Welcome back to the fifth edition of the 2025 summer series that breaks down the Packers positional battles heading into training camp. This week’s breakdown is different than the previous articles because the topic is the Packers specialists. The “catch 22” for the Packers punter and kicker positions is there is not a real competition…
The Packers’ special teams have been abysmal to start the year. They rank 32nd in special teams grade, according to Pro Football Focus, and 27th in Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA). Rich Bisaccia is the highest-paid special teams coordinator in the league but has yet to justify Green Bay’s investment. The unit is a mess.…
Only three weeks ago, the Packers traded a seventh-round pick to acquire Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans. Jordan Love sustained an injury unexpectedly towards the game’s end against the Eagles. Consequently, Malik Willis was called upon sooner than expected to step in. The aim for a backup quarterback is to ensure the team doesn’t…
The Packers believe they have found their long term punter. Daniel Whelan won the job out of training camp last season. He beat out veteran punter Pat O’Donnell. For the most part, Whelan was impressive in his rookie season. The Packers were so pleased with Whelan that they did not bother signing another punter this offseason. Daniel Whelan will be the…