Can Packers Defense Exceed Expectations? As training camp approaches, the Packers defense will begin to answer questions about whether or not they have made a dramatic improvement from last seasons dismal showing. The poor defensive performance in 2017 was encapsulated by the fact that they allowed opponents to score in every trip that they made…
Going into the third part of this series, I will be looking at the first-round selections made by Green Bay in years 2011-2015. Last week, I looked at the selections made from 2006-2010, and the week prior I went through selections from 2000 to 2005. 2011- Derek Sherrod, T In one of the better first…
In our continued journey exploring the 2018 Green Bay Packers roster, we have moved to the defensive side of the ball. Last week I wrote about the importance of the defensive line, and this week we’ll see how the other defenders will try to put pressure on opposing Quarterbacks. 2018 Green Bay Packers Position…
Last offseason, the Green Bay Packers made a controversial (at least in the state of Wisconsin) decision to pass on drafting University of Wisconsin pass rusher T.J. Watt in the first round. Instead, then-General Manager Ted Thompson traded down to the top of the second round and selected Washington cornerback Kevin King. With the extra…
Last month, many were expecting the Green Bay Packers to draft a pass rusher, or even multiple pass rushers, high in the NFL Draft. It makes sense, considering the Packers were 17th in total pressures generated from the front seven (218). However, Green Bay was only nine pressures ahead of 25th place. The Packers struggled…
We are now just days away from Super Bowl LII where the Philadelphia Eagles will square off against the New England Patriots in Minneapolis. As I get ready for the big game on Sunday, I can’t help but think with a healthy Aaron Rodgers and few upgrades the Packers could be playing in on Super…
Early Bird Breakdown Week 11 – Ravens @ Packers Hello and welcome back to Early Bird Breakdown. It’s week eleven of the regular season. Before diving into the breakdown, let’s look back to last week’s game. The Recap: Last week the Packers traveled down to do battle with their eternal Illinois rival the Chicago Bears. What a…
