Jordy Nelson's little boy

There are few things cuter than a dad and his little one bonding and playing together.  Jordy Nelson is one of those guys lucky enough to call themselves a father, in this case to his little boy Royal.

Royal will turn three this February so he's probably getting to be a good kicker and thrower with the mini footballs his dad is sure to be passing his way.  Together with his wife, Emily, Jordy Nelson is raising Royal right around Green Bay, Wisconsin, making this family guy in close proximity to his career.  Emily, meanwhile, works at a local elementary school.  Just the typical all-American couple...except for the fact that Jordy Nelson is living the dream on Lambeau Field.  Oh yeah!

Ryan Taylor feels at home

If you had to pick just two places on earth where you felt most at home, where would they be?  For Ryan Taylor, I'm guessing his first pick would be where his family has been tied for over six decades: Lake George, New York.

The lake itself is located near the Adirondack Mountains and that makes for a beautiful backdrop, especially in fall.  It's a long and narrow lake with plenty of beaches for all to enjoy.  Talk about a great place for Ryan Taylor to unwind before summer training kicks off each year!

The second place Ryan Taylor would likely select would be where he currently resides--Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  He grew up in North Carolina (Winston-Salem to be exact) and clearly is at home in the south.

Andrew Datko's high school sports

Like many of his NFL peers, Andrew Datko made a name for himself by playing high school football.  On his hometown team (St. Thomas Aquinas High in Lauderdale, Florida), Andrew Datko was fortunate to compete in state all four years.  Fun times!

In addition to football, Andrew Datko was a basketball player who notched two varsity letters during his high school career.  And like many of the big dudes on the Green Bay Packers team, Andrew Datko joined track and field where he whipped the discus and tossed the shot put.

Oh, to go back to those carefree days of high school classes, working out with buds after school, and gunning for the state championship.  Though, living the dream on the Green Bay Packers probably suits Andrew Datko just fine...

TJ Lang comfy in Michigan

TJ Lang is a fixture on Lambeau Field during the season, but what you may not know is that during the rest of the year, he makes his home in a Michigan city called Novi.  Seem friendly enough:

Novi, Michigan is home to 55,000 other people besides TJ Lang.  It has a sister city in Japan and Novi was incorporated as recently as 1969.  If you'd like to travel from Green Bay to Novi, you can expect it to take 8 hours and 3 minutes.  And that calls for taking a ferry straight across Lake Michigan!

Wonder if TJ Lang ever comes by ferry for the Packers games?  Something tells me the answer is no....

Desmond Bishop's Residence

Desmond Bishop calls Vacaville, California home.  I'd never heard to this city so I decided to investigate and find out what sort of place this is.

This state of the art picture makes me want to board a plane to Cali this instant! 

Maps place Vacaville almost exactly halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco, two better known California cities.  Vacaville is just over 90,000 citizens strong.  One of those residents is allegedly Jarrett Bush of the Green Bay Packers.  Do Desmond Bishop and Jarrett Bush crash together?  Mysterious!

Vacaville contains a couple prisons, too, which is something not every city can boast about.  It's a far cry from Green Bay, Wisconsin but for Desmond Bishop it's home sweet home.

"I just biked from Vacaville!"

Grant Cook's Hometown

Grant Cook was signed by the Green Bay Packers back in May when he tried out for the team.  They picked this guy from Arkansas and he hasn't looked back.

Grant Cook graduated from high school in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Jonesboro is a city of almost 70,000 proud inhabitants who have called some famous people fellow town residents: John Grisham, Charley Thornton, and Tony Spinner to name a few.

Grant Cook will have to brace himself for Wisconsin winters; the average Arkansas low January temp is just 26 degrees--practically a Wisconsin summer!

No matter what the season brings, I'm sure it's exciting for Grant Cook to be part of the historic Green Bay Packers team.  Go, Pack, go!

James Starks' Great Day

Some days you just wake up and the world is right.  For me this involves waking up before the alarm, producing a perfect pot of coffee, and an outfit that fits just right.

For James Starks, it involves a key to his city, a Super Bowl ring, and a birthday.  To each his own!

You see, back on February 23, 2011, James Starks was celebrating his birthday.  That was awesome enough, but additionally awesome that he was fresh off of a Super Bowl win with the best team in the NFL.  Double awesome.  And on top of it all, James Starks was honored for this victory by his hometown of Niagra Fall, New York.  The mayor presented him with a key to the city in light of his accomplishments.  What an honor.

I'm sure James Starks soaked it all in.  Days like that don't come along often and you've got to enjoy them while they're happening.  Maybe, though, he could recreate the joy this year...win another Super Bowl, celebrate his birthday again, and this time get the key to Green Bay.  I like that plan!

Morgan Burnett's Georgia home

Georgia is a beautiful state and the one that Morgan Burnett calls home.  Burnett hails from College Park, Georgia, a town of roughly 13,000 that straddles two counties.

College Park has produced many well-known people for being a relatively small town.  Of course Morgan Burnett is on that list, as well as R&B singer Monica and Tameka Cottle, TI's wife.  It seems especially to have lots of musicians and athletes coming out from its ranks.  Pretty cool.

Morgan Burnett didn't have to look far for his college experience.  He attended Georgia Tech and had a strong football career.  And I'm guessing that he'll retire in his hometown state though I hope that day doesn't come for a long time.

Jon Hoese heads from Minnesota to Wisconsin

In 2011, Jon Hoese officially signed with the Green Bay Packers.  He was fresh off a season with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers so Wisconsin territory was not far away.

Jon Hoese was born in Glencoe, Minnesota, a little town of nearly 6,000 west of Minneapolis.

Greetings!

Jon Hoese was relegated to the practice squad for the 2011 Green Bay Packers season, but there's always another chance for him to move on up this time around.

At 6'2" and 238 pounds, he's got the size to compete professionally thought it's a shame his beautiful flowing locks have to be smashed under a helmet.

Nonetheless, let's hear it for our Minnesotan-turned-Wisconsinite.  Go, Pack, go!

Diondre Borel's Hometown

Green Bay Packers player Diondre Borel hails from San Jose, California.  Does he look like a Californian to you?

Californian turned Utah-ian turned Wisconsinite!

Let's take a look at Diondre Borel's hometown.  Here are a few facts about San Jose:

1. It's the 3rd largest city in all of California.

2.  It was established in 1777---muy old!

3.  The record high temp is 114 degrees--not muy cold!

It's always interesting to see where our beloved Green Bay Packers call home.  As for Diondre Borel, you can find him in California in the off-season, enjoying that warm sunshine and the palms.