The expectations before the start of the 2015 season for Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers were high. Toward the end of his rookie campaign in 2014, Rodgers began to incorporate himself into the offense, making some key receptions in the Packers’ run up to the post-season. While Rodgers saw an expanded role in 2015,…
April 4, 2016
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Taylor O'Neill
The Tale of the Tape: DJ Reader, DT, Clemson
With the sudden retirement of BJ Raji, a 4-game suspension for Mike Pennel, and Josh Boyd returning from a significant ankle injury, the Green Bay Packers will likely look to bolster the middle of their defensive line in the 2016 NFL Draft. Letroy Guion will man the nose tackle position, but this draft is deep…
A full two weeks into the NFL free agency period and the Green Bay Packers are one of only two teams (the other being the Cincinnati Bengals) to not sign a free agent from another team. With fans decrying General Manager Ted Thompson, the team appears satisfied to resign their own players and stay pat.…
March 21, 2016
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Taylor O'Neill
Packers Growing Thin at Middle of Defensive Line
If you believe Packers’ president Mark Murphy, BJ Raji’s sudden retirement came as a surprise not just to fans but to the team, as well. Murphy stated that the team even had a deal with Raji near completion. While no one can fault Raji for his decision to walk away from the game (especially as…
Wednesday was the opening of the new NFL year and the start of free agency. Comments from Head Coach Mike McCarthy indicating that the Packers might surprise everyone in free agency this offseason only strengthened the inevitable disappointment that ensued among Packer faithful when the team made no big splash acquisitions on the first day.…
Matt Forte wants to play for a contender and ex-teammate Julius Peppers has been reportedly attempting to lure Forte to the Green Bay Packers. By now, you’ve probably heard all about this. And while most have disregarded the information, citing Ted Thompson’s aversion to free agency, the deal might not be as unlikely as some…
With the Green Bay Packers resigning Letroy Guion to a new three year deal, the writing may be on the wall for BJ Raji. Guion is receiving just $500,000 of guaranteed money, but that contract can expand up to $11.25 million if he keeps his nose clean and continues playing at a high level. Raji was…