No running back has been taken in round-one of the NFL draft since 2012. However there are two stud running backs who have legit first-round grades in the 2014 draft who might very well change that. Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon and Georgia’s Todd Gurley have the look of future pro-bowlers. Packers Player Profile: Todd Gurley Player […]
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On The Outside Looking in: The Curious HOF Snub of Packers Great Jerry Kramer
The date is December 31, 1967. Lambeau Field, Green Bay Wisconsin. Green Bay Packers – Western Conference Champion vs. Dallas Cowboys – Eastern Conference Champion in the NFL Championship Game. The visual of “The Play” that day is so clear. With just seconds on-the-clock and no time-outs remaining, Bart Starr sneaks over the goal line […]
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Mike Davis, RB South Carolina
We continue today to preview another of the top running backs available in the upcoming NFL draft – or selection meeting as it is officially known. The powerful SEC Conference’s number three ranked back, Mike Davis, is our focus today. Packers Prospect Profile: Mike Davis, RB South Carolina Player information: 5’ 9”, 217 lbs., Junior […]
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Tevin Coleman, RB Indiana University
Today we preview a prolific college running back from the run-crazy Big 10 Conference. This highly accomplished runner also has kickoff-return experience which would be attractive to the running-back-starved Packers. Packers Player Profile: Tevin Coleman, RB Indiana University Player information: 5’ 11”, 206 lbs. Junior Hometown: Oak Forest, Ill NFL Combine Stats 40 Yard Dash: […]
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Jay Ajayi, RB Boise State
With a lack of depth at the running back position, the Green Bay Packers will almost certainly draft or sign one or more rookie free agents to their depleted roster. Today we look at yet another possibility for the Pack in the upcoming draft. Packers Player Profile: Jay Ajayi, RB Boise State University. Player […]