http://www.mail.com/organizations/23236-green-bay-packers.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/23236-green-bay-packers.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048024-jets-draft-qb-geno-smith-2nd-round.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith's surprising slide through the NFL draft stopped in the second round. Now, he might get a chance to be the New York Jets' starting quarterback. The former West Virginia star was taken with the seventh pick in the second round, 39th overall, on Friday night and could be the future — or maybe even present — replacement f... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:43:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048024-jets-draft-qb-geno-smith-2nd-round.html 2013-04-27T03:43:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2047740-packers-sign-rodgers-to-110m-contract-extension.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers gave Aaron Rodgers his opportunity when 23 other teams passed. On another late April weekend with the NFL draft unfolding anew, there was Rodgers again, expressing his appreciation of the Packers for their latest sign of faith. The Packers signed their franchise quarterback Friday to a five-year contract extens... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:46:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2047740-packers-sign-rodgers-to-110m-contract-extension.html 2013-04-27T01:46:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026602-packers-sign-matthews-to-long-term-extension.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — One big deal done for the Green Bay Packers, one to go. The Packers locked up star linebacker Clay Matthews with a long-term extension Wednesday, and also is negotiating with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "It feels good," Matthews said Wednesday during a news conference inside the Packers' locker room. "It's funny, because not a whole ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:54:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026602-packers-sign-matthews-to-long-term-extension.html 2013-04-17T22:54:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991126-raiders-acquire-qb-matt-flynn-seahawks.html ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are changing directions at quarterback once again. The Raiders acquired Seattle backup Matt Flynn on Monday for draft picks, bringing an end to Carson Palmer's brief tenure as starter in Oakland even before they are done paying the steep price they dealt to acquire him. "Matt's one of those gu... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:19:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991126-raiders-acquire-qb-matt-flynn-seahawks.html 2013-04-01T23:19:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1958622-vikings-sign-wr-greg-jennings-rival-packers.html EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Greg Jennings spent seven years getting the best of the Minnesota Vikings secondary while playing for their bitter rivals in Green Bay. No longer feeling as important to the Packers after two seasons shortened by injuries, Jennings crossed the border and found a team that welcomed him with desperately open arms. Jennings signed ... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:14:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1958622-vikings-sign-wr-greg-jennings-rival-packers.html 2013-03-16T03:14:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954594-vikings-land-qb-cassel-talk-with-wr-jennings.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of the Minnesota Vikings' biggest priorities this offseason were to bolster a thin receiver corps and get a quality veteran to backup quarterback Christian Ponder. One down, one to go. The Vikings agreed to terms with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Pres... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:58:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954594-vikings-land-qb-cassel-talk-with-wr-jennings.html 2013-03-14T20:58:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1936848-ball-better-speed-wisconsin-pro-day.html MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Running back Montee Ball was clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.46 seconds, a big improvement over his combine time, at Wisconsin's pro day. The two-time All-American and NCAA's career touchdown leader ran a disappointing 4.66 last month at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. "I knew I was capable of getting under a 4.5," Ball said. "So I'... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:49:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1936848-ball-better-speed-wisconsin-pro-day.html 2013-03-06T23:49:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1925920-abraham-turner-latest-stars-free.html NEW YORK (AP) — The free agency frenzy doesn't begin until March 12. Tell that to general managers who have begun flooding the market with veterans they have cut — guys who can sign with any team at any time. Joining that group Friday were such former Pro Bowl players John Abraham and Michael Turner, released by Atlanta along with cornerback Dunta Robinso... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:07:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1925920-abraham-turner-latest-stars-free.html 2013-03-01T23:07:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1895268-packers-release-defensive-charles-woodson.html Charles Woodson is on the market. The Green Bay Packers released the 36-year-old defensive back Friday with two years left on his contract. "We are grateful for all that Charles has given to the Green Bay Packers over the past seven years," general manager Ted Thompson said. "He has been an integral part of the Packers' success and our Super Bowl title in... