5 Packers Who Need To Step Up
For only the second time in the past 30 years, Green Bay will begin a season with no idea what to expect from their starting quarterback. As was the case when lightly-tested Aaron Rodgers replaced Brett Favre in 2008, lightly-tested Jordan Love will be taking the reins from Rodgers come September. All eyes will be […]
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Draft Preview: Wide Receivers
The Packers haven’t picked a wide receiver in the first round since Javon Walker in 2002. That streak will probably continue for another year because none of the top three prospects is considered a good fit for coach Matt LaFleur’s offense. Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Southern Cal’s Jordan Addison, and Boston College’s Zay Flowers are […]
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A Tale Of Two Drafts
Green Bay wouldn’t have beaten the Dolphins last Sunday without the contributions made by the most recent draft class. Eight rookies took the field either on offense or defense, and six played at least 24 snaps. While the team’s 7-8 record is very disappointing, there’s no telling how much worse things would be if not […]
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5 Quick Things: GB vs. LA
After re-watching Monday night’s game against the Rams, here are five six things worth knowing: 1) Christian Watson’s recent exploits made it easy to forget just how well Romeo Doubs was playing before suffering a high ankle sprain against Detroit in Week 9. The fourth-round pick returned on Monday and quickly reminded everybody why he was […]
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Snap Judgments: Week 6
After rethinking about Sunday’s game against the Jets, here are three things worth discussing: 1) I first mentioned the offseason coaching changes on offense after the week 1 debacle in Minnesota, and it’s probably worth revisiting the topic after an even worse performance by the Packers on Sunday. Nathaniel Hackett had nearly a decade’s worth […]
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5 Quick Things: GB vs. NYG
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, here are five six things worth knowing: 1) It was a tale of two tackles on Sunday. On the right side, Elgton Jenkins looked more like his old self after four rough outings. The former Mississippi State star, who held up very well when lined up against […]
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5 Quick Things: GB vs. TB
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, here are five things worth knowing: 1) In only his second game in nearly two years, David Bakhtiari’s 35 snaps went better than expected. The veteran left tackle held up well in pass protection against one of the best edge rushers in the league (Shaq Barrett). […]
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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: 5 QUICK THINGS 1) Aaron Rodgers didn’t drop a 75-yard touchdown, run the wrong route, or get abused by ZaDarius Smith in pass protection, but like most of his teammates, he wasn’t close to good enough on Sunday. And this criticism […]
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Ranking The Rookies
After a couple of months of OTAs and minicamps and six weeks of training camp, the Packers’ rookie class has fared very well. All 11 draft picks made the 53-man roster, as did an undrafted free agent, and two others are on the practice squad. The following is an analysis of the 14 rookies up […]
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Surprises And Disappointments
With the preseason mercifully over, training camp winding down, and the opener only 14 days away, it’s time to reflect on the happenings of the past five weeks. The following is a look at the summer’s six biggest surprises and disappointments: SURPRISES 1) ROMEO DOUBS Even with too many drops, the fourth-round pick was easily the […]
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