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Packers, Cleary Building Corp. Give Away Backyard Building And John Deere Lawn Tractor

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:26:30 CST

Building Was Featured In Atrium Last Season; Proceeds Benefited Boys & Girls Club

The Green Bay Packers and Cleary Building Corp., Official Builder of Lambeau Field, are pleased to announce Beth Werner, of Appleton, Wis., was recently drawn as the winner of the Cleary Backyard Building and John Deere lawn tractor featured in the Lambeau Field Atrium during the 2009 season.

Fans attending games throughout the season had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win the building and the lawn tractor from volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club and Cleary Building Corp. The tickets, priced at $1, also were available at participating Boys & Girls Clubs in Wisconsin and at the Packers Pro Shop on non-gamedays. Proceeds from the program benefited participating Boys & Girls Clubs.

Cleary Building Corp. is a nation-wide leader in customized pre-engineered buildings. Building applications include commercial, residential, suburban, farm and equine fac..

Packers Sign P Bryan

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:35:37 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed P Chris Bryan. The signing was announced Tuesday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

A 6-foot-5, 210-pound rookie, Bryan played four seasons in the Australian Football League with Carlton Football Club (2005-06) and Collingwood Football Club (2007-08).

He will wear No. 9.

Packers' Hall, Jones, Underwood, Along With Associated Bank, Distributed 28,000 Cans Of Soup To 29 Wisconsin Food Pantries Tuesday

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:18:59 CST

Soup From Eighth Consecutive Title In Campbell's Chunky 'Click For Cans' Contest

Food pantries across Wisconsin received the benefit of support from worldwide Packers fans on Tuesday as 28,000 cans were distributed as the bounty from an eighth consecutive win in the Campbell's Chunky soup's "Click for Cans" online food drive.

Associated Bank, a Packers corporate partner, joined the effort and donated an additional 10,000 cans to the cause, augmenting the 18,000 that were garnered with the victory.

Packers players Korey Hall, Brad Jones and Brandon Underwood led the effort to load up 28,000 cans for the 29 Wisconsin area food pantries that were present at the Associated Bank Gate on Lambeau Field's west side. Each pantry received about 1,000 cans. Approximately 335,000 people receive assistance from the pantries that received the soup.

Approximately 60 pantry representatives were on hand to take delivery of the food. Cath..

Packers Re-Sign Veteran T Tauscher

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:39:44 CST

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed T Mark Tauscher to a contract through the 2011 season. The signing was announced Monday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

"Mark has been a consistent player for us and we are excited to reach this agreement," Thompson said. "He is a leader in our locker room and a fine representative of the team throughout his home state."

Originally drafted by Green Bay in the seventh round in 2000, Tauscher has spent his entire 10-year career with the Packers. He has played in 130 career games, including 128 starts.

Packers Art Proving Popular At Lambeau Field During National Youth Art Month

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:39:06 CST

Youth Art Displays Drawing Rave Reviews In Hall Of Fame, Atrium

The Packers Hall of Fame and the Lambeau Field Atrium have had a decidedly artistic flair this month as National Youth Art Month is being celebrated with a variety of displays of works that had been submitted for the Hall of Fame's first-ever contest.

The Hall received 363 entries, in a variety of mediums, from throughout Wisconsin, from Superior to La Crosse to Racine. Approximately 120 pieces are on display, both in the Hall of Fame and on the main floor of the Atrium near Frozen in Time.

"It has been a lot of fun and we received many terrific entries," said Kris Broderick, Packers Hall of Fame educational coordinator. "We found out we have quite a number of budding Packers artists out there. We've been hearing many great comments about the displays. They've been very well received by our visitors."

Winners in the four categories were Samuel Hernandez, Oneida (grades K-..

Fans To Choose 75 Most Valuable Draft Picks Of All Time

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:59:22 CST

Voting Begins on NFL.com on March 12; Top 10 All-Time Draft Picks Announced During 2010 NFL Draft

Jerry Rice, 1st Round, Pick 16. Emmitt Smith, 1st Round, Pick 17. Joe Montana, 3rd Round, Pick 82. Roger Staubach, 10th Round, Pick 129. Tom Brady, 6th Round, Pick 199.

They are considered among the greatest NFL players. But who is the Most Valuable Draft Pick?

In celebration of the 75th NFL Draft, which kicks off in primetime for the first time on Thursday, April 22, fans now can help choose the 75 Most Valuable Draft Picks of all time. Fans can vote for their choices at NFL.com now through April 18.

Following the conclusion of the fan vote, picks 11 - 75 will be announced from April 19 - April 22 on NFL.com and NFL Network. The top 10 greatest Draft picks then will be revealed during the 2010 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 pm ET. The Second..

Jim Becker Named 12th Member Of Packers Fan Hall Of Fame

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:45:39 CST

Jim Becker of Racine, Wis., was named the 12th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame at Packers Fan Fest Friday at the Lambeau Field Atrium.

Becker, a long-time season-ticket holder who has attended games every year from 1952 through 2008, saw his first game in 1941 when he was 11-years-old. He was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from Dec. 27, 2009, through Jan. 31, 2010. More than 40,000 votes were cast from throughout the United States and countries around the world.

A long-time and devoted fan, Becker's allegiance to the team was a factor in discovering a health condition that could have been life-threatening. From his submitted nomination, fans learned his story.

It reads, "Jim, now 79, along with his wife, Patricia, raised 11 children (all Packers fans). Needless to say, money was tight, but Jim had season tickets to pay for, but he wouldn't take money away from the family. So he found out he could sell his..