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:31:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1895268-packers-release-defensive-charles-woodson.html 2013-02-15T21:31:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864608-parcells-sapp-carter-7-hall-inductees.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Parcells was a winner everywhere he coached. Time and time again, he took over struggling franchises and showed them what it takes to be a success, including a pair of Super Bowl titles with the New York Giants. Parcells pulled off another victory Saturday — election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting in on his fourth try, P... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864608-parcells-sapp-carter-7-hall-inductees.html 2013-02-03T01:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858860-packers-all-time-leading-receiver-driver-to-retire.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No other uniform would fit Donald Driver. The Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver announced his retirement Thursday morning, with a public ceremony planned for Feb. 6 at the Lambeau Field Atrium. "I've always said I never want to wear another uniform. I've always said that I owe it to the fans to retire as a Packer," Driver said... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858860-packers-all-time-leading-receiver-driver-to-retire.html 2013-01-31T19:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html Jim Caldwell nearly went undefeated as a rookie coach in Indianapolis three years ago and he's one win away from returning to the Super Bowl as an assistant with Baltimore. Yet Caldwell didn't get one interview for any of the eight coaching vacancies in the NFL this year. "That's almost impossible for me to comprehend," John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html 2013-01-18T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1822648-new-look-chiefs-turning-attention-to-nfl-draft.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The wholesale overhaul of the Kansas City Chiefs is nearly complete. Andy Reid has been hired to replace Romeo Crennel as coach, and longtime Packers personnel man John Dorsey has replaced Scott Pioli as general manager. Most of the assistant coaches are on board, and now the Chiefs can start turning their attention toward the rebu... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1822648-new-look-chiefs-turning-attention-to-nfl-draft.html 2013-01-15T18:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817932-kaepernicking-craze-49ers-win.html Move over, Tim Tebow. Kaepernicking is all the craze now. In the wake of San Francisco's 45-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's touchdown celebration of flexing his right arm and kissing his bicep has taken off on social media. Several 49ers fans have po... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817932-kaepernicking-craze-49ers-win.html 2013-01-13T23:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817832-kaepernick-49ers-nfc-title-game.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Colin Kaepernick stood in a cramped corner of the 49ers' locker room smiling and chatting with Alex Smith late Saturday night when a stranger interrupted the two quarterbacks. "Wow, great game," said former franchise quarterback John Brodie, shaking Kaepernick's hand and patting him on the back. "Nice to meet you." After a record-sett... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817832-kaepernick-49ers-nfc-title-game.html 2013-01-13T20:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The unproven kid thoroughly beat the former Super Bowl champion and reigning MVP. With a strong arm that allowed him to pick the Packers apart from the pocket and speedy legs that helped him break free for big gains, Colin Kaepernick did a little bit of everything in a record-setting, sensational playoff debut — and Aaron Rodgers just... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html 2013-01-13T07:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816816-ravens-shock-broncos-49ers-rout-packers.html The 49ers and Ravens are getting another shot at making the Super Bowl. Losers in tight conference championship games a year ago, they are returning to the final step before the big game in the Big Easy after wins Saturday. Baltimore took the long, frigid route, rallying at Denver for a 38-35 victory in an AFC divisional playoff. The Ravens will go to eit... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816816-ravens-shock-broncos-49ers-rout-packers.html 2013-01-13T04:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808938-pro-picks-patriots-to-repeat-december-romp.html Bill Belichick insists the rematch of a December game with the Texans will be different. Not too much different, of course, because he fully expects his Patriots to win the divisional-round playoff game and advance to the AFC title match. As for another 42-14 outcome, New England's coach is having none of it. "The pl... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808938-pro-picks-patriots-to-repeat-december-romp.html 2013-01-09T16:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1804934-bills-hire-marrone-5-nfl-coaching-spots-vacant.html Two down, five to go. Doug Marrone became the second coach scooped up by an NFL team Monday, hired by the Buffalo Bills. The move leaves five teams still searching for replacements for coaches who were fired a week ago — the day after the regular season ended. Andy Reid, let go by the Philadelphia Eagles after 14 seasons, was the first... