Longwell set to retire with Packers

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

First thought was will it be at Applebee's ... ha no.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers' all-time leading scorer is coming home. And no, his press conference won't be at Applebee's on Oneida Street.

Kicker Ryan Longwell, who scored 1,054 points during his nine-year career from 1997 through 2005 in Green Bay, has informed the team of his decision to retire with the Packers, general manager Ted Thompson announced Monday.

Longwell left the Packers following the 2005 season as a free agent, signing with the archrival Minnesota Vikings. He spent six years with the Vikings (2006 through 2011) and joined the Seattle Seahawks during the playoffs last year after Steven Hauschka was placed on injured reserve.

When he arrived in Minnesota, Longwell offended a few folks in Green Bay by telling Twin Cities reporters, "Every town in America has an Applebee's restaurant. In Green Bay, Applebee's was about as fancy as you got. When my wife, Sarah, and I would get a baby sitter, a nice date night was Applebee's. In Minnesota, I'm sure there will be plenty of options before Applebee's comes into the rotation."

...

Longwell, who ranks No. 13 on the NFL's all-time scoring list with 1,687 career points, will meet with reporters on Wednesday in Green Bay.

Jason Wilde wrote:

Former kicker Ryan Longwell, the all-time leading scorer in franchise history, has informed the club of his decision to retire with the Packers. The announcement was made Monday by Ted Thompson, Ex...

Packers wrote:

Wanna join the discussion?! Login to your PACKERSHOME forum account or Register a new forum account

DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Love this!

Circular Arguments: They are a heck of an annoyance

buckeyepackfan
Veteran Member

11 years ago

I wonder if he will get a corn maze?

He deserves it!!!

[aiee] [aiee] [aiee]

I was addicted to The Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around!

nerdmann
Premier Member

11 years ago

Free dinner at APPLEBEEs.

EDIT: Shit man, why not give him a tryout?

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

wpr
Preferred Member

11 years ago

a guy posted this on the NFL.com page:

He must of been brain washed, he still thinks he's a PACKER! This needs to stop. The NFL needs to shut down all brain washing facilities, which are hidden in bunkers underneath the FROZEN TUNDRA.

personally I don't see it as a big deal. He left for more money and an easier kicking venue that's fine I understand it. But then he felt the need to insult the city after he left was nothing more than stupid. This "retiring a Packer" smacks as him wanting to make sure he gets into the Packer HoF as soon as possible.

rabidgopher04
Member

11 years ago

a guy posted this on the NFL.com page:

personally I don't see it as a big deal. He left for more money and an easier kicking venue that's fine I understand it. But then he felt the need to insult the city after he left was nothing more than stupid. This "retiring a Packer" smacks as him wanting to make sure he gets into the Packer HoF as soon as possible.

Originally Posted by: wpr

The Packers are getting close to Favre by bringing back his buddies. It's just a plot to make the path smoother to a Favre and Packers reunion.

Amazing Bacon Delivery Service! Never be without good bacon again.

Cheesey
Preferred Member

11 years ago

Saying what he did, i don't think it's much of an insult. I mean, it IS the smallest city in the states with a major professional team.
And there IS a "Prime Quarter" restaurant in Green Bay as well!

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

dfosterf (26-Jun) : I think it would be great to have someone like Tom Grossi or Andy Herman on the Board of Directors so he/they could inform us

dfosterf (26-Jun) : Fair enough, WPR. Thing is, I have been a long time advocate to at least have some inkling of the dynamics within the board.

wpr (26-Jun) : 1st world owners/stockholders problems dfosterf.

Martha Careful (25-Jun) : I would have otherwise admirably served

dfosterf (25-Jun) : Also, no more provision for a write-in candidate, so Martha is off the table at least for this year

dfosterf (25-Jun) : You do have to interpret the boring fine print, but all stockholders all see he is on the ballot

dfosterf (25-Jun) : It also says he is subject to another ballot in 2028. I recall nothing of this nature with Murphy

dfosterf (25-Jun) : Ed Policy is on my ballot subject to me penciling him in as a no.

dfosterf (25-Jun) : I thought it used to be we voted for the whatever they called the 45, and then they voted for the seven, and then they voted for Mark Murphy

dfosterf (25-Jun) : Because I was too lazy to change my address, I haven't voted fot years until this year

dfosterf (25-Jun) : of the folks that run this team. I do not recall Mark Murphy being subject to our vote.

dfosterf (25-Jun) : Ed Policy yay or nay is on the pre-approved ballot that we always approve because we are uninformed and lazy, along with all the rest

dfosterf (25-Jun) : Weird question. Very esoteric. For stockholders. Also lengthy. Sorry. Offseason.

