Notes: Lazard Receives Tender
The Packers kept making moves as free agency unofficially continued for a second day. The following is an instant analysis: ?ALLEN LAZARD GETS SECOND-ROUND TENDER As expected, the Packers placed the middle tender on Allen Lazard. The veteran wide receiver now has until late April to either agree to an offer sheet with another team […]
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Free Agency Preview: Oren Burks
Over the next several weeks, I will analyze each of the Packers’ unrestricted free agents by revisiting their 2021 seasons, assessing why they should or should not be re-signed, projecting possible contract terms, and making a prediction on whether or not the player will return in 2022. Next up in the series, inside linebacker Oren […]
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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) Jordan Love reminded me of DeShon Kizer before the 2020 draft and watching him throw 62 passes in four games this season has done little to make me re-think that comparison. Playing with backup receivers on Sunday, the former […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. CIN
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) It’s understandable why Aaron Rodgers throws so many passes to Davante Adams. The All-Pro wide receiver is a special player who tortured the Bengals’ secondary for 68 minutes. Still, targeting the former Fresno State star on nearly half […]
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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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Monday Musings: Love’s Debut
It was great to see fans back at Lambeau Field on Saturday night, but I can’t help but think Green Bay had a pretty nice advantage playing in empty stadiums last season. Lambeau is the most iconic stadium in the NFL, but it’s hardly one of the noisiest. And while the Packers are a superb […]
Read MoreBurks Looks Like A Bust
Brian Gutekunst was named general manager of the Green Bay Packers on January 8, 2018. He’s made over 100 personnel moves since that time – some good and some not so good. I listed his 12 best moves earlier this month, and now I’ve spent the past few weeks counting down his worst moves. Here’s […]
Read MoreAnother Day, Another Corner
Three years after taking corners back to back in rounds 1 and 2 (Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins), the Packers did it again. Less than 24 hours after selecting Jaire Alexander, GM Brian Gutekunst doubled down with Josh Jackson. Incredibly, Green Bay has now picked five corners in rounds 1 and 2 since 2015. With […]
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