For the past two seasons the Green Bay Packers have usually kept about 5 or 6 players on the defensive line. With the departure of BJ Raji and Josh Boyd, as well as the four game suspension of Mike Pennel, the Packers’ defensive front will certainly have a significantly different face in 2016. It appears that…
On the Conan O’Brian show to promote a movie she directed (Money Monster), Jodie Foster professed her love for the Green and Gold. She seems to have been influenced by a Cheesehead friend, chose the Packers because she “liked the outfits” and readily admits she’s a fair weather sports fan. But does any of that…
May 12, 2016
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Contributor
Packers sign Spriggs to roster as Boyd leaves
With the NFL draft complete and the new NFL season vast approaching, the Green Bay Packers have made changes to their roster over recent days. The most impactful changes come in the shape of second round pick Jason Spriggs and the surprise release of veteran defensive tackle Josh Boyd. The Packers selected defensive tackle Kenny Clark…
May 11, 2016
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Kelly Hodgson
Second round Spriggs poised to make big impact
With Monday’s signing of second round draft choice Jason Spriggs, the Green Bay Packers have taken their first step in shoring up an offensive line that is crucial for a successful offensive attack. Ted Thompson and the Packers saw enough promise in the Indiana tackle that they traded up their fourth and seventh round draft choices…
May 10, 2016
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Andrew Mertig
Green Bay Packers 2016 Breakout Candidates
As a draft and develop team, the Green Bay Packers are incredibly reliant on the ability of their coaching staff to get players to make large strides from year one to two and from year two to three. The Packers have several candidates to be breakout players this offseason. TE Kennard Backman Backman is…
May 9, 2016
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Taylor O'Neill
Breaking News: Packers Release Josh Boyd
The Green Bay Packers parted ways with a number of players on Monday. Most notable among the group was defensive lineman Josh Boyd. Boyd had been with the Packers for three seasons as a fifth round draft pick out of Mississippi State in the 2013 draft. The 6’3″ and 310 lb. lineman suffered a severe…
May 9, 2016
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Matt Bove
Assessing Green Bay Packers’ Offensive Depth Chart
With the NFL draft and the undrafted free agency signing period now behind us it’s always a good time to look at the depth chart for the Green Bay Packers and see where things stand. Ted Thomposn did a good job in the draft filling the minor holes the Packers had and more importantly adding…