As of this writing, the Green Bay Packers chose not to dive into the murky waters of the free agent tight end market. Austin Hooper, the primary target the Packers were expected to pursue, signed with Cleveland and became the highest-paid tight end in the game, while Hunter Henry has been franchise tagged by Los…
As is tradition this time of year, the possibility of the Green Bay Packers adding a big-name tight end through free agency is nigh. This idea may feel fans with either hope or despair. After negotiations with Jared Cook fell through after 2016, the Packers compensated by signing Martellus Bennett (bringing ultimate despair) and Lance…
Last week, we looked at the reasons why Jace Sternberger is well-positioned for the TE1 position in 2020. There is an obvious downside to this conclusion; namely that if a rookie who spent a majority of the season on IR is your primary tight end, the rest of the position group must not look great.…
It’s NFL Scouting Combine week, and draft hype is in full swing. Speculation runs rampant, and draft crushes are materializing. But the 2020 NFL Draft doesn’t start until April 23, and even free agency doesn’t start for another few weeks (March 18). While the offseason builds to its main events, it’s the perfect time for…
The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line has some unique quirks among NFL teams. We see Aaron Rodgers sacked more frequently when we’d like, particularly on third down. But when one looks at the individual battles and context, this has more to do with Rodgers than the line. Rodgers tends to hold the ball for long…
There are two undeniable facts about the Green Bay Packers’ 2020 offseason plans: 1. Brian Gutekunst declared he’ll be in every conversation when it comes to player acquisition. 2. The Packers have a dire need for more talent at the wide receiver position. Based on these facts, it seems a safe bet Gutekunst and his…
The Packers end the 2019 season in a much better spot than at the end of 2018. Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst provided a quick turnaround in terms of scheme, team chemistry, and overall talent level, but, alas, the work is never done. The Aaron Rodgers era is approaching its end, and it’s time to…