Just over a week from training camp and we are almost through the Packers roster. We have covered six different position groups, and we get to one that has a lot of fans polarized: linebackers. With so many questions in the middle of that position, we have a lot to look at. So let’s not…
There are always a few central storylines that exist within the NFL offseason — and each NFL team is a microcosm of intrigue, each filled with its own quirky narratives. Here are three of MANY that will likely take place as the Green Bay Packers approach the 2016 NFL regular season: The Packers will flirt with keeping…
The Green Bay Packers are one of the most effective teams in the league when it comes to drafting players who can have an impact in their rookie season. As discussed last week, the Packers are expecting and hoping for significant impacts from each of their first three draft selections: Kenny Clark, Jason Spriggs, and…
ESPN’s Rob Demovsky released an interesting article on Monday wherein he highlights the Green Bay Packers’ fourth round pick Blake Martinez. The rookie inside linebacker has been taking all of the snaps with the no. 1 defense due largely to the vacancy of Sam Barrington who is still recovering from a foot injury suffered last…
Analysis (Andrew Mertig): The Packers acquired two fourth round compensatory picks for losing Tramon Williams and Davon House. They used the first of those selections on ILB Blake Martinez of Stanford. He will factor into the rotation at Inside Linebacker with Sam Barrington, Jake Ryan, and Joe Thomas. Martinez is 6‘2” and 237 lbs. He…
