Brian Gutekunst has been pretty good at drafting in the second round. Elgton Jenkins, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Edgerrin Cooper are among the most notable second-round picks that Gutekunst has made. One of his second-round picks that hasn’t aged particularly well is Luke Musgrave. The athletic tight end out of Oregon State has had…
Last year I wrote how the Packers could really use Luke Musgrave in the offense. With Tucker Kraft, the two tight ends would make a lethal combination, especially in the passing game. Instead though Musgrave battled injuries throughout the 2024 season. An ankle injury during the Packers loss to the Minnesota Vikings, required surgery. Musgrave…
Chris Lempesis is back with part two of his annual four-part series examining the season that was for the Green Bay Packers and also taking a look at the offseason that lies ahead. In this episode, he examines the play of Green Bay’s wide receivers, tight ends and offensive linemen. Strap in, because he definitely…
Tucker Kraft came into this season with some momentum after finishing the 2023 season on a strong note. Kraft continued on his momentum in 2024, becoming the Packers top tight end. The third round draft pick in 2023 not only became starter but became a top target from Jordan Love. As we continue the series…
Last year Tucker Kraft had to wait for his moment. Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Kraft started the season as a back-up to fellow rookie Luke Musgrave. But as the season progressed and injuries piled up, Kraft was put into the starting line up. With some experience, Kraft became a…
Chris Lempesis is back with part two of his four-part series examining the season that was for the Green Bay Packers, and also taking a look at the offseason that lies ahead. In this edition, he examines the play of Green Bay’s wide receivers, tight ends and offensive line. Should the Packers add another receiver…
Free Agency and the NFL Draft have come and gone. This offseason the Green Bay Packers were anticipated to part ways with some of their veteran pass-catchers. However, I don’t think they initially planned on the average age of that group dropping from 27 to 24 years old. With six of their eight anticipated top…