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Welcome, rookies! Time to go to work

fpadmin | 05/07/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – The route to the Packers’ rookie orientation weekend is a two-way street. Packers’ sense of urgency needs to be instilled in draft picks, UFAs at outset We’ve got your Tickets & Game Packages NOW! Buy Tickets Now >> On one side, it’s the players … Welcome, rookies! Time to go to work

Packers’ draft goes from hooray to huh?

fpadmin | 04/30/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – If the NFL Draft was a window into the Packers’ soul, I realize why some have their doubts about the team’s future. The inside glimpse was revealing, to say the least, but I’ve got to say I’m still on board with GM Brian Gutekunst. … Packers’ draft goes from hooray to huh?

Packers land corner, net 1st-rounder in ’19

fpadmin | 04/27/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – Brian Gutekunst didn’t blink. Green Bay’s new GM gets Alexander to pair with King as bookend cornerbacks Home game tickets and packages on sale now! Buy Tickets Now >> The Packers’ new GM came into Thursday night’s first round of the NFL Draft … Packers land corner, net 1st-rounder in ’19

Packers’ scenarios: Best, worst & likely

fpadmin | 04/23/2018

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The safest NFL Draft prediction is that the Packers will be deeper and more talented by next week. Green Bay has ammunition to manipulate NFL Draft depending on who’s available.
The question is how much deeper and more talented?
Will it be enough to help Packers coach Mike McCarthy stay ahead of Chicago and leapfrog Minnesota and Detroit? Will it be enough to resuscitate a dormant defense? Will it be enough to replenish a once-prolific offense?
The first step to making that happen is the Packers’ draft board. If the personnel and coaching staffs have done their job, the Packers will be able to select an impact player with the 14th pick.
In today’s Internet-driven world, the plethora of mock drafts generally agree on the top 15-to-20 players available when the NFL Draft kicks off its first round Thursday at 7 p.m.
The trick is to select the best player when you’re on the clock.
Here are the Packers’ best, worst and likely scenarios …

With the 14th pick the Packers select…

fpadmin | 04/16/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – In a perfect world Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will be available when the Packers are on the clock with the 14th pick in the NFL Draft. Here’s best-case scenario for Green Bay when Packers, Gutekunst are on the clocks Tickets and Game Packages … With the 14th pick the Packers select…

Draft is Gutekunst’s chance to chart course

fpadmin | 04/09/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers’ more aggressive approach to free agency this offseason is a reminder that there’s a new sheriff in town. Packers’ GM will be under microscope when NFL draft kicks off in 17 days Get Your Tickets for All Important Sports and Concerts! Buy … Draft is Gutekunst’s chance to chart course

Packers’ free-agent evaluation thus far

fpadmin | 04/02/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – There is comfort in seeing what the Brewers’ off-season acquisitions, Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich, are doing at the top of the order to start the season. Green Bay’s GM, coach sing praises of Packers’ free-agent acquisitions Get Your Tickets for All Important Sports … Packers’ free-agent evaluation thus far

Jordy’s exit difficult; Graham’s arrival key

fpadmin | 03/19/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – It has been an emotional week for the Packers’ fans during their team’s current off-season makeover. Packers’ GM Gutekunst releases WR, adds TE while search for CB continues Get Your Tickets for All Important Sports and Concerts! Buy Tickets Now >> It has been … Jordy’s exit difficult; Graham’s arrival key

Packers’ GM, coach present united front

fpadmin | 03/12/2018

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – The concern over Packers president Mark Murphy’s alleged power grab, GM Brian Gutekunst’s potential to be Ted Thompson’s clone and head coach Mike McCarthy’s clout being undermined was grossly exaggerated. Gutekunst, McCarthy trade Randall to Cleveland for QB, better draft position Get Your Tickets … Packers’ GM, coach present united front

Packers’ pass rush will get help at 14

fpadmin | 02/26/2018

GREEN BAY, Wis. – North Carolina State’s Bradley Chubb is the top pass rusher in the April 26-28 NFL Draft.
Green Bay should have at least one of four top “front seven” defenders to pick from
Chubb will be long gone by the 14th pick.
Fortunately, the Packers are in a decent position with the 14th overall pick to draft a premier “front seven” defender. Most mock drafts have the usual fare of overrated quarterbacks, one great running back (Saquon Barkley of Penn State), a few offensive tackles and a couple of defensive backs going early.
That means the Packers should be able to stay put at No. 14 and still land one of the draft’s top defensive players. They may even end up getting one of the premier pass rushers.
Here’s hoping that one of these four players will be on the board when Green Bay turns in its draft card to the commissioner:
Would the running back position truly be settled without Aaron Jones?
Each of the aforementioned players was drafted with a compensatory pick – the NFL’s mysterious and largely unexplained formula for paying back teams who incur a net loss in free agency – which has been one of the Packers’ best tools.
The NFL awarded its compensatory picks for 2018 (free-agent losses/gains in the 2017 offseason) last week. The Packers got the No. 133rd overall (fourth round), the Nos. 172nd and 174th overall (fifth round) and the No. 207th overall (sixth round).

