On Monday, May 13th, Brian Gutekunst signed the teams second round pick, guard Elgton Jenkins. This now leaves only 1 unsigned draft pick remaining and 89 of 90 spots filled on the roster. Elgton Jenkins was the teams 44th selection out of Mississippi State. During his time at Mississippi State he played in 49 games…
In the history of the NFL draft, which began in 1937, a total of 298 players from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been drafted into the NFL, averaging out to 3.5 players drafted per year. While there have been seasons that have included zero Badgers drafted (1938, 1967, 1978), there are also seasons where it…
With all the Packers dysfunction talk lately, Tyler Dunne, now Tom Silverstein, it’s a wonder the Packers don’t just call it quits and join the XFL. For those of you Packer bashers and Packer basher followers, think of the Packers structure like any Corporation. You have a Board of Directors, a CEO/President Mark Murphy, COO/CFO…
In the recently completed 2019 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers used the number 12 pick on Michigan Edge Rusher Rashan Gary. Many pundits have the opinion that Gary was a reach the Packers didn’t need to make. They have said Gary would’ve been available later in the draft. His shoulder issues have also become…
With the 2019 NFL draft in the rearview mirror and teams beginning offseason activities, next year’s draft is the furthest from most teams’ minds. However, with an uber-talented draft class coming up, it’s always fun to speculate on what direction the Green Bay Packers may take in 2020. The Packers are banking on key contributions…
Former Packers GM and Packers Hall of Famer Ted Thompson came forward Wednesday disclosing he has been suffering from an autonomic (nervous) disorder. He said the medical condition directly relates to his stepping down as the GM at the end of 2017. In a statement issued by the team, Thompson said he and president Mark…
This was quite an offseason for the Green Bay Packers. After missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season, a number of changes needed to be made. Over the course of the last few months, General Manager Brian Gutekunst would overhaul the coaching staff and continue to transform this roster. With the main free agency…
