MVP talk doesn't rattle Packers QB Rodgers
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:16:31 PDT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. - During training camp, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers noted that the team has a different kind of swagger this year. He called it "real confidence."

Labor peace is Goodell's biggest challenge
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:04:00 PDT)
Roger Goodell has been innovative and stern, but the outcome of the CBA will cement his legacy.

Fans guide to NFL labor battle
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:51:00 PDT)
It's easy to get a headache keeping up with the NFL's brewing labor war. Here's a primer on what's going on.

The Pack is back: Panel of former NFL players and coaches say Green Bay is the team to beat
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:08:00 PDT)
While Sporting News Today officially picked the New York Jets over the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl 45, a panel of former NFL coaches and players has other ideas. The Green Bay Packers lead the pack as the team picked to win it all in 2010, with the Baltimore Ravens as a close-second favorite. Brian Baldinger, former offensive lineman: "Packers over Ravens. I think Aaron Rodgers and that offense is the best in football and will carry them start to finish all year, much like Drew Brees did with the Saints a year ago." Steve Beuerlein, former QB:...

NFL division races: NFC North
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:24:00 PDT)
A look at the strengths, weaknesses, rehab issues and what to expect in the NFC North, as provided by SN's NFL correspondents: Green Bay Packers The strength: Few teams will be able to match the team's offense. QB Aaron Rodgers will have better protection, which means he'll have more time to find a deep receiving group. The running game will be used when opponents start dropping too many guys into coverage. The weakness: There just aren't enough quality cornerbacks.

Week 1 matchup: Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:52:00 PDT)
Three story lines Mirror images? Eagles QB Kevin Kolb is hoping to emerge the same way his game counterpart, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, has. Rodgers, who replaced icon Brett Favre in Green Bay, has fast become a top-five quarterback. The jury’s out on Kolb, who replaced fixture Donovan McNabb. Kolb can’t match Rodgers’ arm strength but shares similar athleticism and accuracy. Offense doesn’t rest: Don’t be surprised if some crooked numbers appear on the scoreboard.

Packers Team Report
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:15:43 PDT)

The Packers will carry an air of supreme confidence into the season.

Open talk and even printed T-shirts compliments of linebacker Nick Barnett that expressed the Super Bowl aspirations harbored by the team at the start of training camp in late July was backed up by what was accomplished on the field the ensuing five weeks.

The Aaron Rodgers-led offense took center stage, running the defenses of the Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts ragged in the first three preseason games. With yards through the air and points aplenty for the starting group, plenty of people have taken notice, including those of an influential ilk.

"He had a really good year last year and has a lot of weapons," Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said of Rodgers, who threw...

NFP Power Rankings (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:31:00 PDT)
Each week, the National Football Post will bring you our NFL Power Rankings: a rundown of how we stack up the...

Vikings ax Javon Walker; reportedly hunt T.J. Houshmandzadeh
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:30:00 PDT)
Two weeks after they signed him in a desperation move, the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday cut wide receiver Javon Walker. The move could be a signal the Vikings will pursue another wideout, possibly free agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Walker was among Vikings cuts as they and all NFL teams pushed toward the NFL's 53-player roster limit. Also cut Saturday were wide receiver Logan Payne, return man Darius Reynaud and kicker Rhys Lloyd, SN Vikings correspondent Mark Craig reports.

Big concerns: NFC North
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:13:00 PDT)
A look at each team's biggest concern with the start of the NFL season less than a week away. Chicago Bears The revamped offensive line lacks experience at several positions. Only C Olin Kreutz is playing where he played last opening day. LT Chris Williams has five starts at his spot, LG Roberto Garza hasn't played the left side since 2005, RG Lance Louis never has played in a regular-season game and RT Frank Omiyale hasn't played that position in the NFL.

2010 NFL preview capsules
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:47:23 PDT)
Capsules for the 32 NFL teams as they begin the 2010 season, in predicted order of finish:

Monday's National Football League Capsules
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:48:47 PDT)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Bucs claim RB LeGarrette Blount off waivers
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:45:34 PDT)
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have claimed rookie running back LeGarrette Blount off waivers and signed punter Chris Bryan.

Fitz's final preseason draft board (ProFootballWeekly.com)
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:49:19 PDT)
Originally posted Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:12 p.m. ET. Updated Sept. 6, 2010 @ 4:49 p.m. ET Pat Fitzmaurice, a winner of the...

Non-fourth quarter onside kicks of 2009
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:42:50 PDT)
By The Associated Press There were 48 onside kicks attempted in the 2009 regular and postseason. A look at the eight attempted earlier than the fourth quarter: Sept. 20 -- Leading 3-0, Kansas City's try in the first quarter is recovered by Oakland. Raiders did not score on that series. Final score: Raiders 13, Chiefs 10.

PFW's preseason draft board (ProFootballWeekly.com)
(Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:46:00 PDT)
The draft board below will be updated until the start of the regular season. Quarterbacks Rk.

Packers form bulk of their practice squad (The National Football Post)
(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:15:00 PDT)
The Green Bay Packers got most of the work done with their practice squad as they signed seven players who were...

Chiefs claim Anthony Toribio, cut Quentin Lawrence (The National Football Post)
(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:05:00 PDT)
The Kansas City Chiefs claimed defensive tackle Anthony Toribio off waivers from the Green Bay Packers.

Source: Lions claim Spencer Havner (The National Football Post)
(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:48:00 PDT)
The Detroit Lions have claimed tight end Spencer Havner off waivers from the Green Bay Packers, according to a...