Good teams can win with an average pass coverage. A high motored front seven that can stuff the run as well as get after the quarterback can make a secondary look better than they actually are. Not trying to take away anything from the secondary, but there are worst problems to have on a football…
Davante Adams Has Something to Prove in 2017
The emergence of Davante Adams was long awaited for. A promising rookie season shined a dim light on the second round pick in a crowded receiving core. Then, when Jordy Nelson was lost for 2015 that light got even brighter. An impressive offseason and raving from Aaron Rodgers only elevated expectations for Adams. Unfortunately, Adams fell…
What to Expect From Aaron Rodgers Next Contract
It is almost never too soon to confront contract concerns over a player of Aaron Rodgers caliber. When asked earlier this week Rodgers said, “I know my value in this league, and I know the team appreciates me. I’m going to continue to make myself an indispensable part of this roster. When you do that,…
The Los Angeles Packers? Ask Curly Lambeau
Most people think similar things when they hear the name “Lambeau”. Legend. History. Founder. Hall of Famer. Acme Packing Company. Lambeau Field, obviously. The man more than earned his way into football lore. Dig deeper, and his story gets even more interesting. TRIGGER WARNING: He wanted to move the Packers to Los Angeles. Before coming…
What Can We Expect From Jordy Nelson in 2017?
It was not renowned, but there were times last season when comeback player of the year Jordy Nelson didn’t want to lace them up on Sunday. Nelson told ESPN’s Jason Wilde, “If you ask my wife [Emily], I’ve told her five different things this past year. From, ‘Don’t ever let me play again this year,’ to ‘Don’t ever let…
Packers Strategic Changes Needed
The draft has come and gone for the Green Bay Packers. We’re all excited about the influx of young talent on the roster. It’s that wonderful time of year where everyone thinks, “This is the class that will push the Lombardi trophy back home!” They were also active enough in free agency to the point…
Jake Ryan and Blake Martinez Are Quite the Duo
AJ Hawk and Brad Jones were the last two Packers who resembled any type of “stability” at inside linebacker. In 2013 the two combined for 202 tackles. Numbers defensive coordinator Dom Capers has not seen since. After Jones’ play wilted away and AJ Hawk grew old, the likes of Sam Barrington and Jake Ryan were next in…