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1804934-bills-hire-marrone-5-nfl-coaching-spots-vacant.html 2013-01-07T20:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803412-big-boys.html Here come the big boys. The NFL's wild-card weekend is over, with nary an upset. Moving on are division winners Green Bay, Houston and Baltimore, along with NFC West runner-up Seattle and the only rookie quarterback still standing: Russell Wilson. Ahead are some daunting challenges as the Ravens visit Denver, the Texans go to New England, the Packers head to San Francisco and the Seahawks journ... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803412-big-boys.html 2013-01-07T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803140-ap-photos-seattle-ravens-packers-texans-win.html It was a wild weekend of wild-card playoff games in the opening round of the NFL postseason. The Washington Redskins lost rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III when he reinjured his right knee in the fourth quarter of their 24-14 loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks. The Baltimore Ravens ensured retiring star linebacker Ray Lewis will play at least one mor... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803140-ap-photos-seattle-ravens-packers-texans-win.html 2013-01-07T00:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802108-packers-depth-24-10-win-vikes.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Deep on offense and scary-good on defense, the Green Bay Packers were way too much for the Minnesota Vikings. Maybe everyone else in the NFC, too. Aaron Rodgers, Charles Woodson and the Packers reminded everyone of how dangerous they can be when they're at full strength Saturday night, overwhelming the Vikings 24-10 in an NFC wild-c... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802108-packers-depth-24-10-win-vikes.html 2013-01-06T05:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801918-ponder-out-webb-qb-vikings-vs-packers.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Christian Ponder was out, and backup Joe Webb was in at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Ponder was inactive for Minnesota's wild-card playoff game against Green Bay on Saturday night because of a right elbow injury, a pre-kickoff surprise that didn't deter the Packers in a 24-10 victory over the Vikings. W... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801918-ponder-out-webb-qb-vikings-vs-packers.html 2013-01-06T04:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802014-texans-beat-bengals-packers-rout-vikings.html More rematches ahead. After Green Bay routed Minnesota 24-10 Saturday night, it set up a trip to San Francisco. The 49ers beat the Packers at Lambeau Field to open the season. The Packers didn't let 2,000-yard rusher Adrian Peterson run over them again. Indeed, Packers fullback John Kuhn had a bigger impact with two touchdowns. ... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802014-texans-beat-bengals-packers-rout-vikings.html 2013-01-06T03:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798560-fear-wild-card-round-nfl.html NFL teams have no fear of playing in the wild-card round. Recent history shows the playoff bye isn't such a big deal anymore. In six of the last seven years, one of the Super Bowl participants didn't get a bye to begin the postseason. And five of those teams wound up winning the NFL title. So Green Bay's blowing the bye by losing to M... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798560-fear-wild-card-round-nfl.html 2013-01-03T22:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796184-playoff-picks-packers-good-bet-this-time.html Six days after Adrian Peterson blistered them for nearly 200 yards and helped lift his team to a stunning playoff berth, the Green Bay Packers get another taste of "A.D." This time, they will deal with "All Day" Peterson at Lambeau Field. And in the playoffs. The stakes are similar to last week for the Vikings, who would have been out of the playoffs had ... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796184-playoff-picks-packers-good-bet-this-time.html 2013-01-02T19:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1794638-regular-season-winners-champions.html DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, who tied for the league's best record at 13-3, are well aware of one of the NFL's biggest truisms: more often than not, the regular season is for suckers. Over the last decade, just two of the 13 teams that had the best regular season record — or tied for the best mark — went on to win the Super Bowl: ... Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1794638-regular-season-winners-champions.html 2013-01-01T20:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792404-redskins-win-nfc-east-broncos-top-seed-afc.html RG3 and the Washington Redskins are heading to the playoffs as NFC East champions. By winning their seventh straight game, the Redskins rolled to their first division title in 13 years with a 28-18 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Next up for Robert Griffin III & Co.: a home playoff matchup next Sunday with the Seahawks — the third straigh... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792404-redskins-win-nfc-east-broncos-top-seed-afc.html 2012-12-31T03:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792546-peterson-vikings-top-pack-37-34-to-playoffs.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson picked up the Minnesota Vikings and gave them a thrilling ride to the playoffs, where the next stop on this improbable journey is, yes, Green Bay. This game was so full of action, intrigue and tension they're going to stage it again next weekend. Peterson finished 9 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season ru... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792546-peterson-vikings-top-pack-37-34-to-playoffs.html 2012-12-31T01:31:00Z