Jon Runyan

Previews & Reviews

5 Quick Things: GB vs. TEN

After re-watching Thursday’s game against the Titans, here are five six things worth knowing: 1) The play of inside linebackers Quay Walker and Krys Barnes was a big reason why Derrick Henry averaged only 3.1 yards per carry. The rookie from Georgia was used at defensive end on 18 snaps and did a surprisingly good […]

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Players & Coaches

Snap Judgments: Week 7

After rethinking about Sunday’s game against the Commanders, here are three things worth discussing: 1) Stick a fork in the Packers because they appear to be done. Being 3-4 in the surprisingly weak NFC isn’t the problem. Being an unimpressive 3-4 is the problem. An offense led by reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers has sputtered all […]

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Players & Coaches

Offensive Line’s Future Is Bright

It might be difficult to believe following last week’s collapse against the Minnesota Vikings, but the Packers’ offensive line is actually in good shape for the future. And while that future almost certainly won’t include former All-Pro David Bakhtiari, a handful of talented young prospects are ready to usher in a new era of quality […]

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Previews & Reviews

10 Quick Things: GB vs. KC

After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) While Jordan Love did nothing in his first start to make the Packers feel confident in his ability to succeed Aaron Rodgers in 2022, he wasn’t nearly as bad as some will suggest. When given time in the […]

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10 Quick Things: GB vs. SF

After rewatching Sunday night’s game against the 49ers, here are 10 things worth knowing:   OFFENSE 1) It’s understandable why Aaron Rodgers is always looking to get the ball to Davante Adams, but 18 targets is a lot, especially when you consider that no other player was thrown to more than four times. In fact, […]

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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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10 Quick Things: GB vs. HOU

After rewatching Saturday night’s game vs. the Texans, here are 10 things worth knowing:   OFFENSE 1) Third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert made some very nice throws, but his awful interception happened the one time he faced heavy pressure. That’s been a theme since his college days at Virginia. 2) Right tackle Dennis Kelly had a […]

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Players

Monday Musings: Runyan’s Potential

The NFL is a business, and once Aaron Jones was re-signed, there was no way Jamaal Williams was going to return for a fifth season in Green Bay. But that doesn’t make his departure any easier to take. Besides being a productive and dependable running back, the former fourth-round pick from BYU star seemed like […]

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