How Much Is The 5th Year Option Worth?

One of the more interesting mechanics of the new CBA is the option for what is in essence a 1-year extension for all players that were drafted in the first round.  The way it works is that all players drafted in the 1st round are split into 2 groups based on draft order (1-10, 11-32) […]

Cory’s Corner: Who has more integrity: The Patriots or the NFL?

I was — and am still am — a firm believer that Tom Brady and the Patriots should’ve been punished for orchestrating plans to deflate footballs. But now that they’ve been handed a fine, a loss of draft picks and a four-game suspension, the court of public opinion could sway their way with one simple […]

Predicting Packers Opening Day Roster – Sixteen New Players to Make Team

Green Bay Packers Projected 53-Man Roster – Version 1.0 – has Some Surprises With the college draft in the books and free agent signings nearly complete fans of the Green Bay Packers look forward to training camp and the kickoff to the NFL season. The Packers were four-minutes away from qualifying for the Super Bowl […]

Special Teams Could Be What Gets the Packers to the Super Bowl

It is no secret that the Green Bay Packers have been one of the best teams in the NFL and a perennial playoff team over the last six seasons. It is also no secret that the Packers’ special teams have been horrendous over that period of time. Under coach McCarthy the special teams has appeared […]

Cory’s Corner: James Starks better look out for John Crockett

North Dakota State running back John Crockett made a great choice by picking the Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent. And no, it’s not because he doesn’t immediately need a new wardrobe since the yellow and green of the Bison are eerily similar to the green and gold of the Packers. “I really truly […]