Last week I took a look at the players on the defensive side of the ball who have impressed and those who have disappointed, and now it’s time to look at the Packers rookies on offense. Not surprisingly, given Ted Thompson’s track record of finding offensive talent in the draft, the offensive players have fared…
Aaron Rodgers could not have said it any better when he described the Green Bay Packers’ 21-7 win over the St. Louis Rams yesterday. “We scored and we stayed healthy,” Rodgers said. ““That’s kind of a perfect preseason game.” Rodgers was almost perfect, as he completed 11-of-13 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown. He…
We are about half way through training camp for the Green Bay Packers, so now is a good time to look at who is leading the battles at key positions. Center: J.C. Tretter seemed to leave no doubt in Green Bay’s first preseason game that the starting center job is his over rookie Corey Linsley.…
The tight end position in Green Bay is the one that both baffles and excites me the most. I have literally talked myself into 3 different players as the #1 contributor on the team (4 if you include Jermichael Finley). I truly the believe the position is fascinating. When you add in the fact that…
He’s been one of the most talked about players during OTAs and minicamp. The 3rd round pick out of California has been talked up by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as well as Coach McCarthy. During OTAs, Richard Rodgers made amazing one handed catches and displayed the type of athleticism you look for in a top…
Last week I examined and ranked the Packers’ edge rushers heading into OTAs. This week it’s time to move over to the offensive side of the ball and take a closer look at the Packers’ tight ends. The Packers currently have 7 tight ends on their roster and each player will fall into one of…
Ted Thompson would not be characterized as a risk taking general managers by most who follow the Green Bay Packers, but he has shown a willingness to give second chances. Yesterday, Thompson signed former Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla to a contract after a two day tryout. Lyerla was considered to be one of the…