Early signs from Packers’ training camp point to what should be a highly competitive competition for the starting cornerback role.… Continue Reading »
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Packers 2024 Training Camp Roster Preview: Cornerbacks
Up next in our Packers’ training camp roster preview are the cornerbacks, a position where Matt LaFleur really likes the depth.… Continue Reading »
Matt LaFleur ‘really confident’ in Packers’ CB depth
By: Paul Bretl 6/19/24 From the outside looking in, the cornerback position for the Green Bay Packers could be one with some question marks coming into the upcoming season. However, internally, that isn’t how the Packers view things. In fact, Matt LaFleur really likes the depth of this unit. “We’re going to play our best players,” said LaFleur during minicamp, “but like…… Continue Reading »
Fully healthy, Packers Eric Stokes with ‘something to prove’ in 2024
By: Paul Bretl 5/30/24 At least from the outside looking in, there is quite a bit of uncertainty in regards to what to expect from Eric Stokes during the 2024 season. However, if the offseason is an indication of what’s in store, then a bounce-back season could be on the horizon. “I think he’s as…… Continue Reading »
One player at each Packers defensive position group to watch during Week 2 of OTAs
By: Paul Bretl 5/28/24 This will be the second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the Green Bay Packers, with Wednesday’s practice open to the media. Last week’s practice that we were able to view was moving at a slower pace during team drills. Matt LaFleur mentioned afterward that this was intentional, with the focus being on teaching, and as the players get…… Continue Reading »
Observations and takeaways from Packers first OTA practice
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 »
Year 2 leap for Carrington Valentine key to adding stability at CB for Packers
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 »
Packers face decision on CB Eric Stokes’ fifth-year option
By: Paul Bretl 4/30/24 The Green Bay Packers have a looming decision to make on cornerback Eric Stokes’ fifth-year option for the 2025 NFL season. By May 2nd, they must either pick up or decline the fifth-year option for next year. All first-round picks get a four-year rookie deal, just like every other draft pick. However, a difference…… Continue Reading »