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    It's official. Donald Driver will retire as a Green Bay Packers player, the team announced Thursday morning. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers WR Donald Driver calls it a career

    Donald Driver, one of the most popular and productive receivers in Green Bay Packers history, has decided to retire.

    • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Driver's stat rankings in NFL history

    Here's where Donald Driver ranks in NFL history in several statistical categories:

    • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Driver talks retirement with ESPN's Mike and Mike

    After 14 NFL seasons, Donald Driver is walking away.

    • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Packers react to Driver's retirement on Twitter

    Many former and current members of the Green Bay Packers organization took to Twitter this morning to offer their thoughts and prospective on the retirement of Donald Driver, the franchise's all-time leading receiver.

    • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Donald Driver career highlights

    Here are some some Donald Driver career highlights, based on the Packers' season-ending 2012 Dope Sheet:

    • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a touchdown with Donald Driver (80) against the Chicago Bears Sept. 13, 2012, at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Aaron Rodgers talks about playing with Donald Driver

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers praised receiver Donald Driver on his ESPN Milwaukee radio show on Tuesday, prior to the wide receiver's announcement that he would retire.

    • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Grading our fearless prediction panel

    Every year the PackersNews.com staff is asked to make preseason predictions, and every year as part of our commitment to accountability, we review how accurate those forecasts turned out.

    • Jan. 30, 2013
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    Packers' M.D. Jennings (43), Ryan Pickett (79), Erick Walden (93), Brad Jones (59) and Morgan Burnett (42) stuff Arizona Cardinals running back William Powell (33) in the second quarter during Sunday's game at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Packers' 2013 schedule looks difficult

    Things can change dramatically between now and next fall, but from a distance, the Packers' 2013 schedule looks very challenging.

    • Jan. 30, 2013
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    Special teams finish 12th in Dallas Morning News' rankings

    For the past four years under Shawn Slocum, the Green Bay Packers’ special-team units have improved in the Dallas Morning News’ annual rankings.

    • Jan. 30, 2013
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    Says Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers of his coach: "Mike has been calling the plays for a long time. I think his track record speaks for itself.” Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Rodgers says McCarthy won't relinquish play calling

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he expects coach Mike McCarthy to continue calling plays next season.

    • Jan. 29, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver played 150  offensive snaps in the 2012 season, catching eight passes. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Little reason to think Driver will play for anyone in '13

    Last week USA Today reported that Donald Driver was leaning toward retirement.

    • Jan. 29, 2013
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    Packers, Rodgers watching Flacco's contract talks

    Don’t think it went unnoticed among the Green Bay Packers’ hierarchy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is looking for a Drew Brees-type contract.

    • Jan. 29, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers running back James Starks. File/Press-Gazette Media

    What to do with Starks?

    It has taken three years for the Green Bay Packers to get a stat line out of James Starks that resembles one full NFL season. So what do the Packers have in Starks?

    • Jan. 28, 2013
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    Receiver Greg Jennings has compiled 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns since being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2006. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Jennings puts De Pere home up for sale

    The post-Packers preparations have begun for Greg Jennings with free agency a little more than one month away and his future in Green Bay in doubt.

    • Jan. 28, 2013
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    Pro Bowl switch gives Saturday one last snap with Manning

    Donning his NFC blue uniform for the first and only time, Jeff Saturday trotted out during the first quarter of Sunday's Pro Bowl and into the huddle of the AFC offense.

    • Jan. 28, 2013
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    Chiefs hire former Packers CB Harris to coach secondary

    Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris has landed his first NFL coaching job.

    • Jan. 25, 2013
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    Saturday: I'm retiring after Pro Bowl

    Green Bay Packers center Jeff Saturday didn’t need until after the Pro Bowl to decide he’s retiring after 14 NFL seasons.

    • Jan. 25, 2013
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    Saturday to decide on future after Pro Bowl

    As Donald Driver reportedly moves toward retirement, Jeff Saturday plans to wait until after the Pro Bowl to make a decision on his own future, according to NFL.com.

    • Jan. 25, 2013
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    NFL could decide Pro Bowl fate by April

    The effort and level of play in Sunday's Pro Bowl could determine whether the games remains part of the NFL schedule is eliminated.

    • Jan. 24, 2013
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    Packers receiver Donald Driver celebrates a touchdown Oct. 28 at Lambeau Field. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Report: Driver likely to retire

    Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver appears to be leaning strongly toward retiring this offseason, according to a report in USA Today.

