It’s the first few days of the NFL free agency period. All is quiet at 1265 Lombardi Ave. Not this year. There is a new sheriff in town and it’s a new era. For the first time in years, the Green Bay Packers are active and in on discussions with free agents. They even signed…
March 14, 2018
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Kelly Hodgson
End of the Road for Packers Jordy Nelson
By now everyone has heard that the Packers put Jordy Nelson out to pasture. I knew this day was coming, so I can’t say I’m surprised. Needless to say, it still smarts. Age has never been an asset for anyone in professional football, and in this era, that expiration date is occurring younger and younger.…
March 13, 2018
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Andrew Mertig
Green Bay Packers: Free Agent Wide Receiver Options
With the release of Jordy Nelson, the Green Bay Packers will likely look to replace most of his production from players currently on the roster, such as Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Jimmy Graham, and Geronimo Allison. The Packers will also likely draft a Wide Receiver in the early-to-mid rounds in April, but they should also…
March 13, 2018
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Mike Wendlandt
Packers Draft Prospects: A New Year’s Edition
The NFL’s New Year is just a single day away, and for the Packers that means many things. As of Wednesday, Damarious Randall will be a Cleveland Brown, free agent contracts can officially be signed, and the team can bring in Draft Prospects for official interviews before April 26th’s Dallas extravaganza. And while Brian Gutekunst…
March 12, 2018
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Anthony Haag
GM Gutekunst in on Free Agent Cornerback Conversations
New Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst in his introductory press conference stated that he wanted to be in on every free agent conversation. It was music to the ears of many fans of the green and gold. When the Seattle Seahawks released Richard Sherman, some early reports indicated that the Packers had preliminary…
March 12, 2018
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Michael Johrendt
Green Bay’s Free Agency Plan Has Many Options
During the course of the 2018 NFL offseason, the landscape of player acquisition has taken a sharp turn. More trades than normal are being conducted, especially by contenders from last season (Rams, Eagles, etc.). The Rams have acquired Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters through trades this offseason, and Alex Smith was sent to the Redskins…
When discussing the Green Bay Packers defense, the number 1 need is either an edge rusher or a cornerback depending on who are talking with. It is no secret that the Packers could use both, and they could be 1A and 1B in the need category. This time of year, when a team releases a…