By: Paul Bretl 5/22/24 Zach Tom has big goals entering his third NFL season, but that will have to be put on hold as he deals with a pec injury that will keep him sidelined for the time being. Tuesday’s OTA practice was the first open to the media. As the team went through warmups, Tom…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/22/24 Tuesday was the first Packers’ OTA practice that was open to the media, and as the players were going through their stretching period, it was clear that defensive tackle Coby Wooden had put on some weight during the offseason. “I think a lot of our guys do (look different), quite frankly,” said Matt LaFleur after practice, “but…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/21/24 Organized Team Activities (OTAs) are underway for the Green Bay Packers. This is the first opportunity this offseason where the Packers’ incoming rookies, new free agent additions, and returning players will be in the building and on the practice field together. Over the next three weeks of OTAs, one practice each…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/20/24 Offseason Team Activities (OTAs) have already been underway for several weeks now for the Packers, but Monday marks the first time the entire team, both veterans and incoming rookies, will be in the meeting rooms and on the practice field together. Full-team OTAs will run for the next three weeks, with one practice available…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/20/24 Offseason Team Activities (OTAs) have already been underway for several weeks now for the Packers, but Monday marks the first time the entire team, both veterans and incoming rookies, will be in the meeting rooms and on the practice field together. Full-team OTAs will run for the next three weeks, with one practice available…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/16/24 Naturally, the big offseason additions will grab all the headlines, but in football, the ultimate team game, those back-end of the roster additions can carry weight as well, especially on special teams. In addition to bringing in Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs during free agency, the Green Bay Packers were also able to retain several key…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/15/24 Under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafely, one of the more noticeable differences in his system compared to Joe Barry’s will take place along the defensive front, where the defenders will be responsible for attacking one-gap rather than trying to defend two of them. In Barry’s two-gap defense, as the name suggests,…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/14/24 Versatility is a hallmark element of the Green Bay Packers offensive line, providing them with seemingly endless combinations when it comes to constructing the starting five. However, for Josh Myers, his sole focus is on playing center. “We need depth, so we’re going to cross-train them all,” said offensive line coach Luke Butkus. “Obviously, Josh Myers is our center but as far as everybody…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/10/24 As the defensive coordinator, it’ll be Jeff Hafley’s job to get improved play from the entire defensive unit. However, a key factor in that happening at a macro level will be helping cornerback Jaire Alexander return to his All-Pro form. Injuries limited Alexander to only nine games last season, including the playoffs. He was also suspended for…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/9/24 That Year 2 leap, which so many successful NFL players make, is going to be crucial for Carrington Valentine in helping to provide stability at the cornerback position for the Green Bay Packers. “Biggest jump in my opinion in my years and time of being in the NFL is from your…… Continue Reading »