Analysis: The speculation is over. The mock drafts are out the window. A crazy Day 1 of the NFL Draft has concluded in Las Vegas. After going with LB Quay Walker at pick 22 of the first round, the Green Bay Packers decided to continue to build up the defense. The Packers selected Defensive Tackle…
April 12, 2022
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PackZack
Packers LB Whitney Mercilus Announces Retirement
The Green Bay Packers tenure for outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus did not last long. The 31-year-old former first rounder announced his retirement from football last week. “I decided I’m hanging up the cleats and I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life,” Mercilus said via Instagram post. When the Packers signed Mercilus in…
April 11, 2022
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Contributor
Is the 2022 Green Bay Packers Defense Finally Ready?
It feels good, doesn’t it? Yes, the sweet relief of Jaire Alexander’s extension still hasn’t washed over Packer fans, but it’s coming soon. With that major caveat, the 2022 Green Bay Packers defense is the most reassuring offseason development — it has continued to develop and is perhaps peaking. One thing is for sure, this…
March 8, 2022
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PackZack
Rashan Gary Ready to Lead Packers’ Defense
Drafted number 12 overall in the 2019 draft, Rashan Gary was considered a “project” pick. Gary was immensely talented and highly regarded for his skill set. It was clear, however, that he was still very raw. Many doubted that he warranted being selected that early. Coming off injuries that affected his playing time at Michigan,…
February 17, 2022
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Jared Prugar
Improved Safety Play Key to Unlocking Packers Defense
Flashback one off-season, and many before – and Packers fans across the internet bemoaned the lack of premium capital used at the inside linebacker position. That was supposed to be the missing link to vault the Packers defense out of mediocrity. Nobody knew it at the time, but the Packers added an All-Pro at the…
February 11, 2022
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Mike Price
4 Crazy Ideas to Improve the Packers Defense
The Packers defense was a roller coaster ride during the 2021 season. It shutout the Seahawks and shut down the 49ers in the playoffs and Chiefs in the regular season. Outside of those three performances it was average to bad most of the time. With the level of talent the team is expected to have…
January 19, 2022
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Contributor
What Za’Darius Smith returning means for the defense
Packers fans are getting excited to see former All-Pro OLB Za’Darius Smith back on the field for the first time since Week 1. On Tuesday, coach Matt LaFleur said he is “hopeful” to get Smith and All-Pro CB Jaire Alexander back on the field Saturday against the 49ers. Za’Darius returned to practice last week and…