2014 Packers Position Group Analysis: Inside Linebackers

Packers Inside Linebackers:  This group severely lacked playmakers. The coaching staff was forced to lean on A.J. Hawk, who has lost significant speed in the last few years. And now with the losses of Hawk and Brad Jones, the only inside linebacker on the roster is the very green Sam Barrington. Where are we now: Here […]

Cory’s Corner: Jones and Hawk were necessary subtractions

Inside linebacker was the bleakest Packers’ position group. Now it’s the thinnest. After the Packers cut Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk, the team now only has Sam Barrington at the position. In two seasons as a pro, Barrington has started only seven games. But even with the cloud of uncertainty hanging over 1265 Lombardi Ave., […]

Green Bay Packers Say Goodbye to Brad Jones

In a widely expected move, the Packers made a move today to free up another $3.75 million in cap space and remove yet another painful reminder of their failure in Seattle. After Monday’s release of Brandon Bostick, he of the now infamous “onside kick failure seen ’round the world,” Brad Jones, the specific target of the […]

Brad Jones 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades

1) Introduction: After starting 12 games in 2013, the Packers had reason to believe that Brad Jones would build upon his gradual success that saw him record a career-high 60 tackles. However, things were vastly different this year. Jones doesn’t have the lateral quickness to stay on the field, which is why he only played […]

Cory’s Corner: The Packers’ special teams needs a reboot

The Packers’ special teams was anything but special this year. Green Bay had seven kicks blocked and were ranked dead last in the annual special teams rankings compiled by The Dallas Morning News. Not to mention, a fake field goal and a botched onside kick sealed the Packers’ NFC Championship Game fate. And to prove that […]