Packer fans who live in Wisconsin, count yourselves lucky. You have rarely, if ever, had to spend much time thinking about how you were going to get access to the weekly Packer game. Those of us outside the state, however, have a different struggle. For us, we must pay the NFL an additional fee to…
With 5 picks in the first 100 of the 2024 NFL draft, the Packers had an opportunity to remake the competition at several positions on the roster. Transitioning to Jeff Haffey’s 4-3 defensive scheme meant they were going to need to focus on different skill-sets for their Linebacker room. While Edge Cooper made sense in…
The Green Bay Packers hit the reset button on the Running Back position this year by signing Josh Jacobs and drafting MarShawn Lloyd in the 3rd round of the NFL draft. Releasing Aaron Jones, a player Brian Gutekunst had called the “heart and soul of the team,” broke the hearts of Packer fans everywhere. And…
Packer nation, GM Brian Gutekunst told us before the draft that “getting back to drafting multiple quarterbacks is something that I’ve wanted to do”. In the last round of April’s draft, he was true to his word, selecting Michael Pratt with the 245th pick in the 7th round. I was stunned he was around that…
MEET THE PACKERS: Javon Bullard, built different.
Packer nation, I want to introduce you to Javon Bullard. I suspect by this time next year, he’ll be one of your favorite Packer players. As I researched his life, I was struck at each turn how he seemed to come from a different place than most college athletes you read about. I think you’re…
MEET THE PACKERS: Kitan Oladapo
If you’re like me, dear reader, then you are very much enjoying the process of learning about the newest rookie Packers. I figured I’d use my weekly column to introduce us to a few of them. I decided to start with Kitan Oladapo as he and I share a few biographical similarities. (This post builds upon…
What happened to Kalen King? The Long Road to Green Bay.
As the dust settles from a whirlwind draft weekend, Packers fans everywhere are enjoying pouring over the highlights from the newest crop of rookie Packers. Doing the same, I found there was one story that I just can’t shake: The story of Kalen King and his fall from being considered one of the top Corners in…