When the Green Bay Packers’ turn to pick in the first and second round of the NFL draft came up, there were still several players left on the board who would have provided re-enforcement to the defensive line and inside linebacker positions. And the Packers selected none of them. Packers general manager Ted Thompson left […]
Defensive Players
Cory’s Corner: Nick Perry just got some motivation
Now it’s time for Nick Perry to figure it out. The 28th overall pick in the 2012 draft has been a huge disappointment so far. He has missed 16 games in three years, but the outside linebacker has only tallied nine sacks and 60 tackles in his Packers’ career. And that’s why Perry’s fifth-year $7.751 […]
Cory’s Corner: Let’s appreciate the talent grabber — Ted Thompson
It’s hard to believe that this will be Ted Thompson’s 11th NFL Draft in a couple weeks. The Packers general manager understands that the draft and develop philosophy is the best recipe for sustained success in the NFL. And if you don’t believe me, just take a peek at the money the Redskins and Cowboys […]
Cory’s Corner: Clay Matthews should move to ILB full-time
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: 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? […]