Only 246 fans displaced at 2011 Super Bowl took seats for XLVI

Of the roughly 3,200 fans who found themselves scrambling in last year’s
Super Bowl seating fiasco in Dallas, 246 took the NFL up on its offer of a ticket to Sunday’s game in Indianapolis between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.
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Packers name Clements new offensive coordinator

The Green Bay Packers didn’t have to look far to find their new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin.
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Raiders seek permission to talk with Packers’ cornerbacks coach

The Raiders have requested permission from the Packers to interview cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt about their defensive coordinator job, a league source said Wednesday night.
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Rodgers: Pro Bowl ‘mates ‘embarrassed themselves’

Show a little pride. That was the message from Aaron Rodgers to his Pro Bowl teammates, as the Packers’ QB said Tuesday he was disappointed with their effort in the game.
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Injured knee forces Packers’ Kuhn to miss first Pro Bowl

John Kuhn, who is working out at Lambeau Field, is one of the few players still in Green Bay. “It’s kind of eerie,” he told the team’s official site. “There’s nobody here.”
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Packers’ Collins to hear update on neck injury in March

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins is scheduled to meet with doctors in March to learn how he is recovering from a neck injury, which will determine whether he decides to retire or return next season.
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Packers enjoy Pro Bowl but still wonder what might have been

Several Green Bay Packers are enjoying the Pro Bowl festivities but leave little doubt where they would rather be.
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Dolphins expected to hire DC Coyle, OC Sherman by Friday

The Mimi Dolphins are expected to announce the hiring of Kevin Coyle as defensive coordinator and Mike Sherman as offensive coordinator on Friday, league sources said.
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Packers’ Rodgers: Miami, Seattle make most sense for QB Flynn

Aaron Rodgers said he wouldn’t be surprised if Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn winds up in Miami playing for his old offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, recently named the Dolphins’ new coach.
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Jim Irwin, longtime radio voice of Packers, dies at 77

Jim Irwin, the longtime former radio voice of the Green Bay Packers during a distinguished sports broadcasting career, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 77.
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Miss America has her crown; now she wants Aaron Rodgers

Sure, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers went down in flames Sunday at Lambeau Field. But Rodgers shouldn’t fret: The newest Miss America already has volunteered to return his life to greatness.
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Packers considering CB Woodson at safety if Collins can’t play

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Tuesday that the Green Bay Packers might be interested in shifting veteran cornerback Charles Woodson to safety next season.
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Pretty people problems: Miss America waits for hero QB’s call

Laura Kaeppeler told a national television audience that she wanted Aaron Rodgers to call her. The Packers QB admitted he followed the competition, but he hasn’t picked up the phone. What gives?
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Agent says Packers want long-term deal with TE Finley

The Packers want Jermichael Finley to return, and the Pro Bowl tight end wants to come back. What’s left to work out are the details.
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Packers sell 185,000 stock shares in first two days of sale

The Green Bay Packers sold 185,000 shares in the first 48 hours of a stock sale that began Tuesday morning. That’s almost three-fourths of the 250,000 shares
made available in the fifth stock offering in team history.
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Brees, Brady, Rodgers closing in on Marino’s passing record

Dan Marino set the single-season passing yardage mark in 1984. Twenty-seven years later, three QBs are on pace to break it. Pat Kirwan examines what each QB is facing in their final four games.
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Packers stock sells quickly as team looks to fund renovations

The Packers kicked off a rare stock sale Tuesday to help pay for another round of renovations at Lambeau Field.
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Packers’ winning drive vs. Giants impresses McCarthy

The Green Bay Packers haven’t had too many close calls this season. But when one came up, the team executed its offense with its routine efficiency.
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Rodgers, Packers answer Giants’ challenge in final seconds

Aaron Rodgers completed passes of 24, 27 and 18 yards in a lightning-quick
five-play drive to set up a 31-yard field goal by Mason Crosby on the final
play, and the Green Bay Packers remained undefeated with a 38-35 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.
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Packers’ Rodgers No. 1 in Pro Bowl votes with three weeks left

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with 961,818 votes, leads all NFL All-Stars in balloting for the 2012 Pro Bowl, NFL.com announced Thursday. 2012 Pro Bowl voting will continue through Monday, Dec. 19, by going to NFL.com/probowl.
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Be an NFL owner: Packers to sell stock for $250 per share

The Green Bay Packers, the NFL’s only publicly owned team, announced
details Thursday about their first stock sale in 14 years and fifth
in team history. The money will help pay for $ 130 million in
renovations at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Packers’ Grant thought Suh deserved more than two-game ban

Packers running back Ryan Grant believes Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh got off easy for his stomping of Green Bay guard Evan Dietrich-Smith on Thanksgiving.
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Giants will attempt to ruin another team’s run at perfection

The Packers will present a second straight well-rested opponent to the
stumbling Giants on Sunday when these teams headed in opposite directions meet
at MetLife Stadium.
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Packers LB Walden sorry for arrest in domestic incident

Linebacker Erik Walden has apologized to the Green Bay Packers’ organization, his teammates and fans in the wake of his recent arrest on suspicion of domestic violence.
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Raiders-Packers Dec. 11 showdown moved to late afternoon

