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But then the reigning MVP broke into an angry jog, careened 20 yards downfield and unleashed a hailstorm of profanity upon the poor official who pulled his arms to his chest to signal rookie cornerback Damarious Randall had, in fact, completed the catch. This was no longer a ho-hum interception.

Rather, the play by Randall, whom the Green Bay Packers drafted in the first round in April, typified a hellacious beginning to training camp in which cornerbacks across the board played bullishly aggressive football. Pass deflections soared as physicality spiked, and through five days of training camp Aaron Rodgers had already thrown four interceptions in 11-on-11 action.

"I think you've seen as you watched practice a lot of contested balls out there," defensive coordinator Dom Capers said. "We've had some outstanding plays where guys have come down with the football, yet there's a lot of plays where we've had broken up passes. Guys have been close, I think, in coverage."

Apprehension about the cornerback position percolated during the offseason when both Tramon Williams, a starter on the outside, and Davon House, who was often used in dime packages, departed via free agency. Left on the roster were Sam Shields, Casey Hayward, Micah Hyde, Demetri Goodson and plenty of valid questions.

The Packers responded by using their first two draft picks on defensive backs: Randall in the first round, Quinten Rollins in the second.

"We've got some young guys that we're trying to get as many reps as we can," Capers said. "I think they're competing well."

The positive early returns continue to soothe concerns about what was considered the weakest portion of a defense that brings back nine starters. A sextet of players — Shields, Hayward, Hyde, Randall, Rollins and undrafted free agent LaDarius Gunter — have separated themselves from the pack.

Shields, 27, is firmly entrenched atop the depth chart and anchors the group from his familiar position on the outside. He is joined on the flanks by Hayward, 25, who is moving to the perimeter after playing most of his career in the slot.

The transition requires Hayward to rewire his thought process, according to cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr., though he fails to understand why that has invited questions about Hayward's ability to play the position. Slot corners, Whitt said, bear similar responsibilities to linebackers in terms of understanding gap fits, making assertive play calls and moving instinctively. While outside corners need only answer two simple questions: Can I listen to the call from the safeties? Can I cover this guy?

Whitt and the Packers believe Hayward can do both. His string of pass breakups, including a tipped ball intercepted by safety Morgan Burnett, could be premature signs that they are right.

"I have no issue with Casey playing outside at all," Whitt said.

Added Burnett: "Casey is a football player. He's going to compete wherever you put him. Inside or outside he's going to make plays."

What the franchise may not have believed is that a pair of rookies would also contribute on the outside, which is exactly what Randall and Gunter have done through the first five practices. Rollins, the Packers' second-round pick from Miami (Ohio), began training camp on the non-football injury list after suffering a pulled hamstring over the summer. He returned to practice earlier this week.

Although he played safety at Arizona State, Randall adapted quickly to the position change during OTAs and gave the secondary a jolt of athleticism. He adjusted so well to the outside position that coaches are trusting him to play opposite Shields in dime packages, allowing Hayward and Hyde to man the slots.

Randall's profanity-inducing interception of Rodgers, hauled in after blanketing Davante Adams in the end zone, remains one of the highlights of training camp.

"We're expecting him to make those plays that he made against Aaron," Whitt said. "When you're drafted (in the first round), you're supposed to make those type of plays."

Which is to say someone like Gunter, an undrafted free agent from Miami, is not supposed to make those plays, especially against a quarterback with Rodgers' pedigree. Yet there he was on the first day of training camp, leaping to intercept a pass down the left sideline intended for receiver Jared Abbrederis.

Gunter's interception was the first in a handful of impressive moments for a player whose size (6-foot-2, 201 pounds) is ideal but whose speed coming out of college (4.69 seconds in the 40-yard dash) was not. Instead, Gunter relies on his long arms and excellent hand placement to win plays at the line of scrimmage, according to Whitt. His forceful play has received praise from receivers Jordy Nelson and Ty Montgomery.

Gunter, Whitt said, knows the difference between attacking the shoulders when jamming a receiver (incorrect) and targeting the breastplate (correct) to increase his margin for error. If he aims for the shoulder and misses, his palm grabs nothing but air. If he aims for the breastplate and fires wide, he still connects with the shoulder.

"It might sound simple," said Whitt, demonstrating on a reporter, "but a lot of people can't do it."

Attached to the strong performances, though, is an important asterisk that will not be lifted until the exhibition games are underway. A few blown coverages or missed assignments with actual scoreboard repercussions could permanently erase memories of training camp interceptions.

But until then, until Aug. 13 when the Packers travel to Massachusetts for a game against New England, the cornerbacks remain a pleasant surprise.

"We're going to have to see these guys play a lot in the preseason," Capers said. "But they're competing and making plays on the practice field."

