The Green Bay Packers have found their groove again, thanks to the leadership of Tucker Kraft and Xavier McKinney. Tucker Kraft is gradually gaining attention. He’s not only emerging as a key player in the offense; he is becoming one of the league’s top tight ends. The Packers still face challenges in the first half…
Has Tucker Kraft Become Green Bay’s Starting Tight End?
Tucker Kraft played 96% of Green Bay’s offensive snaps against the Eagles on Friday night in Brazil. In contrast, Luke Musgrave saw only 25% of the action. Kraft caught two passes for 37 yards, whereas Musgrave had no receptions on two targets. Kraft also earned Green Bay’s fourth-best PFF run-blocking grade and ranked third in…
Five Key Players in the Packers vs. Eagles Matchup
The new NFL season has arrived. As it begins, optimism abounds, fueling dreams of what this football team could become. As Friday approaches, I am looking at five key players in the Packers vs. Eagles matchup. The five players that intrigue me the most are, Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney, Jaire Alexander, Rashan Gary and Tucker…
The tight end position is something the Packers have lacked success with. For the longest time it seemed like it was the missing piece in the Packers offense. The Packers have tried everything, from drafting high at Tight End, to spending big money in free agency. None of that worked. But last years draft gave…
Last year there were a lot of questions about the Packers especially their Tight Ends. Talk about being at a position, the Packers basically re-built the position, with the only returning Tight End being Josiah Deguara. But the improvement and development of rookie Tight Ends Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft last season have the team…
The Packers Tight Ends Are Matchup Nightmares
In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Packers drafted two tight ends. With the 42nd overall pick, Green Bay selected TE Luke Musgrave from Oregon State. The Packers did not wait much longer to draft a second tight end. In the 3rd Round, with the 78th pick, Tucker Kraft got the call and put on the…
Just before Thanksgiving, Green Bay Packers rookie tight end, Luke Musgrave sustained a lacerated kidney that’s sidelined him for the last six games. Just before Christmas, Musgrave returned to the practice field in an effort to play once more this season. Now, with one game remaining in the regular season, with a chance to stamp…