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-Jean-Pierre Mallette, Montréal, Canada

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-Kayle

"Good Morning, Nicole - Everything you did turned out great. The seats were great. Access to the air conditioned club lounge was great. Lots of Packers fans in the club lounge and overall at the stadium. The tailgate party at the fancy restaurant in the hotel was fabulous. The servers just kept on bringing out different sliders and desserts. Good thing that I got in a 30-minute run along the river in the morning. So, thank you! You may be speaking with me in November if I can work out getting up to Green Bay for a game. It's been too long since my last time. One of the best aspects of this weekend was interacting with so many people from Wisconsin and learning their personal stories of things Packers. And we even met a couple from St. Petersburg, Florida (my home county) and were able to tell them about the Varsity Club tavern and Packers bar in Clearwater where Mark Murphy's mother is in attendance -- very nice lady whose retirement home is in Clearwater, which borders my little city of Dunedin. Pre-COVID, I always went to the Varsity when the Packers games weren't televised locally -- lots of Wisconsin natives there, too + they serve brats and sauerkraut during Packers games. I'm glad that you are working for Event USA. "

-- Martin Lawyer, Dunedin, Florida

"Dennis - I was blessed to join Amy and some of your customers at the Morton's tailgate as well as after the game. She does an amazing job for you. Every single customer I met praised Event USA for being able to arrange the hotel and tickets and fabulous tailgate party in such a quick time. Having been to some great tour tailgate parties in Jacksonville and Kansas City and old San Francisco, a lot can be said of the long-term benefit of having really great tailgate parties. Morton's was probably one of the best - amazing food, patio sitting on the riverfront, walk to stadium, open bar!!! It was first class fun!!!"

-Matt

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-Julie Mastrianni

"I want to thank Event USA and in particular Amy Flores for the Jacksonville trip. We have used you before and always were very pleased with the packages you have set up and your service. My son who lives in Charleston, SC and myself who lives in Minnesota, decided we needed to do a guys trip and decided to go through your company to see the opener in New Orleans. I initially called and talked with Amy about some questions I had and booked our trip. After itinerary and info was emailed to us, it soon became apparent that the trip to New Orleans wouldn’t happen. In steps Amy, wondering if we would be interested in Dallas if the game was moved there and a package was set up. Then finally the move to Jacksonville and continued communication from Amy on our interest. It was getting late at that point and I was wondering if she would be able to pull off setting up a package in Jacksonville. She did it. We went to Jacksonville and had a great time. The accommodations and the tail gate were fabulous. If only the Packer team we were hoping for had made the trip. Thank you Event USA and in particular Amy Flores."

-Tom Sohrweide, White Bear Lake, MN

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-Frank Chavez, Sacramento

"I just wanted to say that I had such a great time. The whole weekend was so much fun. I enjoyed the Player Autograph Party and the tailgate party was just the best. After coming from a country that loves soccer, it was nice to mix with people who have the same interests as me. Thank you once again, Green Bay is one very special place."

-Beverley Moore, Lancaster

"My accommodations at the Best Western Midway were excellent. I was picked up at the airport and returned promptly. No problems at all. Your representative at the hotel on game day was very pleasant and helpful. The tailgate party was super, great food, great drinks and lots of fun. Obviously, Lambeau Field and the game itself was great. I will continue to use Event USA in the future, and I will definitely tell anyone who I come across to give you a call. One last thing, the hospitality I experienced in Green Bay was incredible. I have traveled to many places, and I don’t think there are more friendly people than the people of Green Bay. Thank you again and see you next year!"

-David Anastas, Worchester

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-Dick Koerner, Neenah

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-Lara and Matt Appleton, Thornhill, Ontario

"Thanks for all your help, the great tickets and service, and the chance to help me make one of my son’s dreams come true, seeing the Packers playing at home in Lambeau Field."

-Sam Jones, Sedalia

"I just want to thank you for the wonderful job your staff did last weekend for the Packers vs. Lions game. This was our first time utilizing your program and we were not disappointed at all. In fact, we can’t wait to schedule and event for next season’s games. From my first experience with your staff placing my order until the very end at checkout of the hotel, everything was perfect. You truly out-do yourselves to please everyone. Thanks again for making our stay in Green Bay one of the best."

-Kim Ewing and Bruce DeMaine, Ann Arbor

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-William D Lorge, Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly