Green Bay Packers NFL Draft prospect profile: WR Markus Wheaton Player Information: Markus Wheaton, WR Oregon State 5-11, 189 pounds Hometown: Chandler, AZ STATS NFL Combine: 40 time: 4.45 Vertical: 37″ 225-pound bench: 20 reps 20-yard shuttle: 4.02 60-yard shuttle: 11.16 News and Notes: Three-year starter … Holds the Oregon State school record for career receptions […]
Film Study
Packers Film Study: B.J. Raji peaking late in the season
When looking at the box score of a given football game, it can be easy to overlook some of the unsung heroes. Sometimes it’s the offensive line paving the way for a 100-yard rusher and going largely unnoticed. Other times it’s a cornerback shutting down an opposing receiver, only to be ignored because he never […]
Packers Film Study: Cedric Benson Boosts Play Action Game
In the Green Bay Packers’ 27-13 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Cedric Benson proved some of his worth to the offense. Though he didn’t see the field until the Packers’ second series, his influence on the defense was immediate, especially when it came to the play action fake.
Packers Film Study: Can Alex Green Pass Protect?
When Alex Green was drafted by the Packers, I have to admit, I knew little about him. My draft research at that time was focused on the Packers’ positions of primary need; outside linebacker and offensive tackle. So when the Packers selected Green in the third round, two things popped into my head. First, if […]
Packers Training Camp Rewind: RB Brandon Saine
I could have easily titled this post “Brandon Saine: The New Brandon Jackson?” or “Brandon Saine Could Be Packers Third Down Back,” because that’s exactly what he’s shaping up to be. Though, in all fairness, I actually think he could be better than Jackson used to be.