Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for July 4, 2013

Happy Independence Day! Since today is a day of celebration all across the 50 states, it will be a light day for us, both in terms of quantity and the topics in today's curds. We'll start it off with a little bit of serious Packers analysis before jumping off the deep end into the land of the ridiculous and absurd.

I know we usually suggest that those of you of age should relax with an adult beverage over lunch, but today especially we insist. Have a good time today with your friends and family, grill up something delicious, grab your drink of choice, and enjoy watching one of America's greatest pastimes: explosions.

Ask Vic: Strong running game would make Packers better in every way - Packers.com
Vic's headline writer is at his all-time best.

High Praise for Packers 7th Round Pick Sam Barrington | AllGreenBayPackers.Com
It's always good to find out that you got a guy with "second- or third-round" athletic ability. If Barrington can show some flashes on special teams, do you think he'll make the opening week roster?

Point of Veau: Packers Need a Jackhammer Fullback | Cheesehead TV
Here's an interesting take on the Packers' running game, which has evolved away from traditional I-formation runs over the past several years.

The Rams don't like Tavon Austin talking to strippers on Twitter - Turf Show Times
Some headlines don't need jokes or explanations.

What you talkin' bout Derek (Anderson)? - Cat Scratch Reader
I actually didn't realize Derek Anderson was still employed by an NFL team. I also didn't know he kept such a ridiculous account of his daily life on Twitter.

The buttfumble gets the silent (movie) treatment - SBNation.com
Is Mark Sanchez this generation's Charlie Chaplin?

Dennis Rodman thinks he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize - SBNation.com
Yes, you read that right. And this is my reaction.

Now get out there, grill a big slab of meat (or meat-shaped vegetable protein product, if you're into that sort of thing), and have a fun, relaxing day.