A couple weeks ago, our own Adam Czech took a look at the Green Bay Packers players hitting free agency this offseason. Of the 19 offensive and defensive players, 16 are unrestricted and 3 are restricted. What I’ve done below is made a list of the top ten unrestricted players Ted Thompson should consider re-signing. […]
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Packers, Capers really missed Casey Hayward in 2013
As a rookie in 2012, Packers cornerback Casey Hayward was one of three finalists for the league’s Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. He graded out as Pro Football Focus’ fourth-best cornerback–the second-round pick trailed only established veterans Antoine Winfield, Richard Sherman and Charles Tillman. After Hayward intercepted a team-best six passes and holding opposing […]
Can the Packers Afford Sam Shields?
This will come across as pouting and before we get into Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields in free agency, I have to say that I really wish I were still writing about a Packers team who was preparing for their next playoff game. Such is life. So what about Shields? Well, last year Shields […]
Packers Free Agent Overview: Defense
With 17 free agents and just under $10 million in salary cap space carrying over into 2014, changes are coming to the Green Bay Packers roster. Debate about whether it’s time for Packers general manager Ted Thompson to finally dip into free agency will heat up as the offseason rolls along. Just as important for […]
Game Balls and Lame Calls: Packers 37, Cowboys 36
Last week, it looked like the Green Bay Packers may have saved their season with a 22-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons. They were 6-6-1 with three games to play, and Aaron Rodgers appeared to be on the verge of returning to the lineup. Rodgers didn’t play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, but that didn’t […]