Coming into the 2018 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers held the 14th overall pick and 12 total selections, which many expected these picks to be used to address defensive shortcomings. While they eventually made a flurry of moves and picked two cornerbacks in the first and second rounds, Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson, the […]
2018 NFL Draft
JK Scott Could Be Secret Weapon the Special Teams Unit Needs
Field position is a huge part of a football game. A great return could set-up your offense with outstanding field position that would make it easier for your offense to put points on the board. The same goes for the punting game. A good punt allows your defense to play downhill, while tilting the field […]
Gutekunst's Draft and Offseason Moves Bring the Packers Future Into Focus
Gutekunst’s Draft and Offseason Moves Bring the Packers Future Into Focus: This offseason has seen a tremendous amount of shakeup inside the Green Bay Packers organization but finally, it looks like the dust has settled and that the foundation is firmly in place for an extended Super Bowl in the next few years. Brian Gutekunst […]
Green Bay Packers 2018 Quick Draft Takes
Green Bay Packers 2018 Quick Draft Takes Upgrading the Corner Back Position: The NFL Draft saw the Green Bay Packers make a lot of interesting draft picks that could, and hopefully will provide tremendous dividends during the 2018 season. Early on, the Packers arguably selected two of the best cornerbacks available in the draft with […]
Packers Use Late-Round Fliers on Potential Talent
BREAKING: Green Bay Packers select Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt at 88
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): At 6’3 and 233 lbs, Burks has been labeled as a little bit of a tweener at linebacker. He played multiple positions while at Vanderbilt including safety. Accordingly, Burks’ best traits are his speed and his ability to drop back into coverage. He is adept at dropping back and blanketing tight ends or […]
BREAKING: Green Bay Packers select Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa at 45
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): Although the Green Bay Packers took Jaire Alexander in the first round, they must be ecstatic to see a player so often mocked to them at #14 available at #45 in the second round. Jackson doesn’t necessarily fit the traditional archetype that Mike Pettine has favored for his defenses in the past, but […]