Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers undoubtedly will be the regular-season NFL MVP. He’s currently not the favorite to win the more significant individual award: Super Bowl MVP. Via PointsBet, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the way at +300 (bet $100 to win $300). Next on the list is Rodgers at +325, followed by Bills quarterback Josh [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes is the Super Bowl MVP favorite
Packers sign Tramon Williams to practice squad
Cornerback Tramon Williams played a postseason game for the Ravens last week. He has a chance to win another Super Bowl ring with the Packers. The Ravens waived Williams on Monday, and he signed with the Packers’ practice squad Thursday, two days after clearing waivers. The team announced the transaction and the release of punter [more] … [Read more...] about Packers sign Tramon Williams to practice squad
Bruce Arians is more concerned about wind than cold
Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians has shrugged all week at the forecast for cold in Green Bay on Sunday. Arians is more concerned about the possibility that the cold will be combined with wind. “Definitely the wind,” Arians told reporters on Thursday. “The wind is a much, much bigger factor. I don’t consider it cold unless [more] … [Read more...] about Bruce Arians is more concerned about wind than cold
AJ Dillon, Jamaal Williams remain limited at Packers practice
The Packers’ Thursday injury report looks a lot like the one they turned in on Wednesday, including the participation levels of two of the team’s running backs. AJ Dillon (quad) and Jamaal Williams (ankle) were limited participants for the second straight day. Friday will be the day for injury designations, but their ability to practice [more] … [Read more...] about AJ Dillon, Jamaal Williams remain limited at Packers practice
No Thursday practice for Antonio Brown, Jason Pierre-Paul
Antonio Brown wasn’t spotted during the portion of Buccaneers practice open to media on Thursday, and now we know he officially did not participate. Brown (knee) officially did not participate in Thursday’s session. Head coach Bruce Arians called Brown a game-time decision for Sunday, noting that as a veteran, Brown doesn’t need to practice in [more] … [Read more...] about No Thursday practice for Antonio Brown, Jason Pierre-Paul
Tom Brady: Let’s keep road winning streak going
Tom Brady played a lot of playoff games over 20 years in New England, but the quarterback didn’t play too many of them on the road. Only eight of the 41 postseason games took place on the road — nine were Super Bowls played at a neutral site — but he’s getting used to life [more] … [Read more...] about Tom Brady: Let’s keep road winning streak going
No sign of Antonio Brown at practice on Thursday
Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown is day to day with a knee injury. Today apparently isn’t the day he’ll be back on the practice field. Via Greg Auman of TheAthletic.com, Brown wasn’t present for the portion of Thursday’s practice that was open to the media. Although Brown continues to have a significant amount of skill and [more] … [Read more...] about No sign of Antonio Brown at practice on Thursday
Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown will be a game-time decision
Antonio Brown was not at the portion of practice open to media on Thursday due to his knee injury that’s considered day-to-day. After the session, Bruce Arians said the wide receiver will be a game-time decision for the NFC Championship Game. Arians added Brown won’t necessarily need to practice in order to play. “He’s a [more] … [Read more...] about Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown will be a game-time decision
Former Packers G.M. Ted Thompson passes at 68
Former Packers General Manager Ted Thompson has died. He was 68. Thompson became the G.M. in 2005, and he remained in that role through 2017. His initial first-round pick, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, continues to be one of the very best players in all of football and the presumptive 2020 NFL MVP. The Packers won Super [more] … [Read more...] about Former Packers G.M. Ted Thompson passes at 68