By: Paul Bretl 5/7/24 While the Packers make the shift to new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s system, which includes transitioning from a 3-4 base defense to a 4-3, the emphasis at this time of the year is on fundamentals and technique. Without those aspects, nothing else really matters. “There’s nothing more important than fundamentals and technique,” said Hafley on Monday. “Whether it’s the D-line getting off the…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/6/24 With the versatility that the Packers have from a number of different players along the offensive line, predicting the starting five in early May feels a bit like rolling five dice and knowing not only what numbers will pop up but the exact order. “Very excited about it,” said Adam Stenavich…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/4/24 The Green Bay Packers held their two-day rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday following the 2024 NFL draft–the first opportunity to get the recent draft picks in the building while trying to get them up to speed on everything as quickly as possible. “Well first of all,” said Matt LaFleur on Friday, “it’s just good to get ’em in the building to…… Continue Reading »
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 »
By: Paul Bretl 4/29/24 As Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has done previously, when there is a positional need entering the draft, he won’t just address it early, but he will utilize multiple selections in an effort to fill that hole. The 2024 draft was no different. The three biggest needs that the Packers had to tackle were the offensive line, safety, and linebacker. Well, of the Packers…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 4/29/24 The Green Bay Packers made five picks within the first two days of the 2024 NFL draft, and with four of them, they tackled their biggest roster needs at safety, linebacker, and offensive tackle. “I think there was some temptation to do that along the way, but we really were able to stay…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 4/26/24 Major opportunity awaits the Green Bay Packers on Day 2 of the NFL Draft with four picks between the second and third rounds, where immediate impact help cannot only be found, but that’s often the expectation. “I think we’re all eager to get back and see how this thing falls and see how we…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 4/22/24 The Green Bay Packers will approach this week’s NFL draft with versatility in mind as they look to address their remaining positional needs, hopefully, finding some immediate contributors while also building out their long-term depth. This, of course, isn’t anything new in regards to how the Packers operate under GM Brian…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 4/19/2024 Two draft trends that have emerged under Packers’ GM Brian Gutekunst, especially in recent years, are that a number of his selections have either played in the Reese’s Senior Bowl, been on an official pre-draft visit, or both. The Senior Bowl is an invitation-only, All-Star college football event held each year in Mobile, Alabama. At the Senior Bowl, top draft prospects are…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 4/17/24 Sean Rhyan made the most of his opportunities during the second half of last season and is now the front-runner to be the Packers’ starting right guard in 2024. To say last season was important for Rhyan, given how his rookie season went, is an understatement. Although he was a third-round…… Continue Reading »