Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) of From the Benches joins Jacob and Jason to talk about the Jared Cook signing, B.J. Raji’s retirement, the release of Nate Palmer and the suspension of Demetri Goodson. The guys discuss how these moves will impact the draft. The preseason schedule was announced so what can we expect from Mike McCarthy after…
Last year, Packers fans felt like they were “pretty sure” about a few things. They were pretty sure that Ted Thompson was going to have inside linebacker, tight end and cornerback as a priority. Green Bay had to use Clay Matthews out of position at inside linebacker in 2015. Richard Rodgers had a fine rookie…
The expectations before the start of the 2015 season for Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers were high. Toward the end of his rookie campaign in 2014, Rodgers began to incorporate himself into the offense, making some key receptions in the Packers’ run up to the post-season. While Rodgers saw an expanded role in 2015,…
Under Ted Thompson’s reign, the Green Bay Packers have been the model of conservatism. While many fans clamor for Thompson to “go all in”, he has always shown a dedication to using his draft picks, or trading down to acquire more, and to be very conservative in signing other team’s free agents. While the signing…
With the sudden retirement of BJ Raji, a 4-game suspension for Mike Pennel, and Josh Boyd returning from a significant ankle injury, the Green Bay Packers will likely look to bolster the middle of their defensive line in the 2016 NFL Draft. Letroy Guion will man the nose tackle position, but this draft is deep…
The guys discuss the Jared Cook signing and its impact on the upcoming draft. Brian Aviles joins to respond to the wager presented in our last show. And they break down Raji’s hiatus, Heyward’s departure and the re-signing of James Starks. Listen to Pack to the Future every week, featuring co-hosts Jordan Peck, Brian Fonfara,…
Meeting with the media at the NFL owner’s meetings on Mar. 24, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear that his offense needs to be able to attack the middle of the field in 2016. Perhaps he was tipping his hand a bit, having already met with and been impressed by Jared…
