How many kids do you think have re-enacted Kick or Punt returns in their backyards? Maybe in the school yard at recess? Probably not a staggering number. But you can count ten-year-old me in on that number. I had taken a break from pretending to be Antonio Freeman catching a deep bomb in the endzone…
Last week we talked about how the Packers’ offseason will affect offensive strategy, this week we’ll go over how it may affect defensive strategy. Quay Walker Walker is the biggest chess piece. The most talked about change with Walker will likely be a swap of 2-4 nickel for all the dime that the team played…
The Packers’ offseason program officially kicked off this week with players and coaches reporting for the first days of voluntary OTAs. The Packers will continue through OTAs on May 31-June 1, June 3, June 13-14, and June 16 while Mandatory Minicamp begins on June 7. The next few weeks will be an important process for…
I got to thinking this week about when the last time the Packers had this much talent on defense, and of course the first squad that jumped to mind was the 2010 Super Bowl winning unit. I hate to say this, but the last Packers Super Bowl run is starting to reach that point in…
After locking down Jaire Alexander with a 4 year extension this offseason, Green Bay ensured that the trio of Alexander, Eric Stokes, and Rasul Douglas are all under contract through the 2024 season. This undoubtedly gives them one of the top cornerback groups across the league. Mix in Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage, and the…
The Green Bay Packers have exercised two second round picks on NDSU wide receiver Christian Watson. This is the highest capital they’ve spent on this position since drafting Davante Adams out of Fresno State in 2014. The Packers’ track record for drafting second round receivers has been excellent, but they don’t always shine as rookies.…
When the Packers selected Eric Stokes in 2021 there were some mixed reviews (as with every first round pick they take). While everyone knew Green Bay needed an upgrade over Kevin King, there were also concerns at linebacker, defensive line, offensive line, and of course wide receiver. After Jaire Alexander got injured in week 4,…
