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Packers back at it after bye

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Green Bay - The Packers are on the practice field for the first time since the bye week.Here are some of the things coach Mike McCarthy had to say in a press conference before practice:McCarthy said he is sleeping "periodically" since the birth of his daughter.Four players...
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The Favre transcript

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Here's the question-by-question transcript of Brett Favre's press conference today. Only question pertaining to Favre's conversation with the Detroit Lions are included. On the reports that he called Detroit to give them information about the Packers... The only thing...
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It's a girl

Green Bay -- Packers coach Mike McCarthy and his wife, Jessica, welcomed a new addition to the family Wednesday morning. According to the Packers, Jessica McCarthy gave birth to Gabrielle Kathleen this morning. Mother and daughter are resting at a Green Bay hospital. McCarthy said...
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Favre admits to talking to Millen, but Millen called him

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In his weekly news conference with reporters, New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre admitted to talking to former Detroit Lions general manager Matt Millen the week before the Lions played Favre's former team, the Green Bay Packers, but he said he did not initiate the call. According...
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McCarthy: Favre talk unwanted

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Mike McCarthy during his weekly visit with Fox Sports Radio today said he does not want talk of Brett Favre to be part of the Packers' locker room. McCarthy was asked about the report that Favre shared information with the Detroit Lions before the Packers played them...
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Reporter stands by Favre-Lions story "1,000%"

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Green Bay - Fox NFL Sunday reporter Jay Glazer was on the Jim Rome radio show today and strongly defended his story from Sunday that former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre briefed Detroit Lions coaches for over an hour on the phone about the Packers' offense prior to...
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NFL says no violation if Favre talked to Lions

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Green Bay -- There is no rule that would prohibit a player from one team giving information to another that would help prepare them for their next opponent, a league spokesman said. Greg Aiello, senior vice president of public relations, said in an email that there is nothing...
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McCarthy day-after press conference: Colts

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Green Bay - Coach Mike McCarthy is about to get started with his press conference. We'll bring you the rundown of what is being said as soon as he starts:Jeremy Thompson (stinger) should practice when the team resumes next week;Justin Harrell just wasn't ready to be activated...
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Packers 34, Colts 14: Players not happy about Favre report

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Green Bay - The Packers are now 4-3 heading into the bye week after a very impressive drubbing of the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field.Inside the locker room after the game, the players couldn't hide their happiness. They get a week off now and should be healed up and at full...
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Colts-Packers: Game blog

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Green Bay - Here we go:Fourth quarterLooks like the Packers' defensive strategy, probably because of Plaxico Burress and the Giants, is to put a safety over the top of the best receiver. It has worked almost every week.The entire Colts sideline ran onto the field for a flag on...
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Colts-Packers: Pregame Report; no Harrell

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Green Bay -- Here are the inactives for the Packers-Colts game today (you will note defensive lineman Justin Harrell has not been activated): Packers: S Atari Bigby, CB Al Harris, DE Jason Hunter, T Breno Giacomini, G Allen Barbre, WR James Jones and DE Michael Montgomery. Brian...
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High winds to be factor for Colts-Pack game

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De Pere - In what could be a break for the Packers, the winds in the Green Bay area are the highest they have been all season. I know this because my patio furniture is being bandied about and up until this point, I had no idea they could be blown away. The furniture is constantly...
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Report: Favre helped Lions prepare for Packers

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Green Bay - According to a report, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre spent 60-90 minutes on the phone helping the Detroit Lions prepare for his former team before their Week 2 matchup. Jay Glazer of "Fox NFL Sunday" reported of  Favre's phone call...
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Colts week: Friday update - Bigby doubtful

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Green Bay - When the injury report comes out later today, S Atari Bigby will be listed as doubtful, and both C Scott Wells and DT Ryan Pickett are questionable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.Bigby (hamstring) was thought to be on the way back but didn't make...
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Colts week: Thursday update

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Green Bay -- Safety Atari Bigby made his return Thursday after sitting out 4 1/2 weeks with a hamstring injury and looked to be running well. Bigby took his run test Wednesday and apparently passed with no problem. He ran around with no hesitation and at one point gave injured receiver...
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A look at Jerry Jones, dealmaker

Green Bay - Former Packers front office exec Andrew Brandt has an interesting look at how Jerry Jones basically stops at nothing to get a player he wants over at the NationalFootballPost.com.It's a glimpse into the mind of a guy that not only give up a first- and third-round pick...
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Favre didn't call Rodgers

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Green Bay - After reading about how Brett Favre called Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo recently to offer encouragement and advice as to how to deal with his pinkie fracture, you may have wondered whether Favre did the same with Aaron Rodgers as he dealt with his sprained shoulder...
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Report: Colts RB Addai out 2-4 weeks

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Green Bay - The Packers seem to have caught a break heading into Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. According to the NFL Network, starting running back Joseph Addai will miss the next two to four games after suffering a partially torn hamstring. And former Michigan...
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Gonzalez says Chiefs pulled back on deal

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Green Bay -- It appears the Green Bay Packers and one other NFL team had agreed on a third-round pick as compensation for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez, but according to Gonzalez, Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson pulled out at the last second. According to an NFL...
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Fans tell SI that Lambeau is No. 1

Lambeau Field is the top-rated stadium in the National Football League, according to a fan survey conducted by SI.com. It was the second year in a row that Lambeau won. This year, the home of the Green Bay Packers scored in the top five in each of the five categories. Lambeau scored...
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