In our continued journey exploring the 2018 Green Bay Packers roster, we have moved to the defensive side of the ball. Last week I wrote about the importance of the defensive line, and this week we’ll see how the other defenders will try to put pressure on opposing Quarterbacks. 2018 Green Bay Packers Position…
Last offseason, the Green Bay Packers made a controversial (at least in the state of Wisconsin) decision to pass on drafting University of Wisconsin pass rusher T.J. Watt in the first round. Instead, then-General Manager Ted Thompson traded down to the top of the second round and selected Washington cornerback Kevin King. With the extra…
After completing a breakdown of all the offensive positions for the 2018 Green Bay Packers, I will spend the next couple of weeks going through each position on the defensive side of the ball. 2018 Green Bay Packers Position Breakdown Summary: Offense We start with the big boys up front on the defensive line.…
Since the year 2000, the Green Bay Packers have had 18 first round selections, including two years (2008 and 2017) that had no selections, and 2009, where the team made two first-round selections. The selections were mainly defensive for Green Bay, as 13 were on the defensive side of the ball. Probably the most famous…
Three Breakout Candidates
Running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams were just a couple surprise players that sprung onto to the scene last year. Inexperience wasn’t a deterrent as each started multiple games and showed promise for Green Bay’s running game moving forward. Training camp is a little over a month away and the Packers would welcome any…
The Packers Veterans On the Roster Bubble
As we pass the time until Training Camp starts in Green Bay, it’s time to focus on the roster battles, specifically the roster bubble. Training Camp (along with preseason) will be the ultimate decider for who makes the 53-man roster and the 10-man practice squad, and who ends up as a free agent. And unlike…
Packers release 2018 Training Camp Schedule
With mandatory mini-camp complete for everyone except 16 veteran players, the Packers now turn their attention to training camp. Last week Friday, the Green Bay Packers unveiled their 2018 Training Camp schedule, just as kids across Wisconsin are getting out of school and families are scheduling their annual summer vacations to see the Green &…