Brett Favre quickly escaped a major P.R. mess (and potential legal entanglement) last year by promising to repay $1.1 million in Mississippi welfare funds for work he reportedly never performed. The story died when Favre paid back $500,000 of the money, with a vow to reimburse the rest. According to Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today, Favre [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Brett Favre hasn’t repaid $600,000 of $1.1 million from Mississippi welfare fund
Packers film review: Breaking down first-round pick Eric Stokes
After coming up one win short of the Super Bowl for the second year in a row, the Green Bay Packers knew they needed to improve in key areas this offseason. One huge weakness that got exposed in the NFC Championship Game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in late January was cornerback depth. To improve the depth behind All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander, the Packers drafted Georgia … [Read more...] about Packers film review: Breaking down first-round pick Eric Stokes
A league source also suggested Budenholzer’s future in Milwaukee could hinge on another factor. “I’ve heard things about his relationship with the Greek Freak,’’ the official said. “I’ve heard it’s not the best. I heard Giannis accepts things from him and respects him because he’s the head coach. … [Read more...] about
Some of those NBA officials are now wondering whether Budenholzer’s time in Milwaukee is about to expire – especially if the Bucks don’t make a deep playoff run. “Bud knows the situation he’s in,’’ an NBA executive, who knows Budenholzer, said. “There’s a lot of pressure on him, no doubt. He didn’t do so good in the playoffs the last two seasons even with maybe the best player … [Read more...] about
Howard Beck: For those who love to obsess over All-NBA voting… Embiid & Jokic are eligible at *both* C/F, per the official ballot. The following are eligible at both G/F: JBrown, Tatum, LaVine, Luka, LeBron, Kawhi, PG, Butler, Middleton, Simmons, Booker. Let the hand-wringing commence. … [Read more...] about
The Milwaukee Bucks' 'big three' of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, is finding a rhythm
When the 'big three' have played together, Milwaukee is 30-15. The Bucks would like to have them together more, but they're doing better than other East foes. … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks' 'big three' of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, is finding a rhythm
Yosh Nijman signs tender
Packers offensive tackle Yosh Nijman signed his exclusive rights free agent tender, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports. Nijman will get a shot to replace starter David Bakhtiari if Bakhtiari isn’t ready for the season opener. Bakhtiari is rehabbing a knee injury that landed him on injured reserve late last season. Nijman, 25, appeared in all [more] … [Read more...] about Yosh Nijman signs tender
Former Packers WR James Jones thinks Aaron Rodgers situation is 'fixable'
Another friend and former teammate of Aaron Rodgers believes the quarterback’s current situation with the Green Bay Packers can still be resolved. Like John Kuhn, Jones described the situation as “fixable” during an appearance on NFL Network on Thursday. “I speak with Aaron all the time, I talk to him a lot,” Jones said. “I think it’s fixable.” Jones said the conflict isn’t … [Read more...] about Former Packers WR James Jones thinks Aaron Rodgers situation is 'fixable'
Packers mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 15-17
The Green Bay Packers announced important dates for the team’s offseason workout program. The dates to circle on the calendar: June 15-17, or the three days of mandatory minicamp. The rest of the offseason workout program is voluntary, but the minicamp is required, and it will provide the first opportunity for Aaron Rodgers to either report to a mandatory team function or sit … [Read more...] about Packers mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 15-17