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The trio was pulled over in suburban Lincolnwood earlier this week after they allegedly drove eight blocks with a waiter from the Buffalo Wild Wings in Skokie hanging on to their vehicle.
The Chicago Tribune said the incident began when servers allegedly saw the three skip out on their $51 bill. Waiter Peter Crotty gave chase and jumped aboard the SUV as it left the parking lot. The SUV went through one red light before pulling behind a building.
"They started getting out of the vehicle," Crotty said. "I was thinking they were going to fight me, so I jumped off."
Denver -- Former Qwest executive Joe Nacchio asked a judge in Denver for permission to skip a resentencing hearing that would disrupt his prison routine.
"That's my world now," he said, describing his life that includes leading Catholic services in a Minersville, Pa., prison, where he is serving a six-year sentence on 19 counts of insider trading, The Denver Post reported Wednesday.
Nacchio was also sentenced to a $19 million fine and ordered to return $52 million in ill-gotten gains from his sale of company stock in 2001.
Nacchio was sentenced in 2007. He said he preferred to skip the resentencing, which would take place in Denver, far from his family.
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- For 2-5 players
- 2013 Spiele des Jahres Game of the Year
- Takes about 20-30 minutes to play
- 60 Hanabi cards, 8 Blue Clock Tokens, 4 Black Fuse Tokens
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UPDATE 7/8: It's won the 2013 Spiel des Jahres Award.
~Component & Rule Overview~
First impressions of the game is that the box is a lot smaller than I thought it is. The components are a simple deck of 50 cards and some tokens. The cards are a slightly smaller in size than Dominion card game cards (european standard). The box is very easy to pocket and take along someplace.
Gameplay is simple but deep. You and your fellow "pyrotechnicians" are in charge of playing your fireworks cards from your hand in concert playing cards of five different fireworks colors in ascending order from 1 to 5 somewhat similar to playing and categorizing like the well-known card game Solitaire. The goal is to score a perfect score of 25 points (5 colors with 5 numbers)
The twist to this game is that the players know everyone's hands but their own hand and communication is limited by the number of blue timer tokens on the table and the ways they can describe a player's hand (e.g. "you have this one color/number here, here, and here").
Choices on your turn are few but significant. Give one piece of information to help a fellow person out and discard a timer token, discard a card (and hopefully not a rare number 5 card) to get a timer token back, or play a card on to the table hoping the card works with the other cards on the table or else lose a fuse token which would you take you closer to ending the game.
I really like this game. Setup and break down is a breeze. Its games mechanics and choices are simple, but the choices made can have lasting consequences overall.Read more ›
Whatever I thought initially, hear me now: this game is fantastic.
Hanabi is a simple game that isn't easy. That is, the rules can be taught in two minutes or less with attentive players, but the game is very difficult to win. Player turns involve either playing a card, giving a clue (and discarding a clue token), or discarding a card (to get a clue token back). That's it.
What makes this game fantastic is the way players have to work together to manage information. Clues are scarce, so players have to make inferences--to risk--and trust that their teammates are playing well. And if you ever get bored, there are multiple variants and additional cards to increase the difficulty, ensuring you'll get a lot out of the package.
The game plays very well from two to five (you have less information but more control with two; the opposite at five), and it is small enough to fit into a pocket or small bag, meaning you can take it everywhere. (My copy stays in my backpack just in case.)
The experiences this game provides are a steal for the low price you'll pay. I don't think you'll regret getting this game.
I like cooperative games but the oldest prefers the destroy opponent games, but he was the one who called for this last night. It has a unique game mechanic that I really like...you turn your cards around so everybody can see your cards but you can't see your own. This adds to the dimension of the game in simple things like holding your cards up so others can see, and picking up cards while suppressing the surprisingly strong instinct to look at the card as you draw. I keep having to remind the little one not to look at their cards. It keeps the kids and adults on their toes as you have to think about the choices and opportunity costs of the three action options you have each turn...giving information vs playing a card, vs discarding. Another thing I really like is unlike the other two cooperative games, this isn't simply you win or you lose as a team, but you have a measure of how good you did by adding up your score and the instruction book has a range of how you did while shooting for the perfect score. Once we get there, we'll add in the rainbow cards (included) for added expansion.Read more ›
But really, the price it's being sold for on here is absurd. I picked up a my copy for $7 from a different online store, and the box lists the MSRP is at $10.95. If I spend $30 on the game, I'd get it, enjoy it, but think that it was too expensive and lament not getting Dominion, Power Grid, Puerto Rico, 7 Wonders or any number of other games at that price point. So get it... just not here (until they bring the cost in line with its actual value).
So it's been a good year or so since I bought Hanabi. It continues to be wonderful, and my wife and I continue to have a wonderful time playing it with two, and enjoy introducing others to it. A few updates, though. 1) It's great to see that R&R have got the reprint everywhere so the cost is right where it should be. In fact, you should probably buy a few copies and save them as presents for people. 2) I thought seriously about bumping my review up to the 5-star mark, but one thing has been clear over the year - the color palate for the game is not the best. Unless you're playing in a really bright room, we've found the white and yellow cards, and to a lesser extent the blue and green cards, tend to blur into one another. We've taken to replacing the white cards with the extra rainbow deck to make our lives a bit easier. This is only a minor annoyance.Read more ›
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This game is fun, but it's important that everyone who plays doesn't give away your hand (otherwise the game is pretty pointless).Published 5 hours ago by Cory Gestido
Fun strategic co-op game. Fun to see how well you can communicate with your friendsPublished 11 hours ago by Mike
The fun part about Hanabi is you can't see your own hand, just everyone else's. I prefer cooperative games over competitive games. Read morePublished 2 days ago by Jess
This little game packs a big punch.
It is a collaborative card game where players give clues to play cards together into piles. Read more
Love this game. Easy to carry around, easy to learn, and fun to give as gifts. I like that it requires team work and collaboration. Read morePublished 5 days ago by Anvi N Tran
Amazing game, quick delivery, and the game was incredibly new!!!! Loved every minute of the process!Published 9 days ago by Ian F. Grotenhuis
Came in perfect condition and in a timely manner. It is one of my boyfriend's favorite games and he takes it everywhere with him when he travels through the states! Read morePublished 13 days ago by Amazon Customer
I was introduced to this game by my son, who plays it often with his family. We couldn't STOP playing it, and we had many laughs. Read morePublished 25 days ago by joan stubbs

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Posts for January, 2014
McCarthy: Confident it will be an incredible environment at Lambeau Sunday
Green Bay - Here is a summary of coach Mike McCarthy's Wednesday press conference (the injury report is listed first):
No practice today so this is an estimated injury report:
- LB Brad Jones (ankle) - limited
- RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) - limited
- LB Clay Matthews (thumb) - out
- LB Mike Neal (abdomen) - DNP
- LB Nick Perry (foot) - DNP
- DE Ryan Pickett (knee) - limited
- (Rodgers and Cobb) They look and feel great.
- (Teams changed) I think the 49ers look good. Videotape is excellent. Way they try to dictate their game. Excellent matchup.
- (Blitz vs. QB) Opportunity to pick it up, and have a hot read you can hit. Get ball out of your hands quickly. And can pick it up as John Kuhn.
- (ticket sales) I'm not concerned about it. I'm confident it will be an incredible environment on Sunday.
- (No practice) Not going to get into specifics. But there's things you try to get through as the season goes on. Worked Tuesday and today and we'll work this afternoon. We're farther ahead of where we would be during a regular week.
- (Outside) Practice fully outside just like we always do. Both Thursday and Friday.
- (Bakhtiari) Done a great job. This is a first game of second season. He realizes that, whole team does.
- (Mulumba) Game ball winner on defense. One of his best games.
- (Defense) Focused on what we've been doing last four weeks. How can we improve as we enter this second season. We have a good plan. Played them in the past, so we have common tape. Schemes change, where you lean, how your playbook changes. Obviously, you have to be more creative in the playoffs.
- (Turnovers) Ratio is huge. We played uphill in that area all season. Done better just taking it away lately.
- (Lacy) Expect him to practice tomorrow right now.
- (Capers) Dom is a competitor, but this is an important geme to all of us. We need to improve everywhere. We can be better, especially on special teams. This is playoff football. Our production needs to jump up here.
And that's it for McCarthy. Check the blog later for comments from the locker room, including some from QB Aaron Rodgers. (29)
James Starks heating up again into January
Green Bay --- The knee sprain in October triggered a collective groan through the fan base. Again, a promising season for James Starks appeared to be robbed by an injury.
He sat out three games. Then, the Packers were careful with him. For eight straight games, Starks didn't carry the ball more than seven times. So now, the fluid, yet powerful 6-foot-2, 218-pounder might be fresh and ready for another postseason. A rookie in 2010, Starks helped power Green Bay to the Super Bowl.
He heads into Sunday's wild card game at Lambeau Field with 135 yards on 21 carries (6.4 avg.) his last two games. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
Packers: Fewer than 7,500 tickets left for Sunday's playoff game
It's beginning to look as if Sunday's wild-card playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers at Lambau Field is getting closer to a sellout.
By late afternoon Wednesday, the Packers announced that fewer than 7,500 tickets to the game were left. Depending on seat location, the face value of the tickets range from $102 to $125.
A few hours earlier, the team said 8,500 tickets were left. Two days ago, the team said 40,000 tickets were available. »Read Full Blog Post(126)
Packers will get two days of practice in the cold
Green Bay - During the Mike Holmgren era, the Packers almost never practiced outside in the cold because he thought it was more important for the players to be focused completely on their preparation and not on how much they wished they were inside.
Some thought that Holmgren's real reason for staying inside was that he was from California.
