Checking in (and rounding up)

Hey gang. We owe you an apology.

We know it’s been a few days since we’ve posted anything new. Sorry, we’ve all been busy with various endeavors – work, mostly -and just haven’t had the time. We truly care about breaking down all things related to the Green Bay Packers, but sometimes, life gets in the way, you know?

Anyways, we’re back now – hopefully we can go pedal-to-the-metal from now ’til after the draft - and we’re going to discuss a few of the Packers-related topics that have been in the news since our last post. We won’t be going too in-depth here, as a lot of this stuff is fairly old news. We’re also going to take a humorous angle with most of this stuff (or, at least we’ll try to be humorous) because a lot of this news is, well, kind of ridiculous.

Since we last talked, the Packers have, in no particular order:

1. Signed an Australian punter, Chris Bryan, to a three-year contract. I know almost nothing about this man, but I like him already. First, his nickname is “Bear,”  pretty badass for a punter. He’s 6-feet, 5-inches and 215 pounds – or, basically, the size of a wide receiver (as long as that receiver’s name isn’t “Robert Ferguson”). He’s also left-footed (for some reason, I’m excited about that) and played for the Collingwood Magpies of Australian Rules football last season. And, like I’ve always said, you can never have too many former Magpies on your squad.
2. Been rumored as a possible destination for former San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan (if he is, in fact, no longer with the team). It makes sense that people would think such things. McCloughan knows Ted Thompson and John Schneider and Schneider’s departure to Seattle left an opening in the front office. And, like I’ve always said, you can never have too many former 49ers in your operation. What a successful franchise they’ve been lately!
3. Seen cornerback/return specialist Will Blackmon sign his one-year tender. Amazingly, he’s gone almost six whole months without injuring himself. Anyone want to take odds that he can go six more? Anyone? 
4. Dealt with a few twists and turns in this whole “Spencer Havner DUI” scenario. At this point, it’s sort of difficult to keep up with it all. Havner was arrested, but the Nevada County district attorney’s office has not yet decided if it will file charges. I’ve got to be honest – I don’t really care anymore. All I know is that people who ride “crotch rockets” should be arrested regardless of whether they are drunk or not.
5. Heard that Daryn Colledge will skip the voluntary workouts. Any chance we can get him to stay home and skip the season, too? I’ll donate to that cause!
6. Seen former defensive end Aaron Kampman place a “Thank You” ad to fans in not one, but two papers (the Green Bay Press Gazette and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Okay, no humor on this one. Kampman’s gesture was indeed classy and indicative of the type of person he is. He typifies what the Packers are all about and we’re all thankful of the many great memories he gave us. We at OBOD wish him nothing but success in Jacksonville (if nothing else, the weather should be a lot nicer). Too bad ALL former Packers couldn’t be as classy on their way out of town, eh? Just to reiterate: I do not like you, Brett.
7. Um….actually, that’s it. I only had six topics. There’s just something about the number seven, though, you know?

So, now we’re all caught up. And, again, we’re sorry.

-Chris Lempesis