The Packers are a passing team first and foremost, and Ted Thompson has taken Ron Wolf’s lamenting to heart and has always made getting weapons for his star quarterback a priority. Whether its drafting or resigning his own, Thompson has always made a big effort to keep talent at the wide receiver position, which can’t […]
Wide Receiver
Packers 2014 NFL Draft – Fifth Round Pick: Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
With their 5th round pick (176th overall) in the 2014 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin PLAYER DETAILS: Jared Abbrederis WR Wisconsin 6’1″/195 lbs CAREER NOTES: Won 2013 Burlsworth Trophy as nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on … finished career tied for school record for receptions (202) […]
Is Tyrone Walker the Packers’ Sixth Man?
For at least the past three or four seasons, we have seen a player come seemingly out of nowhere and forge their way onto the Green Bay Packers roster. In 2010, the team’s Super Bowl championship season, it was cornerback Sam Shields. In 2011 it was linebacker Vic So’oto. Last season, it was linebacker Dezman […]
Jeremy Ross’ Hands Will Be His Undoing
In the grand scheme of the game, it might not have been the significant difference between a win and a loss, but it’s a moment Green Bay Packers fans won’t soon forget, no matter how hard they try to repress the memories. Mike McCarthy won’t soon forget it, either. His decision to have rookie wide […]
Packers Undrafted Rookie Scouting Report: Tyrone Walker, WR Illinois State
Player Information: Tyrone Walker, WR Illinois State 5’10”/191 lbs Hometown – Indianapolis, Indiana Pro Day: 40 yard: 4.59 20 yard: 2.64 10 yard: 1.60 Bench: 11 Vertical: 39 Broad: 129” Shuttle: 4.41 3-cone: 6.99 Introduction: Walker is the latest player to come out of the Packers farm team, also known as Illinois State but whose […]