Author: Dan Edwards

The Packers head into free agency with some big decisions to make on some free agents to whether re-sign or release. Some big names on this list were heavily active for the Packers this season, including Aaron Jones and Kevin King. To read about the first half of this list, please click here. This time, we break down part two of the list. They already released middle linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner to make some cap space. More cap casualties will be made before free agency in March, but some of their free agents should be re-signed.…

With the 2020 NFL season over, the Packers set their sights on Super Bowl 56 after making back to back trips to the NFC Championship game in a row. This season was a wild rollercoaster for them. After being blown out by the Buccaneers in week 6, the Packers averaged 31 points per game, produced 15 takeaways on defense, and was the #1 seed in the playoffs. They are just a couple moves away from returning to the super bowl for the first time since 2010. It might be getting a player from free agency or in the draft. However,…

With the 2020 season coming to a close, fantasy owners have begun preparations for the next season. Whether they are studying the tape of the incoming rookie class, looking over rankings, preparing for their drafts, discussing trades, etc. With there being lots of moving pieces going on this offseason, there is one player you need to keep your eyes on. Whether you are currently in the rebuilding or contending stage, look to trade for Packers running back AJ Dillon. Going into his second year in the NFL, now is the perfect time to try and trade for him before next…

The divisional round playoff matchups are set. This Saturday, the #1 seed Green Bay Packers will face off against the number six seed Los Angeles Rams in legendary Lambeau Field at 4:30pmET. The number one scoring offense will go against arguably the number one scoring defense. The key matchup to watch for is how well Davante Adams can do in coverage against rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. This duo will have domino effect on how well the game plays out depending on if Adams can do well in Ramsey’s coverage. Besides being covered by Ramsey back in 2016 during Jacksonville, he…

After missing the playoffs for two straight seasons, the Packers needed a change. In 2018, general manager Brian Gutekunst decided it was time to move on from Mike McCarthy. Shortly afterwards, Gutekunst hired Matt Lafleur and the rest is history. Lafleur has completely changed this stagnant Packers organization.  He currently has them as the number one seed in the NFC playoffs this season. After being snubbed for the award last year, Matt Lafleur showed again why he deserves to win NFL coach of the year this season. His Career Path Leading Up To Head Coach One can say that Lafleur…

The Green Bay Packers are 12-3 for the 2020 NFL season.  They clinched the NFC North division back on December 13th against the Detroit Lions. A good portion of their success came from Aaron Rodgers playing at a MVP caliber level. However, Aaron Jones has been the force for their rush offense. Whether he stays in Green Bay or is released this offseason, he’s a vital weapon this season as the Packers make a run for the playoffs. On the other hand, Chicago Bears’ running back David Montgomery has really climbed into the conversation as one of the better backs…

As we enter week eleven of the 2020 fantasy football season, fantasy managers are scrambling to find that one player who will get them into the fantasy playoffs. There may be an answer this week (and rest of the season) as Packers receiver Allen Lazard was activated off the injured reserve. Before he was injured in week three, Lazard was the clear number two receiver behind Davante Adams. If active this week, here are some reasons why Lazard can help a manager get into the fantasy playoffs. Lazard’s Rapport with Aaron Rodgers Allen Lazard has been gaining trust with Rodgers…

It couldn’t be anymore obvious that the Green Bay Packers need help on their run defense. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst took notice, and decided to have current free agent linebacker Alvin Jones tryout for the team. Jones, who is the fraternal twin brother of Packers star running back Aaron Jones, also went to UTEP to play college football. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2018, but has never played an NFL game. In August 2018, he was placed on injured reserve, and was released a week later. In addition, in August 2019 he was…

The Green Bay Packers are one of three finalists to host the NFL draft for the 2024 season. During a shareholders’ meeting on Thursday, Packers’ President and CEO Mark Murphy announced the most decorated franchise is in the running to host the 2024 NFL draft. He has been striving to get Green Bay a chance to host a draft for few years now. They were hopeful to host the 2022 draft. However, because of COVID-19, the opportunity was given to the Las Vegas Raiders. Murphy’s Comments “We’ll never host a Super Bowl, that’s the reality. I do think the league…

Ahead of the August release of Madden NFL 21, EA Sports released their ratings and rankings for the league’s best players. Each player gets a rating respective to their certain position, skills, and production on their team. Each overall rating is broken into certain skill sets such as stamina, awareness, speed, catching, strength, etc. The Packers are no different, as each star player got their respective rating and some are actually astounding. Here are the 10 highest rated Packers players in this years Madden. Aaron Rodgers: 89 overall Understandably, Aaron Rodgers received an overall rating of 89, ranking as the…