After staying inside in 2007 and then taking a beating from the New York Giants in frigid temperatures at Lambeau Field in the NFC Championship game, coach Mike McCarthy has changed his tune and started practicing outdoors with a cold game approaching. »Read Full Blog Post(53)
Packers Podcast: McGinn and Dunne on Bears thriller, playoff matchup with 49ers
In this edition of their weekly Packers Podcast, Journal Sentinel Packers beat writers Bob McGinn and Tyler Dunne look back at the thrilling regular-season finale at Chicago and ahead to the wild-card playoff match-up with the nemesis San Francisco 49ers. They also take questions from Twitter.
Listen to the streaming broadcast here, download the mp3 file here, or subscribe to it in the iTunes store or via the RSS feed.
Bob McGinn and Tyler Dunne
Cutler deal brings stability to NFC North QB position
Green Bay - Aaron Rodgers is signed through 2019. Matthew Stafford is signed through 2017.
Now, Jay Cutler is signed through 2020.
At least for the next four years, the quarterback position in the NFC North will be mostly static. Only the Minnesota Vikings have a question at quarterback and they could address it in the draft this year. »Read Full Blog Post(103)
Thursday Packers practice report: Lacy taking part in full pads
Green Bay - Of those on the injury report, the only player missing Thursday as the Packers returned to practice was LB Clay Matthews (thumb).
Rookie RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) was practicing on a Thursday for the first time since he sprained the ankle against Atlanta three weeks ago.
He had been sitting out the first two days of practice and then taking part in a lighter Friday workout on a limited basis. »Read Full Blog Post(13)
McCarthy: Weather affects way game is called offensively
Green Bay - Here is a summary of coach Mike McCarthy's post-practice comments Thursday (the injury report is listed first):
- LB Brad Jones (ankle) - limited
- RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) - limited
- LB Clay Matthews (thumb) - out
- LB Mike Neal (abdomen) - limited
- LB Nick Perry (foot) - limited
- DE Ryan Pickett (knee) - limited
- (Lacy) He looked good. Limited in practice. Important for him to practice. Leads to performance.
- (Outside) Normal Thursday practice. Outside for a limited amount based on the
- (Ball security) Handle the football. It's part of fundamental football.
- (Weather and scheme) Weather elements are part of discussion during the week. Effects how the game is called.
- (Matthews) He's our primary playmaker. We've been playing a couple weeks without him.
- (Cobb) He looks good. Anytime able to accomplish what he did last week, he's obviously flying around pumped up.
- (Kaepernick throwing) We knew he could throw it. As far as production and yards after a catch were a huge factor in the game.
- (Defense) We're different. Not willing to assess season right now. We have a distinct goal right now. We need to focus on the present.
- (Come-from-behind wins) Try to start fast. I think fact we came from behind shows the character of this team. We don't plan on giving them the lead and coming back.
- (Surprises offensively) I don't see any big surprises. We've been playing with the same players we have been all year. You don't surprise people too much.
And that's it for McCarthy. We'll have more from the locker in a short while. (15)
Players must decide: Sleeves or no sleeves?
Green Bay --- It's a player-to-player preference. Some will wear sleeves Sunday at frigid Lambeau Field. Some will not.
Judge their sanity accordingly. The AccuWeather forecast is calling for a "high" of minus-5 and a low of minus-20 degrees for Sunday's wild card game Sunday at Lambeau Field.
"It's always a factor," nose tackle Ryan Pickett said. "You never get warm. You never get used to it. So it's going to be cold. Thankfully, we live up here. We deal with it a lot." »Read Full Blog Post(42)
Geoff Kaplan and the life of an NFL trainer
Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Geoff Kaplan got his start in Green Bay and in an interview on Wednesday for this story, gave us a glimpse in to life as an NFL trainer.
A New Jersey native, Kaplan went to the University of Wisconsin from 1988-'93.
"When I was in high school, I was an athlete, but I had a bunch of surgeries," said Kaplan. "I was exposed to physical therapy. I knew I wanted to be a sports physical therapist. I looked at colleges across the country." »Read Full Blog Post(5)
RB Eddie Lacy and G Josh Sitton voted second-team All-Pros
Green Bay - So the Green Bay Packers didn't have any players make the Pro Bowl. But when it came to the league's All-Pro ballot, they had two players make the cut.
Rookie running back Eddie Lacy and left guard Josh Sitton were both voted to the All-Pro second team. This group is voted by a panel of 50 Associated Press voters.
Lacy finished his first season with 1,178 rushing yards on 284 carries (4.1 avg.) with 11 touchdowns. Over the last 13 games, Lacy ranks second in the NFL in rushing. He also surpassed John Brockington's rookie rushing record in Green Bay. And he did a lot of his running behind Sitton, the 6-foot-3, 318-pounder who flipped from right guard to left guard this season. »Read Full Blog Post(61)
Video: '5 Questions' and 'X's and O's' with LeRoy Butler
This week in "5 Questions," Green Bay Packers hall of famer LeRoy Butler and JS reporter Tom Silverstein discuss the 49ers-Packers playoff game, including what it takes to play in the extreme cold, what to expect from Aaron Rodgers and Colin Kaepernick and whether the Packers' defense is up to the challenge. In "X's and O's," they analyze some of the puzzling decisions on the Packers defense and diagram how Green Bay can defend the San Francisco bunch formation.
For previous LeRoy Butler videos, click here. (1)
McCarthy on sellout: This is how it's supposed to be, this is Lambeau Field
Green Bay - Here is a summary of coach Mike McCarthy's Friday post-practice press conference (the injury report is listed first):
- LB Brad Jones (ankle) - limited - probable
- RB Eddie Lacy (ankle) - limited - probable
- LB Clay Matthews (thumb) - out
- LB Mike Neal (abdomen) - DNP - probable
- LB Nick Perry (foot) - DNP - probable
- DE Ryan Pickett (knee) - limited - probable
- (Lacy) He practiced well. Looked good all week.
- (Lacy and Sitton 2nd team all-pro) Josh was one of the best if not best guard in the league. Eddie had a big impact on our team.
- (Running game) I feel good about our running game. Eddie and James complement each other well. And it starts up front.
- (Selling out) Way it's supposed to be. This is Lambeau Field. I know it will be a great environment. Our fans always show up. This is the showcase of the NFL.
- (Field) Allan Johnson does a great job getting the field right. Tomorrow will be a big day. Biggest thing is keeping it cover, keep it dry.
- (Practice) Very good practice for us. It was windy, which was great. Any time you can handle the ball in the wind in practice is good.
- (Mental challenge of cold) It's a challenge. This is not the norm. Anytime you go outside the norm it's challenging.
- (Unscouted looks) They do a great job schematically. They're multiple in how they attack you.
- (Cobb limits) He's fully expected to go.
- (Practice outside advantage) Part of our preparation.
- (Practice schedule) Got done what we needed. Guys are bouncing back. It's reflected in our injury report. We'll have our best 48 out there.
And that's it for McCarthy. (11)
Sellout a relief to at least one lineman
Green Bay – Josh Sitton sent out a tweet saying that if the fans didn't sell out Lambeau Field, his teammate, offensive lineman T.J. Lang was going to buy them.
@jsitton71 C'mon pack fans. We need to sell all those tickets. We can't have a blackout! @TJLang70 will buy 3000 tix and give them out if necessary!
Lambeau did sell out. Asked about that Friday, Lang sort of stammered, "umm I guess. I don't know," he laughed. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Packers players on Sunday's weather forecast
Green Bay – Weather.com says this for Sunday: High of 4 degrees, low of -23. That's not the wind chill. That's just the temperature.
That's Green Bay's reward for coming back and winning the division, a playoff game with numb fingers, chapped lips and stinging toes - or worse.
"I don't know man, we've been checking out the weather forecast. It's pretty damn cold," said lineman T.J. Lang. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Tramon Williams' recent play gives Packers hope they can contain Boldin
Green Bay - When you allow a guy to catch 13 of the 17 passes thrown his way for 208 yards and a touchdown, the next time you play him you better have a plan.
The Packers are hoping they have a good one for Anquan Boldin Sunday.
Boldin ripped the Packers secondary apart with four catches of 20 or more yards, including a 30-yarder and a 40-yarder during the San Francisco 49ers' 34-28 victory on opening day. »Read Full Blog Post(31)
CB's Rogers, Wright both questionable for Sunday in San Francisco's secondary
Green Bay --- Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense would prefer Sunday to become a game of match-ups. If Green Bay's no-huddle is humming and the San Francisco 49ers defense is stuck in one personnel grouping, Rodgers could have some opportunities in the passing game.
Especially considering this a hurting 49ers' secondary.
Both cornerback Carlos Rogers and Eric Wright are listed as questionable with hamstring injuries. After not practicing all week, Rogers may be a long shot. He injured his hamstring last weekend against Arizona and didn't sound optimistic on Friday. »Read Full Blog Post(20)
49ers will get a chance to practice in the cold Saturday
Green Bay - Before the San Francisco 49ers take the field Sunday, they'll get a chance to experience the great outdoors in Wisconsin Saturday.
The 49ers, who are flying into the Fox Valley today, are allowed to use the home team's stadium or practice field the day before a game and with the 49ers coming from 60-degree temperatures in Santa Clara, Calif., coach Jim Harbaugh wants to spend some time getting his players acclimated to the cold.
It should help, but it won't expose the 49ers to the arctic blast that is scheduled to move in Saturday night and drop temperatures to minus-7 overnight. Snow is expected Saturday morning and the temperature will top out at around 28 degrees, which will feel downright balmy for those who have been suffering through the week of single-digit temperatures around here. »Read Full Blog Post(48)
Niners nemesis Antonio Freeman on Packers/49ers
Green Bay --- Much more on this Packers/49ers match-up coming at JS Online Sunday. Players from Packers teams past will weigh in. But before that drops, here's what one former 'Niner nemesis, Antonio Freeman, had to say about Sunday's wild card game.
He's been in this game plenty. Green Bay and San Francisco faced each other in four straight postseasons.
