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Pettine sees Packers’ defense grasping scheme amid injuries
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As first-year Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine installs his playbook, he’s got one of the best to deliver the daily tests: two-time MVP…
Read MoreDecades-long wait for Hall of Fame over for Jerry Kramer
Jerry Kramer has basked in the attention on his key block on the winning play in the Ice Bowl for more than half a century. He sure was uneasy, though,…
Read MoreHOF preview: Randy Moss went deep to ignite Vikes, transform NFL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ball was flying down the field often for Minnesota during that drizzly night in Green Bay, and Randy Moss kept going over and past the defense…
Read MoreGraham building chemistry in Green Bay with Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jimmy Graham isn’t worried about developing chemistry with Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers new tight end knows how good his new quarterback is, and…
Read MoreConfident Cousins comfortable with 'license to lead' Vikings
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The quarterback merry-go-round in Minnesota has lost a lot of qualified riders over the past decade and more, and the Vikings made an unprecedented commitment this…
Read MorePackers WR Randall Cobb, CB Kevin King healthy again in camp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — One of the first passes thrown by Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay Packers camp was as noteworthy for who was competing for the ball as…
Read MoreNo extension, no big deal for Packers' Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers sounds as if he’s more worried about swimming with sharks than a new contract. Starting training camp without an extension from the Green…
Read MoreSaddened Vikings start camp, with Sparano dearly missed
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The football field was Tony Sparano’s element, just like the coaching peers he left behind. Walking in the freshly cut, bright green grass on Wednesday while…
Read MoreCrennel to Houston and Pettine to Green Bay notable DC moves
When longtime coordinators move from one defense to another, it’s noteworthy. There were several such transfers for this season, including former head coaches Romeo Crennel, back to Houston, and Mike…
Read MorePackers report, eager to erase sting of 2017 season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are jumping right into a midseason-like practice schedule in the first week of training camp. Right back into a routine as…
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