Moving ahead to cover the position grouping of tight ends, the Green Bay Packers experienced a decrease in tight end production in 2018, as free-agent signee Jimmy Graham did not live up to his expectations, Lance Kendricks all but disappeared from the game plan, Marcedes Lewis was not used enough and rookie Robert Tonyan flashed…
It is a well known fact, Coach Matt LaFleur’s offense will place a very high value on tight ends. Not only will the tight ends play a key role in the importance being placed on the run game, but the role they will have in disguising the play will be critical. LaFleur wants his tight…
Once again a close eye will be kept on Green Bay’s tight ends come training camp. Jimmy Graham’s cap hit leads the NFL for the 2019 season at $12.6 million. Coming off the year he just had, the 32-year-old tight end will have to pull off something miraculous to justify a larger cap hit than…
169 targets, falling one short of leading the NFL in targets, must not have been enough for the Aaron Rodgers – Davante Adams combination. Stemming from comments made by Rodgers in a media session during the offseason workouts, the intent is clear: incorporate Adams more into the offensive gameplan, which in turn means more work…
With the Packers upgrading their defense through free agency last week, General Manager Brian Gutekunst could elect to add to the offense with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft. Several weeks ago, I wrote about Iowa Tight End T.J. Hockenson. But in recent weeks, several mock drafts have Hockenson being selected well before…
When Jimmy Graham signed a 3-year, $30m contract in 2018 with the Packers, nearly every fan of the Packers was thrilled about the signing. This offseason, there were many fans calling for a release. What has happened in-between? Well, to start with, Jimmy Graham didn’t have a great season. He finished with 55 catches out…
The boys are back to discuss this year’s quarterback class. The show kicks off with a discussion about the likely retention of Jimmy Graham, then digs in to Jeff Janis’ comments about Mike McCarthy’s offense and Aaron Rodgers. Once that discussion ends, Ross talks this year’s draft with very special guest, North Dakota State quarterback,…