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Mayfield Sports Marketing, Good Karma Brands’ ESPN Wisconsin and Destination Kohler announce 2nd annual radio show featuring former Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Antonio Freeman. ‘The End Zone with Antonio Freeman,’ will air live from the historic tap room, the Horse & Plow at The American Club in Kohler, Wis.

The one-hour show will air at 6 p.m. on Mondays during the 2015-16 football season on 540 ESPN in Milwaukee, 100.5 ESPN Madison and ESPNWisconsin.com.

Michael Belot, General Manager of Destination Kohler. “The Horse & Plow is a great venue for this type of show. With its rich Wisconsin history and high-energy atmosphere, I have no doubt ‘The End Zone’ will be a popular Monday night event.”

ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Petakas will join Freeman on ‘The End Zone,’ which will feature guests from professional football in front of a live audience. Petakas and Freeman will analyze the previous week’s game and take questions from fans.

The Horse & Plow is a perfect location for the live broadcast, and The American Club is an amazing destination for any Wisconsin sports fan.”

Fans may watch the show live at the Horse & Plow at The American Club, or listen via 540 ESPN in Milwaukee, 100.5 ESPN Madison, online at ESPNWisconsin.com or via the free ESPN Radio app.

Horse & Plow, The American Club’s historic tap room and once a bowling alley for immigrant workers who lived in Kohler, is today a casual brew pub with a creative menu and 19 craft beers on tap. ‘The End Zone with Antonio Freeman’ is free for fans who wish to sit in the general seating areas of Horse & Plow. VIP seating in the lower level of the bar or Upper Deck seating overlooking the lounge is available, but has a minimum food and beverage spend.

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Throughout 2014-2015, Mayfield Sports Marketing athletes and celebrities had the opportunity to make numerous appearances. Green Bay Packers’ Players public appearances included nonprofit fundraisers, school visits, motivational speaking engagements and many other events and programs.

Another autograph session is in the books. Thanks to all the fans who came out to meet Packers Star, Randall Cobb. Cobb was at Waukesha Sports Cards recently to meet fans and autograph items before training camp. Cobb, a fan favorite, took photos with a few fans before the autograph session started.

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So proud to partner with Waukesha Sports Cards for this Public Autograph Signing with Green Bay Packers Star Receiver:

RANDALL COBB…
*Packers Wide Receiver
*2014 Season: 91 Rec, 1287 Yds, 12 TD’s
*2014 Pro Bowler
*2011 ESPN Play of the Year
*Kentucky All Time TD Leader

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Packer back Lacy speaks of the power of prayer in Carthage visit for An Evening With Eddie Lacy

Green Bay Packers running back Eddy Lacy addresses the crowd at Carthage College on Friday night.

It’s hard to say what goes through Eddie Lacy’s head as the Green Bay Packers running back charges through obstacles standing between him and the end zone.

“I’m trying to figure out who he is, too,” Lacy laughed as he spoke to a crowd of about 300 fans at Carthage College Friday night. “I don’t know what the switch is that makes me go from who I am to who I am on the field, because it’s so not my personality.”

Friday’s fundraiser for Outreach Hope Ministries was presented by the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

In his appearance at Carthage College, Lacy spoke about his faith and how it kept him going when his family was displaced from their New Orleans area home following Hurricane Katrina.

Listening to him talk about those years, the audience began to get a sense as to why the otherwise mild-mannered, jovial 24-year-old has no problem overcoming challenges in his path.

Lacy, who hails from Geismar, La., about an hour west of New Orleans, was in ninth grade when Hurricane Katrina hit. His family evacuated the area the day before the storm, but their home was destroyed.

“We took what we could from the house, but for the most part there was nothing,” Lacy recalled. His family found temporary housing through a home sharing program before eventually relocating to a small trailer.

“Nothing was the same,” Lacy recalled. “Before Katrina, I had your typical kid life, but then that all changed.”

The next three years Lacy describes as “a real dark place. The only thing I succeeded at during that time was football.”

“She began to tell me everything I was feeling and thinking,” Lacy said. “But the thing is, I’m someone who is really guarded with my emotions, so I was puzzled how she knew these things.”

When she was done speaking, Lacy’s mom turned and left the room. It was then that he realized how his mother knew the challenges and emotions he was battling.

“My mom prays a lot. She prays for me so much,” he said. “And that is when I really started to believe I had a chance. I could do something more. Without that moment, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today.”

There’s no hiding Lacy’s gratitude for his parents (last fall, he made good on his promise to buy them a house), or the power of prayer his mother instilled in him. For other young people experiencing a dark place, Lacy left them with this advice.

“Your parents, they’re there for you no matter what. So let’s start there,” he said. “And it’s prayer. There’s definitely power in prayer. And I learned that the night my mom talked to me.”

“Those times are building you up for what’s to come in the future,” he said. “And I think that’s what prayer and your parents help you with.”

