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Packers and Vikings Stock Up on Defense in the First Round: See the Full 2013 Round 1 Draft Results

Nick Cooper — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:09:35 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers focused on defense through the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Green Bay had one pick at 26, while Minnesota entered last night with two picks (23, 25) after earning an extra in the Percy Harvin trade. Minnesota earned a thrid first round pick in a deal [...]

Brett Favre Wanted to Play for the Dallas Cowboys

WEBC Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:29 +0000

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre had blue star-envy. The Super Bowl winning QB played the bulk of his career with the Green Bay Packers before spending time with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings prior to retiring in 2010. Despite the bitter end to his time in Green Bay, Favre will likely always be [...]

Greg Jennings Takes Out a Full Page Ad to Offer "Bittersweet" Farewell to Green Bay Packers Fans – See The Ad Here

Nick Cooper — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:53:33 +0000

In a move many are calling classy, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings took out a full page ad in both the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Green Bay Press Gazette to offer what he calls a “bittersweet farewell”. The ad appeared in Wednesday’s edition of both papers, thanking fans and the Packers organization for [...]

Vikings Land Former Green Bay Packers Receiver Greg Jennings

David Drew — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:54:32 +0000

For the Vikings to determine whether Christian Ponder is truly an NFL starting quarterback, they have to get wide receivers around him who have solid skill sets. Trading Percy Harvin was a step backwards, but today they hope to have taken a step back in the right direction by signing free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings.

Vikings and Packers to Add Defensive Tackles In First Round of 2013 Draft?

David Drew — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:17:02 +0000

The NFL Draft is next month and while free agency moves will impact who teams select in the first couple of rounds, that didn’t stop ESPN’s Todd McShay from doing an all new mock draft. With his latest prediction, he has the Minnesota Vikings selecting DT Sylvester Williams from North Carolina. McShay says this about [...]

Here's Some Changes You Might See in the NFL With the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers

Chris Allen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:36:49 +0000

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Soon-To-Be Free Agent Wide Receiver Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers Drops a Bombshell Announcement About His Future

Nick Cooper — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:51:42 +0000

As wide receiver Donald Driver's contract comes to an end with the Green Bay Packers, speculation and rumors started popping up that the Vikings may be looking to bring him to Minnesota. Added to rumors of crossing the border are whispers of retirement for the 38 year old wideout. Will Driver join another team like the Vikings, or will he retire?

Packers Put Up Little Resistance To Kaepernick, 49er's in Blowout Loss

David Drew — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:51:49 +0000

When San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh benched veteran quarterback Alex Smith for the younger, unproven backup Colin Kaepernick, many people thought it would backfire once the playoffs started. That may still prove to be true, but not on a night when the Green Bay Packers played one of the worst defensive games in front of a national audience.

What Will the Weather Be Like for the Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Wild Card Playoff Game? Get Your Game Time Forecast Here

Nick Cooper — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:53 +0000

As the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings meet at Lambeau Field for their second playoff showdown ever, weather could play a big factor in deciding the outcome of the NFC Wild Card matchup. Generally speaking, things look to be cool, but not particularly frigid. The temperature will be around 20 degrees through the evening, [...]

Packers Cutting Off Alcohol Sales Earlier For Vikings Game Saturday Night

David Drew — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:18:11 +0000

If you’ve ever been to a Vikings / Packers game, then you know how rowdy and crazy it can be. For every group of people having fun trash talking fans of their opponent, there are people who take things too far and alcohol usually plays a role. Packer’s officials hope to keep things somewhat under [...]

When is the Vikings / Packers Playoff Game? Who Does the Winner Play? Get the Full NFL Playoff Schedule Here

Nick Cooper — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:10:10 +0000

Football fans in the Northland are wildly excited, whether they cheer for the Packers or root for the Vikings. Adding to the excitement is a playoff rematch one week after the regular season finale between the two teams. Green Bay enters the playoffs as the winners of the NFC North for the second year in a row [...]

Vikings vs. Packers – Live Blogging Coverage from Mall of America Field

Tony Hart — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:06:29 +0000

The only scenario for the Minnesota Vikings to play next weekend in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs is to win today at Mall of America field and that won't be an east task, as the Packers are in town playing for a first round bye in the Playoffs. Plus the underlaying storyline is Adrian Peterson and if he is able to break the single season rushing record.

Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Border Battle Pre-game Experience [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:15:05 +0000

The second half of Border Battle 2012 is here, and fans from around Packer Nation and Vikings Country have descended on Minneapolis for a game with plenty of meaning for both teams. Beside playing for pride and series record, Green Bay is looking to secure a first round bye and home field advantage. Minnesota is [...]

Border Battle Injury Update: Who is in and Who is Out for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings?

Nick Cooper — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:20:19 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings travel to Green Bay for the first of to games in the Border Battle rivalry this Sunday, with a game start time of noon. What players dealing with injuries will be on the field, and who will be sidelined? Green Bay Packers Donald Driver (Thumb) – Questionable - Has not practiced yet [...]

Former Vikings Defensive Lineman Doug Sutherland Says Packers Intercepted the Ball

Tom Hansen — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:59:00 +0000

A former Minnesota Vikings great says it was a pick for the Pack. UWS Hall of Famer Doug Sutherland was asked about the Packers-Seattle game on Monday and he said that the replacement referees got the call wrong and that M.D. Jennings should have had an interception on that play in which Golden Tate scored. [...]

NFL Says Seattle Touchdown Stands, Packers Officially Lose Monday Night Game

David Drew — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:27:03 +0000

There was a stir earlier today about an NFL rule that does allow the commissioner to overturn a play if a major injustice occurs during the course of a game. Today, the NFL reviewed the controversial Seattle touchdown and said there was not sufficient evidence to overturn the result of the game. Basically, the call [...]

Watch The Play That Everyone Is Talking About From The Packer's Monday Night Football Loss [Video]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:53:39 +0000

Been on Facebook yet today? You will no doubt see the rage from Packer's fans over the call last night that gave the Seahawks the win. Did you see the play? If not, here it is. Look at about 2:00 minutes into the YouTube video:

A.J. Hawk Knocks Guy Into Lake During Touch Football Game

Ben Chew — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:15:17 +0000

If we learn anything from the video below, it’s to never play a game of touch football with Green Bay Packers’ linebacker A.J. Hawk. After finishing up play at the Inspiring Minds Celebrity Golf Outing, Hawk and some of the other participants started a touch football game near the clubhouse. Former Heisman Trophy winner Troy [...]

Packers Get Another Pass Rusher With First Round Pick

David Drew — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:08:04 +0000

The Green Bay Packers wanted another pass rusher to compliment Clay Matthews and they feel the got one in USC’s Nick Perry. Some people question his consistency, but he did play for a program that tends to generate pro productive pro athletes. What do you think, Packer fans? The Packers got their pass rusher [...]

Former Packer Backup Matt Flynn Agrees To Deal With Seattle

David Drew — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:47:04 +0000

Signing an unproven backup to be your franchise quarterback can be a dicey proposition. Scott Mitchell anyone? Seattle needed a quarterback and now the Green Bay Packers need a backup. The Seattle Seahawks are hoping another Green Bay backup turns into their franchise quarterback. The Seahawks reached agreement Sunday with Matt Flynn on a [...]