Author: Matthew Brown

Matthew is a lifelong Packers fan and a follower of all sports and pop culture. He also hosts two podcasts Beers and Ears and Discontinued on Display.

Green Bay Packers Carrington Valentine praised by Jaire Alexander

During the week, Green Bay Packers star corner Jaire Alexander was clear that the team was not going to mail it in following the Rasul Douglas trade. He made it clear that the standard was still very high even though the team was looking at starting a couple of rookies. One rookie, Carrington Valentine, stepped up in a big way and Alexander praised him after the game. Green Bay Packers Jaire Alexander Praises Carrington Valentine While Matthew Stafford was out, the Rams still have a couple of great receivers in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Valentine, a seventh-round rookie out…

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is the second fastest to 50 wins in franchise history

Whatever you think of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur there is no denying that he has done a lot of winning since coming to the organization. While he was helped by the presence of greats like Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, winning that many games is no accident. With the win over the Rams, LaFleur hit a huge milestone. https://twitter.com/AaronNagler/status/1721332082167693767?t=vmjSHQCtu3VIiB_Ly5PqUA&s=19 Green Bay Packers Matt LaFleur Hits 50 Wins LaFleur now has 50 wins as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. He is the second fastest in franchise history to reach this mark behind only the great…

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Green Bay Packer Matt Lafleur based by James Jones

The Green Bay Packers 2023 season has been one to forget so far. After starting out 2-1, the team has dropped four straight in embarrassing fashion. The offense led by Jordan Love has been a mess but former Packers receiver James Jones isn’t putting it all on Love. Jones bashed Matt LaFleur’s play calling in an appearance on The Herd.  Former Green Bay Packers WR James Jones On Matt LaFleur Jones thinks that LaFleur’s approach is too safe. The playbook is limited and plays can be telegraphed by opponents. “Coach LaFleur is going to have to take the training wheels…

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Sep 28, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur questions an official after linebacker Quay Walker (7) was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct on a field goal attempt during their football game Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The penalty gave the Detroit Lions a first down and eventually a touchdown score. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur promised that this week he would make some changes in his team’s preparation. The offense especially has come out flat in the last four games in the first half. In his press conference today, LaFleur revealed what he is doing differently in practice to try and help his team. https://twitter.com/ByRyanWood/status/1720155486169800958?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Green Bay Packers Matt LaFleur Reveals Change In Practice LaFleur revealed that he moved the padded practice up from Thursday to Wednesday. He said that this decision was based on the “feel” of his team. Apparently, the Thursday padded practice was not working…

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Green Bay Packers Rudy Ford is dealing with a calf injury

The Green Bay Packers have been dealing with injuries all season. Ahead of their week 9 matchup with the Rams, things were looking up. Everyone practiced on Thursday in some capacity but there was one player that was added to the list. Safety Rudy Ford was added to the injury report with a calf injury. https://twitter.com/ByRyanWood/status/1720153217093267917?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Green Bay Packers Rudy Ford Added To Injury Report Ford has been one of the bright spots for the defense. Safety was a position that was a glaring weakness for the Packers but Ford has played extremely well. He has 48 tackles, 4 pass…

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Milwaukee Pro Soccer team gets $9.3 million grant to help build stadium

Milwaukee Pro Soccer is one step closer to becoming a reality. It was reported today that the organization received a $9.3 million grant to help with the construction of their new stadium and other buildings around the Iron District.  Milwaukee Pro Soccer Receives $9.3 Million Grant The funding was part of a $36 million funding package announced by Gov. Tony Evers. The goal is to bring a long-term impact on the city of Milwaukee. This is just a small chunk of a $220 million building project that is set to bring a hotel, entertainment, hospitality, residential, and other consumer elements.…

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Green Bay Packers Brian Gutekunst talks the importance of scars for young players

The Green Bay Packers youth movement has been an interesting roller coaster ride. While the rookies and second-year players have shown great promise, they have also made some extremely frustrating plays that have led to losses. In his press conference on Wednesday, GM Brian Gutekunst expressed the importance of “scars” for young players in the NFL. https://twitter.com/ByRyanWood/status/1719758314274185490?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst: Young Players Need “Scars” There is sure no shortage of scars happening right now for this young team. Outside of a couple of games, the team has had a shot to win the game at the end…

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Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst praises Josh Myers

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst met with the media today and echoed a sentiment that other members of the coaching staff have been saying about a key player. Offensive lineman Josh Myers has been met with scrutiny from the media and fans but the coaching staff has touted his high-level play. Gutekunst joined the chorus during his press conference. https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1719756617304908056?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst Praises Josh Myers “Josh Myers is playing the best football since he’s been here. He’s playing very, very well,” Gutekunst said. This is a step below an earlier comment by offensive coordinator Adam…

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Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst talks the Rasul Douglas trade

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst met with the media this morning. He is required to meet with the media at least once during the season and after the trade deadline seems like a good time. This is especially true after the team traded Rasul Douglas to the Buffalo Bills in a shocking move. Gutekust said that the deal was too good to pass up. https://twitter.com/RobDemovsky/status/1719754306902007841 Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst On Rasul Douglas Trade Gutekunst said that the call about Douglas “came out of the blue”. The team was not looking to move him but the Buffalo…

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Green Bay Packers Romeo Doubs

The Green Bay Packers season has been one to forget at this point. However, that does not mean there are no positives to come out of it. Second-year receiver Romeo Doubs is leading the NFL in a very interesting stat which could lead to a jump in production down the road. https://twitter.com/MikeClayNFL/status/1719166434411000158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1719166434411000158%7Ctwgr%5E309a179b2c23371a15044773088c48ddbec3dc9c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fgreen-bay-packers Green Bay Packers Romeo Doubs Leading The NFL According to Mike Clay, Doubs leads the league in red zone targets. He has a whopping 10 in seven games and the next closest person has eight. This makes sense when you look at his stats on the year. He…

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