Author: Bryce Lazenby

The Green Bay Packers had more success in 2023 than almost anyone expected them to have. The team won a playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Jordan Love took a step forward in his development. The quicker-than-expected turnaround for the Packers had the team take a different approach this offseason. Typically, the Packers are conservative in free agency and rely more on the draft. This offseason, however, the team made a couple of splash moves, bringing in running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney. The Green Bay Packers Got Their Future Running Back And Safety While the…

The Green Bay Packers have been uncharacteristically busy this offseason. Known for being a team that rarely splurges on free agents, the team decided to add a couple of big names. First, the team added the best safety on the mark, Xavier McKinney. Then, the team added running back Josh Jacobs. In addition, the team released left tackle David Bakhtiari and running back Aaron Jones. Both Bakhtiari and Jones were staples of the Green Bay roster for years, but the team is getting younger and opted to move on from the veterans. The Packers already replaced Aaron Jones with Jacobs,…

The Green Bay Packers had a busy day on Monday. For a team that is known for being conservative in free agency, the Packers made a couple of splashes. First, the team brought in free agent running back Josh Jacobs. Then, the team brought in safety Xavier McKinney to bolster a secondary that needed young talent. Both of these players were listed among the best free agents at their positions, and both should provide an immediate impact. While the team added a couple of players, they also released a couple of notable names. Franchise legends Aaron Jones and David Bakhtiari…

The latest mock drafts from Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz and Nate Davis of USA Today have the Green Bay Packers going in a new direction with their first round pick in 2024. Both men have the Packers selecting an offensive lineman in the first, something that general manager Brian Gutekunst has never done during his tenure in Green Bay. However, this year appears like the perfect time to break that trend. David Bakhtiari is a prime cut candidate The reason many expect the Packers to add offensive line help is because of the expected release of veteran All-Pro David Bakhtiari. Bakhtiari has…

The Green Bay Packers outperformed expectations in 2023. The team became the youngest team in the NFL to make the playoffs and went on to upset the NFC East-winning Dallas Cowboys. It’s safe to say that the impressive season has raised expectations for 2024. At first glance, the team looks to be in a rough cap situation. Per Over The Cap, the Packers are about $5M over the expected salary cap. However, as we documented, the team has some easy ways to free up a ton of cap space if needed. Luckily, the Packers do not have to worry about…

The Green Bay Packers exceeded expectations in many ways in 2023. The team started 3-6 before going on a 6-2 run and finishing with a 9-8 record. The team became the youngest team to make the playoffs and even upset the NFC East-winning Dallas Cowboys. This offseason, the Packers would appear to be hurting for cash to spend. Per Over The Cap, the Packers are projected to have around -$2.8 million in cap space. However, the team could create up to $50 million in cap space with some creative restructures and cutting players like De’Vondre Campbell, David Bakhtiari, and Royce…