Draft Preview: Tight Ends
There’s no better friend to a young quarterback than a quality tight end, something Green Bay hasn’t had since Jared Cook in 2016. With Jordan Love expected to be under center next season, finding that type of player should be a high priority for general manager Brian Gutekunst later this month. Fortunately, the upcoming draft […]
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GM, Coach About To Lose Security Blanket
The next several months will be bliss for Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur. Spring in Green Bay, Wisconsin, will feel like summer in Paris, France. The sixth-year general manager won’t have to fret about which of soon-to-be ex-Packer Aaron Rodgers’ friends to keep on the roster, and the fifth-year coach won’t have to trash plays […]
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And Then There Were Five
Since the start of unrestricted free agency exactly three weeks ago, 10 members of the 2022 Packers have agreed to contracts. Six will be returning to Green Bay (cornerbacks Corey Ballentine and Keisean Nixon, tight end Tyler Davis, safety Rudy Ford, outside linebacker Justin Hollins and inside linebacker Eric Wilson), and four will have brand […]
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Packers Need Better Secondary Plan
Despite having a trio of former No. 1 draft picks (Jaire Alexander, Darnell Savage, and Eric Stokes) and two highly-paid veterans (Adrian Amos and Rasul Douglas) in the secondary, Green Bay’s pass defense underachieved in 2022, finishing a mediocre 21st in completion percentage, 19th in yards gained per attempt, and 18th in quarterback rating. But […]
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Draft Preview: Mock 1.0
I‘ve never been a big fan of mock drafts, but people seem to love them. So here’s my first effort at predicting what will happen on Thursday, April 27. The Packers currently have one selection in the first round – 15th overall – although that could change after the Aaron Rodgers trade to the Jets […]
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Trade Proposals That Make Sense
Nearly two weeks after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced his intention to play for the Jets next season, the two teams appear no closer to completing a trade for the four-time MVP. According to reports, the major sticking point is the 13th pick in next month’s draft. The Packers want it; the Jets don’t want […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Comeback Kid
After spending nearly $200 million on Adrian Amos, Preston Smith, Za’Darius Smith, and Billy Turner in March 2019, the Packers spent only $18.9M on outside free agents in the next three years. The second-most frugal organization during that time were the Buccaneers at $62.9M. Anyway, here are some more thoughts that ran through my mind […]
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Pressure On GMs To Complete Trade
It’s probably true that of the two organizations involved in the proposed Aaron Rodgers trade, one is under a lot more pressure to complete the deal. After all, the Packers already have their starting quarterback for next season, while the Jets’ depth chart consists of a washed-up Joe Flacco, disappointing Zach Wilson, and somebody by […]
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Notes: Longtime Starters Depart
A week into free agency, four starters have already exited Green Bay, and more defections are coming. The latest pair of players to take their talents elsewhere combined for 1,073 snaps last season. The following is a roundup of news and notes: 🏈TIGHT END TO CATCH PASSES IN CHICAGO The Packers need to improve at […]
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Notes: Signings And Re-signings
General manager Brian Gutekunst stayed busy as the Green Bay Packers added two new faces and welcomed back a pair of old ones as free agency moved into its second phase. The following is a brief roundup of the latest news and notes: 🏈LONG SNAPPER SIGNS 3-YEAR DEAL For the second straight March, Gutekunst’s first acquisition […]
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