Author: Mallory Allen

Well, Packers fans, we’ve officially seen the last of Davante Adams in Green Bay. The five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is trading in his green and gold for black and silver. On Thursday, news broke that the 29-year-old had been traded to Las Vegas. Allegedly, the Packers offered him more money the Raiders did, but he turned the offer down. With his blockbuster new deal – five years, $141.25 million – Davante will be the highest-paid WR in the NFL. In return, the Packers are receiving two high draft picks, one in both the first and second rounds, as well…

It’s been a wild year for Green and Gold Nation, chock full of rumors, gossip, and cryptic comments surrounding Aaron Rodgers. But as of Tuesday morning, Brian Gutekunst laid all the uncertainty and drama regarding his star quarterback’s future to rest. On March 8th, Rodgers confirmed via Twitter that he would return to Green Bay for the upcoming 2022 season. One week later, on March 15th, all the terms of his new contract were officially made public. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1503713223954112513 Gutekunst Speaks Out Brian Gutekunst, who has been Green Bay’s General Manager (GM) since January 2018, announced the consensus between Rodgers and…

Both the state of Wisconsin and the entire NFL world have been abuzz since Tuesday’s news that Aaron Rodgers will return to Green Bay next season. Now, Packers President & CEO Mark Murphy is speaking out publicly about it for the first time.  Murphy appeared on the WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament broadcast on Friday afternoon. In an interview with WXOW’s Scott Emerich, he shared details about the deal and how he feels about having his star QB back under center. Check out the full interview transcript below. Murphy: “We’re really pleased to have Aaron back” Emerich:  “Mark, before I…

Larry Bird famously said, “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses those skills to accomplish his goals.” 16-year-old Amari Allen exemplifies these words. For him, basketball truly is life – and earlier this year, more than a decade of his dedication and perseverance came to full fruition. On January 6th, the Kaukauna freshman received his first scholarship offer: a full ride to Division 1 Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. For Allen, that moment couldn’t have been more surreal. “I wasn’t expecting it so early. It came out…

Less than a year ago, a large portion of Badger Nation was loudly calling for Greg Gard to be fired. But his critics have been pretty quiet as of late, and today’s news should silence them completely. On Friday, Wisconsin’s men’s basketball coach was named to the late-season Naismith College Coach of the Year list. Gard is one of 15 elite coaches in the running for this distinguished award. https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1494720128495366145 Four finalists will be announced on March 23rd. Then, fans have a chance to vote for the coach they believe should win, beginning the 25th and ending the 30th. The…

It’s been two weeks since Green Bay’s depressing playoff loss to San Francisco. As the dust settles, fans are either looking forward or still reflecting on the Super Bowl run that never was. Packers President Mark Murphy is doing both. In the newest edition of his column, Murphy Takes 5, the CEO wrote about a variety of hot topics affecting Green & Gold Nation. If you missed it, here are five major takeaways. #1: Green Bay’s early playoff exit was “extremely disappointing” Evidently, Mark Murphy and the Packers’ front office were just as shocked and heartbroken by the team’s lackluster…

Since the Packers’ heartbreaking early playoff exit on Saturday, social media has been bustling. Fans, reporters, and pundits have all shared their reactions to Green Bay’s shocking loss to the 49ers. But what do the players themselves have to say about it? In the days since the Packers’ season ended, many of the team’s athletes have taken to their social media accounts to offer their own words. Take a look. A.J. Dillon This was Dillon’s second year in the league, and it was without a doubt his coming-out season. Between rushing and receiving, Dillon scored eight touchdowns and racked up…

Following Green Bay’s heartbreaking loss to San Francisco on Saturday, social media immediately became a place of controversy, division, and sorrow for Packers fans. For that reason, many have chosen to take a break from using popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Really, can we blame them? However, social media posts made by players at the end of a season can be very telling. That’s especially true for Green Bay right now after a year as bizarre as this one has been, and with such uncertainty going forward. So, let’s see what we can sleuth out from the Packers…

Randall Cobb believed he was cursed. Part of the NFL’s 2011 draft class, he arrived in Green Bay the season after they won the Super Bowl. Although Cobb and the Packers had quite a few very promising runs during his eight-year tenure in Wisconsin, they ultimately failed to reach another championship. To the dismay of Packers fans everywhere, Cobb was released in 2019 and signed by the Dallas Cowboys. As if his exit wasn’t painful enough, Cobb was forced to sit at home during the postseason that year and watch his former team play in the NFC title game.  Green…

Sibling rivalries are fairly commonplace in the NFL. Think Peyton and Eli Manning. John and Jim Harbaugh. JJ, Derek, and TJ Watt. The list could go on and on. Now, it appears that Matt and Mike LaFleur could be the newest additions to this batch of competing brothers. LaFleur vs. LaFleur? Green Bay’s beloved head coach appeared as a guest on a recent episode of Pardon My Take. Chicago native Dan Katz – better known as his popular Twitter personality ‘Big Cat’ – co-hosts the podcast. During the interview, Katz broached the subject of his homestate team’s search for a…