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,…
April 6, 2016
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Andrew Mertig
Green Bay Packers 2016 Draft: The Big Gamble
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…
April 4, 2016
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Taylor O'Neill
The Tale of the Tape: DJ Reader, DT, Clemson
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…
April 2, 2016
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TundraVision
Pack to the Future #15: El Cocinero
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,…
March 31, 2016
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Contributor
Cook Signing Telling for Packers, Thompson
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…
March 29, 2016
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Andrew Mertig
Green Bay Packers 2016 Draft: Mock Draft v1.0
Since we have hit the one month mark before the 2016 NFL Draft, it is time to take a look at the options the Green Bay Packers will have. I will not pretend to be foolish enough to predict what Ted Thompson will do over the course of 7 rounds and 9 draft picks, but…
March 28, 2016
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Matt Bove
Green Bay Packers Agree to Terms With Jared Cook
The Green Bay Packers are finally on the board in free agency as the last team to sign a player from outside their own organization. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, free agent tight end Jared Cook is in Green Bay today to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Packers. Cook…