Preview: Packers vs. 49ers
The Packers will attempt to win their second game of the season later today when they travel to San Francisco. This will be the fourth meeting between the NFC heavyweights in less than two years. If Green Bay is to pull off an upset, here are the five keys to victory: 1) CONTROL TIME OF […]
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Defense Still Lacks Talent
Since taking over as GM in 2018, Brian Gutekunst used premium draft picks on three corners, one inside linebacker, one outside linebacker, and one safety and spent nearly $200M on defensive free agents. But after watching a lot of football the past few weeks, I came to a realization – the Packers just aren’t as […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Honoring Ted
On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame unveiled its modern-era nominees for the Class of 2022, and nobody is more deserving than former Green Bay strong safety LeRoy Butler, the only player from the 1990s All-Decade team not to be enshrined in Canton. I have absolutely no faith in the voters, but maybe they’ll […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. DET
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Aaron Jones ran hard as always, but with so many new and young players along the offensive line, there just weren’t many holes. In fact, over 70 percent of his yards came after contact. This could be the […]
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Preview: Packers vs. Lions
The Packers (0-1) will attempt to put last week’s humiliating loss to the Saints behind them tonight against Detroit. Lambeau Field will be filled with 80,000 screaming fans for the first time since January 12, 2020. If Green Bay is to get to 1-1, here are five keys to victory: 1) GIVE DILLON A CHANCE […]
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Za’Darius Smith Placed On IR
The Packers placed outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith on IR and signed La’Darius Hamilton off Tampa Bay’s practice squad to replace him on the 53-man roster. Aside from their position and the sound of their first names, there’s nothing similar about the two players. Smith is an All-Pro with 26 sacks the past two seasons; Hamilton, […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Round 3
The last time I went into a season feeling good about Green Bay’s defense, Barack Obama was in his first term as president, Esperanza Spalding was named Best New Artist at the Grammys, and The King’s Speech won an Oscar for Best Picture. Yep, it’s been a while. Here are three more Packers-related thoughts that […]
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Not All Blowouts Are The Same
Sunday wasn’t the first time one of Matt LaFleur’s teams failed to be competitive in a game. The Packers were pummeled by the Chargers and the 49ers in 2019 and by the Bucs last fall. But the utter debacle against the Saints feels different because of when it occurred. It’s easy to excuse a terrible […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. NO
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Elgton Jenkins was terrific in his first start at left tackle. He moved defenders in the run game and was nearly flawless in protection. Marcus Davenport is a very talented young pass rusher, and he couldn’t figure […]
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Preview: Packers vs. Saints
The Green Bay Packers open the 2021 season against the New Orleans Saints. The game will be played in Jacksonville due to the damage done to Louisiana by Hurricane Ida. If the Packers are to begin 1-0 for the seventh consecutive year, here are five keys to victory: 1. ADJUST ON DEFENSE We’ll learn a […]
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