Found June 18, 2009 on
The Packers Lounge:
I almost took everything a said back about Nick Collins yesterday when he attended practice. I am sure glad I didn’t.
Silly as it sounds, I thought Collins might actually be making an effort to help out the Green Bay Packers, it turns out he is just a little light in the wallet. About a hundred [...]
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June 17, 2009
Packers safety Nick Collins reportedly wants a new contract, but that didn’t stop him from attending Green Bay’s final open offseason practice Wednesday.
According to Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Collins was at the session but quickly left with other players who were rehabbing injuries.
The one-time Pro Bowler’s attendance is noteworthy because...
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June 19, 2009
AP reports that Packers new D-coordinator Dom Capers and coach Mike McCarthy are happy with the transition to the new 3-4 defense:
After watching their defense fritter away too many leads last season, the Green Bay Packers now are knee-deep in a major transition. With new defensive coordinator Dom Capers come new coaches — and, [...]
Via Packers.com
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June 17, 2009
They've both been working as the outside linebackers on the No. 2 defense throughout OTAs this month, but you can count on Clay Matthews and Brady Poppinga to make their push for a starting job sometime this summer.
And that's not a knock against Jeremy Thompson, the second-year pro who has taken all the reps thus far with the No. 1 unit as the outside linebacker opposite...
Via JSOnline.com
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June 19, 2009
It's a little clearer now why Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was vague about safety Nick Collins' appearance at practice on Wednesday. It was the only day Collins showed this week, according to two sources.
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June 17, 2009
Packers Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins attended practice Wednesday but did not fully participate and it is not yet clear if his contract is still an issue.
Via Packers Locker
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June 17, 2009
Aaron Rodgers proved without a doubt last season that he was a better QB than the version of Brett Favre that played with the Jets last season. Rodgers was outstanding in every facet of the game for the Packers last year. He has a good arm, is intelligent with the football and he’s a good [...]
Via Mercury News
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June 17, 2009
James Jones is about to enter his third season as a Green Bay Packers receiver after starring at Gunderson High and San Jose State. Before he does, though, he'll host what he hopes to make an annual tradition, the NTAF (Never Think About Failure) football camp.
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June 17, 2009
Any player hoping to earn a spot on the final roster looks for a way to set himself apart from others at a position. Spencer Havner is hoping versatility proves to be his biggest asset as he began working at tight end this week in addition to his normal linebacker spot.
Havner, who played in four games for the Packers in 2008 on special teams, was first approached by the team last...
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June 19, 2009
In February, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported the Packers were expected to begin contract extension talks with Greg Jennings.
In March, it was reported that Jennings was Green Bay’s top re-signing priority, ahead of safety Nick Collins.
Now it’s June, and there hasn’t been a hint of progress from the two sides. Greg A. Bedard of [...]
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June 18, 2009
As the Packers OTAs have progressed, one of the most surprising stories has been the rapid ascension up the depth chart of Jeremy Thompson.
A fourth round draft pick out of Wake Forest (102nd overall) in 2008, Thompson saw limited action in his rookie season.
Thompson was inactive for the Packers first four games, but [...]
Via JSOnline.com
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June 17, 2009
For the sake of the Green Bay Packers, they should hope safety Anthony Smith has matured - on the field.
But if they expect him to hold his tongue, say, if they face an undefeated team late this season, the Packers shouldn't hold their breath.
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June 19, 2009
Johnnie Gray, a former Packers safety and member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, will be presented for shareholder vote to join the Packers...
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June 19, 2009
After watching their defense fritter away too many leads last season, the Green Bay Packers now are knee-deep in a major transition. With new...
Via Pro Football Talk
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June 17, 2009
If there’s any bitterness in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room about veteran quarterback Brett Favre’s anticipated return to the NFL with the division rival Minnesota Vikings, then the Packers did a good job of hiding that sentiment.
Judging from the comments on Favre today, per the Associated Press, the Packers are being cautious in what they say about their [...]
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