The pads are on at Packers training camp, and that means things are well and truly underway. No more walkthroughs or shells, it’s real football and real football only from here on out. Well, except for the days where they’re doing walkthroughs or practicing in shells.

The point is, we’ve crossed the threshold into the “real” portion of the Packers’ 2024 training camp, and with that, I think it’s a good time to check in on some of the trends and storylines we’ve followed throughout the 2024 offseason. Here’s a quick look back at some of our bigger stories and research pieces over the first half of the 2024 calendar year, broken down by position groups.

Coaching/Front Office

Predicting the Packers' Roster After the 2024 NFL Draft - This way-too-early look at the Packers’ roster is a good level-setting exercise for the overall state of the roster.

Early Signs are Encouraging for the Packers' Defense - Back in February, I posited that the early Jeff Hafley era looked pretty good.

Quarterbacks

Don't worry about the cost of Jordan Love's extension - This is an easy thing to say pre-extension. How does it hold up now that Love has put pen to paper? Pretty well, I think. 

Running backs

Josh Jacobs is poised to become a unique force in Packers history - No matter what he does on the field, Josh Jacobs is already pretty unique.

What Does Josh Jacobs Bring to the Packers? - How does Jacobs differ from Aaron Jones?

Tight Ends

Get excited about the Packers' young tight ends - Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft stack up very well with every other tight end the Packers have drafted since the year 2000.

Wide Receivers

Learning More About Wide Receiver Usage by Studying Alignment - What do the Packers’ wide receivers do when they’re on the field?

How do the Packers' young wide receivers stack up historically? - Like the tight ends in the piece above, the Packers’ young wide receivers compare well to their historical counterparts.

Offensive Linemen

Who will start on the Packers' offensive line in 2024? - The Packers have a ton of options on the offensive line, but how is it all going to come together?

Why won't the Packers stop talking about Josh Myers? - The Packers have been oddly protective of their 2021 second-round pick.  

Defensive linemen/edge rushers

How can we compare Packers pass rushers and defensive linemen? - Is there we can meaningfully compare the Packers’ edge rushers and defensive linemen?

Devonte Wyatt just needs to be a little bit better - Heading into his third season, Devonte Wyatt doesn’t need to make big changes to increase his impact.

How and when will the Packers replace Preston Smith? - It’s no secret that Preston Smith isn’t long for Green Bay. When and how will the changeover happen?

Linebackers

What is Quay Walker? - The Packers spent a premium pick on a premium athlete. What is he today?

Packers rookies look primed to rush the passer - The Packers’ rookie linebackers can do one thing really well: rush the passer.

Cornerbacks

Who Was the Packers' Best Defensive Back in 2023? - A statistical look at the Packers’ defensive backs in 2023.

Safeties

How has the Packers' safety position changed this offseason? - What do the Packers’ safeties do differently than their predecessors?

Javon Bullard carries the weight of the Packers' 2024 rookie class - No 2024 draft pick faces higher expectations than Javon Bullard.

Podcasts

Finally, if listening is more your thing, here’s a comprehensive list of all our 2024 position preview podcast episodes.