Shields missed all but one game in the 2016 season after suffering a concussion in the season opener. It was his fifth documented concussion as a pro, and he’d been in the concussion protocol since early in the season.
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Leave it to Ted Thompson to find another undrafted free agent who plays a major role as a rookie.
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2016 was easily Micah Hyde’s best season as a pro. He showed his jack-of-all trades value in a huge way this year, filling in for Morgan Burnett at safety, Quinten Rollins and Damarious Randall at corner, and even Joe Thomas at a hybrid linebacker-type position.
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After eight straight postseason appearances and only one Super Bowl appearance, hosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy unpack whether the Packers are wasting Aaron Rodgers' prime. We cover the release of James Starks, celebrate Jordy Nelson's Comeback Player of the Year award, and break down a mock draft where Green Bay is selecting a tight end in the first round.
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With James Starks officially out of the picture in Green Bay, the running back position suddenly is a lot more interesting. Let’s take a quick look at what it could mean moving forward.
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Starks, a 2010 sixth round pick, would have counted about $3.6 million against the Packers’ 2017 cap. The 30-year old signed a two year, $6 million contract last offseason.
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Cornerback Sam Shields and safety Nick Collins have a lot in common. Both were given long odds to make it in the NFL. Collins was from small school Bethune-Cookman and Shields converted from wide receiver to cornerback in his senior season at Miami. Now, both may be sent from the NFL because of career-ending injuries.
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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.
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The Packers could use some help along their defensive front, so should they turn to the former ninth overall pick to bolster the defensive line?
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If 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.
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A 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.
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It’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.
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The 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.
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Hosts 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.
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Let’s look at the big picture for a few minutes for the Packers and lay out a path for the perfect offseason.
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A case for bringing every one of the 11 free agents back, and a case for cutting each of them loose.
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Like 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.
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Assuming 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.
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There 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.
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Packers beat writer Bob McGinn put Ted Thompson on blast this weekend, sounding off on Thompson’s player acquisition strategy.
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