Blog — The Power Sweep (Green Bay Packers)

The John Hadl Disaster

Dan Devine wanted a star. He got John Hadl. Bart Starr was left to fix it all.

EditorialJon MeerdinkApril 5, 2018Packers History, John Hadl, Bart Starr, Dan Devine

When the Bills Almost Traded Marshawn Lynch for A.J. Hawk

While Marshawn Lynch's career will likely never feature a stop in Green Bay, it wasn’t for lack of trying on the Packers’ part.

NewsGary ZilavyApril 5, 2018Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills, A.J. Hawk, Trade Week

TE Richard Rodgers Signs with Philadelphia Eagles

The hero of Detroit is off to Philadelphia.

NewsJon MeerdinkApril 4, 2018Richard Rodgers, Packers Offense, Tight Ends

Episode 75 - When the Packers Traded for Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren's arrival in Green Bay wasn't as clear-cut as you've heard. There was some behind the scenes dealing to get him to the Packers.

PodcastJon MeerdinkApril 4, 2018Blue 58

4 Packers Players Who Could Be Traded

et’s examine four Packers players who the team could either trade for help at another position or package with draft picks to move up in the 2018 NFL Draft.

EditorialGary ZilavyApril 4, 2018Trade Week, Blake Martinez, Mike Daniels, Randall Cobb, Lane Taylor

Ron Wolf, Packers Tried to Trade Up for Brian Urlacher in 2000 NFL Draft

Ron Wolf and the Packers front office had linebacker Brian Urlacher as the top player on their board in 2000.

How the Packers Could Trade for Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson

It’s easy to understand why the Packers may be interested in Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkApril 3, 2018Trade Week, Arizona Cardinals

Tight End Tony Gonzalez Nearly Traded to Packers in 2008

The Chiefs and the Packers had an agreement in place before the 2008 trade deadline to send tight end Tony Gonzalez to Green Bay for a third-round pick.

NewsGary ZilavyApril 2, 2018Trade Week, Tony Gonzalez, Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy, Kansas City Chiefs

How the Packers Could Trade for Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.

If the Packers do decide to trade for Odell Beckham Jr., it’s going to take a lot.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkApril 2, 2018Trade Week, New York Giants

Welcome to Trade Week

Let's talk trades. All of them.

NewsJon MeerdinkApril 2, 2018Trade Week

WR Jeff Janis Signs with Cleveland Browns

Another Packers player is off to Cleveland.

NewsJon MeerdinkMarch 30, 2018Jeff Janis, Packers Special Teams, Packers Front Office

It's Time to Stop Jordy Nelson's Sadness Tour

Why don't we hear how sad it made the Packers to see Jordy Nelson put up 7.2 yards per catch in the second half of the season last year?

EditorialJon MeerdinkMarch 30, 2018Jordy Nelson, Wide Receivers, Brian Gutekunst

The Packers Made The Right Decision Drafting Damarious Randall

If cornerback is not Randall’s natural position, and Ted Thompson drafted Damarious Randall, then how responsible is the former general manager?

EditorialJon MeerdinkMarch 29, 2018Damarious Randall, NFL Draft, Ted Thompson

Packers Starters Struggled to Meet Expectations in 2017

More than 80 percent of the entire roster failed to exceed expectations in 2017, including nine starters that did not meet expectations.

AnalysisGary ZilavyMarch 29, 2018Aaron Rodgers

Why Didn’t Damarious Randall Play Safety in Green Bay?

If cornerback is not Damarious Randall’s natural position, whose fault is it for making this call? Head coach Mike McCarthy, or then-defensive coordinator Dom Capers?

EditorialJon MeerdinkMarch 28, 2018Damarious Randall, Dom Capers, Mike McCarthy

If Not Now, When For Packers Safety Josh Jones?

If you’re of the belief that second-year safety Josh Jones isn’t ready to take over the reins at safety for the departed Morgan Burnett, when will he be?

Episode 74 - The One About Trades

The NFL loves trades now. Should the Packers get in on it? If so, who should they trade for? How much should they offer?

PodcastJon MeerdinkMarch 28, 2018Blue 58

Packers Exit Survey: Season Recap Series

Jon and Gary answer some tough questions about the evaluation and the Packers going forward.

5 Packers Who Exceeded Expectations in 2017

Despite the team's disappointing 2017 season, these five players exceeded fans' expectations and put together exceptional individual performances.

AnalysisGary ZilavyMarch 27, 2018Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams, Blake Martinez, Davante Adams, Kenny Clark

Let's Talk About The Packers Trading for Odell Beckham Jr.

If the Giants part with Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason, would the Packers consider a trade?

AnalysisGary ZilavyMarch 26, 2018Trevor Davis, New York Giants