The Green Bay Packers Thursday Night matchup against the Lions last week was painful. Not only was Jordan Love sacked five times in this game, but he was also hit 11 times. The Lions pass rush was in the backfield and after Love after only a second or two. Of course, you can partially blame…
Last season the Green Bay Packers second-first round pick, Devonte Wyatt wasn’t noticeable often. After being selected 28th overall in 2022, it was noted that Wyatt could be a project pick. There was no pressure to produce immediately. So, Wyatt could hypothetically hang back for a season to perfect his craft at the NFL level.…
The Green Bay Packers’ pass rush was one of the biggest question marks heading into the 2023 season. The team may have bolstered their roster through the draft, but there were concerns about immediate impact and whether Rashan Gary could be effective early in the season as he returns from his 2022 ACL injury. But…
There has been a lot to talk about this offseason for the Green Bay Packers. Primarily on the offensive side of the ball. However, there’s a chance the top offseason priority of 2023 lays on the defensive side. This would be signing Rashan Gary to a contract extension. Gary is entering his fifth year in…
If there is anything that has been consistent so far with this team, it’s that they have little conviction. The passive Packers defense have lacked the will or desire to direct terms on opponents. Too often they are allowing opponents to dictate terms. They are playing reactionary football. While that worked great in the mid…
The NFL is a copycat league, meaning teams are always stealing strategies, plays, and even players from each other. Let’s look at some lessons the Packers can learn from the Bengals/Rams Super Bowl. Invest in the pass rush. Do I need to say more? Aaron Donald (albeit a generational talent) took over that game at…
If you’d like to submit a question or comment, please email packersmailbag@gmail.com or Tweet me @andrewmertig First up! As much as I think Aaron Rodgers is a great QB; I think he should just play the game. As a veteran, and long standing Packer fan/backer, I believe the players should play the game, stand…