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Packers 2016 Recap: FB Aaron Ripkowski
Packers 2016 Recap: FB Aaron Ripkowski

When the Packers drafted Aaron Ripkowski in the sixth round of the 2015 draft, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that he’d one day be a folk hero in the mold of John Kuhn.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkMarch 3, 2017Fullbacks, Aaron Ripkowski, Packers Offense, 2016 Season Recap 2
Why Restructuring Randall Cobb's Contract Isn't Wise
Why Restructuring Randall Cobb's Contract Isn't Wise

With about $42 million in cap space as free agency approaches next week, it is unwise to ask Cobb to restructure the final two years on his contract. Here’s why.

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AnalysisGary ZilavyMarch 2, 20172017 Packers Free Agency, A.J. Hawk, Randall Cobb, Ted Thompson, Packers Front Office
How Drew Brees Almost Replaced Brett Favre
How Drew Brees Almost Replaced Brett Favre

Before his career began in earnest with the New Orleans Saints in 2006, the Packers were interested in Drew Brees as a veteran counterpart to Aaron Rodgers.

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NewsGary ZilavyMarch 2, 2017Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy, Mike Sherman, Ted Thompson, Packers Front Office, NFL Draft History
Week 9: Colts Hand Packers Painful Loss
Week 9: Colts Hand Packers Painful Loss

The Colts score a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the game and don't look back.

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Previews and RecapsJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyMarch 2, 2017Indianapolis Colts, 2016 Game Recap, Aaron Rodgers, Ty Montgomery, Packers Defense
NFL Draft Analyst Tony Pauline Discusses 2017's Strongest and Weakest Positions
NFL Draft Analyst Tony Pauline Discusses 2017's Strongest and Weakest Positions

A transcript of our conversation with NFL Draft expert Tony Pauline about the NFL Draft and what Packers fans need to know as we head towards April.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkMarch 2, 20172017 Packers NFL Draft, NFL Draft
Packers 2016 Recap: G T.J. Lang
Packers 2016 Recap: G T.J. Lang

T.J. Lang abruptly became the elder statesman on the Packers’ offensive line just before the start of the 2016 season.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkMarch 2, 2017T.J. Lang, Packers Offense, Offensive Line, 2016 Season Recap 2
Packers 2016 Recap: DE Dean Lowry
Packers 2016 Recap: DE Dean Lowry

Dean Lowry’s 2016 season breaks easily into two chapters: Before Week 13 and After Week 13.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkMarch 2, 2017Packers Defense, Defensive Line, Dean Lowry, 2016 Season Recap 2
Packers Rumors: Ted Thompson Facing Heat on Free Agents?
Packers Rumors: Ted Thompson Facing Heat on Free Agents?

It's starting to look like some inside Lambeau Field are irritated with general manager Ted Thompson. 

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkMarch 1, 2017Packers Rumors, Ted Thompson, Packers Front Office, Mike McCarthy
Episode 19 - NFL Combine Preview with Draft Expert Tony Pauline
Episode 19 - NFL Combine Preview with Draft Expert Tony Pauline

Hosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy interview NFL Draft expert Tony Pauline and recap the start of the Packers' six game winning streak.

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PodcastJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyMarch 1, 20172017 Packers NFL Draft, 2017 Packers Free Agency, Casey Hayward, Eddie Lacy, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Aaron Rodgers, Blue 58 Draft Coverage, Blue 58
Week 8: Falcons Late Score Dooms Green Bay
Week 8: Falcons Late Score Dooms Green Bay

What happens in Atlanta could be considered the low point of the season, at least from a personnel standpoint.

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Previews and RecapsJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyMarch 1, 20172016 Game Recap, Atlanta Falcons, LaDarius Gunter, Aaron Rodgers, Jeff Janis, Demetri Goodson
Best Combine Performances from Future Packers
Best Combine Performances from Future Packers

Here’s a quick look at how some of the Packers’ draft picks have performed in their time at the NFL Combine.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkMarch 1, 20172017 Packers NFL Draft, NFL Draft, NFL Draft History
Packers 2016 Recap: LS Brett Goode
Packers 2016 Recap: LS Brett Goode

Goode's quick return from injury and rock solid performance helped the Packers special teams.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkMarch 1, 20172016 Season Recap 2, Brett Goode, Packers Special Teams
Eddie Lacy Reveals His Serious Injury, Extent of Talks with Packers
Eddie Lacy Reveals His Serious Injury, Extent of Talks with Packers

Lacy and the Packers are showing mutual interest in a return, according to an interview with the running back.

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NewsGary ZilavyFebruary 28, 20172017 Packers Free Agency, Eddie Lacy, Mike McCarthy, Detroit Lions, Packers Front Office
Why Do the Packers Struggle on Special Teams?
Why Do the Packers Struggle on Special Teams?

The Packers ranked 29th of 32 teams in special teams in 2016, finishing dead last in the league in both kickoff coverage and opponent kickoff starting point. 

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EditorialJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyFebruary 28, 2017Packers Special Teams
Compensatory Draft Picks for Ted Thompson's Packers
Compensatory Draft Picks for Ted Thompson's Packers

Here’s the history of every compensatory pick awarded to Green Bay under general manager Ted Thompson’s rule.

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NewsGary ZilavyFebruary 28, 2017Ted Thompson, NFL Draft, Mike Daniels, Josh Sitton, Casey Hayward, Aaron Kampman, Blake Martinez, Packers Front Office, 2017 Packers NFL Draft, NFL Draft History
Week 7: Packers Passing Game Beats Chicago
Week 7: Packers Passing Game Beats Chicago

Aaron Rodgers completes a franchise-record 39 passes in a Thursday night win against the Bears.

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Previews and RecapsJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyFebruary 28, 2017Chicago Bears, Packers Uniforms, 2016 Game Recap, Aaron Rodgers, Ty Montgomery, Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, Josh Sitton, Knile Davis, Don Jackson, Running Backs
Should the Packers Bring Back RB Christine Michael?
Should the Packers Bring Back RB Christine Michael?

Michael went on to rush 31 times for 114 yards with the Packers in the regular season, adding another 16 carries for 58 yards in the playoffs.

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Quick SlantsJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyFebruary 28, 20172017 Packers Free Agency, Christine Michael, Running Backs, Packers Offense, 2017 Packers NFL Draft, Packers Front Office
Packers 2016 Recap: WR Randall Cobb
Packers 2016 Recap: WR Randall Cobb

Your opinion of Randall Cobb’s 2016 probably depends largely on the stats you choose to believe.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkFebruary 28, 2017Randall Cobb, Packers Offense, 2016 Season Recap, 2016 Season Recap 2
Packers 2016 Recap: CB Quinten Rollins
Packers 2016 Recap: CB Quinten Rollins

Quinten Rollins is a good counterpart to Damarious Randall. While Randall is brash and outspoken, branding himself as a playmaker, Rollins has always been quiet and methodical, content to find his role and fill it.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkFebruary 28, 2017Packers Defense, Defensive Backs, Quinten Rollins, 2016 Season Recap 2
Why Casey Hayward's Fifth-Round Compensatory Pick Isn't Surprising
Why Casey Hayward's Fifth-Round Compensatory Pick Isn't Surprising

Casey Hayward netted the Packers only a fifth-round pick in return. It's disappointing, but not surprising. Here's why.

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Quick SlantsGary ZilavyFebruary 27, 20172017 Packers NFL Draft, Casey Hayward, Ted Thompson, Tramon Williams, Baltimore Ravens, NFL Draft History
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