Time could be ticking for linebacker Carl Bradford and his hopes to retain his roster spot. Also, a look at why Julius Peppers’ contract is actually a good one for the Green Bay Packers, all inside Monday’s Packers News Report.

Good morning, Packers fans, and a Happy 4th of July to you all! I’m from England, so this has suddenly become incredibly awkward. What better way to enjoy your long weekend with some Packers articles gathered from around the internet?

It wouldn’t be the Packers News Report without a check on how many days we are away from the return of Packers football. We’re now 69 days away from the season opener in Jacksonville, which for those counting is under 10 weeks.

As you sit back with your coffee this morning, enjoy these Packers articles from around the internet.

Camp could be Carl Bradford’s last shot with Packers — Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

To say Carl Bradford hasn’t yet lived up to expectations would be a major understatement. This summer might be his final shot to earn some playing time and become the player the Packers hoped he would when they drafted him. With an opportunity to shine at training camp, Bradford absolutely must take it, or else he could be looking for a new team in the near future.

Julius Peppers actually has a great contract for the Packers — Paul Noonan of Acme Packing Company

Some view Julius Peppers’ contract as a sign the Packers didn’t expect him to still be on the roster this late into the deal, but the contract can actually be viewed as a positive. Why you ask? Paul Noonan has the answers in his latest article.

Misery tags along when Giants visit Packers — Ryan Wood of Packersnews.com

When the Giants return to Lambeau Field this season, it will be their first visit since the 2011 playoffs? We all remember exactly how that ended, and we’d all take a lot of pleasure by sending the Giants home with a giant ‘L’ next to their name. We haven’t forgotten, New York. Although you’re not technically in New York, are you?