The Packers end the 2019 season in a much better spot than at the end of 2018. Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst provided a quick turnaround in terms of scheme, team chemistry, and overall talent level, but, alas, the work is never done. The Aaron Rodgers era is approaching its end, and it’s time to […]
Off Season
PACKERS FOOTBALL FRIDAY: Defensive Line Summer Battle
Admittedly it’s arguable that this belongs higher on the list than number 5. 67% of last year’s starters on the defensive line are no longer on the team. Two open starting spots in one position group could possibly push this higher on the list. The reason that I don’t view it as highly is largely […]
Do We Even Understand How Good the Packers Offense Will Be in 2014?
PACKERS FOOTBALL FRIDAY: Summer Battles
The Packers “got the band back together” this week as the team began it’s Organized Team Activities in Green Bay. These first practices are the first chance for Packers fans to see the new roster in action. There’s lots of excitement around this summer’s work. Fans are going to get to see a lot of […]
PACKERS FOOTBALL FRIDAY: Could Clay Matthews be (part of) the Answer at Inside Linebacker?
Green Bay and the Packers the Best Case Scenario for Troubled Lyerla
One of the go-to insults for jealous fans of other teams is to make fun of Green Bay itself. Ryan Longwell made an infamous comment about Applebee’s restaurant being “as fancy as it got” in the home of the Packers. I remember Vikings fans telling me that Greg Jennings wanted to continue to live in […]
A Closer Look at the Packers’ Draft Needs: Tiers
The draft is all about opportunity cost. The reason that the entire world laughed at the Minnesota Vikings when they selected Christian Ponder #12 overall is not because Ponder wasn’t ever going to be a serviceable NFL quarterback. We didn’t know that for sure (I think everyone kind of assumed) but even if Ponder ended […]