By: Paul Bretl 6/6/24 The three-way battle between Anders Carlson, Greg Joseph, and Jack Podlesny for the Packers’ starting kicking job is well underway, and through OTAs, it’s been a tight competition, with each player having his day. “Like I mentioned before,” said Matt LaFleur after Tuesday’s practice, “it’s just the consistency day in and…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/5/24 As uncertainty surrounded AJ Dillon’s offseason with his future with the Packers up in the air as a pending free agent, Dillon focused on what he could control, and that was putting in the work. Through the now three OTA practices that have been open to the media, Dillon appears to be a bit slimmer, while still…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/4/24 Whenever GM Brian Gutekunst was asked to describe what he wanted at the safety position this offseason, the one word that continued to pop up was “interchangeable.” “It really helps your defense to be multiple and flexible so teams can’t get a bead on what you’re doing,” Gutekunst said back in…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/4/24 The Green Bay Packers held their final OTA practice that was open to the media on Tuesday. Next week, mandatory minicamp will take place June 11-13, and then the team will break until they reconvene in mid-July for training camp. As always, here are my takeaways and observations from the OTA…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/3/24 Josh Jacobs comes to the Green Bay Packers as a very accomplished running back, however, now on a new team, Jacobs still believes that he has plenty to prove. The desire for Jacobs to show what he can do is twofold. Although Jacobs is a former All-Pro, NFL rushing leader, and…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/3/24 As Jordan Love strives to further elevate his play following an impressive end to the 2023 season, the focus for him is on the basics. Specifically, his attention is on refining his footwork and enhancing his pocket presence, crucial elements for a quarterback’s success. “There’s always little things,” said Love on…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/2/24 Two of the Green Bay Packers’ OTA practices over the last two weeks have been open to the media, and we’ve already seen rookie Jordan Morgan lining up at three different positions along the offensive line. During the first OTA practice that was open to the media, Morgan lined up at both the right and left tackle…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/31/24 Everyone loves the under-the-radar player to watch for during this time of the year. So, one name I’ll put out there is defensive end Deslin Alexandre, who had an impressive day during the Packers’ OTA practice on Wednesday. The Packers concluded Wednesday’s practice with an end-of-half two-minute period for the first, second, and third string offensive and defensive units. This was…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/31/24 It was only one practice that took place in late May, well before the pads even come on, but one of the standout players on Wednesday was rookie quarterback Michael Pratt and his performance in the two-minute drill. Up until this point, all of the 11-on-11 team periods that had taken place over…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/30/24 After a 2023 season where Jaire Alexander dealt with injuries along with a team-imposed suspension, he is attacking 2024 a bit differently. This doesn’t mean the offseason was a complete reboot for Alexander in terms of how he goes about things, but changes were made. “It’s a little bit of both,”…… Continue Reading »