Clay Matthews took one for the team last year. When coach Mike McCarthy came to the standout outside linebacker, Matthews accepted the role and the team got better. Matthews’ debut at inside linebacker was Nov. 9 in a blowout win vs. Chicago. He led the team in tackles with 11 and also tallied a sack. […]
Cory’s Corner
Cory’s Corner: Kuhn, Bush and Flynn — who will stay?
Ted Thompson has set the standard for keeping his own players in the fold. Of the nine signed free agents, five have agreed to come back to Green Bay. But three Packers remain as free agents. With the NFL Draft looming on April 30, will Thompson bring back John Kuhn, Jarrett Bush and Matt Flynn? […]
Cory’s Corner: B.J. Raji signing proves the Packers are committed
B.J. Raji’s fan club has probably taken a hit in membership the last few years. Let’s face it, he hasn’t shown much since 2012. And ironically enough, that was because he was playing his natural position of nose tackle. In 2013 he became an example of what Clay Matthews was this past year — showing […]
Cory’s Corner: Less is more, don’t change the PAT rule
I give credit to anyone that is willing to look in the mirror and find ways to get better. It looks like the NFL is moving toward changing the point after touchdown for the 2015 season. But will cosmetic changes like spotting the ball on 1½-yard line for a two-point conversion, moving the line of […]
Cory’s Corner: Early retirements send a strong message to the NFL
The NFL has to be on red-alert by now. When Jake Locker decided to step away from the game, many were surprised that the eighth overall pick in 2011 left a decent amount of money on the table. But now 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is calling it quits. This is earth-shattering news for someone that […]