After having dealt with misfortune after misfortune, injury after injury, disappointment became second nature for the Green Bay Packers and their fan base. Having missed the playoffs two seasons in a row since 2005 and 2006, Green Bay was looking at a big climb back to the pedestal they once sat on, ranked in the…
Players to watch for at OTAs
J’Mon Moore, WR: Draftniks and fans alike expected more from Moore in 2018. The first of three wide receivers drafted in Brian Gutekunst first draft, The twenty-three year old from Texas was thought to be the pass-catcher most likely to contribute in his first year with the Packers. The complete opposite took place. Number 82…
Packers OTA practices open to the public
The Packers off-season workouts are in full swing. The new young coaching staff lead by head coach Matt Lafleur is definitely making an impression on the veteran players. The rookies are getting accustomed to life in the NFL. Now, it is the fans turn to get their first glimpse at head coach Matt Lafleur, the…
Analyzing the Packer’s Wide Receiver Group
When the Green Bay Packers were on the clock with pick 44, the early run on wide receivers had just begun. Ole Miss receivers A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf, whom many considered the best in the class, were available and ripe for the picking. With Randall Cobb going to the Cowboys, a slot man appeared…
Packers sign second round pick
On Monday, May 13th, Brian Gutekunst signed the teams second round pick, guard Elgton Jenkins. This now leaves only 1 unsigned draft pick remaining and 89 of 90 spots filled on the roster. Elgton Jenkins was the teams 44th selection out of Mississippi State. During his time at Mississippi State he played in 49 games…
In the history of the NFL draft, which began in 1937, a total of 298 players from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been drafted into the NFL, averaging out to 3.5 players drafted per year. While there have been seasons that have included zero Badgers drafted (1938, 1967, 1978), there are also seasons where it…
Predicting the Packers 2020 Draft Needs
With the 2019 NFL draft in the rearview mirror and teams beginning offseason activities, next year’s draft is the furthest from most teams’ minds. However, with an uber-talented draft class coming up, it’s always fun to speculate on what direction the Green Bay Packers may take in 2020. The Packers are banking on key contributions…