Zero2Cool (25-Jun) : Maybe wicked wind chill made it worse?

Mucky Tundra (25-Jun) : And then he signs with Cleveland in the offseason

Mucky Tundra (25-Jun) : @SharpFootball WR Diontae Johnson just admitted he refused to enter a game in 41° weather last year in Baltimore because he felt “ice cold”

Zero2Cool (24-Jun) : Yawn. Rodgers says he is "pretty sure" this be final season.

Zero2Cool (23-Jun) : PFT claims Packers are having extension talks with Zach Tom, Quay Walker.

Mucky Tundra (20-Jun) : GB-Minnesota 2004 Wild Card game popped up on my YouTube page....UGH

beast (20-Jun) : Hmm 🤔 re-signing Walker before Tom? Sounds highly questionable to me.

Mucky Tundra (19-Jun) : One person on Twitter=cannon law

Zero2Cool (19-Jun) : Well, to ONE person on Tweeter

Zero2Cool (19-Jun) : According to Tweeter

Zero2Cool (19-Jun) : Packers are working on extension for LT Walker they hope to have done before camp

dfosterf (18-Jun) : E4B landed at Andrews last night

dfosterf (18-Jun) : 101 in a 60

dfosterf (18-Jun) : FAFO

Zero2Cool (18-Jun) : one year $4m with incentives to make it up to $6m

dfosterf (18-Jun) : Or Lions

dfosterf (18-Jun) : Beats the hell out of a Vikings signing

Zero2Cool (18-Jun) : Baltimore Ravens now have signed former Packers CB Jaire Alexander.

dfosterf (14-Jun) : TWO magnificent strikes for touchdowns. Lose the pennstate semigeezer non nfl backup

dfosterf (14-Jun) : There was minicamp Thursday. My man Taylor Engersma threw

dfosterf (11-Jun) : There will be a mini camp practice Thursday.

Zero2Cool (11-Jun) : He's been sporting a ring for a while now. It's probably Madonna.

Martha Careful (10-Jun) : We only do the tea before whoopee, it relaxes me.

wpr (10-Jun) : That's awesome Martha.

Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : How's the ayahuasca tea he makes, Martha?

Martha Careful (10-Jun) : Turns out he like older women

Martha Careful (10-Jun) : I wasn't supposed to say anything, but yes the word is out and we are happy 😂😂😂

Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : I might be late on this but Aaron Rodgers is now married

Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : Well he can always ask his brother for pointers

Zero2Cool (10-Jun) : Bo Melton taking some reps at CB as well as WR

Zero2Cool (10-Jun) : key transactions coming today at 3pm that will consume more cap in 2025

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : Jaire played in just 34 of a possible 68 games since the start of the 2021 season

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : reported, but not expected to practice

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : Jenkins has REPORTED for mandatory camp

Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : I really thought he'd play for Packers.

buckeyepackfan (9-Jun) : Packers releasing Jaire Alexander.

Mucky Tundra (8-Jun) : (Context: he wants his defense to create turnovers)

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2025 Packers Schedule

Sunday, Sep 7 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

Thursday, Sep 11 @ 7:15 PM

COMMANDERS

Sunday, Sep 21 @ 12:00 PM

Browns

Sunday, Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM

Cowboys

Sunday, Oct 12 @ 3:25 PM

BENGALS

Sunday, Oct 19 @ 3:25 PM

Cardinals

Sunday, Oct 26 @ 7:20 PM

Steelers

Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00 PM

PANTHERS

Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:15 PM

EAGLES

Sunday, Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM

Giants

Sunday, Nov 23 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

Thursday, Nov 27 @ 12:00 PM

Lions

Sunday, Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

Sunday, Dec 14 @ 3:25 PM

Broncos

Friday, Dec 19 @ 11:00 PM

Bears

Friday, Dec 26 @ 11:00 PM

RAVENS

Saturday, Jan 3 @ 11:00 PM

Vikings