Draft Preview: Offensive Tackles
Brian Gutekunst has conducted three drafts as general manager of the Packers, and fans are now prepared to expect the unexpected when it comes to the early rounds. Few saw Rashan Gary as the No. 1 pick in 2019 after the team spent $120 million on a pair of free-agent outside linebackers a few weeks […]
Read MoreGrading Gutekunst: 2018 Draft
They, whoever “they” are, say it takes three years to judge a draft. That means it’s now fair to critique Brian Gutekunst’s first class of rookies. The team’s longtime scout and first-year general manager went into the 2018 draft with a dozen picks, including the 14th overall. By the time the weekend was over, he […]
Read MoreThursday Thoughts: 2017 Draft
Tramon Williams retired from the National Football League this week, and while the highly-respected cornerback won’t be going to Canton, his two interceptions in the 2010 postseason will be enshrined in the hearts and minds of fans forever. In less important news, here are three Packers-related thoughts that ran through my head the past few […]
Read MoreA Draft For The Rages
Forget all the happy talk from GM Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur; the just-completed NFL draft has put an expiration date on quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ time in Green Bay. Whether it’s following next season or more likely the one after, it’s coming. And everybody knows it. The only realistic way for Rodgers to […]
Read MoreQuick-Snap Review: Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers traded up in the first round to select Utah State quarterback Jordan Love. The cost was a fourth-round pick. Here’s a quick analysis: PROS 1) Love has the physical traits that get quarterbacks drafted in the top-10. He has size (6-4, 225), speed (4.7), and a rocket for a right arm. […]
Read MorePreview: 2020 NFL Draft
After missing the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, the Packers bounced back in a big way under rookie head coach Matt LaFleur. But getting from the NFC championship game to the Super Bowl will take more than another four months of fortuitous calls, close wins, and incredible health. It’ll take a really strong draft – […]
Read MoreGutey’s Got A Type
If the first three girls someone goes out with have long blonde hair, there’s no guarantee that the next girl will also have long blonde hair, but the odds are pretty good. Everybody has a type – be it a high school senior looking for a prom date or an NFL general manager looking for […]
Read MoreMocking The Packers
I‘ve never been a fan of mock drafts, but people seem to love them. So here’s my first effort at predicting what will happen next week. Green Bay picks 30th, and while general manager Brian Gutekunst will talk about taking the best player available, the reality is he’s going to try to fill a need […]
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