Analysis: The Packers may have drafted their kicker of the future with one of several sixth-round picks on Saturday. Anders Carlson was a five-year starter at Auburn and ended his career there with a 71% (76/107) field goal percentage. Carlson is the younger brother of Daniel Carlson, now kicking for the Raiders. Carlson was Dane…
March 7, 2023
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Hau Khuong
Is keeping Mason Crosby a good idea for the Packers?
Since arriving in Green Bay in 2007 Mason Crosby has been one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL. He has not missed a game for the Packers and has a lot of experience in making clutch field goals when the Packers needed them. This offseason Crosby is a free agent. This past week…
May 4, 2019
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Contributor
Cole Tracy Over Mason Crosby?
It is no secret that Mason Crosby’s name has been floating around as a cap casualty and that has become more of a possibility with the tryout of former LSU kicker Cole Tracy. After somewhat of a down year from Crosby, he could soon be on the outside looking in. If Tracy proves to be…
June 14, 2016
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Andrew Mertig
Packers Special Teams Preview
Special Teams plays a much bigger role in football than it is ever given credit for. For instance, failing to block your assignment on an onside kick and trying to field the kick can cost your team a trip to the Super Bowl. Ron Zook had a successful first year as Special Teams Coordinator, and…