Brats & Beer

The Packers didn’t pick a single Badger in the Draft this weekend, but a small group of Wisconsin players were picked up by other teams and now begin their pro careers. Running back Brian Calhoun was taken in the third round (74th overall) by Detroit, which both saddens and frightens me. He had just one [...]

Two days and 255 picks later, the 2006 NFL Draft is finally over, so how did the Packers do? Pretty well, I’d say. There were no obvious goofs or gaffes we’ll be smarting from in the next few months, and we might have even picked up a few players that could make an impact for [...]

The Milwaukee Brewers yesterday gave the Cubs a real smackdown, winning 16-2 on the road at Wrigley. The win gives the Brewers a perfect 4-0 record in games played on Saturday, during wich they have outscored opponents 40-8. Think maybe Bud Selig would consider adjusting the schedule for his former family heirloom? Overall, Milwaukee is [...]

I was both shocked and awed last night flipping channels on the cable to see that the Milwaukee Bucks were leading the Pistons, and I was doubly surprised to find out this morning that they actually hung on to that lead to win their first game of the playoff series. Of course, they had to [...]

First, a confession: For the past several weeks my mind has been distracted by “real life” away from the Packers and football in general, as you can see by the large time gap between posts here at Brats & Beer. I have taken appropriate steps, though, by admitting I have a problem and seeking professional [...]

See, Ted Thompson can make the right call now and again. With the fifth pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Packers selected linebacker A.J. Hawk out of Ohio State. (Sorry, The Ohio State University.) The 2005 Lombardi Award winner had 69 tackles last year, 15 behind the line, nine sacks, and one interception. He’s [...]

Yes, boys and girls, you can stop with your speculation and mock drafts because the real deal is at last upon us. NFL Draft Day is like Christmas in April for football fans: We get to unwrap all kinds of goodies that will keep us talking for the next few months until training camp starts. [...]

Brett Favre may have decided to return to Green Bay for another season, but will he have anyone to throw to? The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting today that Donald Driver has asked the Packers to restructure his contract or trade him to another team. The news comes just as Green Bay has given Javon [...]

The black cloud has lifted and the sun shines warmly on Packer Nation today, for Brett Favre has strode in on his trusty steel lawn mowing steed to save the day. Yes, Number Four has finally announced he’ll return for (at least) one more campaign in the name and the glory of the Green & [...]