This week saw the first handful of NFL players that have chosen to opt-out of the 2020 seasons due to COVID-19-related concerns. New Packers WR Devin Funchess is one of these players and is the first (and currently only) Packer to do so. Funchess has experience with the virus, as he spent the offseason caring…
LempsTalkinPack: State of the Pack, Part Two: WRs/TEs/OL
Chris Lempesis is back with part two of his four-part “State of the Packers” series. In this edition, he’s looking at Green Bay’s wide receivers, tight ends and offensive linemen. Who should the Pack chase in free agency at WR? Should they sign TE Austin Hooper? What should they do with RT Bryan Bulaga? All…
Pulse of the Pack: Wide Receivers Review & Preview
Jacob, Jason and Paul preview the wide receivers who will likely grab the headlines at this week’s NFL Combine and which may be on the Packers’ radar. —–Pulse of the Pack is the spot for what’s new with the Green Bay Packers. Jacob Westendorf (@JacobWestendorf) hosts along with Jason Perone (@JasonPerone) of CheeseheadTV and Paul Bretl…
Should the Packers consider trading for Odell Beckham Jr?
There are two undeniable facts about the Green Bay Packers’ 2020 offseason plans: 1. Brian Gutekunst declared he’ll be in every conversation when it comes to player acquisition. 2. The Packers have a dire need for more talent at the wide receiver position. Based on these facts, it seems a safe bet Gutekunst and his…
Scouting the 2020 WR Class
The Green Bay Packers will have no problem finding a wide receiver in the upcoming draft. There are nearly 20 prospects that are worthy of immediate playing time. Daniel Jeremiah even called it the best class he’s ever seen. I’ve already started doing my research by scouting some of this year’s top brass and posting…
Is Marquez Valdes-Scantling More Than a Deep Threat?
Second-year wide receiver, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, was held without a catch in the Packers week nine game against the Chargers. It was the first time this season it has happened, however, it’s not the first time Valdes-Scantling has disappeared during a game. Other than the occasional home run play, too often does Green Bay’s young receiver…
Packers shouldn’t trade for a wide receiver
A generous fan base, hundreds of Green Bay Packers fans would gladly give up a toe to star receiver Davante Adams if it meant he could play this week against the Dallas Cowboys. Sadly, the science and legality isn’t there yet, and with Adams missing practice, it seems unlikely he will play Sunday. Without Adams,…