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NFL rule change on PATs is ridiculous

This week the NFL adopted a new rule governing a play that has been a source of irritation for a long time. The problem is that it didn’t involve pass interference, what exactly is and/or isn’t a catch or any change to increase player safety. On the contrary, the NFL elected to pick on the little ‘ol PAT.

Hit the Road with an Official Road Game Package

Our popular road game packages are now available for the 2015 season! Check out the exciting season opener in Chicago or soak up sunny Arizona and San Francisco. We can get you to the game and more! Plus—optional side trips available for San Francisco, Denver and Arizona!

Packers to Host Bears on Thanksgiving; Brett Favre to Be Honored at the Game

For the first time in the history, the Green Bay Packers will host a Thanksgiving game at Lambeau Field on November 26! That game will pit them against their arch rival, the Chicago Bears. To make the game even more historic, Brett Favre will also return to Green Bay to be honored and his legendary number (#4) retired in a stadium ceremony during halftime. We can get you to the game!

Packers’ first pick aimed at solidifying defensive secondary

When the Packers selected the Arizona State “safety” Thursday night with the 30th pick in the first round of the NFL draft, the choice seemed to come out of left field. In fact, it came out of center field, where Randall roamed before a shoulder injury forced him out of baseball. In hindsight, so much of what NFL scouts have said about Randall is quite flattering. Excellent speed (4.41 in the 40), explosiveness (a 38-inch vertical leap) and above-average ball skills were repeatedly cited.

Packers have more flexibility than needs going into draft

The Green Bay Packers are sitting pretty at 30. They earned that late-round slot because they were among the NFL’s best teams last season. Now, they can capitalize on it by being patient, trusting their scouting department and letting the best players fall. The big question is which player the Packers are going to take? Here’s a look at several just four days before the NFL draft.

Lee Remmel among most colorful, respected figures in Packers’ rich history

With a wry grin and in a booming, baritone voice, Lee Remmel would kick off the quarterback’s news conference in grand style: “And now, ladies and gentlemen, BRETT LORENZO FAVRE!” Then, Remmel would stealthily step back into the shadows, one Packers’ legend quietly, proudly yielding the spotlight to another. Remmel, 90, passed away Thursday, and the Green Bay Packers lost one of the kindest, wisest and most extraordinary men in team history.