And in seven games as a starter against the 49ers, Freeman had 36 receptions for 674 yards with seven touchdowns. »Read Full Blog Post(20)
New Orleans victory means winner of Packers-49ers game goes to Carolina
Green Bay - Warm weather awaits the winner of Sunday's frigid fracas between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers Sunday at Lambeau Field.
As a result of New Orleans' 26-24 victory over Philadelphia Saturday night, the Saints are locked into a matchup with the No. 1 seeded Seattle Seahawks next Saturday at 3:35 p.m. The Saints, the No. 6 seed, are the lowest remaining seed regardless of what happens between No. 4 Green Bay and No. 5 San Francisco.
The winner of the Packers-49ers game will play No. 2 Carolina on Sunday, Jan. 12, at noon in Charlotte. »Read Full Blog Post(25)
Could Bush provide the answer to containing 49ers offense?
Green Bay - Of all the players on defense you could identify as potential game-changers for the Packers Sunday, CB Jarrett Bush wouldn't be at the top of the list.
But as the Packers prepare to face an explosive 49ers offense that features three big, physical targets in the passing game in WRs Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtreenand TE Vernon Davis, they may be leaning on Bush to give them a little more on defense than he usually does.
Bush, the team's top special teams performer, has been giving the Packers some good snaps as the sixth defensive back when they go to their dime package. They don't play the dime a lot - usually only on third-and-long - but in the last four games, Bush has played 53 snaps serving as a corner / blitzer / linebacker / safety. »Read Full Blog Post(35)
49ers T Anthony Davis isn't a fan of Wisconsin
Green Bay --- On the eve of this NFC wild card game between Green Bay and San Francisco, tackle Anthony Davis had some choice words for the city of Appleton.
Tweeting from the team hotel in Appleton, where a former wrestler was addressing the team, Davis said, "Nature Boy Ric Flair flew into this s---hole to show us some love."
As the negative feedback flooded toward Davis, he didn't back down. »Read Full Blog Post(60)
Last Look: Packers (8-7-1) vs. 49ers (12-4)
Green Bay --- Here is the final round-up from the week of coverage leading up to today's wild card game... (16)
Packers-49ers inactives: CB Carlos Rogers won't play
Green Bay - The San Francisco 49ers will not have slot corner Carlos Rogers (hamstring), but they will have CB Eric Wright when they take on the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
Rogers was one of the 49ers' seven inactives. It wasn't a huge surprise given he hadn't practice this week and the 49ers had signed CB Perrish Cox earlier in the week.
Wright (hamstring) was a bigger question mark. He injured his hamstring in practice this week and while he was able to return the next day, he was listed as questionable. »Read Full Blog Post(98)
Last-second field goal ends Packers' season, 23-20
Green Bay — Again, Colin Kaepernick has sent the Green Bay Packers packing. Last year, he did it at comfy Candlestick Park. This year, he did it at arctic-cold Lambeau Field.
The quarterback had the final word Sunday as San Francisco eliminated the Packers, 23-20, on a 33-yard field goal as time expired.
A win was nearly in the Packers' grasp. »Read Full Blog Post(779)
McCarthy calls 2013 team "a unique" group
Green Bay - When most people think of the 2013 Green Bay Packers, they'll think of the injuries up and down the roster, the inadequacies on defense and a pair of losses to the San Francisco 49ers for the second year in a row.
They'll think about this being the first year the Packers had gone without their starting quarterback for consecutive weeks since 1992, the remarkable production rookie RB Eddie Lacy provided and the continuing failure to defend the team's home-field.
They'll remember 8-8-1. »Read Full Blog Post(61)
Eddie Lacy: devastating but "we established a new identity"
Green Bay – Eddie Lacy sat at his locker for the longest time as one teammate came and went. The season was over. He gave the Packers a rookie rushing record of 1,178 yards, plus 81 in the playoffs. It was the coldest weather he had ever experienced. But the hard-charding running back from Alabama still ran his usual, punishing style.
And then it was … over. Lacy sat at his locker, listening to the last sounds of the season, closing drawers, busy laundry carts, zipping coats.
Guard T.J. Lang was one of the last to leave. He patted Lacy on the head on his way out. »Read Full Blog Post(32)
Cobb vows to come back stronger
Green Bay – Randall Cobb isn't happy.
Jordy Nelson and James Jones have Super Bowl rings. He does not. That's why he's playing this game. That's why he fought to come back. And he will now have to wait until 2014 to try again. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
More support for Dom Capers after another season ends
Green Bay --- Last season ended with a loss against San Francisco, followed by immediate questions about Dom Capers' future as the defensive coordinator. He stayed.
This season, again, ends with a loss to San Francisco. Players in the locker room continued to offer support for their coach. »Read Full Blog Post(145)
Headlines in the NFL Sunday
Here are some newspaper headlines from the playoff games Sunday:
49ers 23, Packers 20
San Francisco Chronicle »Read Full Blog Post
Packers WR James Jones on future: 'We'll see what happens'
Green Bay — Last year, Greg Jennings peeled off photographs at his locker one by one in cinematic fashion. There was no such drama with James Jones this locker room clean-up day. But the Green Bay Packers wide receiver is also uncertain about his future.
At 29 years old, Jones is a free agent again. And again, a younger receiver emerged who could make a veteran receiver more expendable.
The morning after Green Bay's 23-20 season-ending loss to San Francisco, the free agent Jones said he'd like to be back in Green Bay but indicated that he would test the market. »Read Full Blog Post(36)
Mike Neal's knee injury - and future - uncertain
Green Bay – Packers outside linebacker Mike Neal suffered a knee injury in the playoff loss to San Francisco on Sunday but said he would have fought to come back and play this week if Green Bay was still alive.
"I damn sure was going to try," said Neal Monday morning as the Packers cleaned out their lockers and prepared for their final meetings with coaches. "I played 16 games with a lot of stuff going on. I don't care what nobody said, limping or not I was going to try to go out there and play."
Neal said he wasn't exactly sure what was wrong with the knee; he was getting an MRI later today. He said there was no swelling. »Read Full Blog Post(38)
Tramon Williams: Youth is good, but old guys make this league go, too
Green Bay - Cornerback Tramon Williams was as diplomatic as he could be on the day Packers players cleared out the lockers, but he expressed a thought other veterans have offered in the past: it's hard to play defense without experience.
Williams became the leader of the secondary through his outstanding performance the second-half of the season and showed again Sunday in the 23-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that he has a lot left. However, he is the only player in the secondary with more than four years experience and he said that makes things tough.
"You're challenged with young guys," Williams said, a day after the Packers were knocked out of the playoffs. "Talented, young guys get played, but the game is still fast for them because they don't understand what teams are trying to do, they don't understand the scheme fully, they don't understand what the scheme can do for them, if they understand it. »Read Full Blog Post(176)
Micah Hyde on near pick: 'I don't think, definitely, I'll forget it'
Green Bay --- Moments after Green Bay's 23-20 loss to San Francisco, rookie cornerback Micah Hyde answered the same questions again and again and again.
One of the most honest, approachable players in the locker room, Hyde didn't hide. On San Francisco's game-winning field goal drive, he dropped an interception. Period. The morning after Green Bay's season-ending loss, he admitted that play will be on his mind through the off-season.
He could wash it out of his system. He could think about it. »Read Full Blog Post(64)
Dietrich-Smith also uncertain about future in Green Bay
Green Bay --- The list of free agents is long for the Green Bay Packers. Count center Evan Dietrich-Smith as another player who doesn't know what to expect.
"I don't know," the unrestricted free agent Dietrich-Smith said. "I feel good about the year I put together. Obviously I have a lot of fun playing with these guys, I'm very fond of them, but the game is the game, and the business side also happens, too. So, we'll see what happens."
Dietrich-Smith added he wouldn't "make any predictions." »Read Full Blog Post(79)
McAdoo drawing interest around NFL for open positions
Green Bay - It's very possible that Packers QBs coach Ben McAdoo, who had been pursued for a coordinator's position before, may be in line for a new job soon.
McAdoo is drawing interest for at least one offensive coordinator's position and possibly more, according to an NFL source familiar with recent coaching hirings.
It is also believed that McAdoo could be in line to interview for a head coaching job, although chances of him advancing to coordinator first are more likely. Still, McAdoo came up the same way through the Packers' ranks as Andy Reid and could at least get an interview. »Read Full Blog Post(47)
Fantasy Football Timeout: Heroes and zeros for 2013
We're almost done. But not quite.
Before we close the books on another exhilarating / frustrating / victorious / humiliating (circle one) fantasy season, we must take a quick stroll back through 2013 to examine the players we rooted for and against and – with as much objectivity as we can muster – give credit where credit is due.
As always, our annual accolades (and condemnations) have but a few important criteria: »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Packers QBs coach Ben McAdoo will interview for Browns HC position
Green Bay - Ben McAdoo, the Packers' quarterbacks coach the past two seasons, will interview for the Cleveland Browns head coaching position on Wednesday, according to an NFL source familiar with the Browns' search.
McAdoo, who was among coach Mike McCarthy's original assistant coach hires, first coached tight ends before being promoted to quarterbacks coach. McAdoo filled the spot Tom Clements held before he was promoted to offensive coordinator.
The Journal Sentinel reported yesterday that McAdoo is in line for an offensive coordinator's position, but it was possible he would also be considered for a head coach opening. It turns out the Browns job is the first he will interview for. »Read Full Blog Post(33)
Packers' James Jones played with two broken ribs
Greenfield – James Jones wants to help the community, he wants a new contract to remain in Green Bay and he wanted to win in the playoffs badly. So badly in fact he played with more than just a hurt leg.
Turns out the veteran receiver broke two ribs in the Packers game against Pittsburgh on Dec. 22 and was spitting up blood the next day.
