Ready for a bold statement? The Green Bay Packers’ defense – well, technically the secondary – is the biggest strength of the 2016 squad. Yes, this team includes an Aaron Rodgers-led offense, a healthy Jordy Nelson and (what he hope is) a slim and trim Eddie Lacy. But some early OTA reports show that the…
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…
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 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…
While the Packers did not address the wide receiver position early in last weekend’s NFL Draft, they did add one weapon to the position group that is worth getting excited about. Former California wide receiver Trevor Davis, taken in the fifth round with the 163rd overall selection, brings speed, reliable and large hands (10 inches)…
As the Green Bay Packers and General Manager Ted Thompson often do, the team added a wide receiver during the 2016 NFL Draft over the weekend – Trevor Davis out of the University of California. This seems like a logical move to make … take a guy whom the organization considered to be a great…
With the 2016 NFL Draft set to begin Thursday, April 28, it’s fun to look back on how previous drafts have unfolded. Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson typically gets characterized as a silent assassin, if you will. Not notorious for making a big splash, but very efficient with his selections and ability to…