Position Grade: A The group got a new addition this offseason in Jordan Love. The first round pick clearly raised some eyebrows but it gave the Packers a viable backup heading into the 2020 season in case number twelve gets hurt. QB1: Aaron Rodgers After a great 2019 campaign the Packers fell one game short of Super Bowl 54. In his first year in Matt LaFluer’s offense Rodgers led the team to 13 regular season wins while putting up some impressive numbers in the regular season. Going into next season expect even better numbers from Rodgers now that he has…
Author: Aaliyan Mohammed
Aaliyan Mohammed
Aaliyan Mohammed has been covering the Packers and Brewers for Wisconsin Sports Heroics for over two years. He is pursuing a degree in print and digital journalism at Mississippi State University. In addition to covering sports, Mohammed is also an editor for the site.
Cover Photo Credits to @_Pantzke on Twitter Over the last year the wide receiver position has been a world of speculation for the Packers. Last season at the deadline the Packers tried to make a move for an offensive weapon. This lead many to believe two months ago the Packers were a lock to draft a wide receiver early. Then two weeks ago they refused to draft a wide receiver at all. Now there have been names like Kenny Stills and Curtis Samuel linked to the Packers, but none of those guys are true superstars in the league. However, All-Pro…
Second year Packers receiver, Marquez Valdes – Scantling, obviously has opinions about the Packers drafting Jordan Love just like everyone else. Many expected Packers to draft help for Aaron Rodgers, but when they went and drafted Jordan Love lots of speculation and controversy followed. Recently, the Packers wide out went on “The Zach Gelb Show” and layed out his thoughts on number 12. It’s kind of the same thing when he came in learning under a great quarterback like Brett Favre. Aaron is going to plan on being our quarterback for years to come until he’s ready to stop playing.…
The Texans wide receiver room has changed a lot from the end of last season. The team traded All Pro wide out Deandre Hopkins. Then the team traded for Brandin Cooks after acquiring Randall Cobb from free agency. The team now goes into the season with Will Fuller, Randall Cobb, and Brandin Cooks as the projected top guys. This creates question marks for a guy like Kenny Stills who has more to offer than to be a complementary piece. Many experts project him to be on the move, and Green Bay could use the help. Why? The Packers clearly went…
Jordan Love For many Packers fans they thought they were sent back to 2005 when the Packers selected Aaron Rodgers while 36 year old Brett Favre was still quarterbacking the team. Last night the Packers traded up four spots to select Utah State quarterback Jordan Love. Many fans took to social media complaining about how the move won’t help the Packers win now. However, looking forward the pick may be one that pays off big. Aaron Rodgers There will not be a quarterback controversy in Green Bay by any means. Aaron Rodgers is still one of the best quarterbacks in…
The Packers wide receiver room is without a doubt a question mark outside of Davante Adams. Allen Lazard has shown that he’s capable of making plays now and then. The Packers signed Devin Funchess, but his deal is more of one where the Packers are hoping he can be the player he has potential to be. However, a team that was one game away from the Super Bowl is going to need a little more than hope. Dez Bryant is healthy, available, proven, and could really boost the Packers offense. Health Dez Bryant hasn’t played in a game since 2017.…
The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away and everyone has their eyes set on the talented rookies excited to hear their name called. We looked at first and second round targets for the Packers recently. Now it’s time to take a look at some guys that may be potential selections in the third round of the NFL Draft. Devin Duvernay, Wide Receiver, Texas The do-it-all receiver from Texas could be a tremendous asset for the Packers offense. He brings a ton of straight-line speed, outstanding hands, and a unique physicality to the field. He’s not as agile laterally…
After Brett Favre had made his decision to hang up the green and gold, Packers’ nation was filled with uncertainty. Going from a three-time MVP in Favre to a kid who had rode the bench for three years did not inspire hope in many. However, The Packers had invested a first-round pick on the kid. Sticking by him turned out to be one of the best decisions in the history of the franchise. In this edition of MVP Spotlight, we look at the two time MVP Aaron Rodgers. A Man Caught in Crossfire Everyone knows the drama that took place…
The Packers wet out and finally decided to add a weapon on offense during free agency, Devin Funchess. One of the teams indisputable needs going into next season, but not a flashy move. On a day were the Packers missed out on Robby Anderson, who many fans wanted, the team went and added the big 26 year old target. Funchess spent four seasons in Carolina where his best years came in 2017 and 2018. In 2019 he signed with the Colts but only appeared in one game after breaking his clavicle. Stats In his five years Funchess has appeared in…
March 12th, 2020: The day US sports administration just about simultaneously agreed to bring normal operations to a standstill – in order to slow the spread of the pandemic of COVID-19, known as Coronavirus. “Don’t ever doubt that one small single event can trigger an unstoppable chain of events that gain momentum with increasing force, and nothing is ever the same.” – Unknown Whatever the outcome of the Coronavirus pandemic, the world will remember the 48 hour period, from Wednesday to Thursday, as a significant milestone in the stories we tell of this pandemic. It will have a lasting effect…
