The Green Bay Packers made a big splash in free agency’s opening hours, inking four new players to deals as the 2019 league year began. After years of waiting for the initial frenzy to pass, GM Brian Gutekunst made sure to be involved early and often with the player’s on the market. The Packers made…
Green Bay Packer’s GM Brian Gutekunst shocked Packer Nation and stepped out signing 4, yes 4 Free Agents! They also tendered several of their own. One surprise signing was the return of TE Marcedes Lewis. He was seldom used in 2018 and had done some trash talking about Rodgers in the off-season. This may signal…
Big day today! What options will be exercised? Which qualifying offers will be submitted? What contracts will expire? Which exclusive negotiating rights will be retained on players with expiring 2018 contracts who have fewer than three accrued seasons of free agency credit? (a) Lots of paperwork, I hear the Green Bay Packers need at least…
Free agency doesn’t officially start until later today, but that hasn’t stopped teams–including the Green Bay Packers–from agreeing to deals during the NFL’s “legal tampering” window. Entering Wednesday, Green Bay had already put deals in place with safety Adrian Amos, pass rushers Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith, and offensive lineman Billy Turner. When those deals…
Signing big-name players during free agency is a lot like ordering Taco Bell at 1 am. It might look great, it might be easy to talk yourself into it, but there is a very real chance you’ll regret it down the road. But sometimes that player, or that chili cheese burrito, can be exactly what…
Green Bay Packer General Manager Brian Gutekunst, HC Matt LaFleur and DC Mike Pettine have quite a task facing them in the coming days and months. The Packer leadership must sift through the upcoming Free Agency period to find a gem or two who could contribute immediately. Next, they must navigate the NFL Draft to…
The first day of March. I love this time of year, it is when Winter turns to Spring, NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, NFL free agency kicks off and yes, the glory of Saint Patrick’s Day. Oh, come on you saw that coming. Also, the unofficial beginning of the Packers 2019 offseason. Rumors become…