But he practiced and played through it – and so it never had to show up on the injury report or be known to the public. »Read Full Blog Post(118)
Aaron Rodgers: 'We just need a couple more pieces'
Green Bay - Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers predicted that if general manager Ted Thompson can keep the bulk of the team together, the organization has a chance to be great again.
Speaking to host Jason Wilde on his weekly radio show on 540 ESPN Milwaukee, Rodgers said that he didn't see the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers Sunday as a sign the Packers were facing a rebuilding period but rather that they were on the verge of being a powerhouse.
"I think this organization understands we have a chance to be great," Rodgers said. "We just need a couple more pieces." »Read Full Blog Post(281)
Mike McCarthy's season-wrapup news conference
Green Bay - Here is a summary of Packers coach Mike McCarthy's season-ending press conference held Wednesday at the team's media auditorium:
- (Statement) Not where I want to be. Very challenging season for us. We have to congratulate fans not only for Sunday but for how they supported us. Want to thank them. We're in Day 3 of evaluation. Monday and Tuesday were exit interviews with players. Today talking with coaching staff and will push through staff evaluation. Lot of things said in last two days. Emotional. Look back when streak of losing, lot of information comes out about your program. We will take our information and do everything we need to do to push forward.
- (What did you learn) Not going to get into specifics. But when adversity hits some go one way or the other. It's about the program. Everybody has to buy into program and when do that you get through. But things also show up you didn't know were there. People say this felt like 2010. Didn't feel like 2010 to me at all. This year was different. Important to stay on top of your culture. Really impressed with our young players.
- (Dom Capers) Dom Capers is an outstanding football coach. I'm not looking to make big changes. But you go through process, important to look into everything.
- (Coach losses) Ben McAdoo, have a talented staff, we may lose people. He's prepared himself to go out there. Whatever opportunities he has, he's earned.
- (Changes) Football operation is something we're looking at. Lot of opinions, lot of people have a lot of things to say. We'll rank all players on offense and defense and then go through film later and do it again. That's interesting. Continue to evaluate and take the emotion out of it.
- (Reliant on Aaron Rodgers too much) Aaron Rodgers is arguably best player in NFL. Say too reliant, depends on how you look at it. He makes a difference when he walks on the field and in the meetings and when he's practicing. Clearly, he makes a difference. How many teams win division with four QBs. I think we were the fourth. Who stepped up during these times? Have to go back and look at that.
- (Injuries) Injuries are a moving target. Everything we do from a training standpoint, look at way players cared for, practice structure, training, made changes to be healthy. We didn't get that done. End of day look at the individual and stay in tune with that. You put injuries on a spreadsheet, we're like fifth or sixth in league in most injuries, you have to look at clear understanding of statistics. Don't like it. It's a challenge. It shows up and showed up this year. I give our team ... I'm proud of them. We have to find a better way to get guys healthy.
- (Practices) Not place blame on anything. Not a fan of off-season program. Doesn't give young player full opportunity to be ready for training camp. Stress points have changed. It's a different challenge. We all have to go thorugh it. It's not going to change. Have to find a better training regimen. I wasn't real happy with team coming out of training camp. I chart path of team and we had guys hurt in training camp. We were not hitting all cylinders coming out of training camp.
- (Compare with 49ers) Aware we've lost last four in a row. Look at those games and what they've come down to we just have to be better. We had opportunities we didn't convert. Common thread is we didn't stop the quarterback. That jumps out at you.
- (Rodgers saying new window open) We're division champs. We have work to do. There will be change. Roster will turn 25%, that's no different. I don't see any windows closing.
- (Jermichael Finley) Haven't seen Jermichael in two weeks. I know he's going through rehab.
- (Johnny Jolly) Going to get another opinion in Chicago.
- (Eddie Lacy) Impact player. Have impact players come into your program, makes a difference. Just a way commit to run game, combination with James Starks, as good as we've ever had. I can't say enough about his performance. There's things he can do much better. I'm excited about what he accomplished but I think he can be even better.
- (Impact players) Easier when they come in that way. But you don't get finished products from college. Expectations are huge and reality is it's a big step for them coming in.
- (Safeties) Some have opinions about veterans. We need more players making plays. Feel those guys are here. We have more coming in, that's what off-season is. Not ready to give personal evaluation. I realize Morgan Burnett had a new contract. He's what you want. He needs to be better.
- (Own evaluation) That's probably a question for Ted Thompson. I didn't win the last game.
- (Most challenging season) Clearly. This year seems like it never stopped.
- (David Bakhtiari) Dave, couldn't ask for more. Josh Sitton did an excellent job with David. Talk about LG and LT developing a relationship. David had a good, solid season for us. Talking to Derek Sherrod and Bryan Bulaga, as soon as how we set reps and positions, I'll get back to them.
- (End of 49ers game) Randall Cobb on first and 9, Randall runs that concept best of guys we have. Had the right defense. James Jones had the safety. There was a mistake by the run blocking unit. I expected us to be down to the 5 at least. Third downs look at on 49ers drive, right calls. He gets out.
- (Best team before Rodgers got hurt) I think it could have been. I hate doing this especially because I call plays, but I thought would be best offense we had here. Coming out of Minnesota, really, really hit our stride. Had no huddle where we wanted it to be. Felt very, very good about our offense. Defense playing well.
- (Offense built for late-season) We're built the right way. Don't you think so? I thought we ran the ball well this year. Best quarterback.
And that's it for McCarthy. We'll have full comments from McCarthy later and from assistant coaches as well. Be sure to check in at the blog later. (156)
Mike McCarthy on his most 'challenging' season as Packers head coach
Green Bay - Here is Mike McCarthy's full responses from his 2013 season-ending press conference...
Opening statement… "First and foremost, the fact that I'm standing here on a Wednesday during a playoff week, you know, it's not where I want to be. Don't take that personally. But, a very challenging season for us, 2013 season, Team 93, as we reference ourselves. When I look back on it, I think of a group of men that just kept fighting. The adversity that we went through as a team, enable to come out with the NFC berth division crown, have the home playoff game here. I think with that being said, you have to, we have to congratulate our fans particularly, not only for just Sunday's atmosphere, and just the way the way they always support our football team. I thought Lambeau Field was an unbelievable site with the weather and the atmosphere. When you see the orange, when you see the orange in the stands, you know it's playoff time in Green Bay, so I just want to thank the fans for that.
"But with that, we have a lot of work to do. We're in Day 3 of our evaluation process, I spent Monday and Tuesday going through exit interviews for every player on our football team, all the way through meeting with the practice squad members. Today, we'll actually start with the coaching staff, in fact just getting back to evaluating the game Sunday and the last couple games we have to clean up, so. Then we'll get into staff evaluations and push through that. So, it's a, you know, very comprehensive time. A lot of information flies around at this point. A lot of things said the last two days that were very informative, emotional, but frankly when I look back at this season, the tough times, particularly when we were on the streak of losing games, a lot of information about the people, your program really comes out during that time. So it was a great learning experience for me, both from a positive and challenging way. With that, we will take our information. We will do everything that we need to do as push forward to next season. So with that I'll take your questions.
On what he learned from that time when the team was losing… "Well, I'm not going to get into specifics of conversations and this and that. But I think when adversity hits, people go one way or the other, so a lot of it was good, some of it wasn't so good. And with that, when you set a path, and particularly with the program, it's about the program. Everybody has to buy into the program, and when you do that, you're able to get through times like we were able to get through this year. But also, things show up that you may not think were there. With that, it just gives you more information, gives you more of an opportunity to grow. Because this thing, you know, you don't line up and say 'hey,' that's why, I'm jumping off to, people say this feels like 2010. It didn't feel like 2010 to me at all this year, because it's a totally different year, totally different circumstances, it'll be totally different next year.
"But it's important to keep staying, staying on top of your culture, because culture is a moving target. Culture never stays the same, it's either going one way or the other, and you have to stay in tune with that, particularly the key people, in the culture. Whether it's the leaders, or the followers, or the young men that are trying to lead more. I was really impressed with our young players, extremely impressed with your young players, and the conversations that were on the second day, so, because we had two years and under on Tuesday, yesterday. And it's just the way they've grown, and things that they've seen, so. With that it gives us a chance to get better, and we will get better.
On if Dom Capers will return… "Well once again, we're not even 72 hours away from the game, OK. Dom Capers is an outstanding football coach. No one will be evaluated today. We'll go through just like we did last year. You guys did this to me last year, OK. I'm not going into this looking to make big changes, but I tell you one thing, when I go through this process, there's things that you really like about your program, it's important to (capture) them and make sure you're able to project them into the future, and the things, because that's not going to stay the same either. And there's things that you don't really like, that you feel need to get better. And with those areas, we'll either change, we'll adjust, or we'll emphasize in those, in that, in those particular things. And that's what the process we're going through right now. I think Dom Capers is an outstanding football coach, and I'm glad he's on our staff."
On assistants, such as Ben McAdoo, possibly leaving… "This is that time of year. Ben McAdoo, I think we have a very talented coaching staff. I would anticipate interest throughout, Ben McAdoo in particular. He's prepared himself for opportunities potentially that are out there. I think the world of Ben, I've been with Ben a long time, and seen him diligently prepare himself to move forward. So whatever opportunities that do come by, he'll do a phenomenal job."
On what he liked and didn't like... "I think it's important that you've got to recognize the people. Top to bottom, our football operation, obviously our whole organization, but our football operation is what we're really looking at right now closely. We have a lot of quality people and I think it gives you a chance to get through tough times. That was evident throughout the whole time, particularly that stretch there from the Chicago game on. It's like anything, there's a lot of opinions. A lot of people have different things to say. A lot of emotion involved, particularly when you sit down to talk to players and coaches the 24-48 hours after the game. I've been through this process a number of times. I forget particularly what year it was, we'll meet with the coaching staff today. We'll rank all the players on offense. We'll rank all the players on defense. Then, we'll go through the film evaluation.
