
Don’t Forget About Van Lanen
The Packers have had a lot of success in drafting underwhelming physical specimens from the Big 10 and developing them into quality NFL players. Wisconsin’s Mark Tauscher was a Pro Bowl-caliber right tackle for nearly a decade. Ohio State’s Corey Linsley was an All-Pro who became the highest-paid center in the league. And Michigan’s Jon […]
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Midseason Rookie Report Card
After a rookie class that barely contributed in 2020, the Packers needed more from the nine players who were drafted in April. They’ve got just that, and it’s a big reason why a team battered by injuries has still been able to post the league’s second-best record at midseason. The following is an analysis of […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. BUF
After rewatching Saturday’s game vs. the Buffalo Bills, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Dominique Dafney had a big catch in the first half, but the coaches won’t be happy with his blocking on the failed 4th and 1 late in the game. The inability to stay in front of his man […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Local Hero
My plan a few months ago was to go to the two joint practices against the Jets and then stay over for the game, but that was back when I figured everybody would be sprinting to get the COVID-19 vaccine. After the events of the past five years, I should’ve known better. Anyway, here are […]
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