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Eagles dominate Vikings, advance to Super Bowl 52

Eagles dominate Vikings, advance to Super Bowl 52

  The Green Bay Packers fell short of the playoffs this year, but a Minnesota Vikings loss feels like a Packers win, doesn’t it? The Vikings have had a long history of heartbreak in the playoffs, and this year was no different, as the Philadelphia Eagles dominated Minnesota 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game. As…MORE

NFL Championship Weekend: Who moves on to the Super Bowl?

NFL Championship Weekend: Who moves on to the Super Bowl?

How can the Jacksonville Jaguars upset the New England Patriots, and advance to the Super Bowl? That’s a tough question. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone doesn’t have the answers, but he did get advice from some first graders. (Read about it at CBSSports.com) In the NFC, will it be the Vikings or the Eagles? “Air it…MORE

Maybe next year for the Packers?

Maybe next year for the Packers?

And then there were four… In the AFC, it’s the (one-half) unlikely matchup of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the New England Patriots. (But someone at CBS Sports is picking the Jaguars) In the NFC, nobody could have foreseen Case Keenum and Nick Foles being the last two quarterbacks standing. (And the Vikings & Eagles are pretty similar…MORE

Can the Jaguars (really) beat the Patriots?

Can the Jaguars (really) beat the Patriots?

It’s championship weekend in the NFL. Does anyone believe the Jacksonville Jaguars have a shot to beat the New England Patriots? We know at least one person does. (And he’ll join us at 10:15 AM on “Air it Out.”) If you step back and look at it objectively, the Jags are perfectly built to beat…MORE

Dead or alive, NFC North staying busy

Dead or alive, NFC North staying busy

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to play the Philadelphia Eagles for the right to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LII. The other three teams in the NFC North fell short of the playoffs this year. But that doesn’t mean the Packers, Lions and Bears aren’t staying busy. Chicago made a coaching change, replacing John…MORE

Davante Adams named to Pro Bowl

Davante Adams named to Pro Bowl

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will replace Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the Pro Bowl, the Packers announced Tuesday afternoon. Adams led the Packers with 74 receptions for 885 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in 2017. He also just signed a four-year extension worth as much as $58 million, including $30 million guaranteed. The Packers…MORE

Mark Murphy on “Air it Out” at 10:20 AM

Mark Murphy on “Air it Out” at 10:20 AM

Four teams remain standing in the NFL Playoffs. The Vikings take on the Eagles in the NFC, and the Patriots host the Jaguars in the AFC. Meanwhile, the Packers are watching from home, preparing for the 2018-19 season. (And it’s been a busy offseason in Green Bay.) Packers president Mark Murphy will join “Air it…MORE

No Playoffs for Packers, but a big game for Bucks

No Playoffs for Packers, but a big game for Bucks

It’s playoff time in the NFL, but the Green Bay Packers are already wet into their offseason. Meanwhile in Milwaukee, it could be a playoff atmosphere tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks host the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Hopefully, the Bucks can snap out of their shooting “funk” against a team that typically shoots…MORE

Whitt promoted, Packers coaching staff taking shape

Whitt promoted, Packers coaching staff taking shape

When the Packers hired an outside candidate, Mike Pettine, to be their defensive coordinator, the question became how many (if any) assistant coaches would be retained. According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers will keep cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. on staff, and promote him to the elevated role of defensive…MORE

Packers set to hire Mike Pettine as defensive coordinator

Packers set to hire Mike Pettine as defensive coordinator

The Green Bay Packers have reportedly made their decision on who will replace Dom Capers as defensive coordinator. Former Browns head coach Mike Pettine is the choice, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Packers now preparing to hire former Browns’ HC Mike Pettine as their defensive coordinator, per league source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 10,…MORE

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