The Green Bay Packers play host to its divisional rival Detroit Lions tonight at Lambeau Field. Let’s take a look at one player on each side of the ball who needs to step up in primetime to help the Packers secure its first win. Marquez Valdes-Scantling There are few players on the Packers’ roster who…
Green Bay Packers OLB Za’Darius Smith was placed on Injured Reserve Friday, confirmed by Head Coach Matt LaFleur during his press conference yesterday. Smith, who signed with the Packers in 2019, is a 2-Time Pro-Bowler and 1 of 3 players in the NFL to record at least 12 sacks in the last two seasons (TJ…
In last week’s article, we talked about how the Green Bay Packers can reproduce what Jalen Ramsey did for the Ram’s defense last season. Today, I want to talk about how the Packers’ defensive scheme can replicate what Aaron Donald does. Before we get started, it’s important to note that the true answer is that…
Mike Pettine is out and Joe Barry is in — but does that instantly make the Packers defense better? Last year, Pettine’s led defense ranked seventh in passing yards allowed and 13th in rushing yards allowed. Pretty mediocre stats for a defense loaded with talent. The main issue was the lack of aggressive play-calling from…
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…
*Authors Note- I used both the Cheeseheadtv and PFF Draft Guide heavily this offseason and cannot recommend them enough. The Packers are one of the most conservative teams in NFL Free Agency but when they take swings in the draft, there is nothing conservative about their approach. They have shown they are willing to fly…
When it comes to the NFL draft, Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is a wild card. In his first three NFL drafts, the Wolf and Thompson disciple has been a crafty general manager, especially in the first round. No matter who the Packers might be linked to, what the team needs are, and who…
