BUCKS

Rodgers, Yelich weigh in on Antetokounmpo winning MVP

June 24, 2019 Rick Solem

Milwaukee has a pair of MVPs. First Christian Yelich, now Giannis Antetokounmpo. The teary-eyed 24-year-old forward for the Milwaukee Bucks won the award Monday night. Among the people Giannis thanked, included his father, who he lost two years ago to a heart attack. “Every time that I step on the floor, I always think of […]

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PACKERS

Brett Favre wants Rodgers unleashed, not hampered by new offensive scheme

June 23, 2019 Rick Solem

Aaron Rodgers is excited for a new coach, after 14 seasons with Mike McCarthy — 11 as a starter. There have, however, been some grumblings about Matt LaFleur’s offensive system limiting Rodgers’ ability to call audibles at the line. Rodgers didn’t think it was smart to “turn off 11 years” of reading defenses. Now, Brett […]

PACKERS

New coach, Rodgers working out compromise in QB’s option to call audibles

June 17, 2019 Rick Solem

Aaron Rodgers is in a position he hasn’t had to deal with in over a decade. After 14 seasons with Mike McCarthy as his coach, the 35-year-old quarterback now has to learn a new system from a new coach. One of those hiccups with Mike LaFleur’s offensive scheme, will apparently be limiting something that Rodgers […]

PACKERS

Davante Adams embracing new leadership role with Packers

June 12, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — With Jordy Nelson long gone and Randall Cobb in Dallas, there now is an undisputed leader in the Green Bay Packers wide receivers’ room. Davante Adams spent a portion of the team’s practice Wednesday during mandatory minicamp coaching young wideouts on routes and concepts, a role the sixth-year veteran says […]

BUCKS

Aaron Rodgers on chugging beer: “Finally a talent where they can say they are better than me.”

June 5, 2019 Rick Solem

Aaron Rodgers finally admitted he isn’t the greatest at everything. After failing to win a beer chugging contest during a Milwaukee Bucks game in the Eastern Conference Finals, Rodgers got a little revenge for the flak he took. “For some of them, there’s finally a talent where they can say they are better than me,” […]

PACKERS

Pack might need to shift draft priority for help on offense

April 18, 2019 Associated Press

As long as they’ve had Aaron Rodgers at the helm, the Green Bay Packers have largely used the top of the draft for help on defense. This might be the year for the Packers to shift priorities, with one of the NFL’s all-time great quarterbacks now at age 35. Coming off a second straight absence […]

NFL

New deal with Seahawks makes Wilson highest-paid NFL player

April 16, 2019 Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — With one 15-second video clip posted on social media shortly after midnight and five simple words, Russell Wilson put to rest any questions about his long-term future. No more speculation about Wilson wanting to play elsewhere. No more rumblings of a bigger market for Wilson to call home. “Seattle, we have […]

PACKERS

Packers have had a soap opera of an offseason

April 11, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Packers coach Matt LaFleur had a long to-do list even before his players arrived for the start of offseason workouts this week. The drama that started in Green Bay with the December firing of coach Mike McCarthy has bubbled into the spring, with McCarthy ripping the front office for […]

PACKERS

A Jordy Nelson-Packers comeback? Make the call Rodgers!

April 3, 2019 Rick Solem

He just retired but one phone call and Jordy Nelson could be back with the Green Bay Packers. Nelson, on the Dan Patrick show — 9-11 a.m. weekdays on WKTY 96.7 FM / 580 AM or on the WKTY app — and said all he needs is a little help from his friend. Patrick asked, […]

PACKERS

QB coach brings familiar face for Rodgers on Packers’ staff

February 19, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — When Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets ready for his 15th season, he’ll be working with a new coach and offensive coordinator. Plus, for the first time in his career, he’ll be directing a new offense. At least there will be a constant for the 35-year-old quarterback: the return […]