Quick. Think of a more anticipated Packers training-camp battle in recent years than this summer’s competition at running back. Good luck. In 2012, the running back position saw a great deal of turnover. Desperate for a true feature back, the Packers opted to sign veteran Cedric Benson during the preseason. But Benson went down with […]
2013 offseason
Ten Packers Training Camp Topics: #2 — Defensive Line Depth
When the Green Bay Packers took the field against the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, they did so with just five defensive linemen: B.J. Raji, Mike Daniels, Ryan Pickett, C.J. Wilson and Mike Neal. This offseason, the Packers have a mess of defensive linemen, competing for six or seven roster spots. Raji, Pickett, Wilson, Daniels, […]
Ten Packers Training Camp Topics: #3 — Kuhn a camp casualty?
Within the confines of Lambeau Field, Packers fans adore fullback-turned-folk hero John Kuhn. He’s big and strong, runs hard, and by all accounts, is the ultimate team player. But despite the wishes of a large portion of the fan base, Kuhn may not be a guarantee to make the team this season. Recently, ALLGBP writer […]
Ten Packers Training Camp Topics: #4 — McMillian vs. Jennings
Packers safety Morgan Burnett just signed a four-year extension that will keep him in Green Bay for the foreseeable future. But the starting spot alongside Burnett remains very much up for grabs. Jerron McMillian, a fourth-round pick in 2012, will compete with M.D. Jennings to be the starter, replacing Charles Woodson who is now with […]
Ten Packers Training Camp Topics: #7 — Nelson, Jones, Cobb and?
A year ago, the Packers had a crowded group of wide receivers. A declining Donald Driver was buried on the depth chart behind veterans Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson and James Jones, as well as a budding star in Randall Cobb. But that was then, and this is now. Driver is retired, and Jennings is playing […]