The Green Bay Packers declined the fifth-year option on 2013 first-round pick Datone Jones’ rookie contract this offseason, making him a free agent at the conclusion of the upcoming 2016 season. Jones is in the midst of a position switch, of sorts, with the expectation being that he will be a full time elephant pass rusher…
The 2015 season was a good one for the Safety position on the Green Bay Packers, and even better things seem to be on the horizon in 2016. Morgan Burnett took another step towards becoming a Pro Bowl Safety in the NFL. While he didn’t receive the recognition his play deserved, he has continued to…
Don’t get me wrong. Clay Matthews is a fantastic pass rushing outside linebacker, but I was a little surprised when Mike McCarthy stated during his season wrap-up press conference that the team would be looking to move Matthews back outside. Sure Matthews puts up flashier numbers there, and, subsequently, I’m sure he’s much happier playing…
OK, I’m sure they’ll lose in 2016 – but should they? The Packers strength of schedule based on opponents’ over/under win totals gives them the easiest 16-game season. According to CG Technology Sports Book, the opponents they’ll face in 2016 average a three percent chance of winning the Super Bowl LI, which ties the Packers…
With the Green Bay Packers offense struggling for most of last season, they could ill afford to have a bad year at the Punting position. Tim Masthay’s sudden drop in distance and hang time often put the defense in difficult positions, and had a huge negative impact on last season. The easy solution is to…
OTAs have begun in Green Bay, and with that training camp and preseason football are on the horizon. There is perhaps no one who stands to benefit more from the offseason program and preseason games than quarterback Brett Hundley. Hundley was taken by the Packers in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL draft. It was a…
Dan Shonka of Ourlads is back to talk Packers 2016 draft. How did Ted Thompson fare in Shonka’s estimation? How much did the Packers improve themselves? Can Kenny Clark replace BJ Raji? Will Kyler Fackrell allow Clay Matthews to move back outside? Is Blake Martinez really that good in coverage? These are just a few…
