New Packers GM Brian Gutekunst declared that he’d be much more aggressive in free agency and in the offseason. So far, this has held true. The Packers have already dealt arguably their best corner this offseason to the Cleveland Browns for their starting quarterback, Deshone Kizer, who will likely be Rodgers’ backup. In addition, the…
March 10, 2018
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Jason Straetz
Randall Trade Indicates a Plan
News broke Friday afternoon that the Packers traded Damarious Randall to the Browns for DeShone Kizer and moved up 13 spots in rounds four and 12 in round five of this year’s draft. This was surprising to most everyone because cornerback is a position of need, and Randall was their best cornerback last year after his week four meltdown, in…
Over the last few decades, the NFL has become more of an offensive game. However, just like the old days, defenses still rule the league, at least in recent years. Even with the rule changes to help the offenses, the defenses are still the reason virtually all the champions this decade were able to win.…
March 9, 2018
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David Michalski
Dave’s Packers 2018 Draft Board Version 1.0
This is the moment that we have all been waiting for, the day in which I reveal my post combine Green Bay Packers draft board. There have been many interesting scenarios predicting who the Packers may select with their draft picks but it will be hard coming to a general consensus with first-time general manager…
When discussing the Green Bay Packers defense, the number 1 need is either an edge rusher or a cornerback depending on who are talking with. It is no secret that the Packers could use both, and they could be 1A and 1B in the need category. This time of year, when a team releases a…
Brian Gutekunst, Packers General Manager, said at his opening press conference that he looked to be more aggressive in free agency than his predecessor, Ted Thompson. This appears to be the case as Muhammad Wilkerson, former New York Jet, is scheduled to make a visit today to Titletown. This kind of move falls right in…
March 7, 2018
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Kelly Hodgson
Is Wilkerson Worth the Risk for the Packers?
Yes, another post about Mo Wilkerson. He’s on everyone’s lips today as he visits the Green Bay Packers in what will likely be the first of many speed dating visits around the NFL. My colleague Sean Blashe has an excellent article from earlier today on why the Packers should get Wilkerson to sign on the…