The NFL has moved the Dec. 11 Oakland Raiders-Green Bay Packers game from an early afternoon slot to 4:15 p.m. ET under the flex-scheduling policy.
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Packers’ Lang on ejected Lions DT Suh: ‘His explanation is crap’

Packers coaches warned their players to be ready for potential dirty play by the Lions on Thursday, and Ndamukong Suh proved the coaching staff right.
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Packers nursing some injuries they hope extra time will heal

Having dispatched the
upstart Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, the undefeated Green Bay Packers now
hope to get heallthier during their mini-bye week.
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Packers LB Walden to remain in jail over the weekend

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden has
been arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence/substantial
battery and will remain in the Brown County Jail until at least Monday.
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Rodgers, Packers down division rival Lions, advance to 11-0

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and the Packers built a
big lead in the third quarter, taking advantage of Ndamukong Suh’s
ejection and beating the Detroit Lions, 27-15 Thursday.
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Packers’ Starks will be game-time decsion with sprained knee

Injured Packers running back James Starks will be a game-time decision to play in Thursday’s game at Detroit.
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Lions’ Suh says Packers have flaws, just like every other team

The Packers are unbeaten after 10 games, but that doesn’t mean they’re unbeatable, according to Ndakumong Suh. In fact, he sees his Lions on the same level as the Super Bowl champs.
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Somebody should tell Rodgers he could do way worse

Aaron Rodgers is having such a ridiculously good season that a single, measly interception ate at him after the Packers stayed perfect with Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers.
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Rodgers throws for three touchdowns as Packers remain perfect in 2011

Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers survived a scare from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 35-26 victory Sunday.
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Packers’ Nelson says being white helps him thrive at receiver

Ask Jordy Nelson why he has become such an effective wide receiver for the Packers this season, and he’ll be honest in saying that race matters. He’s not the only one who believes that, too.
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Poll finds Packers’ Rodgers more popular than Santa Claus

We’re not sure what this says about the state of Wisconsin, but a recent poll indicates that residents are over the moon for Aaron Rodgers, found to be more popular than Mother Teresa and Santa Claus.
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Suspended Packers DL Jolly sentenced to six years in prison

Suspended Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly has been sentenced to six years in prison for violating the terms of his probation on a drug charge.
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Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg fighting Parkinson’s disease

Forrest Gregg, who earned the nickname “Iron Man” for playing in a then-record 188 consecutive NFL games during his Hall of Fame career, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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Packers’ D shares spotlight with Rodgers in laugher over Vikings

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for four scores, Randall Cobb returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown and the
Packers defense contained Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings
in a 45-7 victory on Monday night.
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Pursuit of perfection: Packers chase 16-0, Colts 0-16

The Packers are chasing perfection, seven games from the magical 16-0 mark. The Colts, meanwhile, are eyeing imperfection at 0-10. What’s more likely to happen? Our analysts debate.
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Green Bay Packers’ Studs and Duds in 45-7 Victory Over Minnesota Vikings: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Green Bay Packers remained undefeated with a 45-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 of the 2011-12 NFL season on November 14, 2011. The Packers excelled in every facet of the contest except for one. That one concern has me a bit concerned with the remaining games on…
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Ignore stats analysis when debating Smith’s call (Yahoo! Sports)

The potential repercussions of Mike Smith’s gamble on the Falcons’ season out-weigh data that suggests he made a wise call on fourth down.
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NFP Power Rankings (The National Football Post)

Every week, the National Football Post brings you our weekly NFL Power Rankings: a breakdown of how we stack up…
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Vikings Robison fined $20K for kicking TJ Lang (PA SportsTicker)

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for kicking Packers offensive lineman T.J. Lang in their game Sunday.
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Eagles QB Vick returns to Georgia Dome (PA SportsTicker)

By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer
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Week 2 NFC Starts & Sits (The National Football Post)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS START: None. SIT: Tarvaris Jackson, Marshawn Lynch, Mike Williams,…
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Packers’ defensive depth tested after Neal injury (AP)

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Green Bay Packers must find a way to replace a key player after an injury. Defensive end Mike Neal had surgery this week after a lingering left knee injury from training camp unexpectedly became a long-term issue. Neal isn’t expected to go on injured reserve, but [...]

Packers coaches downplay WR Jones’ complaints (AP)

The Packers coaching staff doesn’t seem particularly concerned that wide receiver James Jones is complaining about his role in the offense. Wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett says he wants players who want to contribute as much as they can. “But again, the key is, making the most of your opportunities,” Bennett said.
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Green Bay Packers’ receiver James Jones wants more playing time: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Reality has hit James Jones just one week into the regular season: he may not get as many opportunities after re-signing with the Green Bay Packers this past offseason. Jones talked to the media following practice on September 14, 2011.
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James Jones wants more action in Title Town (The National Football Post)

James Jones didn’t come out and say, “Give me the damn ball!” But the Green Bay Packers wide…
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Packers rookie Cobb humble after 2-TD debut (AP)

Although it’s rare for a rookie to carry himself with the quiet brand of confidence Randall Cobb has shown in his short time with Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers has seen it before. From the first days of training camp, Rodgers says Cobb has reminded him of another young wide receiver who made an immediate [...]

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