We’re in the dead zone. Packers training camp is still weeks away. The NBA season is over. Baseball hasn’t been good in a decade. For some Packers fans that means daydreaming about how the team’s current stars will be used next season and which young players will break out. OK, that’s basically every Packers fan.…
OTAs are almost over and there are plenty of Packers 53-man roster predictions going around. Unlike many other years, much of the roster seems set this season. A cursory look at the depth chart shows somewhere around 40 locks to make the roster between productive veterans and young players with significant potential. Of course, a…
We had our first Aaron Rodgers media availability this week. While it wasn’t as eventful as last season’s, there was still plenty of stuff to talk about. Rodgers spoke about his offseason practices, Davante Adams, retirement, the team’s wide receiver room, and more. Let’s discuss the main points. Retirement & Davante Adams There were, of…
Most of the Packers’ veterans who have missing OTAs make sense. They’re your typical all-pro or just old guys who know the playbook, have no fear of losing their starting spot, and might be playing golf on TV. Then there’s Allen Lazard. The wide receiver was a surprising no-show to many. Lazard is entering his…
Last week we talked about how the Packers’ offseason will affect offensive strategy, this week we’ll go over how it may affect defensive strategy. Quay Walker Walker is the biggest chess piece. The most talked about change with Walker will likely be a swap of 2-4 nickel for all the dime that the team played…
NFL team’s often signal what’s in store, strategy-wise, for the upcoming season with the moves they make in the offseason. Teams looking to put more pressure on the QB may draft an edge rusher in the first round or sign a veteran inside linebacker known for his blitzing prowess. Teams looking to focus more on…
Thousands of pages have been dedicated to the recent NFL draft and how the players selected will impact the team this year. It’s unlikely that more than two or three of those players will have a material impact, but the Packers’ sophomores could have more of an impact that anyone expects. Let’s go over the…
