Category Archives: The Fan Food For Thought

“Kyle in Green Bay” is coming back to Green Bay

“Kyle in Green Bay” is coming back to Green Bay

If you listen to the Jim Rome Show — weekdays at 11:00 AM on The Fan — then you’ve certainly heard about Kyle in Green Bay’s trip to California. Well, now it’s over, and Kyle is en route back to Green Bay. He joined “Air it Out” this morning to discuss the trip.MORE

Jason Witten thinks Dez Bryant will be a Packer

Jason Witten thinks Dez Bryant will be a Packer

The Dallas Cowboys are going to look different, offensively, in 2018 after wide receiver Dez Bryant was released, and tight end Jason Witten retired. Now, Witten is poised to step into ESPN’s broadcast booth for Monday Night Football. Witten joined Adam Schefter on his podcast, and amongst other things, said that he thinks his former…MORE

Peralta strikes out 13 in Brewers debut

Peralta strikes out 13 in Brewers debut

Why does it seem like the Milwaukee Brewers have good luck on Mothers Day? From Bill Hall’s walkoff homer to Freddy Peralta’s dazzling debut, it was another Mothers Day to remember for the Brew Crew this year. Peralta set a Brewers record with 13 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings Sunday in Colorado. The 13 strikeouts…MORE

Film Room: Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, and who?

Film Room: Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, and who?

Before the draft, we wondered if the Green Bay Packers might spend an early pick –– possibly second or third round — on a wide receiver. Instead, they spent three late-round picks on wide receivers J’Mon Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown. Today on the Friday Film Room, Andy Herman breaks down the rookie…MORE

Packers Defense: Makeover complete?

Packers Defense: Makeover complete?

By MARQUES EVERSOLL Time will tell if the Green Bay Packers’ defense will be dramatically improved from where they were last season. But we know one thing: It will look different. Mike Pettine replaces Dom Capers as defensive coordinator. Damarious Randall is a Cleveland Brown, Morgan Burnett is a Pittsburgh Steeler, while Muhammad Wilkerson, Jaire…MORE

Mark Ingram suspended; Good News for Packers?

Mark Ingram suspended; Good News for Packers?

When the Green Bay Packers traded the No. 14 overall pick in the draft to the New Orleans Saints, every Packers fan became a fan of whomever was playing against the Saints. Even in the offseason. Basically, all Packers fans are anti-Saints fans. And according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, running back Mark…MORE

Packers pass rush: Reggie Gilbert to the rescue?

Packers pass rush: Reggie Gilbert to the rescue?

Last year, we thought the Packers might spend an early draft pick on an edge rusher. They waited until the first pick in the fourth round to pick Wisconsin outside linebacker Vince Biegel. Last month, we (again) thought they might pick a pass rusher early in the draft. They waited until the seventh round to…MORE

Packers rookies get a taste of Green Bay

Packers rookies get a taste of Green Bay

Green Bay Packers rookies got their first taste of professional football over the weekend at Rookie Orientation. From the top picks — Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson — to the tryout guys — like Wisconsin’s Joe Ferguson — it was an eventful weekend inside the Don Hutson Center. As the Packers’ first two picks, at…MORE

Matt Ryan paid; Aaron Rodgers next?

Matt Ryan paid; Aaron Rodgers next?

Matt Ryan is the newest highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, signing the first contract in league history that guarantees $100 million. Ryan’s deal will average roughly $30 million per season. Next up: Aaron Rodgers. (We think.) Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was on PFT Live on Thursday, and he expressed optimism that the Packers would…MORE

Jason Witten (really) retires, joins ESPN

Jason Witten (really) retires, joins ESPN

Jason Witten’s future became cloudy last weekend when news leaked that ESPN had offered him a spot on the Monday Night Football broadcast. Initially, the report was that Witten would retire from the Dallas Cowboys and accept the job at ESPN. Then, it sounded like maybe Witten would continue playing. Now, it’s official: Witten is…MORE

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