The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 23 May 2013 11:19:52 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Mike Neal Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB6) 60 Dom Capers' defense lacks playmaking firepower, especially at outside linebacker opposite Clay Matthews. Perhaps Mike Neal will be part of the solution. Neal, who was among the top interior rushers in the league last season, could rush from tackle on one play and linebacker the next. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1293580.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1293580.html Wed, 22 May 2013 05:21:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb The Packers gambled on Mike Neal in 2011 and finally are cashing in their rewards in 2012. Plus, perspective on Peterson, Rodgers vs. the rush, a big mismatch and 17 other gems in our 21-point, 3,000-word preview that we guarantee is the biggest and best anywhere. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1253074.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1253074.html Sun, 30 Dec 2012 03:39:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb With the Packers enjoying a much-needed bye, we continue our position-by-position report on the team with the defensive line. That position group is arguably the most improved on the team, both in terms of sacks and run defense. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1238421.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1238421.html Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:32:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Stepping on the field for the final time before serving a four-game suspension, third-year defensive end Mike Neal showed he's ready to live up to the expectations of a second-round pick. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1216619.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1216619.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:01:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb After his second season in the league was sabotaged by a training camp knee injury, Mike Neal looks as explosive as ever. While disgusted over how the league has handled his failed drug test and four-game suspension, the powerful third-year pro finds some positives. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1208999.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1208999.html Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:43:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Players 57-60 lead off with Diondre Borel and continue with three players who will be fighting to retain their roster spots during training camp. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1199117.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1199117.html Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:13:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Mike Neal, a disappointment as a second-round pick in 2010, is trying again to get his suspension for using Adderall overturned. That and more from Tuesday's OTA practice. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1192383.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1192383.html Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:21:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb Mike Neal, a disappointment so far as the Packers' second-round pick in 2010, was suspended for four games by the NFL for using performance-enhancing drugs. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1167350.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1167350.html Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:23:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb Mike Neal has been no stranger to the training room over his first two seasons in Green Bay. While his latest injury isn’t expected to sideline him, his knee continues to be an issue in what has become a non-impactful return to action over the past month. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1141248.html 2047 Matt Tevsh http://gnb.scout.com/2/1141248.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:53:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Even though he hasn't made a single tackle in his two games, Mike Neal's return has paid immediate dividends. Plus, 20 more notes in the best Packers-Giants preview you'll find anywhere. Not a subscriber? Try our one-week free trial. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1135365.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1135365.html Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:53:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Fellow running back Ryan Grant thinks James Starks will be fine after sustaining a knee sprain during the fourth quarter. Defensive end Mike Neal, meanwhile, saw his first action is more than 13 months. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1130875.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1130875.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:43:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb For the first time since injuring his knee on Aug. 16, second-year defensive end Mike Neal practiced for the Packers on Thursday. The best-case scenario is Neal returns and provides some juice to a defense that Charles Woodson called a "liability." http://gnb.scout.com/2/1127292.html 2047 The Associated Press http://gnb.scout.com/2/1127292.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:16:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb Last year's second-round pick could add a late-season spark to the defense. Plus, the Packers' and Chargers' injury reports and more from Wednesday. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1124275.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1124275.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:27:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb Without Mike Neal for the next several weeks, at least, the Packers will rely on unproven youngsters like Jarius Wynn and C.J. Wilson. Wynn had a big game last week against the Saints with four tackles and a sack. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1107092.html 2047 Chris Jenkins http://gnb.scout.com/2/1107092.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:51:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb The defensive end, whom the Packers are counting on, says he's fine after twisting his knee during a noncontact drill on Tuesday. Plus, we have other news and notes from the day. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1096451.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1096451.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:17:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb He's a Super Bowl champion but Mike Neal called an injury-plagued rookie campaign a "waste" and one of the "hardest" things he's dealt with during his career. Almost 100 percent healthy, he's expecting much more from himself as the potential replacement for Cullen Jenkins. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1077964.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1077964.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:01:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Second-round pick Mike Neal and seventh-round pick C.J. Wilson have impressed defensive line coach Mike Trgovac with their practically unparalleled work ethic and the strength they've drawn from each other. http://gnb.scout.com/2/994426.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/994426.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:02:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Powerful second-round pick Mike Neal has been impressive on the field as well as in the locker room. “Very strong guy, good player,” first-round pick Bryan Bulaga said. “You don’t want to get off-guard with a bull rush on him or you’ll be on your back.” http://gnb.scout.com/2/991684.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/991684.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:10:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Terms were not disclosed but it's likely a four-year contract with a bonus of about $1.65 million. That leaves only first-rounder Bryan Bulaga unsigned with training camp starting on Saturday. http://gnb.scout.com/2/986640.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/986640.html Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:50:00 GMT 0 61 Green Bay gnb Second-round pick Mike Neal is known for his brawn, but it's his brains that are most important at this early stage of his career. The big defensive end from Purdue discusses his progress with Packer Report. http://gnb.scout.com/2/976776.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/976776.html Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:31:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb