The AP has reported among other teams, the Packers sent an eye to watch former Detroit Lion RB Kevin Jones complete some drills.  Jones, a former first round pick, has a history of knee problems but is now five months removed from major correction surgery.

There was an interesting article this morning on coach McCarthy and life away from the gridiron.  Portions of this article may be available on greenbaypressgazette.com.  Turns out Coach is alot like you and I and expecting a baby this November.  Congrats to the coach and his new Mrs. on the upcoming arrival.  I think story’s like this are very important to us fans as it gives us a chance to know that despite there chosen profession - these folks are just like us.  Along with this story, the Press-Gazette also covered the emerging story of the two Thompson brothers (Orrin OL & Jeremy DL).  Should they go on to play this year for the Packers, they would make the first brother combo to dawn the green and gold since 1939.  Ironically enough, the Packers won the then NFL Championship over the New York Giants in Wisconsin back in ‘39!  Here’s hoping history completely repeats itself right!?! 

In general NFL news, the less talked about NFL Rookie Symposium gets underway today in Carlsbad, California and runs through Wednesday, July 2nd.  This reminds me, Happy upcoming Canada Day to all back home this Tuesday!

This week, I plan on taking a crack at the upcoming regular season schedule with a short breakdown and game-by-game predictions - watch for it.

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