Welcome to my first edition of the Packers Mailbag, where I’ll be taking all your questions about the Green Bay Packers (and other assorted musings). If you’d like to give your opinion or ask a question, please email packersmailbag@gmail.com or Tweet me @andrewmertig. First up! Who do you see the Packers keeping…
Finally, the commencement of Packers training camp is less than a week away. New names and also familiar faces will put on green and gold as Pack Nation pours into Ray Nitschke Field July 28th. There is a great deal of buzz surrounding this year’s draft class, however there is a lot to talk about…
In 2016, the struggle of the Green Bay Packers’ defensive secondary illustrated the importance of solid veteran players to the success of an NFL team. After Sam Shields went down with a season-ending injury, the Packers were left with a smattering of young, inexperienced cornerbacks. Those young players could not alone carry the weight of…
Run Defense Some may call hyperbole on my next three statements. I think that they’re wrong. 1) The Green Bay defense is currently playing better than the Green Bay defense of 2010. 2) The Green Bay run defense is aiming at a historic season. 3) For the first time in perhaps the last three or…
Aaron Rodgers After placing Aaron in The Wurst last week, Rodgers bounced back with his best performance since a 5 TD rout of the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 of 2015. Finishing with a 129.3 QB rating, Rodgers looked like himself. He was making quick, accurate hits with his receivers. Gone were the happy…
In what was the last audition for players on the bubble before rosters are finalized, the Green Bay Packers wrapped up their preseason slate with a 17-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The contest was marked by largely ineffective play from the offense, though the defense and special teams had a number of standout…
The Green Bay Packers are one of the most effective teams in the league when it comes to drafting players who can have an impact in their rookie season. In 2014, the Packers enjoyed significant first-year production from Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Davante Adams, Richard Rodgers, and Corey Linsley. The same could be said regarding Damarious…