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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News and Links for May 14, 2014

While we're still breaking down the draft, the Packers have made an important hiring within their front office.

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We're still knee deep in draft aftermath, but that's not the only topic swirling around the Packers. Team president Mark Murphy announced some changes to the front office, and while it doesn't come on the player personnel side, it's still significant.

Packers name Benzel, Dow as vice presidents - Packers.com

Understandably, news regarding the business side of the Packers' front office can go unnoticed in the wake of the draft. However, it should be noted that while the NFL remains a male-dominated industry, the Packers have promoted Gabrielle Valdez Dow to a very prominent position. That's great news for gender equality and great for the team.

Draft gives Aaron Rodgers even more weapons - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Just in case you've been living under a rock, here's the short version: To compensate for the losses of James Jones and Jermichael Finley (not official but expected), Packers GM Ted Thompson added Davante Adams, Richard Rodgers, Jared Abbrederis, and Jeff Janis. Chances are that one or more of these pass catchers will miss the final cut for the 53; that's how loaded Green Bay's offense has suddenly become.

Packers don't rule out bringing back Jermichael Finley - NFL.com

The Packers aren't going to confirm that they've moved on from Jermichael Finley. Hell, Ted Thompson won't even confirm it's Wednesday. But when they made Richard Rodgers the 98th overall pick in this past weekend's NFL draft, they all but admitted that Finley's days in the green and gold are behind him.

I'll be honest; here's my evaluation of the Packers draft - Packers.com

Vic is always good for a few chuckles.

Jason Hirschhorn covers the Green Bay Packers for Acme Packing Company. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief for Hook'em Headlines. His work has previously appeared on Beats Per Minute, Lombardi Ave, and College Hoops Net.