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Bob McGinn
@BobMcGinn
Writing NFL Draft Series, McGinn Files for GoLongTD.com, Tyler Dunne's subscription-based website. Have written continuously about pro football since 1979.
Joined July 2011
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    RB Eddie Lacy visited Sea (his new team), Minn and GB in the last wk. For one of the three teams Lacy weighed 267. Listed last year at 234.
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    My son, Charlie, and I are launching our new subscription website called bobmcginnfootball.com. I'll cover #Packers, NFL, draft. Site open
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    Joe Philbin has been granted permission by the #Packers to interview for the offensive line job with the #Vikings. Philbin spent 10 yrs. in GB, including 2018 as OC for 12 games and interim HC for four games. Minn looking for permanent replacement for the late Tony Sparano.
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    Thanks to all of you for your extremely kind words upon my decision to leave JS (not necessarily retirement) ...
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    Heavy snow (6-8 inches) forecast for GB Sat nt through Sun nt (SEA at GB, 3:25 p.m. Sun) ... could be #Packers' snowiest game since 12-1-85.
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    #Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is "one of the biggest disappointments I have ever scouted," according to one personnel man. Regarded as a superstar in the making 3 1/2 years ago, he's rated as a middle-of-the-road starter now. Here's his story.
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    Farewell, Journal Sentinel: proud to have worked for a great newspaper with a phenomenal newsroom ...
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    Mike McCarthy has been fired by the #Packers, who appointed offensive coordinator Joe Philbin as interim coach. The Packers (4-7-1) suffered a 20-17 loss Sunday at home to the Cardinals (3-9). A 13 1/2-point favorite, it was the worst loss based on odds in his 13-year tenure.
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    Michigan DE Rashan Gary (6-5, 281) probably would be a top-5 pick in the 2019 draft if he declares after his junior season, according to an NFC personnel director. Gary had 5 sacks, 11 TFL, 7 QB hits, 1 FF and 62 tackles in 12 games as a sophomore in 2017.
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    Excited to be joining The Athletic after two years of BobMcGinnFootball.com. I'll be writing about the #Packers and the NFL draft. Subscribe today for 40% off: theathletic.com/mcginn40off
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    My indelible Favre moment: 2009 playoffs at the Superdome, microcosm of HOF career ...
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    An SI subscriber since 1960, I've read three generational pro football writers: Peter King, Paul Zimmerman and Tex Maule. Congrats to Peter on 29 glorious years at SI and MMQB. He departs as not only the most influential NFL writer but in some ways the conscience of the game.
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    I'll be back writing about the Packers in 2019 and the 2020 NFL draft. Details will be provided on Monday morning, Aug. 26. Thank you for your patience and support.
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    #Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was set to hire #Ravens national scout Milt Hendrickson as assistant GM but Ozzie Newsome denied the request, sources said. Hendrickson, who lives in La Crosse, Wis., coached w/Gutekunst at UWLX in '96. Look for Hendrickson to join GB a year from now.