"A month later, we'll rank all the guys on offense and rank all the guys on defense and it's interesting to see how much those rankings change. It happens. We're human. So it's important to go back and continue to evaluate, take the emotion out of it, clear thinking, make sure we're in line with the personnel department and that we're all seeing it the same way as we move into the off-season."
On if the team is too reliant on Aaron Rodgers and the team lost confidence when he went down… "Well, I mean, Aaron Rodgers is the best player in the National Football League. So to say you're too reliant on him, it depends on what side of the fence you want to look at. Does he make a difference on a football team? Absolutely. I think that's stating the obvious. He makes a difference, not only when we walks on the field on Sunday, but when he's involved in the meetings as a starting quarterback, when he's practicing, the energy, the ability, the experience, the attitude that he brings to practice field. Clearly he makes a difference when he plays. How many teams play with four quarterbacks in a season and win a division championship? I think we've been the fourth that's happened. So, yeah, it was definitely a challenge. Was our confidence challenged? Absolutely it was challenged. But that's part of the evaluation you have to go back and look at. Who stepped up during those times? Who stepped up when Seneca was in there? Who stepped up when Scott played and Matt? Those are the things you have to make sure you go back and look at and make sure that's part of your evaluation."
On if he learned anything more about injuries this season… "No. Injuries are a moving target. It's part of the game. Everything we do from a training standpoint. You look at our facilities, the way our players are cared for. The nutrition. The practice structure now. We've made a number of adjustments in favor of helping us be a healthy football team and we didn't get that done. At the end of the day, you have to look at the individual more, look at how the injury happened, the timing of the injury and just stay in tune with that. When you put those injuries on a spreadsheet and I've seen the spreadsheet. We're somewhere in fifth or sixth in the league for most injuries this year. You have to look further. I tell our football team all the time, because it happens to me in here all the time, statistics to me are for losers. People that sit here and hug on statistics, even when they're positive, if you hug on positive statistics, you have the opportunity to build false confidence. No different than the negative ones. When you look at a statistic, that's the starting point.
"You have to look inside of it and make sure you have a clear understanding of everything that happened within that statistic. That's the answer. That's what we're looking for and we'll continue to do that. Do I like it? No. It's a challenge. It's a challenge when you can't get guys to practice. It's a challenge when you have a young football team and the same guys aren't playing together each and every week. And it shows up, and it definitely showed up this year. So that's why I go back to, our team, I'm proud of them. We didn't get the goal now. I'm not sitting here saying I'm happy because I'm her on Wednesday at a press conference. We didn't hit the target and we've got to find a better way to keep guys healthy. We'll continue to strive to do that."
On the new CBA structure affecting the off-season… "I'm not going to place blame on anything. We've talked about this before. I'm not a fan of the off-season program. I don't like the way it's set up. I think it really doesn't give the young player the full opportunity to get ready for training camp and what they're getting ready to go through. So I think the stress points of developing your football team have changed. The timing of hitting that launching point, which is right at the end of training camp, going into the season is a different challenge. And we all have to go through it. But it's not going to change and we have to find the better training schedule, regiment and a little bit of luck that we hit that better.
"I'll be honest, I wasn't real happy with our football team coming out of training camp. Us not playing very well the first couple weeks, that was no surprise to me. I'm not going to sit here and talk about it after game Week 1 and Week 2. I chart the path of our team each and every year, so I have my notes to go back on. We had guys hurt in training camp this year. We were not hitting on all cylinders coming out of training camp. In prior years, I thought we were. We've had fast starts around here, and this year we did not.
On where the gap exists with San Francisco and Green Bay… "I mean, I'm clearly aware we've lost the last four in a row, and really the two playoff games are obviously the most important. You look at those games, you look at what those games have come down to, this particular one we have to be better. We had opportunities throughout that game that we didn't convert. Stating the obvious, the one common thread is we haven't stopped the quarterback. The quarterback's had three big games against us with his three opportunities. We need to do a better job there. I think that's the one common thread that jumps out at you. But we had opportunities on special teams, offense and defense, and we didn't get it done."
On if a new window is opening up… "Yeah. I mean, we're division champs, we have work to do, there's going to be change in our team this year, has been every year. The average change to your football team is what, 20 to 25 percent. That will be no different going into this season. As far as windows, I don't know how you look at our team and the way we're structured and the economics of the new CBA and what the whole league is going through, I think that the window; I don't see no window closing."
On Jermichael Finley… "I haven't seen Jermichael in probably about two weeks. I know he's going through rehab. He's splitting his time between here and Minneapolis."
On if Johnny Jolly needs neck surgery… "I talked to Johnny on Monday, he was going to see a second opinion in Chicago. I have not heard the news of that."
On what Eddie Lacy meant this season… "Eddie Lacy is an impact player. When you have impact players coming into your program, obviously it makes a difference. Eddie definitely did that. Just the way we knew we were going to commit to the run game, I thought the combination of Eddie and James Starks, and I wish we would've had Johnathan Franklin to keep that going, was as good as we've ever had I know in my time here. Eddie was the lead dog doing that. I can't say enough about his performance.
"What's exciting about Eddie is he's green. He's got a lot to learn, but there's things that he can do much better just to be an every-down back. I'm not only excited about what he just accomplished as a rookie, but really moving forward I think he can be even better."
On if you develop players like this or it's better they're ready… "It's easier when they come in. Yeah, that's what coaching is about. You don't get finished products coming out of college. I know the draft is important and it's hyped more than ever. Some of the expectations they put on some of these guys, I sit and watch the first round and personally it makes me sick because the expectations some of these guys come in with. The reality is it's a big step coming into the NFL. That's where the coaching and the training and the environment and the culture of the locker room, the veterans on how they bring those young players in here, that's all part of them growing and shaping them. Then we have to give them that opportunity to make an impact."
On the safety play… "Well, just frankly talking with the players, some of them have opinions about that. We need more impact players, we need more players making plays on defense. I think that's stating the obvious. I feel that those guys are here, but do we have more coming in? That's really what the offseason's for."
On Morgan Burnett… "I'm not ready to give a personal evaluation on anybody. And I understand Morgan with his new contract and everything. Morgan Burnett, he's what you want just from an ability approach and so forth, but he has definitely room to improve."
On if this was the most challenging season of his career… "Clearly. Yup, clearly the most challenging season. I look back at my first year, there were points of that season, the first game, 1-4, there were certain points in that season I felt like I got ran over by a truck. This year, it just seemed like it never stopped. 2010 was different. I can remember sitting here with Ted on Mondays and Tuesday and a number of times we didn't even have 42, 43 players that were going to be ready to play with 46 on Sunday. We had a number of those this year, but there's just so much change. I thought our special teams was extremely challenged this year with all the change there. Yeah, this was clearly the most challenge."
On if David Bakhtiari will stay at left tackle… "David, I don't think you could ask for more than what David gave us this year. I know Josh Sitton did an excellent job with David. You talk about a left guard and a left tackle developing that relationship, that's critical over there, and I know David really appreciates that, too, and that's what you look for from your veterans. I thought David had a good solid season for us and I'm excited about him growing because he's a young man. He's got a lot of growth in front of him.
"Talking to both Derek Sherrod and Bryan Bulaga, I told them both that as we go through this evaluation process as soon as we decide how we're going to set reps as far as positions and the identity that I'd get back to them, but I don't have an answer for you right now."
On the play-calling late against San Francisco… "You're talking about the first and 9 call? Randall Cobb on a first and 9 call, Randall runs that run concept the best of the guys we have. Got the right defense, seeing the still picture afterwards, I think it's James Jones has the safety and it's obvious if you really look at the play there's a mistake by our run blocking unit, so it's a good call, it's a solid call. I got the ball in one of our top playmaker's hands. I expected it to be at the 5-yard line or more as I anticipate calling the second down call. I have no problem with that call at all, it's a good call. The defensive drive, I think really you go to the two third downs. The empty pressure where Kaepernick gets out of the pocket, that's the right call. It was a call I wanted because it was important to keep him in there and decrease the time clock of that play and he gets out. That was obviously a huge play that gave them the first down there."
On if he had one of his best Packers teams in the works at 5-2 before Rodgers' injury… "I think it could've been. I hate doing this, especially because I call the plays, I felt that this was going to be the best offense that we've ever had here. I thought we were going to go past 2011. When we came out of the Minnesota game, I thought we really, really hit our stride because we had a couple of bumps there and we got the no-huddle offense where it needed to be, we changed a lot of the mechanics from the past. I felt very, very good about our offense and our numbers reflected it, too. More importantly the internal numbers of the things we were trying to get done. And defense was playing very well. But the special teams, we had a lot of change and I think it kind of caught up to us down the stretch, but 5-2, I felt very good about our team, yes."
On Casey Hayward coming back strong… "I think so, having an opportunity to talk to Casey, he's obviously disappointed, frustrated with the way his season went. You're talking about, he led our team in interceptions as a rookie, and that's one of the playmakers --- you asked earlier do we have enough playmakers on defense --- Casey Hayward's a playmaker, and he didn't play for us this year. I look for him to get healthy and to come back strong and make an impact next year."
On if team is built to win late in the season… "Hell yeah. Don't you think so? …My goodness, yeah. I can't even believe you asked me that. You guys got on me about running the ball forever. We run it as good as anybody in the league. We've got the best quarterback in football."
But the last three seasons ended in playoff defeats… "I'd put our offense up against anybody's, Tom. We'll play anywhere – cold, hot, rain, snow. We're built the right way is my answer."
Defending Kaepernick remains Packers defense's off-season challenge
Green Bay - The Packers cleaned up their defense of the read-option in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers only to have QB Colin Kaepernick throw for 412 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-28 loss.
Then they cleaned up their defense of the 49ers passing game in their wild-card playoff game Sunday only to have Kaepernick run seven times for 98 yards mostly on scrambles.
