Packers Daily Links: Kuhn Thinks Lockout Is Near Its End

During an appearance yesterday in Eau Claire, John Kuhn said he thinks the lockout will end soon. That and more in today's Daily Links...

On the Packers calendar today is the Desmond Bishop Football Camp in Fairfield, Ca. where Jarrett Bush will also be a guest instructor. Then on Sunday will be the "Ryan 4 Ryan" fundraising event spearheaded by Ryan Grant held at Cool Waters Park in Greenfield, Wis. where a few other Packers are also scheduled to be in attendance...

Yesterday running back John Kuhn was signing autographs for charity in Eau Claire, Wis. where he spoke to the media and mentioned that he thinks the NFL lockout is finally nearing an end. “We’re starting to hear some whispers and some grumbles,” Kuhn told John Casper Jr. of the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. “We’re fairly certain something is going to get done soon and we can get on the field and start getting back to work.” That's music to most football fans' ears.

Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann reportedly lives in a house owned by an ex-Packer. "Bachmann and her husband, Marcus, bought their West Lakeland Township home in 2008 from Ross Verba, an offensive lineman who made a fine living protecting quarterback Brett Favre," according to the Star Tribune of the Twin Cities. Bachmann is known locally for campaigning in a Randy Moss Vikings jersey.

Former Packer Dorsey Levens is working on a documentary film titled "Bell Rung" examining the physical side of football. "After hours of taped interviews, sessions in which the players address in graphic detail the physical perils and frequently extenuating and debilitating circumstances of a game at which they earn a living, and discussions with leading neurologists and pathologists conducting ongoing studies of head-related injuries in the league, Levens is worn raw, as well," writes Len Pasquarelli for Packer Report. Considerable work remains on the project, and for now, Levens is working on his play "Stripped."

Packers broadcaster Wayne Larrivee reflects on the 2010 season in a blog post at JSOnline. "There is no question the Packers had the best depth in the NFL - they won a Super Bowl with that depth," writes Larrivee. "But that wasn’t all the Packers had going for them in 2010.  General Manager Ted Thompson and his staff, led by Pro Personnel Director Reggie McKenzie, made great pickups off the street to fill holes on that defense." The specific mention of Reggie McKenzie is notable. McKenzie has been a candidate to become a general manager in the NFL in the past, and a Super Bowl trophy will only add to his resume.

AFC West blogger Bill Williamson thinks the San Diego Chargers might be a fit for linebacker Nick Barnett. "I think the Chargers could come into play for the Southern California native if the Packers, indeed, part ways and if the Chargers lose multiple inside linebackers in free agency," writes Williamson. "Stephen Cooper, Kevin Burnett and Brandon Siler are all free agents. Burnett is the best bet to return. If Cooper and Siler depart, the Chargers – who took Michigan’s Jonas Mouton in the second round – might be served well in adding a veteran." It makes sense to me, but the NFL lockout has to end for any business to take place.

The history of quarterbacks in Green Bay is given some attention by Bill Huber of Packer Report (subscription required). "No team in NFL history has enjoyed better play at the game’s most important position than the Packers," writes Huber. "Yes, Bart Starr, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers are great, but it runs much deeper." When Lynn Dickey and Arnie Herber are the fourth and fifth best quarterbacks in the history of the franchise, that's saying something.

Who's better? Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau. The debate ensues at the Packers official website.

Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette starts discussing the NFL Network's top 100 list about two weeks later than the rest of the world.

Acme Packing Company makes note of John Kuhn, Brett Favre, Clay Matthews and former Packer Kregg Lumpkin.

Aaron Rodgers' best days are ahead of him, according to Kris Burke of AllGreenBayPackers.com.

A photo gallery from a recent Tramon Williams charity event appears at Elite Sports and Public Relations.

The 5K run at Lambeau Field is more than half full.

More on John Kuhn's appearance in Eau Claire comes from WQOW-TV.

The Packers draw attention to the day of game packages from Packer Fan Tours.

Possible transactions are discussed at Packer Chatters.

The Saints are leading a poll of the toughest of the Packers' first four games at Packers Gab.

Packerville, U.S.A. turns back the clock.

The Packers will win the NFC North, according to Lombardi Ave.

Brian Carriveau is the editor of the Maple Street Press Packers Annual. To contact Brian, email [email protected].

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redlights's picture

July 09, 2011 at 10:05 am

Kuhn received a FedEx with "Don't open until CBA is signed" from the non-descript "1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304".

"Welcome back, John" and "Please sign here" can be read from the small rip in the corner.

Oh, that's right! "We still have nothing to report".

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MarkinMadison's picture

July 10, 2011 at 09:46 am

To my mind the Howard Green pick-up was a real turning point for the season. At that point the Packers were down to basically two healthy DLs, and had been forced to play in single DL formations. Picking up Green allowed the Packers to survive the Jets game, and gave them something to rotate with as other lineman got healthier.

I don't know if you can really praise the Packers front office for that as much as wonder what the heck the Jets were thinking. It's not like picking up a player recently cut from an opposing team doesn't happen every year. But the Packers front office has made tons of smart choices and passed on some bad ones (Moss, Lynch) so credit where credit is due.

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