Thursday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers could be our first glimpse at the Green Bay Packers’ starting offense in 2018. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said earlier in the week that he expects to play, but the team would only let the happen if his blindside protector, David Bakhtiari, is able to return from injury. Bakhtiari practiced…
If Aaron Rodgers Was the NFL Commissioner
When Aaron Rodgers speaks, people tend to listen. Not just because he’s one of the best players in the entire NFL, but because few players can match his ability to articulate their thoughts in a conversant manner. The Green Bay Packers quarterback sat down with Kevin Clark from The Ringer to discuss current issues involving the…
Injury Bug Strikes Early at Packers Training Camp
The injury bug was bound to make its way to Green Bay at some point but we were all hoping it wouldn’t be so soon. Not even a week into training camp and the Packers may have lost two major contributors on defense for an extended period of time. First, safety Kentrell Brice was carted…
Sports Illustrated columnist and former Green Bay Packers front office member Andrew Brandt doesn’t see a new deal being reached with quarterback Aaron Rodgers anytime soon. Of course, Rodgers has two years left on his current contract, but he is vastly underpaid given the present market for franchise quarterbacks. Contract negotiations between the two parties…
The common belief surrounding Green Bay Packers running backs is second-year player Aaron Jones is the front-runner for the most carries in the Packers new committee approach. His performance in Dallas week five was perhaps the most memorable when he rushed for 125 yards on 19 attempts in a 35-31 win. He also emerged as…
Three Breakout Candidates
Running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams were just a couple surprise players that sprung onto to the scene last year. Inexperience wasn’t a deterrent as each started multiple games and showed promise for Green Bay’s running game moving forward. Training camp is a little over a month away and the Packers would welcome any…
As long as key players within the Packers offense can stay healthy, there’s no reason they can’t contend in 2018. The key ingredient will be Aaron Rodgers, but he will need help from surrounding veterans and a young defense. Green Bay’s offense is looking somewhat unpredictable for this season. After signing Jimmy Graham and Marcedes…