Packers Part Ways With Keke
General manager Brian Gutekunst typically adds new faces to the roster heading into the postseason (i.e., Jared Veldheer and Snacks Harrison), but this year, he subtracted an old face. Former starting defensive end Kingsley Keke was released on Wednesday, about 72 hours before the Packers host the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. MIN
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Yosh Nijman began training camp simply battling for a spot on the roster; four months later, he could be starting at left tackle in the playoffs. That’s because Elgton Jenkins tore his ACL on Sunday, and David Bakhtiari […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. PIT
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Steelers, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws the ball to receivers he trusts, especially in big spots, so it’s no surprise that Randall Cobb kept four drives going with catches on third down. The 31-year-old, who was acquired in a minor trade […]
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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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Thursday Thoughts: Longshot Linebacker
Seven of the nine players drafted by the Packers last month have already been signed, and Eric Stokes and Amari Rodgers will almost certainly join them in the next few weeks. The current CBA is far from perfect, but standardizing all rookie contracts has made the months of June and July a lot less stressful […]
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