Personnel Decisions Were Perplexing
Coaches in the National Football League watch players practice for hours each day and then spend even more time breaking down video of what they just saw live. You’d think after months of repeating the same routine; it would be easy to make the correct decisions as far as personnel is concerned. Well, you’d be […]
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5 Quick Things: GB vs. MIA
After re-watching Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, here are five seven things worth knowing: 1) Aaron Rodgers made a few incredible throws, a handful of inaccurate ones, and a couple of head-scratching decisions on Sunday. In short, the 4-time MVP played pretty much the way he’s played all season. Whether it’s the nagging thumb injury or […]
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5 Quick Things: GB vs. NYJ
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, here are five six things worth knowing: 1) There’s no question Aaron Rodgers isn’t the player he was a decade ago, but truth be told, age had very little to do with the reigning league MVP’s pedestrian performance against the Jets. Rodgers was under intense pressure on […]
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5 Quick Things: GB vs. NE
After rewatching Sunday’s game vs. the New England Patriots, here are five six things worth knowing: 1) Rashan Gary did what great players do on Sunday – he took over a game. The fourth-year outside linebacker had a pair of sacks, three hurries, and forced a fumble that he recovered. There’s no truth to the […]
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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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Thursday Thoughts: Deja Vu
I like to pick along with the GM during drafts and then see who was right three years later. Looking back at 2019 is very interesting. Gutekunst took Rashan Gary at 12 and traded up for Darnell Savage at 21. I selected a different outside linebacker, Montez Sweat, at 12 and wide receiver A.J. Brown […]
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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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10 Quick Things: GB vs. NO
After rewatching Friday night’s 20-10 victory over the Saints, here are 10 things worth knowing: 5 QUICK THINGS 1) Jordan Love took a step in the right direction against the Saints. Unlike a week earlier, the former No. 1 pick from Utah State delivered the ball accurately down the field. Aside from missing a gimme […]
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5 Quick Thoughts: 12’s Frustration
The Packers held their 17th practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from August 17: 1) The young wide receivers were better today, 24 hours after Aaron Rodgers vented about their inconsistency. And while his harsh words were understandable following a particularly poor practice against the Saints, his frustration […]
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5 Quick Things: Special Teams
The Packers held their 13th practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from August 10: 1) It’s actually fun to watch special teams at practice. After years of semi-competent coaches sending out uninspired veterans and undisciplined youngsters, new coordinator Rich Bisaccia and his longtime assistant Byron Storer have been […]
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