Expectations were extraordinarily high for rookie linebacker Blake Martinez. Dom Capers and the Packers defensive coaching staff was heaping praise on the Stanford graduate. The quick study earned himself a starting job. If an NFL player was defined by their July and August, Blake Martinez was the MVP of the league.
Read MoreThe Packers could use some help along their defensive front, so should they turn to the former ninth overall pick to bolster the defensive line?
Read MoreIf you were skeptical of anyone being able to step into the role former free safety Nick Collins, know that Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is having the last laugh. 2016 was a breakout season for the third-year free safety.
Read MoreA year removed from ACL surgery, it was fair to wonder what kind of performance the Packers would get from Jordy Nelson in 2016. Recovery timelines can vary widely, and many athletes don’t see a full recovery from serious knee surgery until almost two years after they go under the knife.
Read MoreIt’s commonly understood that the Packers always try to draft the “best player available” in the draft. It’s a truism that’s been repeated so often that it’s basically accepted at face value. It’s actual meaning, though, deserves some unpacking.
Read MoreThe season’s over, and players are retiring. Because they’re retiring, we’re talking about their legacy. Green Bay has a storied tradition, and there are more than 150 people in the Packers Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizes more Packers than any other team, save the Chicago Bears. Obviously, there are some people whose numbers deserve to be retired.
Read MoreHosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy evaluate whether disappointing Packers need to step up, ship out or if their bad season wasn't their own fault.
Read MoreLet’s look at the big picture for a few minutes for the Packers and lay out a path for the perfect offseason.
Read MoreA case for bringing every one of the 11 free agents back, and a case for cutting each of them loose.
Read MoreLike most young adults, I reminisce on just how nerdy my hobbies were in my childhood. At the top of the list was my desire to play sports video games not for the gameplay, but rather for the front office wheeling and dealing.
Read MoreAssuming you’ve followed the Packers for more than one offseason, you know that Ted Thompson is notoriously loath to sign free agents. Cornerbacks in particular have not ranked high on his free agent priority list.
Read MoreThere are places that just feel different, whether man-made like Times Square or a slice of nature like the Grand Canyon. The same goes for sports stadiums. Whether it’s the history behind the building or the architecture, some just stand out more than others.
Read MorePackers beat writer Bob McGinn put Ted Thompson on blast this weekend, sounding off on Thompson’s player acquisition strategy.
Read MoreConsulting with other owners, we’ve come up with an eight step plan for remaking the Packers, laying out exactly what you’ll need to do to make the Packers into the sort of champions you want them to be.
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Lacy turns 27 in June and is fast approaching the age when running backs begin to break down. He’s an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Should the Packers bring him back?
Read MoreOther than President of the United States, there’s probably no more prestigious position in our country than an owner of a professional sports team. Sure, there are jobs that may offer a higher salary or more exposure, but owning a team is the top of the heap.
Read MoreEleven members of the 2016 Packers are set to be unrestricted free agents in the near future, and a solid case could be made for why each one of them should return, except maybe for Christine Michael.
Read MoreAaron Rodgers said in his postgame comments that the Packers need to “retool” next year in order to compete. Does that include going after a wide receiver high in the draft? Both Jon and Gary weigh in.
Read MoreThe Packers season is at an end, so what happens now? Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy break down the Packers' untimely demise in Atlanta, Jordy Nelson's gutsy performance, and the future of Green Bay's eleven pending free agents. Plus, was A.J. Hawk actually a good draft pick?
Read MoreCornerback Sam Shields has been battling concussion symptoms since Week 1 and said recently they’re not letting up. He counts for $12.125 million against the cap next year. Both Shields and the Packers have significant decisions to make.
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