    • Jan. 24, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House celebrates the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field, Sunday, October 28, 2012. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Davon House undergoes shoulder surgery

    Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House will undergo shoulder today, according to a post from his wife this morning on Twitter.

    • Jan. 23, 2013
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    KGB goes from practice squad to team's Hall

    Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila went from getting cut from his first training camp to becoming the Packers' all-time sacks leader and now a member of the Packers Hall of Fame..

    • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Rodgers wants Woodson back next season

    There’s bound to be some changes to the Green Bay Packers’ roster this offseason, but Aaron Rodgers doesn’t believe Charles Woodson should be among them.

    • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila during training camp in August 2008, his last season with the Green Bay Packers. File/Press-Gazette Media

    KGB, Jacke, Fischer to be inducted into Packers Hall of Fame

    Defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and kicker Chris Jacke, along with contributor Emil Fischer, will be inducted into the the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in July.

    • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Left tackle Marshall Newhouse had plenty to smile about during the 2012 season. He was the only player on offense to take every snap. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Newhouse led offense in snaps

    A lost shoe against in last week's 45-31 NFC divisional-round loss to San Francisco cost Josh Sitton his only two snaps of the season.

    • Jan. 21, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers tackle Derek Sherrod hasn't played since breaking his right leg in two places during a game at Kansas City in December 2011, during his rookie season. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers still banking on Sherrod

    Without question, the injury was gruesome and as severe as they've seen, but the Green Bay Packers haven’t changed their minds on the prospects for tackle Derek Sherrod.

    • Jan. 21, 2013
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    Josh Sitton is only the third Green Bay Packers guard to go to the Pro Bowl in the last 40 years. Marco Rivera and Gale Gillingham were the others. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Sitton added to Pro Bowl roster

    The Green Bay Packers will send another player to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl.

    • Jan. 20, 2013
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    Packers land in top-10 in several categories

    The Packers were a top-10 team in some key statistical categories, including passing offense, turnover differential, kickoff return average, punt return average and sacks.

    • Jan. 19, 2013
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    Rookie Richardson undergoes neck surgery

    Green Bay Packers rookie safety Sean Richardson underwent surgery for a cervical disc herniation this past week in Los Angeles.

    • Jan. 18, 2013
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    Comparing 2012 and 2011 Packers defenses

    The Packers defense improved in just about every major statistical category this season compared to last year, which in some corners should justify keeping Dom Capers as defensive coordinator.

    • Jan. 18, 2013
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    Numbers don't lie: Packers offense not as productive

    The performance of the Packers offense dropped off from 2011 to 2012.

    • Jan. 17, 2013
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    Woodson was skeptical about switch to safety

    The move took some coaxing, but Charles Woodson eventually bought into the idea.

    • Jan. 17, 2013
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    A veteran of 12 NFL seasons, Ryan Pickett continues to produce in the heart of the Green Bay Packers’ base defensive front.

    Trgovac: Pickett 'definitely has another good year left in him'

    As Mike Trgovac observed from the sideline this season, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Ryan Pickett didn’t look the part of a 33-year-old veteran playing one of the league’s most grueling positions.

    • Jan. 16, 2013
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    Open competition for 2013 starting cornerbacks

    Although Tramon Williams was the Packers’ No. 1 cornerback in 2012, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be back there in 2013.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Rodgers sits out Pro Bowl as Worthy has surgery

    The Green Bay Packers’ postseason evaluations will again take longer than usual this season as Mike McCarthy and his staff prepare to coach the NFC in next month’s Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Slocum has no regrets using Ross as punt returner

    The Packers used undrafted first-year player Jeremy Ross as their punt returner on Saturday night in their playoff game against the 49ers, and it proved costly.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Dom Capers

    Capers says he plans to be in Green Bay

    Defensive coordinator Dom Capers is under fire after the Packers’ lousy performance in a 45-31 playoff loss to the 49ers on Saturday night.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers defense during Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game in San Francisco. AP

    Don't blame Walden for Kaepernick's TD dash, says Greene

    Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden has been blamed for 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s 56-yard touchdown run around right end Saturday night, which gave San Francisco the lead for good in the third quarter in their NFC divisional playoff game.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Kevin Greene staunchly defends Dom Capers

