Category Archives: The Fan Food For Thought

And then there was one (Packers Punter)

And then there was one (Packers Punter)

  Undrafted rookie Justin Vogel signed with the Packers because he saw an opportunity. Now in early June, he’s the only punter on the Packers’ roster, after the team cut ties with Jake Schum. “There’s only 32 spots in the world at my position,” Vogel said Thursday in the locker room. “There’s no backups being…MORE

Opening Day for the Green Bay Bullfrogs

Opening Day for the Green Bay Bullfrogs

  As the Milwaukee Brewers cling to first place in the NL Central, it’s time to throw out the first pitch for another season with the Green Bay Bullfrogs. Former MLB All-Star Chris Sabo takes over as manager, and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be on hand for Opening Day with the Bullfrogs.…MORE

Ty Montgomery on the Jim Rome Show

Ty Montgomery on the Jim Rome Show

  Packers running back Ty Montgomery joined the Jim Rome Show earlier today on CBS Sports Radio and Sports Radio 107.5 & 1400 The Fan. While not trying to get ahead of himself, Ty told Jim that he thought the Packers offense would be “special” in 2017. Ty also explained why he’s sticking with the…MORE

Can the Packers get a pass rush?

Can the Packers get a pass rush?

  Nick Perry had 11 sacks last season, and the Packers paid big bucks to keep him around. But last year was the first time Perry had double-digit sacks, and he has yet to play a full 16-game season. Clay Matthews has racked up double-digit sacks four times in his eight NFL seasons, but he…MORE

Packers Secondary: New & Improved?

Packers Secondary: New & Improved?

Last year didn’t go well for the Packers’ secondary. This offseason, they brought back a familiar face in Davon House, plus used their top two picks on defensive backs. House feels “at home,” now that he’s back in Green Bay. (Check out the full story at The Packers Wire) Don’t miss SportsLine (4-6) as Chris…MORE

Jermichael Finley: Life after Football

Jermichael Finley: Life after Football

  Former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley joins Marques, Bill & Rookie on Friday mornings on “Air it Out.” Over time, he’s filled us in on details about his career-ending injury, and more. This week on the Players Tribune, Jermichael put his story into text form. After his NFL career came to an end, Jermichael found himself…MORE

Martellus Bennett: Packers Captain of Fun

Martellus Bennett: Packers Captain of Fun

  By MARQUES EVERSOLL Martellus Bennett is a fun dude. And he put that big personality on display during his first media availability in the Packers locker room. “I may not be a team captain,” Bennett said. “But I am the captain of fun.” I’m not sure there’s ever been an official Fun Captain in…MORE

Packers OTAs: What do you want to see?

  The Green Bay Packers kicked off organized team activities on Monday. Now today, they’ll take the field in a practice open to the media and public. (Weather permitting) Over at Packers.com, they highlighted five things to watch at Packers OTAs (HERE) — But we ask the question: What will you be looking for? “Air…MORE

Another great Badgers defense in 2017?

Another great Badgers defense in 2017?

Wisconsin Badgers safety D’Cota Dixon started all 14 games last season. Now, Jim Leonhard — one of the best defensive backs in Wisconsin football history — is the defensive coordinator. With Leonhard calling the shots and Dixon manning the secondary, it could be another big year for Wisconsin’s defense. Check out this story on Dixon from…MORE

Sogard, Brewers stay hot in San Diego

  The Milwaukee Brewers are now six games over .500 after a 4-2 win Thursday in San Diego. Eric Sogard (“Nerd Power”) was a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs batted in, including the go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning. (Check out JSOnline’s full game story HERE) Sogard was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs…MORE

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