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Next Door Announces Star Packer Running Back Eddie Lacy Will Lead ‘Walk With Me’ Event on May 16

Milwaukee – (March 27, 2015) – Next Door, a nationally-recognized leader in early education, announced today that star Green Bay Packer Running Back Eddie Lacy will lead “WALK WITH ME” -- the 26th Annual Walk for Children on Saturday, May 16th at Next Door Headquarters in Milwaukee.

“WALK WITH ME” brings together hundreds of friends, families and special guests from throughout greater Milwaukee. The event raises funds and awareness for Next Door’s programming and services designed to help at-risk children get ready for first grade and ready for life.

“I am so excited to welcome Mr. Lacy as our Walk Leader and thank him for his commitment,” said Next Door Executive Director Carol Keintz. “We appreciate his dedication to our mission and to the people we serve. Our Walk is traditionally the highlight of the year for Next Door. We welcome everyone to walk with our children and our families on this special day!”

“WALK WITH ME” is a family-fun event and includes a one-mile walk starting at Next Door, 2545 N. 29th Street. This year’s festivities include live entertainment by popular national musical act, Alex & the Kaleidoscope, kids’ games and activities, prizes, and food for all registered participants. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10 a.m.*

Eddie Lacy, star running back for the Green Bay Packers, was named the 2013 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He played college football for the University of Alabama.

Mr. Lacy is represented by ‪#‎MayfieldSport‬, Wisconsin’s premier sports marketing and booking agency representing your favorite Wisconsin professional athletes. www.MayfieldSports.com
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WALK WITH ME event sponsorships available. For more information and to register a team, visit nextdoormil.org/NextDoor/Walk-for-Children or contact Megan Kutchenriter at (414) 562-2929(414) 562-2929 ext. 192 or at mkutchenriter@nextdoormil.org.

*NO PETS PLEASE: WALK WITH ME participants are welcome to bring strollers or wheelchairs, but for the safety of participants and pets, Next Door asks that pets be left at home. Thank you.

About Next Door: Next Door has served children and families in Milwaukee’s central city since 1969. Our mission is to support the intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional development of children so they become self-sufficient, contributing members of the community. Through a holistic approach, we provide programming to support school-readiness through a high-quality early educational environment, parent engagement and a focus on family wellness. Programs: Early Head Start (home and center based) including Prenatal Care Coordination, traditional Head Start programs, K(4) and K(5) Charter School, and Educare of Milwaukee for children 6-weeks to 3 years. Crucial supporting programs include: Books for Kids, Adult Basic Education, and Fatherhood Enrichment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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How well do you know John Kuhn from the Packers? We asked John at a recent event some questions that fans wanted to know.

John Kuhn, Football Player Highlights

John Kuhn is married to his wife Lindsey and they play an active part in Packers charitable events and are dedicated to the success of the House of Hope, a Green Bay shelter for homeless single mothers, ages 18 to 24, and their children. He has a dog - a boxer named Buckwheat and his favorite color is blue. His favorite thing about Green Bay is the rich tradition also saying he is humbled to play on the field following all of the great players who have played here and to play with his current teammates. He majored in chemistry, so if he weren’t playing football he would have wanted to be a dentist. Lastly, he is currently reading the third Hunger Games book because he enjoyed the first two movies.

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Host a book signing event with author, scholar and Green Bay Packer Super Bowl Champion, Dr. George Koonce, Jr.

“Is There Life After Football?” Surviving the NFL, exclusive first-run copies are now available to the general public.

George Koonce played professional football for a decade, the majority of those years with the Green Bay Packers and during which they won Super Bowl XXXI. After his playing career ended, he served as senior associate athletics director and director of development at Marquette University, athletics director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, director of player development for the Packers and special assistant to the athletic director at East Carolina University.

Now Dr. Koonce, he received his Ph.D. from Marquette University with his doctoral dissertation focusing on “Role Transition of National Football League Players: Using the Grounded Theory.” His guest column on the same topic on the NFL blog received national notice and raised awareness for the problems faced by retired NFL players. He is a member of the NFL Player Engagement Advisory Board and is co-authoring a book titled “Is There Life After Football,” which is scheduled to be released for publication in December.

Dr. Koonce currently serves as vice president of the office of advancement at Marian University where he provides leadership and strategic direction for students. He is responsible for growing awareness and increasing philanthropic support for Marian University through community and alumni engagement.

Signed by the Green Bay Packers before the 1992 season. He played for the Packers from 1992-1999. He was an eight-year starter as the Packers returned to dominance, starting 102 of 112 games. He played all three linebacker positions with the Packers and was with the team when they won Super Bowl XXXI.

Demarious Randall

Play of Packers' young cornerbacks helps ease concerns

Mark Hoffman

Damarious Randall made an interception of Aaron Rodgers that had the Packers quarterback fuming.

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Congrats to our friend and client: Davon House to join Jaguars at $6.25M per year

John Kuhn, Football Player Highlights

See if You Know These John Kuhn Football Statistics!

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