    Packers outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene strongly defended Dom Capers on Tuesday when asked if he was the right defensive coordinator for the Packers.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Final McCarthy: Confidence in Capers

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media during his final news conference of the 2012 season on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Anti-Capers fans have their say

    In a PackersNews.com poll currently being conducted, 41% of the nearly 3,600 respondents so far believe Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers should be fired.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Rodgers said he won't play in Pro Bowl due to injury

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he won't play in this year's Pro Bowl because of an injury.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Harrell aims higher after first full season

    With his first full NFL season under his belt, Graham Harrell is heading home to Ennis, Texas, a changed player in his mind.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Packers sign practice squad to future deals

    The Green Bay Packers have signed their eight-man practice squad to future deals for the 2013 season.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Packers to pick 26th in April's draft

    The Green Bay Packers will have the 26th pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Packers staff to coach NFC Pro Bowl team

    For the second straight season, coach Mike McCarthy and his staff will coach the NFC Pro Bowl team, the Packers announced today.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Starks looking forward to brighter, healthier future

    To say the least, it was a disappointing season for running back James Starks.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Packers have some soul searching ahead

    General Manager Ted Thompson and coach MIke McCarthy will have some days of soul searching ahead in light of the Packers' washout against the 49ers Saturday night in a divisional playoff game.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers receivers Donald Driver (80) and Greg Jennings (85) sit on the bench in the final minutes of Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Driver, Jennings discuss their futures

    Donald Driver and Greg Jennings, two receivers who likely have played their last game in a Green Bay Packers uniform, talked again Sunday afternoon during the team's final locker room session.

    • Jan. 13, 2013
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    Ross hopes to return in 2013

    Until the moment the ball dropped to the grass of Candlestick Park, Jeremy Ross thought he had a chance for a big play.

    • Jan. 13, 2013
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    Morning roundup: The final knockout

    This was why San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh made the midseason change from Alex Smith to Colin Kaepernick at quarterback.

    • Jan. 13, 2013
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    Fourth-quarter summary: 49ers 45, Packers 31

    49ers 45, Packers 31

    • Jan. 13, 2013
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    Third-quarter summary: 49ers 31, Packers 24

    49ers 31, Packers 24

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Second-quarter summary: 49ers 24, Packers 21

    49ers 24, Packers 21

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    First-quarter summary: Packers 14, 49ers 7

    Packers 14, 49ers 7

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Chiefs tab Packers' Dorsey as new GM

    Another high-ranking member of the Green Bay Packers’ personnel department is getting a shot at running his own ship.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Packers Inactives: Driver is active against 49ers

    Donald Driver is back.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Teammate says Justin Smith at 95 percent

    The San Francisco 49ers have known all week that defensive lineman Justin Smith is going to play today.

    • Jan. 20, 2013
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    Undrafted rookies take center stage in postseason

    Up until this season, it had been awhile since Dezman Moses played in many meaningful football games.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Scouting report: 49ers special teams

    Faced with similar kicking problems as the Packers, the 49ers signed Billy Cundiff to compete with struggling David Akers for their kicking job. The two have been in several kicking contests going back to last week, and it appears Akers won the battle and will kick against the Packers.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Scouting report: 49ers defense

    Coordinator Vic Fangio worked for Dom Capers in Carolina and Houston, and runs a 3-4 zone-blitz scheme similar to Capers’ scheme with the Packers. The 49ers finished No. 2 in scoring defense, No. 3 in total yards, No. 4 in rushing yards allowed per game and No. 3 in average yards allowed per carry.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Scouting report: 49ers offense

    Coach Jim Harbaugh runs a version of the West Coast offense that he’s modified for new quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s exceptional running ability and comfort operating in the modified shotgun offense called the “pistol” that he used in college at Nevada. The 49ers rank No. 13 in scoring, No. 12 in yards, No. 2 in rushing yards per game and No. 2 in average yards per rush.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Harris makes up for size with strength

    By NFL running back standards, DuJuan Harris is short (5-foot-8) and light (203 pounds).

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.,  Dec. 30, 2012. Lukas Keapproth/Press Gazette Media

    Rodgers earns All-Pro 2nd-team honors behind Manning

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named to the second-team Associated Press All-Pro team, with the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning earning first-team honors.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Guest Insider: The woman with the unfortunate last name

    There are times when Adrienne Packer wishes she could just change her name. Never moreso than today.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Mining for diamonds in the rough

    Have you ever wondered exactly how the Green Bay Packers discover the likes of DuJuan Harris and Jeremy Ross in the middle of a season and still find ways to incorporate them into significant roles?

