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 […]
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How Can The Packers’ Defensive Scheme Replicate Aaron Donald?
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 […]
A look at the Packers 2019 free-agent class in 2021
The Green Bay Packers are notoriously a ho-hum team when it comes to free agency. Every now and then, the team signs a Reggie White, a Charles Woodson, or a Julius Peppers to uplift their defense. But traditionally, while other teams throw piles of money at big-name players, the Packers focus on their own players. […]
Answering questions about the Green Bay Packers
Why Packers edge rusher Za’Darius Smith is elite
Sometimes it seems like the disrespect towards Packers outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith is never going to end. Over the last couple of years, Smith has consistently proven that he’s one of the top edge rushers in the National Football League. Yet, he was snubbed from the Pro Bowl initially in 2019 and continuously finds himself […]
Looking ahead – Green Bay Packers Defense & Special Teams
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 […]
Rashan Gary should replace Preston Smith
When the Green Bay Packers signed the Smith Bros before the 2019 season, Packers fans were elated to see their general manager finally make a move in free agency. Brian Gutekunst also drafted Rashan Gary in the same offseason to bolster the depth along the edge. The two pass rush signings did not disappoint in […]