (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:42:30 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers have moved Ben McAdoo to quarterbacks coach, Jerry Fontenot to tight ends coach and added Alex Van Pelt as their running backs coach.

Packers hire Alex Van Pelt as running backs coach (The National Football Post)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:32:00 PST

About a month after losing Joe Philbin to the Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy has finished shuffling his coaching...

The Top Five Valentine's Day NFL Players in History: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:09:00 PST

Valentine's Day NFL players Despite the length of the NFL season, the action is always over by Valentine's Day. NFL players, even Super Bowl participants, get a chance to reconnect with loved ones on Valentine's Day.

Top Five NFL Performances of 2011: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:18:00 PST

The 2011 NFL season brought many highlights and exceptional performances. These following five players were the best of the best. Here are the top five NFL players from the 2011 season. Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers - Rodgers and the Packers fell a bit short of their ultimate...

Don't Be Surprised If the Green Bay Packers Release Donald Driver: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:39:00 PST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver turned 37-years-old this month. The Packers already have a deep receiving core that features Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Randall Cobb. They're also excited about Tori Gurley, who spent his rookie season on the...

NFL Roundup: Rams set to hire Snead (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:55:17 PST

L Rams on cusp of hiring Les Snead By Howard Balzer The Sports Xchange ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams have offered Les Snead their general manager job and were in negotiations with him Saturday, The Sports Xchange has confirmed.

Report: Pierre-Paul entering pro wrestling ring (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:50:13 PST

While the New York Giants aren't likely to let Jason Pierre-Paul do much actual wrestling, the star defensive end's smack-talking skills should suit him well in a reported pro wrestling appearance. Pierre-Paul will be in the ring for a taping Monday night for Total Nonstop...

Report: Driver would cut pay for Packers (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:20:17 PST

While one report said the Pittsburgh Steelers were set to let Hines Ward go, Donald Driver, another veteran receiver who spent his whole career with one team, reportedly was trying to make it easier for his franchise to keep him.

Donald Driver says he'll take pay cut to stick in Green Bay (The National Football Post)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:29:00 PST

Donald Driver knows he’s scheduled to make too much money to stick with the Green Bay Packers.

Packers' Erik Walden pleads no contest (The National Football Post)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:08:00 PST

Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden can have a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct-domestic abuse...

AP Enterprise: NFL nixed Nixon bid on TV blackouts (AP)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:05:36 PST

The NFL, which is trying to maintain its TV blackout of home games that don't sell out, missed an opportunity 40 years ago to preserve an even more restrictive policy when it rebuffed an effort by President Richard Nixon to lift the hometown blackout just for playoff games. On a previously unreported tape recording, now in the National Archives, Nixon told his attorney general to offer the...

Packers LB Walden reaches deal to resolve charge (AP)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08:29 PST

Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden has reached a deferred judgment agreement to resolve a disorderly conduct-domestic abuse charge without pleading guilty. Defense attorney Steve Richards said Walden has agreed to perform 50 hours of community service and continue counseling. "He's not found guilty of anything at this time," Richards said Friday.

Packers' Walden reaches deal to resolve charge (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:35 PST

MILWAUKEE - Erik Walden's lawyer says the Green Bay Packers linebacker has reached a deferred judgment agreement to resolve a disorderly conduct-domestic abuse charge.

Hall of Fame probability of active players: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning for sure; Tony Romo in air (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:17:51 PST

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is for winners and the elite, and even those players sometimes have to wait.

Super Bowl odds, long-shots and value picks (The National Football Post)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 PST

New York City isn’t the only town on the planet that never sleeps. Less than 24 hours after the Giants put...

Packers Face Decisions When it Comes to Free Agents: A Fan's Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:40:00 PST

It's going to be an interesting offseason in the NFL when it comes to free agency. More than 600 players are going to be classified as free agents come March 13. Unlike last year, teams will now have time to analyze their needs, wants and desires when it comes to keeping their...

Packers raising 2012 ticket prices (The National Football Post)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:45:00 PST

The price of football is going up at Lambeau Field. The Green Bay Packers announced today they are making modest...

Packers raise prices between $3 and $5 per ticket (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:36:16 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers are raising prices between $3 and $5 per ticket for the 2012 season.