Karl Brooks ranked top ten in sacks, hits, hurries, batted passes, and stops among rookies. He was Green Bay’s top defensive rookie and highest-graded defender in the playoffs against the 49ers. Brooks exceeded expectations for a 6th rounder. In February, he shared during Cheeseheads Brazil livestream that he anticipated a Day 2 draft call. When…
The Packers haven’t legitimate fullback in the backfield during Matt LeFleur’s time as Packers head coach. Since 2019, the position has been played most of the time by a tight end or H-Back. Yes, the Packers have experimented using fullbacks like Danny Vitale and Henry Pearson. But never have the Packers had a FB, has…
May 6, 2024
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Jack Bisase
MEET THE PACKERS: Kitan Oladapo
If you’re like me, dear reader, then you are very much enjoying the process of learning about the newest rookie Packers. I figured I’d use my weekly column to introduce us to a few of them. I decided to start with Kitan Oladapo as he and I share a few biographical similarities. (This post builds upon…
“That felt like one of the most competitive Packers rookie minicamp/orientations I’ve covered. Several UDFAs and tryout players made plays. I’ll be curious to see moves GB makes.” – Wes Hodkiewicz. It certainly sounds like there were several highlights over the past couple days of Green Bay Packers Rookie Minicamp. Let’s look at some. Credit…
I was a bit gobsmacked reading that Green Bay Packers backup QB Alex McGough is now listed as a WR on the official depth chart. Given the pick up of Michael Pratt durng the draft, and the notably young and talented group of wide receivers in the building, this may just be the Packers way…
It was quite nice experiencing a NFL Draft that did not feature criticism of the Packers passing on a wide receiver in the first round. The young WR core of the Green Bay Packers put that narrative to rest. This past week, the Packers did not draft a single wide receiver. This suggest that Gutekunst…
Jacob Monk, picked by the Packers in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL Draft, boasts a track record of starting across Duke’s offensive line. With 12 starts at right tackle in 2019, 34 at right guard from 2020 to 2023, and 7 at center in 2023, Monk’s versatility suggests he could swiftly impact Green…