If the Packers, losers of four straight to the 49ers - three of them with Kaepernick at the controls - are ever going to get past their NFC nemesis, they're going to have to figure out a way to limit the damage Kaepernick does with his prodigious athletic ability. »Read Full Blog Post(20)
Dom Capers preparing to return; McCarthy calls him 'outstanding football coach'
Green Bay - After another season ending in postseason disappointment, it doesn't appear a shake-up on staff is imminent for the Green Bay Packers.
All signs point to Dom Capers returning for a sixth season as the Packers' defensive coordinator.
In a repeat of last year, coach Mike McCarthy strongly supported the coach following a playoff loss to San Francisco. »Read Full Blog Post(225)
Legendary Packers QB Bart Starr turns 80 years old today
Green Bay - One of the greatest players in Green Bay Packers history turns 80 years old today, quarterback Bart Starr.
Last year, we spent time with Starr in Alabama to discuss his legacy while trying to find out just how much he resonates today. Memories of Starr knifing through the Dallas Cowboys defense at the goal line in the "Ice Bowl" surely resurfaced for many last weekend with the Packers playing in frigid conditions again.
In the story linked above, some of the best quarterbacks in NFL history all say Starr's legacy will forever ring in NFL lore. After losing 1960 NFL Championship, he never lost another playoff game (9-1). Starr captured six division titles, five NFL championships and the first two Super Bowls. And debunking the theory that he was a mere robot in Vince Lombardi's offense, Starr's 57.4 completion percentage was the best in the NFL when he retired. »Read Full Blog Post(40)
FA-to-be James Jones brings a 'toughness' to Packers receiving corps
Green Bay — Again, the Green Bay Packers must determine the worth of one of their wide receivers in free agency. James Jones is the receiver up this season.
This was another solid season for the 29-year-old receiver. Battling a sprained knee, a quarterback carousel, and then two broken ribs, Jones finished with 59 receptions for 817 yards and three touchdowns. Now, his future is uncertain.
History suggests the Packers will let Jones test free agency and join the bidding if interest is lukewarm. The team has a solid trio in place with Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Jarrett Boykin, and has proven it can develop young receivers. »Read Full Blog Post(11)
Next up for Cobb? Developing as outside WR
Green Bay --- These last three seasons for Randall Cobb have been action-packed. He revived the Packers' drowsy return game in 2011. He broke out as a receiver in 2012.
In 2013, he fractured his leg and provided some Week 17 thrills.
Into the future, the Packers would like Cobb to develop as a wide receiver. To date, he has played inside. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
Kevin Greene a finalist again for the Hall of Fame
Green Bay --- Packers outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene is a finalist for the Hall of Fame again. This year marks Greene's third attempt at the Hall. He'll have plenty of competition again.
Here's the full list of finalists released on Thursday night...
K Morten Andersen... (1982-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-2000, 2006-07 Atlanta Falcons, 2001 New York Giants, 2002-03 Kansas City Chiefs, 2004 Minnesota Vikings) »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Report: NFL committee says David Bakhtiari violated concussion protocol
Green Bay --- So this is another twist in the NFL's everlasting questionable handling of concussions. In this case, the league has put the onus on the player.
According to the Associated Press, Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari re-entered Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a concussion. Two players violated league concussion protocol last weekend, according to a letter sent by the NFL's head, neck and spine committee to all NFL team doctors and trainers, the AP reports.
The other player is New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis. »Read Full Blog Post(25)
Video: Packers season review with LeRoy Butler
In Part 1 of their season review, Green Bay Packers hall of famer LeRoy Butler and JS reporter Tom Silverstein discuss whether Green Bay has the right players for its 3-4 defense and how the team can build on Eddie Lacy's success on offense.
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McAdoo still drawing interest around the NFL
Green Bay - Even if Packers quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo doesn't get the Cleveland Browns head coaching job, an opportunity for him to advance his career still exists.
McAdoo, who met with Browns officials in Green Bay on Wednesday, has another suitor.
The New York Giants, who are looking to replace retired offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, have an interview scheduled with McAdoo this week, according to a source familiar with McAdoo's situation. McAdoo is expected to interview over the weekend, probably on Saturday. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Packers' Sitton elected to PFWA's all-NFC team
Green Bay - The Pro Football Writers of America released their NFL awards Monday and only one Packers player got a mention.
Guard Josh Sitton did not get enough votes from fans, coaches and players to make the Pro Bowl team, but he was viewed in a higher regard among those who cover the NFL.
PFWA announced that Sitton was one of the two guards elected to the all-NFC team. The honor comes 10 days after Sitton was named Associated Press second team all-NFL by a panel of 50 writers. »Read Full Blog Post(10)
NFC title match-up reminder of cost of doing (QB) business
Green Bay --- At some point, the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will need to make difficult decisions at quarterback. The price keeps rising. And they've got two players on rookie deals.
Colin Kaepernick is on a four-year, $5.129 million rookie contract. Russell Wilson is on a a four-year, $2.198 million deal.
At some point, these rookie deals become long-term investments. »Read Full Blog Post(83)
Video: LeRoy Butler and Tom Silverstein discuss Packers free agents
In Part 2 of their season review, Packers hall of famer LeRoy Butler and JS reporter Tom Silverstein discuss the players who will be free agents and LeRoy gives his opinion on which ones the Packers should re-sign.
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Eddie Lacy named PFWA Rookie of the Year
Green Bay - Running back Eddie Lacy is the Pro Football Writers of America's Rookie of the Year. After nearly falling into the third round of the draft due to injury concerns, Lacy stayed healthy and was a reliable offensive threat all season for the Green Bay Packers.
Lacy finished with a Packers rookie record 1,178 rushing yards on 284 carries. His 11 touchdowns ranked third in the league.
There's a good chance Lacy will also win Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, which won't be announced until the night before the Super Bowl along with the other AP awards. Running back John Brockington was the last Packers' rookie of the year on offense, named in 1971 by the AP but not the PFWA. Cornerback Willie Buchanon won the AP's defensive rookie of the year award in 1972. »Read Full Blog Post(38)
McAdoo to interview for Dolphins offensive coordinator position
Green Bay - The interviews continue for Packers quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo.
One of the more popular assistants is now interviewing for the Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator job, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. The Dolphins fired former Green Bay head coach Mike Sherman after the season.
McAdoo previously spoke with the New York Giants about their offensive coordinator vacancy and also interviewed with the Cleveland Browns for a head-coaching job. »Read Full Blog Post(13)
Packers seeking input from season-ticket holders
The Green Bay Packers are surveying season-ticket holders to determine, among other things, what fans think about the process of purchasing playoff tickets and factors they consider in deciding whether or not to purchase.
Team spokesman Aaron Popkey said the team also is reaching out via survey to people on the season-ticket waiting list and fans in general.
Though the playoff game between the Packers and the San Francisco 49ers ended up being sold out, the team had trouble selling tickets. One of the factors cited was the new season-ticket policy. »Read Full Blog Post(30)
Ben McAdoo hired as Giants offensive coordinator
Green Bay --- Ben McAdoo is officially on the move. The highly sought Packers assistant is heading to a familiar foe.
The New York Giants announced Tuesday that McAdoo has been hired as their offensive coordinator. In New York, McAdoo will replace Kevin Gilbride. His deal is reportedly for two years.
McAdoo spent the last two seasons as the Packers quarterbacks coach and six seasons before that as the tight ends coach. »Read Full Blog Post(41)
A look back at Eddie Lacy's rookie season...
Green Bay --- One rookie award is in the books for Eddie Lacy. On Tuesday, the Packers running back was named the PFWA's Rookie of the Year. The night before the Super Bowl, he'll probably take home Associated Press honors, too. Here's a look back at Lacy's rookie campaign...
- Before training camp, Eddie Lacy spoke at length about the burden he carries. Hurricane Katrina rocked his childhood, creating an emptiness. (With video)
- The Packers almost reluctantly selected Eddie Lacy at the end of the second round of the NFL draft; and those blocking for him at Alabama insisted he was a good back in his own right. Here's what the scouts said then.
- One reason for Lacy's fall in the draft? Toe fusion surgery. Those in Alabama weren't too worried.
- When an unflattering photo of Lacy at training camp went viral, Lacy hardly flinched.
- About those screws in Lacy's hand...
- Very early, in a preseason game at St. Louis, scouts could tell that the Packers got a steal in Lacy.
- When starter DuJuan Harris landed on injured reserve, he got his opportunity as the starter.
- This rookie season began with a thud at San Francisco. Lacy was benched briefly after his only fumble on the season. This, after being picked as someone to close the NFC gap.
- In early-season wins over Baltimore and Detroit, Lacy asserted himself as the team's No. 1 back.
- He can sleep for a full day. He can also beat Grand Theft Auto in two weeks. Lacy knows how to flip the switch.
- What makes Eddie Lacy special is his smashmouth running style. But how long can he last at this rate? Jerome Bettis and Jamal Anderson discusss. Edgar Bennett, too.
- Asthma got in the way of a solid game against Minnesota.
- Lacy gritted through an ankle sprain in a win over Atlanta. And in a comeback win at Dallas, Lacy had his best game.
- From afar, another rugged running back who enjoyed a breakout rookie season has admired Lacy's game, John Brockington.
- Lacy and Le'Veon Bell both got a measure of revenge on the same field.
- Wondering why Eddie Lacy didn't get an "A" in Bob McGinn's annual grades? Pass protection.
- Lacy isn't just reeling in rookie honors. Along with Josh Sitton, he was a second-team All-Pro selection.
- After his breakout season, Lacy now heads into a very important off-season.
All four NFC North coaches are set; Vikings hire Zimmer
Green Bay --- When Mike McCarthy took over as the Green Bay Packers' head coach in 2006, Lovie Smith was in Chicago, Rod Marinelli was in Detroit and Brad Childress was in Minnesota.
