Author: Jake Talks Sports

Tramon Williams has been a household name for Packer fans for over a decade. The 37 year old is a free agent, and here is why the Packers should make sure he comes back. Veteran Presence For Young Defensive Backs If re-signed, Tramon Williams will be playing his 14th NFL season, 11th with the Packers. Tramon has played in three NFC championship games, and has a Super Bowl ring. His knowledge of the game and veteran leadership are qualities that don’t show up on stat sheets, but are pivotal to the success of the team. Cornerback Depth The Packers cornerbacks…

The Green Bay Packers are going to focus on improving their wide receiver talent this offseason. Whether they do that in free agency or the 2020 NFL Draft remains to be seen. However, they did want to make sure that they retained wide receiver Allen Lazard this offseason. According to a tweet from NFL agent Michael Perrett, the Packers have tendered Lazard and will bring him back for next season. This is great news for Lazard and for the Packers. While he didn’t receive much hype last offseason, Lazard ended up becoming Green Bay’s No. 2 receiver behind Davante Adams.…

The Green Bay Packers were expecting to make a change at middle linebacker heading into the offseason. After beginning NFL free agency by signing Christian Kirksey, it was made a certainty that Blake Martinez would move on. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, former Packers linebacker Martinez will sign a three-year, $30 million contract with the New York Giants. The Packers selected Martinez in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. and it proved to be a great selection. He managed to start in 57 of his 61 appearances with Green Bay and racked up 512 total tackles,…

The Green Bay Packers made the decision to release tight end Jimmy Graham last Thursday. With the free agency negotiation window opening on Monday, the veteran tight end did not take long to find his new team. In fact, he is staying very close to home with the NFC North division rival Chicago Bears. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears agreed to a two-year deal with Graham worth $16 million. The deal is a bit less than the Packers would have owed him in 2020. Graham is an intriguing addition for the Bears, who came into…

Lucas Oil Stadium played host to this years NFL Combine. Four Wisconsin Badgers felt right at home after battling for the Big 10 Championship in this very stadium just a few months prior. Jonathan Taylor (RB), along with Zack Baun (LB), Quintez Cephus (WR), and Tyler Biadasz (OL) were among the players invited. The four prospects had the opportunity to showcase their physical skills and strengths for NFL teams heading into the draft this upcoming April. Jonathan Taylor The back to back 2,000 yard rusher for the Wisconsin Badgers entered this years NFL Draft with an impressive collegiate resume and…

The NFL Scouting Combine serves as an opportunity for teams to meet with prospects to get to know them for more than just what they do on the field. The Green Bay Packers were able to meet with TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor. “I have talked to the Packers,” Reagor said, via Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports. “I feel like there is a lot of interest. They seem like they like me. We watched some film. They seem pretty interested.” While Reagor is a small receiver, he provides a potentially game-changing level of speed to the game. In fact, he even…

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s big summer and if he will sign the NBA supermax with the Milwaukee Bucks.

I had the chance to talk with Wisconsin legend Montee Ball. Ball can be considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of Wisconsin sports, especially for the University of Wisconsin. He ran the table up to and into the NFL. Montee spent some time and chatted with me about his college career and we reflected on his legendary Wisconsin days. His Early Days Montee Ball was born December 5th, 1990. At the age of two, he moved with his family from McPherson, Kansas to Wentzville, Missouri. At the age of eight, he starting playing football for the…

Green Bay has signed their first free agent of the offseason! Mason Crosby has agreed to a three year extension to continue his tenure with the Packers. Crosby announced on twitter his excitement: “I’m so excited and feel so blessed to be staying with the @packers. Pumped for what lies ahead. #2/22/2020.” ESPN’s Rob Demovsky has reported that it is worth $12.9 million with $6 million guaranteed the first year. Mason Crosby will be going into his 14th season with the Packers. He has been the kicker for Green Bay since the 2007 season. Some of his accolades are: Follow…

The Green Bay Packers are heading into the upcoming offseason with some questions about the future of the franchise. Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting any younger and he received a ton of criticism in 2019 due to his inconsistencies. Now, it appears the Packers could be considering bringing in a young quarterback who could take over for Rodgers one day. According to a report from Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, the Packers are open to taking a quarterback with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Brian Gutekunst would be wise to consider a quarterback if…