Mike McCarthy Press Conference Transcript - March 12

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:21:18 CST

(How do you feel going forward with Brad Jones in Kampman's spot?)
Brad Jones I thought did a nice job in his opportunity, and definitely he'll have film that he can learn from. He definitely has the versatility that we're looking for in that position. It will be big for Brad and the rest of the rookie class and the second-year players to have a big offseason. That's what our blueprint has been with our football team. The ability for our younger players to grow and learn, the individual improvement that goes on March, April, May and June, no different than I've stood up here the last couple years talking about, and I think Brad Jones definitely has to be one of those players when we finish our OTAs at the end of June, that we definitely see take a big step.

(It's rare for a seventh-round guy to start and do so well. When did you notice you had something there?)
We were excited about Brad frankly when we drafted him. I know there was anot..

Packers Sign NT Pickett To Long-Term Contract Extension

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:15:21 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed nose tackle Ryan Pickett to a long-term contract extension through the 2013 season. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the signing Friday.

"We have continued to talk to Ryan and his representatives and are pleased we were able to sign Ryan to this extension," said Thompson. "He has been a key part of our success on defense, and we look forward to having Ryan be a part of our future in Green Bay."

A nine-year NFL veteran, Pickett recently completed his fourth season with the Packers. He totaled 47 tackles (25 solo) and one pass defensed in 2009 and was a key member of the Packers' top-ranked run defense.

He has seen action in 59 games for the Packers, including 55 starts.

Packers Sign S Collins To Long-Term Contract Extension

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:14:32 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed safety Nick Collins to a long-term contract extension through the 2013 season. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the signing Friday.

"The Packers always try to be proactive in our discussions with our current players and we are pleased we were able to come to an agreement with Nick," said Thompson. "Nick has been an impact player for us, and we look forward to having him continue his career as a Packer."

Collins was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl in 2009, becoming the first Packers safety to earn the honor in back-to-back seasons since LeRoy Butler (1996-98). His 13 interceptions since 2008 leads all safeties, while his 405 interception return yards tops all players over that time.

A second-round draft choice by the Packers in 2005, Collins has started all 77 games in which he has appeared over the past five seasons.

Packers Fan Fest Set For Friday, Saturday; Tickets Available

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:06:23 CST

Coaches To Lead '101' Sessions, Third Jersey Unveiled, FAN Hall Of Fame Honoree Named

Packers fans are gearing up for this weekend's Fan Fest and will have a multitude of opportunities available to soak in their favorite team during the two-day event.

Friday's kickoff event includes interviews with Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy, as well as the unveiling of the team's third jersey to be used this season and the naming of the 12th member of the Fan Hall of Fame. Packers coaches also will meet fans at the end of the evening.

Saturday will feature informative "101" programs that present different segments of the game. Defensive coordinator Dom Capers will lead a "Defense 101" presentation to discuss the team's '3-4' defense. Joe Philbin (offense) Shawn Slocum (special teams) and Mark Lovat (strength and conditioning) will lead "101" sessions on their respective areas. Other "101" sessions will feature assistant athletic trainer Kurt Field..

Packers Sign WR Dillon

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:35:49 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed WR Charles Dillon. Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson announced the signing Tuesday.

A 6-foot, 202-pound first-year player, Dillon spent time with the Indianapolis Colts during training camp in 2008. A former Washington State letterman, he spent the 2009 season with the Spokane Shock in af2.

He will wear No. 17.

Packers Re-Sign Veteran LT Clifton

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:01:51 CST

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed LT Chad Clifton. The move was announced Saturday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

"We are happy to be able to have Chad as a member of the Packers," Thompson said. "He has been a valuable teammate and contributor to our team. We look forward to him continuing to work to help us build and prepare for a successful 2010 season."

Originally drafted by Green Bay in the second round in 2000, Clifton has played the past 10 seasons for the Packers. In that time, he has appeared in 143 games with 138 starts at left tackle (151 games and 146 starts including playoffs). He has missed just six games over the last seven years since returning from a devastating pelvic injury that ended his 2002 season. He went to the Pro Bowl following the 2007 campaign and has been named a Pro Bowl alternate on three other occasions, including last season.

Packers Release S Giordano And DE Montgomery

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:08:59 CST

The Green Bay Packers have released S Matt Giordano and DE Michael Montgomery. The transactions were announced Friday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

Giordano was signed Sept. 23, 2009, and appeared in five games during the regular season.

Montgomery, a sixth-round selection in the 2005 NFL Draft, appeared in 56 games over the course of five seasons with Green Bay.

Ryan Pickett, Aaron Taylor Added To Packers Fan Fest Lineup

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:14:46 CST

Tickets Available For Event; New 'Fast Pass' Available Through Frontier Communications

Green Bay Packers nose tackle Ryan Pickett and former offensive lineman Aaron Taylor, a member of the Super Bowl XXXI team, have been added to the Packers Fan Fest lineup, the team announced Thursday.

The sixth annual event, set for March 12-13 in the Lambeau Field Atrium, will bring fans together with current and former Packers players for two days of exciting activities, including a new Kids Camp at the Don Hutson Center. Fan Fest is presented by Chevy and Goodwill.

Full lists of players appearing and additional event details are available online. Willie Davis is no longer appearing due to a schedule conflict.

New offering: Frontier Communications, a Packers Fan Fest partner, has a limited number of Fast Passes available to distribute that will permit ticketed Fan Fest attendees to go to..