Analysis: In the NFC Championship game, the Buccaneers exposed every cornerback not named Jaire Alexander. In the first round of the 2021 draft, the Packers countered by adding talented cornerback Eric Stokes to the roster. Then, Green Bay shifted focused and drafted three consecutive offensive players — WR Amari Rodgers sandwiched between two offensive linemen…
LempsTalkinPack: Gute Gets Offensive On Day Two
Chris Lempesis is back to recap day two of the 2021 NFL Draft for the Green Bay Packers. He talks first about the selection of Ohio State center Josh Myers. He doesn’t dislike Myers, but wonders if they picked the right center. He’s much happier about the Packers trading up for Clemson wide receiver Amari…
Although uncomfortable news broke surrounding Aaron Rodgers and his relationship with the Packers, the NFL Draft went ahead as scheduled and the Packers stayed put at pick 29 to select CB Eric Stokes, Georgia. Gil and J.J. give their thoughts on the pick and review his draft profile, but they also have to talk about…
LempsTalkinPack: Never A Dull Draft Day In Green Bay
Chris Lempesis is back to break down day one of the 2021 NFL Draft for the Green Bay Packers. Of course he has to begin by discussing the bombshell news of the day regarding Aaron Rodgers. He then discusses the selection of Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes with the 29th overall pick. Finally, he closes out…
Analysis: After a tumultuous afternoon where NFL headlines were dominated by the Green Bay Packers organization and Aaron Rodgers, management decided to look at things defensively in the first round. The Packers selected Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes with the 29th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Cleveland. Stokes is a cornerback…
D’Wayne Eskridge a ‘target’ for Green Bay Packers
The NFL Draft cupboard is stocked at wide receiver like the previous year, and the position goes for four-round deeps with quality prospects in the NFL Draft for 2021. More than a half-dozen top picks to select from are available when looking for pass catchers and speed receivers that can stretch the field. D’Wayne Eskridge,…
Ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst held a press conference on Monday afternoon. Primarily meant for reporters to ask questions about the upcoming draft on Thursday, Gutekunst had to have known that talk of the quarterback position would undoubtedly come up. So when questions were asked about MVP…