I know that a fellow writer covered this a few weeks ago, but with minicamps wrapping up, there’s plenty of down time to speculate what Ted and company will do with the Packer roster, so let’s give it a shot. For easy reading, we’ll go position group by position group to determine which guys will…
May 20, 2017
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Mike Wendlandt
5 Underrated Packers First Round Picks
Ever since the Draft started back in 1936, the Packers have been pretty successful at getting good players out of the college ranks. And while we know about the most recent hits in Round 1, namely Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, we tend to overlook those guys who were solid, dependable players for a long…
May 4, 2015
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Mike Wendlandt
Who is in Danger of Losing Their Roster Spot
Now that the Draft is finished, it comes time to look at the Green Bay roster as it stands right now. If you factor in the eight picks and the one or two undrafted guys that always make the team, that ends up leaving some guys out in the cold. There are five guys who…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt)- Ringo is a decorated player, first team All-Sun Belt in 2014, who boasts pass rushing skills from inside. He recorded 11.5 sacks to lead his conference and tied the school record for career sacks with 21. A small-school prospect with upside, he can potentially bring some skills as a defensive end in a…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt): A 2nd team All-Big 12 selection, Ripkowksi is as traditionas you will find at fullback. A hard nosed blocker who seeks out contact and drives through his target. Great size at 6’1” and 257 lbs, he can also be an in-line tight end. Not much impact as a receiver, but he did…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt)- Hundley is an extremely talented player who was seen as a potential first round pick last year. A winner, was the first QB to win 9 or more games for three straight seasons. Is fairly good with making reads and progressing through them to deliver the ball. Tough and willing to take a…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt): Jake Ryan is the definition of a tough, blue-collar middle linebacker. He is a high-motor guy who will make tackles in space and plug gaps. He is a diligent study and has spent hours in the film room to improve his game after he was moved inside as a senior. Good size for…