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, […]
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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: #5 — Perry’s improvement
When the Green Bay Packers selected Nick Perry with their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, they envisioned him and Clay Matthews being their version of LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison. Prior to the draft, the 270-pound Perry made it clear that he’d rather play with his hand in the ground in a 4-3 […]
Ten Packers Training Camp Topics: #6 — Finley’s finale?
In five years with the Packers, Jermichael Finley has gone from being the outspoken tight end to a focal point of the offense, and again, back to the outspoken tight end. And in a circus-cautious locker room such as the one in Green Bay, Finley has been one of the most scrutinized players on the […]