Cory’s Corner: It all starts and ends up front for the Packers

Mike McCarthy isn’t big on lists and comparing one generation to another. Remember this: “This offensive line, in my opinion, in my time here, has the chance to be the best offensive line that we’ve had.” That was a proud and boastful McCarthy on July 25, 2014 — one day before starting his ninth training […]

2014 NFL Draft Restrospective: What were we thinking?

It’s only a couple days before the 2015 NFL draft, but I thought it would be apt to take a step back and look at the 2014 draft; what were thinking this time last year and has any of that come to fruition?  All scouting reports were taken from CBS, who unfortunately has removed these […]

Corey Linsley 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades

1) Introduction: Corey Linsley seemingly came out of nowhere as a rookie 5th round draft pick to become the Packers starting center in 2014. He was drafted for depth to backup new center J.C. Tretter, but was thrust into the lineup after Tretter was injured during the preseason and never abdicated his position. He went on to […]

Packers Corey Linsley, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Named to PFWA ALL-Rookie Team

The Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) announced their ALL-NFL Rookie awards today. The Green Bay Packers rookies named were Center Corey Linsley, their 5th round pick and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, their first round pick.   2014 PFWA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: WR Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants 2014 PFWA OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: […]

Cory’s Corner: JC Tretter makes the most sense at left tackle

Ted Thompson admitted two things on Monday. One, he admitted that he made a mistake with first round pick Derek Sherrod. When Roger Goodell stepped to the podium in 2011, just about everyone was surprised when he told the world that the Packers had just selected Sherrod with the 32nd and final pick of the […]