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Happy Thursday, ladies and gentlemen. Even though we're still a little more than two weeks away from the first practice of training camp, I feel like it's gotten much closer over the last few days. Things are feeling more ... footbally to me today. I know that's not a word, shut up. Here's your daily dose of Green Bay Packers news and links.
Most Important Packers of 2012 -- #15: Sam Shields, CB | ESPN Wisconsin
Only if Davon House and Casey Hayward are worse than advertised.
Packers' Bush ready to be heard from | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Oh hey! This guy still exists, and he's not as bad as you think he is, Packers fan who won't let go of five years ago.
Scouts Inc: NFC North offseason grades | ESPN NFC North Blog
Chicago Bears: Offseason Champs. Just like the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles, who won last year's Super Bowl.
Rodgers repeats as NFL's best player at ESPYs | Green Bay Press-Gazette
If you missed the ESPY's, watch the Pat Summitt segment and the Eric LeGrand speech, but skip everything else.
Driver, Packers' reserve WRs worth watching | FOX Sports Wisconsin
FOX Sports Wisconsin is doing a pre-camp look at every position group, and the WRs are obviously the most interesting.
More from around SB Nation after the jump.
NFL Supplemental Draft Is About Josh Gordon And Then Everyone Else | SBNation.com
Not that the Packers need a WR, but Josh Gordon is sick and worth consideration on value alone if he somehow makes it into the 4th. Ed Wesley is probably worth a 7th.
Perfecting Game Day: 5 Ways To Improve The NFL Fan's Experience | SBNation.com
Agree or disagree with any of this?
Adrian Peterson Reportedly 'Piled On' And Punched 'Two Or Three Times' | Daily Norseman
If a guy insults you verbally, it's okay to jump on him and punch him in the face if you're a bouncer or a cop! Good to know!
My One Nagging Concern About the Upcoming Steelers Season: Todd Haley | Behind The Steel Curtain
Y'all will love this: "In Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders and Jerricho Cotchery, I believe the Steelers have the best receiving corps in the NFL, and I think they should be the main focus each and every week."
Football Outsiders Project Yet Another Disappointing Season For Cowboys | Blogging The Boys
Yeah, but what do those NERDS know about FOOTBAW?