Author: 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.

It’s getting to be that time of year again where we get non-stop draft analysis. This week, I want to break down Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun. Where We Are Currently. After a loss in the NFC championship game, the Packers roster is still sitting pretty. There’s a lot of young talent under contract, but every year teams have to deal with roster turnover. The top three positions Brian Gutekunst will need to fill are wide receiver, offensive line, and inside linebacker. This draft is stacked with talented wide receivers, and the offensive line prospects are fast, versatile, strong. Green Bay…

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Aaron Jones has his best season as a pro in 2019 under a new offense. Jones rushed for over 1,000 yards and led the NFL in rushing touchdowns. However, some say he’s not worth the new contract, and the Packers should just draft his replacement. Let’s take a look at why that would be a bad idea. Proven The saying has always been that running backs are a dime a dozen. However, good running backs don’t come and go that easily. Jones has, by far, outplayed his late round draft position. He was one of the best running backs in…

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Wisconsin Badgers have always been known for two things: making big big burly men on the offensive line, and producing well-rounded running backs to run behind those monstrous men. Since they pick at 30, the Packers 1st round pick could be a running back. Why Consider Jonathan Taylor? Before we dive fully into why I think he would be good fit for the Packers, I’m sure most of you are thinking, “But Dustin, the Packers have Aaron Jones”. It may be true we have a star in Jones. He had a great year, tieing for the league lead in touchdowns.…

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After the 2019 season ended just short the Packers had a lot to reevaluate. They clearly lacked high end talent at certain positions. However, the season also gave birth some bright spots heading into the future. Let’s take a look at some of the Packers impact players who could take a jump in Green Bay next season, who may not be being discussed on a larger scale. “Make the Jump” Guys These are the players who are already big time players on the team, but just need that one last step to be a huge factor in a championship run.…

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Everyday we inch closer to free agency and the NFL Draft. Many things are unknown and this time of year brings the inner-GM out of us. I brought up some potential first-round targets for the Packers last month. This time we will dive a little deeper by looking at some guys that Green Bay can grab in the second round. Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin Baun could stay in-state here if he falls to the end of the second round. The former Badger is a genius on the football field. He has a very high football IQ which allows him to…

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An idea being thrown around in the media ever since last years trade deadline. It’s clear around the football world that the Packers want a second weapon at wide receiver, and many think one of the best players in the league is available. Last season reports of Odell Beckham Jr.’s displeasure in Cleveland were widely known. However, if his problem was winning then a 13-3 Packers team should be a dream come true. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons if a trade were to happen. What Would a Trade Include? Everything starts and ends with…

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Now that everyone in the league has shifted gears to next season the Packers can officially start to build their championship roster. Lets start with what the biggest questions and concerns this off season are. For a team that was one game away from the Super Bowl, the amount of looming questions raises some eyebrows. However, considering how badly San Francisco ran over Green Bay in January, the team has a lot of work to do. March The offseason starts with what Brain Gutekunst can do in March. Some in house decisions to make paired with an opportunity to add…

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The Badgers are headed to Nebraska in a Wisconsin vs Nebraska BIG10 matchup. They are coming off of a sweep of the Buckeyes and will look to do the same with the Cornhuskers. The challenge will be to come away with a win away from the Kohl Center. Wisconsin is just 3-9 away from home and just 2-5 on the road in the Big Ten. UW welcomed Nebraska to the Kohl Center a little over three weeks ago when they hit a school record 18 threes on the way to a 82-68 win. The Badgers used a big second half…

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Now that the Super Bowl is over, all 32 NFL teams can focus on improving their team for 2020. There will be many players changing teams, veterans that retire, and a whole new crop of rookies to learn about. The Packers are coming off an impressive 13-3 season under first year coach Matt LaFleur. Many people seemed to think they were flying under-the-radar. The truth is that the Packers have maintained a level of greatness for so long, that NFL fans have come to expect nothing less out of Green Bay and their football team. The Packers should look to…

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The Badgers did it again. The Wisconsin men’s basketball team overcame a tough week that included the resignation of longtime strength coach, Erik Helland and a thrashing at the hands of Minnesota. Wisconsin returned home and dominated in Madison, this time destroying the Buckeyes 70-57. At one point in the game, they led Ohio State by as much as 24 points. What did we learn from the win? Badgers Stay Dominant In The Kohl Center With the rout of the Buckeyes, the Badgers have now improved to 11-1 at home with the one loss coming by just one point at…

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