Mandatory minicamp is over, and training camp doesn’t begin for another 40 days, so now… we wait. J.J. and Gil don’t take breaks though, instead they break down expectations for the Packers this year. From linebackers to running backs to the coaching staff, the guys highlight the team’s strengths and weaknesses and figure out what…
April 21, 2021
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Matt Hendershott
Packers should look for specialists after the 2021 draft
The 2021 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. Throughout the hordes of mock drafts and first-round pick speculation, one group of players left in the dust in the draft analysis are the potential undrafted free agents. While many players will hear their names called next weekend, many more will not. Despite this, many…
August 27, 2018
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Michael Johrendt
Realistic Contributions from Rookies in 2018, Part 2
Last week’s article dove into realistic contributions by Green Bay rookies in their freshman campaigns. The first six selections were covered in that article, ranging from Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson all the way down JK Scott in the fifth round. This week, the final five selections of the 11-man draft class will be covered,…
July 31, 2018
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Andrew Mertig
2018 Green Bay Packers Position Breakdown: Specialists
In our continued journey exploring the 2018 Green Bay Packers roster, we have covered both the offensive and defensive rosters. It’s time to discuss the Specialists. 2018 Green Bay Packers Position Breakdown: Safety Kicker Mason Crosby Crosby is one of the best Kickers in the entire NFL, which is even more impressive since…
July 7, 2018
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Jonathon Zenk
J.K. Scott Will Turn Out to be a Steal
A lot has been made of the Green Bay Packers first two draft picks of cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson, and rightfully so. However, I believe fifth round pick J.K. Scott will be the lower round pick with a huge impact for the Green & Gold. People talk about how much of a reach…
June 18, 2018
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Michael Johrendt
Winning Field Position Battle Emphasis of 2018 Draft
Round 5. Pick 172. Punter J.K. Scott, Alabama goes to the Green Bay Packers. With this selection, on came the scrutiny of the team using a valuable draft selection on a specialist, especially with the track record that the team has in selecting punters (see B.J. Sander, 2004). With the loss of cheesehead icon Jeff…