Since then, a lot has changed. The Packers have mostly been in control of the division, as the other three teams continue to make big changes to catch them.
Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit all fired coaches in the last two years. Now, all new coaches are set. »Read Full Blog Post(51)
Eddie Lacy to replace injured Adrian Peterson in Pro Bowl
Green Bay --- Not a bad week for Eddie Lacy. One day after being named the PFWA Rookie of the Year, he's now Hawaii-bound.
Lacy will replace an injured Adrian Peterson in this year's Pro Bowl.
"I was extremely excited to hear that I am getting to go to the Pro Bowl after my rookie season," Lacy said in a team release. "I feel like it gives me a great opportunity to thank my teammates, especially the offensive line, and coaches, for working with me and helping me accomplish what I did on the field this year." »Read Full Blog Post(51)
Packers Podcast: McGinn and Dunne on 2013 season, playoff loss to 49ers
In the first of several upcoming off-season Packers podcasts, Tyler Dunne and Bob McGinn of the Journal Sentinel break down the key plays in Green Bay's 23-20 loss to San Francisco and begin to look back at the 2013 season as a whole.
Listen to the streaming broadcast here, download the mp3 file here, or subscribe to it in the iTunes store or via the RSS feed.
Bob McGinn and Tyler Dunne
Record number of underclassmen beefing up 2014 draft
Green Bay - The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2014 NFL draft was Wednesday and according to numerous websites who track early entries the number is somewhere between 93 and 96, which would blow away the previous record of 73 set last season.
According to one NFL personnel executive, the addition of the underclassmen makes this draft "very deep" and would allow a team like the Packers, picking at No. 21 in the first round, to be able to choose from several quality players when its selection rolls around.
The NFL will officially announce the names of those who were granted early eligibility sometime in the next couple of days. »Read Full Blog Post(60)
Packers OLBs coach Kevin Greene stepping down so he can spend more time with family
Green Bay - The Packers will be losing a key member of their defensive coaching staff.
Outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene announced through the Packers that he would be stepping down after five seasons for personal reasons. He did not express any reason other than a desire to be around his family more.
The news came as a surprise. Greene had not said anything publicly about wanting to quit. »Read Full Blog Post(278)
Former Packers safety Darren Sharper arrested in L.A.
Green Bay --- One of the Green Bay Packers' top safeties in recent memory was arrested Friday night in California on charges of sexual assault, multiple media outlets reported.
Darren Sharper is linked to two cases, TMZ and Pro Football Talk first reported. One that occured in October 2013, one in January 2014.
The 38-year-old was booked in Los Angeles jail and released on $200,000 bail. »Read Full Blog Post(13)
Live from Mobile for Senior Bowl Week
Mobile, Ala. --- The off-season is officially underway. This week marks the beginning of what's truly become a NFL Draft "season."
It's been two weeks since the Green Bay Packers fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 23-20, at Lambeau Field. If you're ready to turn the page and dive into the off-season, keep it refreshed here on the Packers Blog and JSOnline all week. Will be down here in Alabama to check out prospects and write Packers- and NFL-centric stories.
Though new Senior Bowl has rules prevent us from filming practice for the web, we'll fill this space with what we can to bring you to Alabama. Feel free to follow here and on Twitter for updates. »Read Full Blog Post(33)
Video: Georgia QB Aaron Murray on his injury, future
Mobile, Ala. --- The most decorated quarterback in Mobile this week isn't practicing or playing. Georgia's Aaron Murray tore his left ACL in late November. But he is here and measured in at 6-feet tall, a silver lining for the latest quarterback whose height is bound to be scrutinized.
The success of Drew Brees and Russell Wilson might open up doors for quarterbacks like Murray. In college, he threw for more than 13,000 yards and 121 touchdowns. He excelled against NFL-bound talent his entire career.
Brees has one Super Bowl ring. Wilson is on the cusp of winning one himself in his second season. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Video: LSU S Craig Loston on his physical style
Mobile, Ala. --- LSU's Craig Loston is one of many safeties the Green Bay Packers scouts will be studying this week. Loston had seven interceptions in college and had one of his best games in LSU's Outback Bowl win over Iowa with six tackles (three for loss), one pass break-up and one interception.
Here's what Loston had to say Monday on his style of play.
Video: Auburn CB Chris Davis on his 'Iron Bowl' touchdown
Mobile, Ala. --- It's easily one of the best plays any of us will ever see. In the "Iron Bowl" against Alabama, Chris Davis returned a missed field goal the distance for the game-winning score. There's a good chance this is what Davis is known for the rest of his life. And he says he's OK with that.
Broussard on Johnathan Franklin: 'I think he has a big upside'
Mobile, Ala. --- Senior Bowl Week is often networking heaven for football coaches. With general managers and personnel men sprawling in all directions, there usually are many college and pro coaches on site.
After the North's practice Tuesday, I bumped into running backs coach Steve Broussard, who oversaw Johnathan Franklin's banner career at UCLA and was let go one season later.
Almost lost in Eddie Lacy's rookie season was the fact that the other rookie running back, the fourth-rounder, barely saw the field. Franklin rushed for 103 yards at Cincinnati in Week 2 and then had only six carries for four yards the rest of the season. He was placed on injured reserve in late November with a concussion. »Read Full Blog Post(23)
Jacob Pedersen hopes to follow footsteps of Wisconsin tight ends past
Mobile, Ala. --- The NFL pipeline on the offensive line is well-documented. Wisconsin sends players to the pros annually.
This week, the skill-position players are on display. We'll get into James White and Jared Abbrederis as the week progresses. Both players had strong practices Tuesday. But there's also tight end Jacob Pedersen, who hopes to add to a different pipeline.
At tight end, former Badgers Garrett Graham, Lance Kendricks and Owen Daniels have all found success at the next level. »Read Full Blog Post(4)
Video: Florida State ILB Christian Jones on his game, Clay Matthews
Mobile, Ala. --- Florida State featured more than an offense scoring 30, 40 points a week on teams. It's defense was often just as dominant. Inside linebacker Christian Jones will be an interesting prospect to watch through the pre-draft process. At 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 234 pounds, the mid-round prospect is tall for an inside linebacker.
Jones says he can play outside as well, and rushed more off the edge this past season. After playing on the weak side as a junior, he moved inside as a senior and finished with 56 tackles (eight for loss) with two sacks.
Tuesday Senior Bowl notes: Abbrederis off to strong start
Mobile, Ala. --- The action is picking up in Mobile. A few thoughts from the first couple days...
--- Jared Abbrederis didn't measure out well at his weigh-in. Scouts don't climb over each other for a glimpse at 6-foot (and 7/10-inch), 189-pound wide receivers. Scouts are watching closely to see if the Wisconsin wideout can get separation. He did in college. With the Badgers, he caught 71 passes for 1,081 yards with seven touchdowns. Two practices in, Abbrederis is producing.
In 1-on-1's Tuesday, Abbrederis burnt Washington State safety Deone Bucannon on one rep, stopping on the dime for the catch. He then beat former Badgers teammate Dez Southward on a stop route for a catch. »Read Full Blog Post(8)
Video: Wisconsin S Dez Southward on his week
Mobile, Ala. --- Wisconsin safety Dez Southward discusses his game and his week so far at the Senior Bowl. The last two seasons, Southward finished with 109 tackles (11.5 for loss), two interceptions and 11 pass break-ups...
Video: Talking Packers at the Senior Bowl with LeRoy Butler
Mobile, Ala. --- In our first clip with former Green Bay safety LeRoy Butler, we discuss the Packers' need at secondary and how to close the gap in the NFC...
Wednesday Senior Bowl notes: Prospects emerging in Mobile
Mobile, Ala. --- Some observations from Wednesday's practice...
--- Chris Borland's instincts and ability against the run were evident for years at Wisconsin. But this week, he's also been covering very well. In addition to two interceptions in team drills, the Wisconsin linebacker has also stuck with receivers in coverage. He batted away one pass in tight coverage Wednesday. Short arms. Short stature. Nothing physically has held the Badgers' leader back in Mobile.
--- Northern Illinois' Jimmie Ward is one playmaker the Packers can study at a safety position lacking star power. He lacks bulk. You still worry he'll get tossed around in the pros. But the Mobile-native is holding his own during practices. On Wednesday, he shucked the burly, 6-foot-7, 265-pound tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz off the line, hung with him and batted away a pass. »Read Full Blog Post(12)
It may be time for Packers to draft another wide receiver
Mobile, Ala. --- On paper, this remains a stacked receiving corps in Green Bay. Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, Jarrett Boykin will return. Free agent James Jones might, too. But in addition to Jones this spring, Cobb and Nelson are both scheduled to be free agents after the 2014 season.
While there's a good chance Ted Thompson prioritizes one or both far in advance, this may be the spring to take another wide receiver. After all, this is the position the Packers' scouts nail most often.
This year's NFL Draft is particularly loaded at wide receiver. Underclassmen Mike Evans (Texas A&M) and Sammy Watkins (Clemson) are head of class and could both go in the first 15 picks. Fellow underclassmen Marqise Lee (USC) and Kelvin Benjamin (Florida State) might be first-round picks as well. »Read Full Blog Post(30)
More on James Jones playing through pain
Mobile, Ala. --- We're starting to see why Edgar Bennett was so quick to praise James Jones' toughness when the position coach was asked about the free agent's future in Green Bay.
Jones broke two ribs against Pittsburgh Dec. 22, spit up blood the next day and played on. The knee injury he suffered Oct. 13 at Baltimore, a reported sprain of the posterior cruciate ligament, was worse than he let on publically, too.
Keith Williams, Jones' receivers coach at San Jose State, stays in regular contact with the wideout. Now the receivers coach at Tulane, he took the short trip to Mobile this week. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Van Pelt tabbed as Packers QBs coach
Green Bay - The most logical move coach Mike McCarthy could make in replacing QBs coach Ben McAdoo would be to move RBs coach Alex Van Pelt, a former NFL quarterback, into the position.