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Offensive line follows Dietrich-Smith's lead

    The roar was deafening. Immersed in one of the NFL’s loudest venues, Evan Dietrich-Smith faced one of the toughest tests of his young career at the Metrdome two weeks ago.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Guest Insider: How you voted in League of Lambeau, Part II

    Press-Gazette Media’s Joe Heller wrapped up his popular League of Lambeau illustration series this morning with your choice for the current team – Donald Driver.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Packers Injury Report for Saturday

    Jordy Nelson (ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) are both probable to play during Saturday's NFC Divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Packers' Greene makes Hall of Fame finalist list again

    Packers outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene is one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Forecast looks mild, but Candlestick unpredictable

    San Francisco’s weather forecast for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game between the Packers and 49ers calls for a high of 50 degrees, a low of 39 degrees, calm winds and only a 10 percent chance of rain.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    49ers hold statistical edge over Packers in several categories

    So how do the Packers and 49ers rank in key statistical categories?

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Scouts support 49ers' decision to promote Kaepernick

    Jim Harbaugh's decision to bench Alex Smith in favor of Colin Kaepernick as the 49ers' quarterback in midseason was a gutsy move, but was it a good one?

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Packers and 49ers official injury report

    Here's a look at the official injury report for Saturday's game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Guest Insider: What they’re saying in 'the other bay area'

    A collection of San Francisco Bay Area sports columnists and what they’re writing about Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game:

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Akers wins 49ers' kicking competition

    David Akers has won his job back.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Packers hope to benefit from rested Walden

    Erik Walden wants to play every snap, but right now the Packers' fifth-year outside linebacker knows that’s not his role.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Nelson and Cobb shooting for Saturday

    There’s no question in Mike McCarthy’s mind Randall Cobb will play during Saturday’s NFC Divisional playoff game against San Francisco.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Cobb a go for Saturday night

    Packers coach Mike McCarhty spoke to the media following practice on Thursday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Thursday practice report: Cobb and Nelson return

    Both Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb returned to practice on Thursday morning after sitting out on Wednesday with an ankle injury and illness, respectively.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Kicking the bad habits

    Through the thick and thin, the Green Bay Packers stood by Mason Crosby.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Wednesday's official injury report

    Here's the injury report for today that the Packers and 49ers turned into the NFL offices:

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    McCarthy touts Harbaugh, Pagano-Arians coaching jobs

    Mike McCarthy doesn’t have a vote for AP coach of the year, but if the Packers coach did he suggested that last year he would have voted for the 49ers’ Jim Harbaugh and this year for the Indianapolis Colts’ Bruce Arians and Chuck Pagano.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Starks might be back after 5-game absence

    Running back James Starks might be healthy enough to play for the first time since he sustained a bruise inside his knee in early December and could provide the Packers with a bigger back to attack San Francisco’s strong run defense.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Packers to face Smith-twist pass rush

    One of the staples of the 49ers’ defense is a pass-rushing call that helped outside linebacker Aldon Smith finish No. 2 in the NFL in sacks this season is the twist he and defensive lineman Justin Smith run against left guards and tackles.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    McCarthy post-practice injury updates

    Following are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy’s post-practice press conference Wednesday:

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Wednesday practice update: Cobb out

    The Packers were missing two receivers at practice today, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Guest Insider: The San Francisco perspective

    In today’s blog, we talk with two award-winning Bay Area reporters – one current, one former – who cover or have covered the NFL.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Wednesday morning roundup: Packers offensive identity has evolved

    The Packers held their first practice of the week Tuesday for Saturday night's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Saturday said he didn't ask to be taken out

    Those who watched the NBC broadcast of Saturday’s night Packers-Vikings wild-card playoff game heard commentator Cris Collinsworth discuss how veteran Jeff Saturday lost his starting job late in the season.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Tuesday practice report: No Nelson

    Receiver Jordy Nelson, who limped off the field late in Saturday's playoff game against Minnesota, did not practice today, when the Packers began preparations for Saturday's divisional playoff game at San Francisco.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Packers sign C Gerhart, cut G/T Allard from practice squad

