Analysis (Matt Bove): Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers could not have been in a better spot with the way the draft shaped up for them leading up to the 27th pick. Myles Jack tumbled down the board and was still available along with Reggie Ragland at inside linebacker. Pretty much every defensive lineman was…
In what would seem to be the ultimate show of arrogance, I’m going to try and tell you how to watch the NFL Draft. I’m not going to describe to you the ultimate draft party or even the ultimate guide to watching the draft (though I know what that is, and it’s right here at…
Last year, Packers fans felt like they were “pretty sure” about a few things. They were pretty sure that Ted Thompson was going to have inside linebacker, tight end and cornerback as a priority. Green Bay had to use Clay Matthews out of position at inside linebacker in 2015. Richard Rodgers had a fine rookie…
It’s been two days and the Packers have come to agreements with Nick Perry, Letroy Guion, Lane Taylor and Mason Crosby. That’s a pretty productive offseason so far. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do anything to appease the fans and (some of) the beat writers. In order to get anyone excited the Packers need to sign someone…
Most football fans are pretty well versed in restricted free agency. It’s a basic concept. Players that qualify for restricted free agents are tendered contract offers. Those offers are dependent on the level of compensation the offering team would like if another team signs that player. They are often referred to as “RFAs”. I’m talking…
It’s funny. The Packers draft needs look a lot like they did a season ago. It’s not that Ted Thompson did a poor job with last year’s class. He did an excellent job. Tramon Williams and Davon House left. They were replaced with younger, cheaper, more talented options in Damarious Randall and Quentin Rollins. Ty…
I’ve been getting into a lot of “discussions” about the Packers lately. I know that as a writer you’re supposed to stay away from the comments sections, the Facebook pages, etc. You run into the JSComments types who are just there to argue, or haven’t had a Super Bowl win in five years and are…