The production from Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith was a welcome surprise in 2019. Smith was one of the major offseason Brian Gutekunst signings that some people may have scratched their heads at. But he produced the following season with 56 tackles and 12 total sacks. Preston fared well lining up opposite of…
Gil and J.J. talk about who’s looking hot and who’s not at Packers training camp, with special attention given to Packers rookies on the defensive side of the ball. Some concerning injuries are cropping up, and Gutey’s signing new players to fill roster holes. The guys try to figure out where the team is going with…
The Green Bay Packers are notoriously a ho-hum team when it comes to free agency. Every now and then, the team signs a Reggie White, a Charles Woodson, or a Julius Peppers to uplift their defense. But traditionally, while other teams throw piles of money at big-name players, the Packers focus on their own players.…
Now that new defensive coordinator Joe Barry has had time to meet the players and work them out at practice (and start bringing in replacement pieces!) Gil and J.J. can better break down how this year’s defense will compare to last year’s, and which hot spots to keep an eye on. The guys also get…
Mandatory minicamp is over, and training camp doesn’t begin for another 40 days, so now… we wait. J.J. and Gil don’t take breaks though, instead they break down expectations for the Packers this year. From linebackers to running backs to the coaching staff, the guys highlight the team’s strengths and weaknesses and figure out what…
Coming out of this year’s draft, the Green Bay Packers were able to address key areas of their roster, helping keep their championship window open, even with the ongoing situation involving Aaron Rodgers. But bringing in these rookies also puts the jobs of proven veterans in potential jeopardy – these moves could potentially free up…
The Green Bay Packers selected 11 players in the 2021 NFL Draft, adding much-needed depth to their roster in places that needed it the most. Handling the draft as well as they did, while also mitigating the ongoing Aaron Rodgers situation made for a tough weekend for GM Brian Gutekunst, but this team seems to…