    The Green Bay Packers signed rookie center Garth Gerhart to the practice squad on Tuesday while releasing offfensive lineman Shea Allard.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    No time to be sentimental for Kaepernick

    49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee, lived in New London and Fond du Lac before moving to California when he was 4 years old and still has relatives living in Wisconsin.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    49ers coach focuses all attention on the Packers

    San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh recalled what his college coach at Michigan, Bo Schembechler, used to say when preparing for an opponent.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Guest Insider: A conversation with a Bears beat writer

    This morning I spoke with Vaughn McClure, a former colleague who has been one of the Chicago Bears beat writers for the Chicago Tribune for the past six seasons. I wanted to get his impressions on Saturday’s Green Bay-San Francisco game, the Bears’ situation and on Packers fans from a rival’s perspective.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Latest Super Bowl, NFC/AFC championship odds

    Here are the latest odds to win the Super Bowl and conference championships, courtesy of www.Bovada.lv:

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Divisional playoff week begins

    One of the keys to Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game at San Francisco might be the health and effectiveness of 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Harbaugh still debating between 2 place-kickers

    49ers coach Jim Harbaugh apparently can’t decide which of his kickers to use against the Packers in Saturday’s divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    How you voted for League of Lambeau

    As we start the second installment of Joe Heller’s awesome League of Lambeau illustration series, I thought I’d share how the reader voting went.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Despite knee injury, Worthy vows to be better in 2013

    Crutches leaning against his locker and left leg extended, Jerel Worthy perused his cell phone while his Green Bay Packers’ teammates took in the 24-10 wild-card win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Capers cited for Packers' ability to "stop" Peterson

    Pro football writer Peter King of Sports Illustrated gave Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers his coach of the week award for the way Adrian Peterson was bottled up in Saturday night’s playoff game.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    No place like home in playoffs? Not necessarily in Packers' case

    If not for a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the regular-season finale, there’s a very good chance the Packers would be hosting the San Francisco 49ers in a divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field this weekend instead of the other way around.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Masthay leaves room for improvement

    Packers punter Tim Masthay didn’t have his best game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday night.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Big changes for Packers, 49ers since Week 1

    In the regular-season opener at Lambeau Field on Sept. 9, the San Francisco 49ers burst to a 23-7 lead against the Green Bay Packers on their way to a 30-22 victory.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Despite deactivations, Driver still could play this season

    Despite being inactive in four of the Green Bay Packers' last six games, Donald Driver and coach Mike McCarthy appear to be on the same page.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Rested Woodson, Walden jolt Packers' defense

    Ideally, Charles Woodson never would have broken the collarbone in the first place, but it happened and the Packers’ defense has adjusted accordingly for the past two months.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Harris' check-downs could bring new wrinkle to rematch with 49ers

    For all the running backs the Green Bay Packers have churned through this season, DuJuan Harris managed to do something on Saturday that no other back could accomplish during the regular season.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Sunday McCarthy: Finley's hamstring not serious

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Sunday after his team’s 24-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Ending with a knockout

    This time it wasn’t even close.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Williams beats flu bug, rebounds in win

    At 29 years old, Tramon Williams doesn’t take naps – he administers them.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    First-quarter summary: Packers 7, Vikings 3

    Scoring summary from the first quarter of tonight's game at Lambeau Field.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    Packers-Vikings inactives: Ponder out; Webb starts at QB

    The Green Bay Packers have seen the last of Christian Ponder for this season.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    McCarthy has third-best playoff record among Packers' head coaches

    Mike McCarthy takes a 5-3 playoff record into tonight's wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    Patience pays off for LB Johnson

    The Canadian Football League wasn't his first choice, but Micah Johnson needed to provide.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
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    Knee injury to slow Worthy's development

    The Packers had high hopes for defensive end Jerel Worthy when they drafted him in the second round out of Michigan State in April’s draft.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Raji's resurgence keys Packers' run defense

    Adrian Peterson torched the Green Bay Packers’ defense for 199 rushing yards in last Sunday’s 37-34 win over the Green Bay Packers.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    Rodgers shrugs off critical tweets by Jennings' sister

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he doesn’t have a problem with critical comments made about him on Twitter by the sister of receiver Greg Jennings.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal (96) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) in the third quarter during Sunday's game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Vikings' Ponder listed as questionable

    Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder and cornerback Antoine Winfield are listed as questionable for their playoff game Saturday against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Packers could lose another top personnel executive

