As we move toward free agency and the draft, most people would agree that one of, if not the biggest need for the Green Bay Packers is pass rush. If you are just to look at the sacks, Green Bay ranks in the middle of the pack. However, for those people who actually watched the…
Not many safeties had a better 2017 season than Texas junior DeShon Elliot. A finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back), Elliot totaled 63 tackles, 8.5 for loss, nine pass breakups and three forced fumbles. His two defensive touchdowns were the result of six interceptions he accumulated. A total that ranked fourth…
Originally from Glidden Wisconsin, Jason Straetz is a lifelong Packers\’ fan, who has lived in Maine for over 30 years. He is a writer for packerstalk.com. You can follow him on Twitter: @jsnstz
History will show that drafting a receiver in the first round can be a costly mistake. In the last three drafts, there have been 13 receivers taken within the first 32 picks and only one of them has proven to be worthy of that selection. The Packers receiving corps lacks the speed needed for big…
Front office officials, scouts, and coaches are preparing to head to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine and for Brian Gutekunst and the Packers, there are going to be a lot of players who could pique their interest. So, like we’ve been doing the past few weeks, let’s take another look followed by another FanSpeak projection…
Imagine seeing a news bulletin pop up on your phone that says, “Green Bay moves up.” The potential for the Green Bay Packers to move up in the first round of the 2018 draft is real, especially with the change in leadership with the installation of new General Manager Brian Gutekunst. The last time the…
The Green Bay Packers have pick No. 14 in April’s NFL Draft, and one of the positions that may be addressed in the first round is cornerback. They may have their choice between the two top cornerbacks from the Big Ten, Ohio State’s Denzel Ward and Iowa’s Josh Jackson. These players are close, and while…