It appears that is his plan.
A league source confirmed reports from NFL Network and CBS Sports that Van Pelt would become QB Aaron Rodgers' new position coach. The move comes following some interest from new Cleveland coach Mike Pettine in Van Pelt becoming his offensive coordinator, the two media outlets reported. »Read Full Blog Post(35)
Thursday Senior Bowl notes: S Jimmie Ward excels in his hometown
Mobile, Ala. — As discussed with LeRoy Butler, the Packers' best plan of attack at safety may be to sign a veteran in free agency, a reliable presence to help Morgan Burnett capitalize on his potential.
It wouldn't be a shock if Green Bay drafted one, too. »Read Full Blog Post(30)
South tops North in Senior Bowl, 20-10; White scores TD
All Senior Bowl week, the South team clearly had more talent at quarterback than the North.
That proved to be the difference in Mobile, as Derek Carr (Fresno State) went 7 of 11 with a touchdown in the South's 20-10 win. David Fales (San Jose State) went 6 of 7 for 104 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Auburn's Dee Ford -- a potential 3-4 OLB -- earned MVP honors. Showing an explosive first step all week, he finished with two sacks. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Packers sign FB Ina Liaina
Green Bay --- Fullback Ina Liaina signed with the Packers, the team announced Tuesday. The first-year player out of San Jose State spent part of last off-season with the Miami Dolphins.
Liaina, a 6-foot, 250-pounder, appeared in 43 games for San Jose State, rushing for 150 yards with a touchdown and catching 14 passes for 134 yards with two scores.
The team's fullback last season, John Kuhn, is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March.(12)
Is newest FB a sign Packers will be looking to bulk up their running game?
Green Bay - Regardless of whether the Packers re-sign FB John Kuhn, the need for a bruising fullback and big, blocking tight end couldn't have been more obvious than when they faced a first and goal at the 9-yard line against San Francisco in the playoffs.
Maybe their signing of 5-11 3/4, 250-pound FB Ina Liaina is a sign that they plan on having one when the regular-season opens.
Liaina (pronounced LEE-ah-E-nah) came out of San Jose State in 2013, but wasn't drafted and signed as a rookie free agent with the Miami Dolphins in May. During his pro day prior to the draft he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.83 seconds and benched 225 pounds 22 times, »Read Full Blog Post(43)
Conversations continue between Packers, CB Sam Shields
Green Bay --- In our chat yesterday, many of you asked about the status of free agent cornerback Sam Shields. Didn't get into it too much then, so figured I'd share here.
One source indicated recently that the two sides have been in regular contact and that the Packers do want to re-sign the 26-year-old, but also considered his return "50/50."
So in other words, nothing new here yet. As free agency in March nears, talks will likely carry more substance. »Read Full Blog Post(80)
Montee Ball told Melvin Gordon to go back to Wisconsin
Newark, N.J. - Wisconsin Badgers coach Gary Andersen never coached running back Montee Ball, but he may want to thank him for his contribution to the program.
About a month ago, running back Melvin Gordon, then a redshirt sophomore, announced that he was not going to apply for early entry into the NFL draft. Ball might have played a role in that decision.
Gordon had submitted his name to the NFL Advisory Board to get an idea where he might be drafted if he did declare early. He also consulted with his former teammate, who will be taking part in Super Bowl XLVIII this weekend and got a very frank answer. »Read Full Blog Post(7)
Aaron Rodgers ranks 6th in retail popularity; Russell Wilson is No. 1
New York - Despite missing a portion of the sample period, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers came in No. 6 in total retail sales of products bearing his name, according to a report released by the NFL Players Association.
NFL Players Inc., a licensing arm of the union, releases quarterly reports on licensed product sales and this report incorporates all sales from September through November of last year.
According to the release, the rankings are based on "total overall sales of licensed products from online and traditional retail outlets as reported by more than 65 NFLPI licensees." Those companies include Nike, Topps and Fathead. »Read Full Blog Post(10)
Mike Daniels looking to be a lead dog on Packers defense
New York - It took Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels about a week of doing nothing to get over the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
By the time the divisional playoffs rolled around the following weekend, he was already on to next season and ready to start hitting it hard again.
The 49ers loss left a bad taste in his mouth and his response was to vow he wouldn't sit still and accept the 2013 season as the defensive standard. After two years of being one of the "young guys", the hard-working and fast-talking Daniels said he's done messing around. »Read Full Blog Post(66)
A.J. Hawk says Packers won't replace Kevin Greene's energy
New York - Packers LB A.J. Hawk said the Packers will find a suitable replacement for outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene, but they'll never find a person with his kind of energy.
Hawk said Greene is a rare bird who coached the same way he played the game.
"I told him, he's like one of the last true warriors of the game," Hawk said this week during a break in engagements at the Super Bowl XLVIII media headquarters. "He literally gave his body to the game and played so hard and cared so much. I have the ultimate respect for him, everyone does." »Read Full Blog Post(66)


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Demian Maia explains why he should be 'first in line' for welterweight title shot
UFC veteran Demian Maia has been absolutely ripping through the competition since moving to welterweight four years ago, earning victories over some of the division's best fighters in impressive fashion, including a submission win over Matt Brown at UFC 198 last weekend.The victory against Brown was his fifth straight, which is good for the second longest winning streak in the welterweight...
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May 20, 2016 | Discuss
Matt Brown Assaulted By Fans, Demian Maia And Former BJJ Coach At UFC 198
Poor Matt Brown (pictured). The UFC welterweight was getting hit from all angles this weekend in Brazil. Brown made the trek to jiu jitsu country to fight Demian Maia at UFC 198, so he probably thought that would be the only time he would be assaulted. Brown turned up the heat during Friday's weigh-ins when he turned up his middle fingers to the 15,000 Brazilians who pelted him...
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Demian Maia smothers Matt Brown at UFC 198 for sixth straight win
UFC welterweight contender Demian Maia scored yet another impressive victory Saturday night, smothering eighth-ranked Matt Brown for a full two rounds before locking in a rear-naked choke in the third at UFC 198.Maia made his intentions clear from the opening bell as he shot for a takedown as soon as Brown was in striking distance. Brown initially fought off the takedown attempt...
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Demian Maia Vs Neil Magny Set For UFC 190
A welterweight fight between Demian Maia and Neil Magny has been added to the UFC 190 event in Brazil on August 1st. Maia currently has back-to-back victories against Alexander Yakovlev and Ryan LaFlare to his name and is currently 5-2 overall since dropping down to the welterweight division in 201, leaving him ranked at No.6 in the weight class. Meanwhile, Magny has one of the...
Via Fight Of The Night
June 09, 2015 | Discuss
UFC Fight Night Rio: Demian Maia Defeats Ryan LaFlare By Unanimous Decision
What could have been a star-making turn for Long Island welterweight Ryan LaFlare on Saturday night instead turned into a reminder why Demian Maia is one of the top groundfighters in the sport, as the Brazilian contender put together a Jiu-Jitsu clinic in winning a five-round unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night main event at Ginasio do Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
Fight Capsule: Relive Maia's ultraviolent finish of Story in Rio
After kicking off the first 5 fights of his UFC career with submission victories (4 of which earned him a submission of the night honors) Demian Maia would go 5-4 in his next night bouts with zero submission wins to speak of. Maybe he just needed to revisit Brazil. In his first fight on home soil since he won three fights in one night as part of a Super Challenge tournament back...
Via Fight Booth
March 19, 2015 | Discuss
UFC Fight Night Rio: Dan Downes Picks Ryan LaFlare By Unanimous Decision
UFC/WEC veteran Dan Downes talks strategy and predictions for UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare, taking place Saturday, March 21. Grab your acai and linguica boys and girls, it's time for another Brazilian edition of The Downes Side! I can't really recommend grabbing both, however. Much like this weird cherry ham glaze I had at a wedding last week, fruit and pork products shouldn't...
'UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare' Betting Odds (Main Card)
With next to no significant scraps going down this Saturday in Brazil, UFC Fight Night 62 is arguably one of the worst lineups the promotion has ever hosted. With the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament starting tomorrow, capturing eyeballs will be a tough task for the UFC. Regardless, if there's a fight, there are betting lines. Demain Maia (pictured) enters the main event...
Via 5thRound.com
March 18, 2015 | Discuss
Can Demian Maia Stop Rising Undefeated Welterweight Ryan LaFlare?
Damian Maia got back in the winner's circle by defeating Russian Alexander Yakovlev. (Mandatory Credit: David Becker/Associated Press) On the 21st of March, the UFC makes its way back to the HSBC arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for fight night 62. In the main event of that night, Demian Maia will take on undefeated Ryan LaFlare in a welterweight showdown, after the original main...
Via The Sports Journal
February 22, 2015 | Discuss
Demain Maia Out Indefinitely With Serious Bone Infection
Demian Maia is having a tough time at the moment as it was revealed on the latest edition of the UFC Tonight show that he's suffering from a serious bone infection known as 'osteomyelitis.' At first Maia just had a bone bruise in his shoulder which forced him out of his scheduled fight with Mike Pyle at UFC Fight Night 49 last weekend, but it then developed into a staph infection...
Via Fight Of The Night
August 28, 2014 | Discuss
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Even as their streets overflow with hooligans, rapists, and radical Islamic Imams— David Cameron's jackbooted thugs scramble to subdue the imminent threat that is Tony Miano, an old, out-of-shape, harmless Christian preacher…
'Homophobic' would imply I am somehow afraid of homosexuals– I love homosexuals.
Tony Miano was held for 6 hours and had his fingerprints and DNA taken…
Mr Miano, who served as a Deputy Sherriff in Los Angeles County, said his experience suggested that the term "thought police" had become a reality in the UK.
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