Author Archive for Brian Carriveau
Brian Carriveau is the editor of Maple Street Press Packers Annual magazine. He's also a writer for CheeseheadTV.com. He was the creator and managing editor of the Railbird Central blog from 2005-2010. Email: carriveau@uwalumni.com
Report: Jolly Graduates from Drug Treatment Program
From Chris Roth of WBAY-TV in Green Bay… Johnny Jolly graduated from court-ordered drug treatment program in Houston today and will report to Packers. Even received a diploma — Chris Roth (@rothchris) May 22, 2013 Jolly suggested on Twitter yesterday that he’ll return to Green Bay on the 28th, presumably of May. @jrehor 28th — [...]
Is McCarthy Relieved Rodgers’ Deal is Done? “Hell Yeah!” He Says
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy joined SiriusXM’s NFL Radio on Wednesday where he discussed Charles Woodson signing with the Oakland Raiders, former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher retiring from football, but the most interesting moment probably came when McCarthy was asked if he was relieved Aaron Rodgers’ recently signed contract extension is done. Listen here… #PACKERSmicroblog
Packers Sign WR Alex Gillett
The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent wide receiver Alex Gillett, general manager Ted Thompson announced on Wednesday. According to a release from the Packers: Gillett (Jill-LET), a 6-foot-1, 214-pound rookie out of Eastern Michigan, played in 45 games with 33 starts during his career, with 30 of the starts coming at quarterback and [...]
Packers Defense Faces Pistol Formation on First Public Practice Snap of the Year
According to Larry McCarren, the Packers defense faced the pistol formation on the first snap of Tuesday’s OTA practice.
Railbird Central Podcast: Talkin’ Packers OTAs with Chris Terlop
Chris Terlop of WDUZ in Green Bay joins Railbird Central to talk about the first open practice of Packers OTAs.
Packers Calendar: OTAs Continue in Green Bay
Even though it won’t be open to the public, the Packers will practice on Wednesday during OTAs.
Quick Takes from Week 1 of Packers OTAs
From the cornerback situation with Casey Hayward and Sam Shields to J.C. Tretter’s injury, Brian Carriveau digs in with his opinions from Packers OTAs.
Little Concern About Bulaga’s Hip as He Makes Switch to Left Tackle
Neither Bulaga himself nor head coach Mike McCarthy expressed any concern about last season’s fractured hip that landed the offensive lineman on injured reserve.
Rookie Offensive Lineman J.C. Tretter Suffers Early Injury
The fourth round draft choice of the Packers sustained an unspecified injury the first day of OTAs in Green Bay.
Only Bears Spend Less Than Packers on UFAs
While teams like Patriots, Cowboys and Rams all spent in excess of $100,000 in guaranteed money on undrafted rookies this season, the Packers were at the bottom of the NFL. According to Brian McIntyre of Yahoo Sports, “The Chicago Bears ($29,500) and Green Bay Packers ($35,500) are the two NFL teams to spend under $40,000 in guaranteed money on [...]
Packers Calendar: First Public Practice of 2013
Practice takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Clark Hinkle Field in Green Bay where fans will be able to watch the Packers during OTAs.
Railbird Central Podcast: The Lowdown on Lombardi Ave.
Ray Rivard of LombardiAve.com joins Railbird Central to talk some Packers football as OTAs start in Green Bay.
5K Run, Movie Night at Lambeau Field Open Up Training Camp
The start to training camp will be almost as busy for fans as the players in Green Bay this summer. The Packers announced on Monday a couple events at the end of July that will coincide with the start of training camp on Green Bay. Although the team has yet to release its training camp [...]
Packers Daily Links: Lane Taylor Receives Biggest Bonus Among Undrafted Rookies
The offensive lineman out of Oklahoma State reportedly received a $7,000 signing bonus from the Packers. That and more in today’s Daily Links…
Packers Calendar: OTAs Begin in Green Bay
Phase Three of the NFL’s offseason begins Monday in Green Bay with the start of Organized Team Activities.
Far Too Early, Pre-OTAs, Packers 53-Man Roster Prediction
With OTAs set to begin on Monday in Green Bay, Cheesehead TV takes a look at how the team is starting to stack up.
How’s Bryan Bulaga’s Hip? Good Enough to Shoot a 39 Round of Golf
As a player who was placed on injured reserve with a fractured hip last season, it would appear as if Green Bay Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga is coming along rather fine in his recovery. According to recreational golf scores published by the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Bulaga shot a 39 in nine holes at Thornberry Creek [...]
Railbird Central Podcast: Tailgate Tour Invades Iowa
Railbird Central welcomes Dubuque resident and Packers blogger Amanda Lawson to talk about the recent Tailgate Tour stop in Iowa.
Packers Daily Links: Palmer Leaves Lasting Impression at Illinois State
Nate Palmer’s defensive line coach at Illinois State shares his thoughts on the sixth round draft choice. That and more in today’s Daily Links…
Packers Calendar: James Jones’ Toast 2 Success Charity Fundraiser
Also on Friday, the Tailgate Tour makes its final stop for the evening in Tomah, Wisconsin.
