1) Introduction: As a second-round NFL Draft pick in 2010, Neal has been somewhat of a disappointment. It’s only been in the last two years where he’s been able to play full 16-game seasons without missing time due to injury. He’s had some success, as well, as a recent “elephant” hybrid DE/OLB. 2) Profile: Mike Neal […]
Packers evaluations
Clay Matthews 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: We know Clay Matthews all too well by this point in his career. He’s a great, though just short of elite, outside linebacker who averages about 10 sacks per season and has a constant motor for the quarterback. We also expect him to deal with a couple muscle pulls or minor injuries each […]
Andy Mulumba 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Andy Mulumba was the flavor of the season in 2013, having been the next undrafted OLB rookie in a long list to show flashes in training camp. Unfortunately, his 2014 season was cut quite short after suffering an ACL tear in Week 2 against the New York Jets. 2) Profile: Andy Mulumba Age: 24 […]
Nick Perry 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: It’s time to start considering Nick Perry a bust when it comes to first round draft picks. Taken in 2012, he was hoped to be the answer across from Clay Matthews. Unfortunately, that has yet to pan out, and injuries continue to hamper his growth. 2) Profile: Nick Perry Age: 24 Born: 04/12/1990 in […]
Julius Peppers 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: After 8 years with the Carolina Panthers, superstar defensive end Julius Peppers made Packers fans nervous when he signed with the Chicago Bears. Now, four years later, Peppers is playing his twilight years in the green and gold, hoping to claim the championship title he never could in his first 12 years. 2) […]