    Packers director of football operations John Dorsey is on the radar of the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs, according to national media reports: http://pck.rs/WhxqVm

    • Jan. 4, 2013
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    Packers, 49ers take differing paths with struggling kickers

    The San Francisco 49ers this week handled their place-kicking problems much differently than the Green Bay Packers dealt with theirs.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Reports: Packers' Dorsey to get GM opportunities

    John Dorsey could become the latest of Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson's personnel men to run his own scouting department.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Packers plan to play both Woodson and Hayward

    The Green Bay Packers’ plan going into Saturday’s Wild Card showdown with the Minnesota Vikings is to have their best 11 defensive players on the field at one time.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Nelson has no doubt he'll play against Vikings

    For the first time since their regular-season opener against San Francisco, it looks like the Green Bay Packers have a full complement of healthy wide receivers.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Williams sits out with illness

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following practice on Thursday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Thursday practice report: Tramon Williams absent

    The Packers were without cornerback Tramon Williams during the portion of practice available to the media on Thursday, along with wide receiver Jarrett Boykin (ankle) and defensive lineman Jerel Worthy (knee).

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Morning roundup: A special-teams turnaround

    The special-teams coaching combination of Shawn Slocum and Chad Morton has helped mold the third phase of the Green Bay Packers over the past two years.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Rodgers believes in younger brother's NFL potential

    The television set has been consistently dialed into the Southeastern Conference Sports Network for the past two years at Aaron Rodgers’ household.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Ross, Cobb could share return duties

    Jeremy Ross’ performance as a punt and kickoff returner the past two weeks was good enough that he'll probably at least share of those duties this week even though Randall Cobb is back from an ankle injury.

    • Jan. 2, 2013
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    Jennings unhappy with sister's anti-Rodgers tweets

    Greg Jennings says he’s unhappy with his sister’s tweets that criticized quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ organization during last week’s game against Minnesota but that he didn’t ask her stop tweeting or take down her Twitter account.

    • Jan. 2, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with then quarterbacks coach Tom Clements during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs during a 2011 game. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Bears will interview Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements

    Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements said the Chicago Bears have requested and received permission to interview him for their vacant head-coaching job.

    • Jan. 2, 2013
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    The Packers said Wednesday that DE Jerel Worthy is done for the season after a knee injury.

    Post-practice McCarthy: Worthy done for the season

    Packers defensive end Jerel Worthy won't be playing anymore this season. The Packers said Wednesday that Worthy's knee injury is season-ending.

    • Jan. 2, 2013
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    Wednesday practice update

    Receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jermichael Finley returned to Packers practice today after sitting out Tuesday.

    • Jan. 2, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Packers working on stopping Peterson

    The Packers' priority this week is figuring out a way to slow down Minnesota halfback Adrian Peterson, who has rushed for 409 yards in two games against them this season.

    • Jan. 2, 2013
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    Bears reportedly interested in Clements again

    The Chicago Tribune reported that the Bears have asked for permission to interview Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements for their head-coaching position.

    • Jan. 1, 2013
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    Driver hasn't made a decision on retirement yet

    Donald Driver knows his career with the Green Bay Packers almost certainly will end after this playoff run, but the team’s all-time leading receiver said he hasn’t decided if he will retire or try to keep his career alive with another team.

    • Jan. 1, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson, shown here celebrating an interception against the Chicago Bears in September, has been cleared to play, coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette

    Post-practice McCarthy: Woodson cleared to play

    Cornerback Charles Woodson, out with a broken collarbone since Oct. 21, has been cleared to play, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday.

    • Jan. 1, 2013
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    Tuesday practice report: Woodson's real return

    Packers safety Charles Woodson has been practicing for the last month but until today, it was only on scout team.

    • Jan. 1, 2013
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    Peterson says he'll make another run at the record

    If you think Adrian Peterson’s run at Eric Dickerson’s single-season NFL rushing record was a one-time shot, think again.

    • Jan. 1, 2013
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    Vikings coach: We're never afraid to give it to No. 28

    The great thing about having a running back like Adrian Peterson, according to Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, is that there’s never a bad time to give him the ball.

    • Jan. 1, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Harris emerges as the go-to back

    Despite Packers coach Mike McCarthy's claim yesterday that "We don't have a starting running back," it sure looks like DuJuan Harris is their best option heading into the playoffs.

    • Jan. 1, 2013

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