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 […]
Defensive Players
Tentative Ted: Will Thompson’s dilly-dallying at CB cost the Packers?
As Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson sat patiently, presumably waiting for Tramon Williams to return home at a lower price after exploring potentially greener pastures, Williams signed with Cleveland for 3 years and $21 million. Now the Packers are a man short at outside cornerback. Even though Williams turned 32 on Monday, he […]
Packers Decision-Time Nearing on B.J. Raji
The Green Bay Packers had a dilemma coming off the 2013 season. Their starting defensive end recorded only 17 combined tackles in a 16 game season with zero explosive plays. He had become a place-holder rather than a play-maker. What does that translate to in terms of a new contract, if anything? If you were […]
Cory’s Corner: Greg Hardy is risky but will reward Packers
Everyone should agree that the Packers are in a win now mode. They have the best quarterback in the game and the best tandem of receivers. General manager Ted Thompson has done well so far in free agency by bringing back Randall Cobb and Bryan Bulaga. Those were the team’s two biggest needs. So what’s […]
Packers Cornerback Position: Panic time?
The Green Bay Packers have already lost cornerback Devon House to a big money contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars (showing why the Jaguars are the Jaguars). The physical cornerback would have been a candidate to replace fellow free agent Tramon Williams if/when he left. Williams, the Packers starter and best cover corner, supposedly rejected the […]