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We're now past the action-packed period of free agency. Only fringe players remain. The combine has long past and most schools have had their Pro Day. Besides over-thinking the NFL Draft and re-evaluating everything we know about prospects without any new information, there's not a ton going on. Unless the NFL decides to significantly alter the rules of the game at the owners' meetings, that is. Here's your daily Green Bay Packers news and links.
Compensatory picks could make a difference | Packers.com
I think this is my favorite Ask Vic ever. Between his comments about his wife and his small stature, it's spectacular.
Notebook: NFL goes for the ratings with Giants-Cowboys opener | Green Bay Press Gazette
PackersNews.com sent Rob Demovsky down to the NFL owners meetings and he has a whole ton to share with you.
Audio: Talking Packers Draft on Wisconsin Radio | Cheesehead TV
Thing I didn't realize until I moved out of Wisconsin: Brian Carriveau has an awesomely thick Wisconsin accent.
Work ethic fuels defensive end Mercilus | JSOnline
A story about losing a finger that's even more crazy than Ronnie Lott.
More from around SB Nation after the jump.
Dennis Allen sees Raiders new cornerbacks as upgrades | Silver And Black Pride
I know Stanford Routt represented a lot of unfulfilled potential, but ... no. I don't think so bro.
Michael Boley At Middle Linebacker: A Good Idea? | Big Blue View
Boley's a bit undersized for a 4-3 MLB, but it's not a terrible idea.
Colts Fans Should Not Be Upset With This Offseason | Stampede Blue
Remember when the Packers were better off for moving on from 4 but the 4 fans weren't having any of it? Yeah, this is the exact same thing, only Peyton Manning isn't an idiot.
Mark Anderson's Buffalo Bills Contract Worth $19.5 Million, Per Report | Buffalo Rumblings
This is a really, really solid bargain for the Bills.
Lions Re-Sign Kevin Smith To One-Year Deal | Pride Of Detroit
A good move with the health of Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure still up in the air. The Lions have had terrible luck with injuries at the running back position.