Author: Matt Lombardo

Few positions matter more in Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s scheme than cornerback, which is a position group that remains in a state of flux ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Given that All-Pro Jaire Alexander could be traded at any moment, and that even after signing Nate Hobbs in free agency the Packers could still look to add a cornerback at the top of this year’s NFL Draft. Fortunately for Green Bay, this is a fairly strong draft class at the position, so even if the Packers go a different direction–perhaps an edge rusher or a dynamic…

The Green Bay Packers have built a roster that has few pressing needs as the 2025 NFL Draft nears, but one premium position remains in focus on defense. Given that All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander could be playing elsewhere this fall, and even after signing Nate Hobbs in the early stages of free agency, the Packers could look to prioritize adding an upgrade in the secondary early on in the upcoming Draft. Green Bay Packers Urged to Draft Jaire Alexander’s Replacement Replacing Alexander, either in 2025 or in the near future has to be near the top of the Packers’ to-do…

The Green Bay Packers have spent significant draft capital in recent years building a young and ascending supporting cast of weapons around young and ascending quarterback Jordan love. However, as the 2025 NFL Draft nears, the time might be now for general manager Brian Gutekunst and the Packers could deploy the same strategy to fortifying coordinator Jeff Hafley’s defense. One year removed from signing safety Xavier McKinney, who became an All-Pro in 2024, and months after inking a deal with veteran cornerback Nate Hobbs–filling a pressing need, the Packers might be primed to add a pass rusher in a deep…

The Green Bay Packers made a marquee addition along the offensive line during Monday’s negotiating window ahead of free agency getting underway. General manager Brian Gutekunst and the Packers agreed to terms with veteran offensive guard Aaron Banks, on a four-year deal worth $77 million that has the potential to have a major impact both on quarterback Jordan Love’s development, as well as the offense’s ability to pound the rock with running back Josh Jacobs. Banks, 6-foot-5 and 325 pounds, was a force along the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line. The 27-year-old only allowed one sack and four quarterback hits…

The Green Bay Packers’ defense made major strides in Jeff Hafley’s first season at the helm, but, bolstering the pass rush remains a top priority this offseason. General manager Brian Gutekunst and the Packers could look to pry away one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl heroes to continue building out the front seven. Is Josh Sweat a Perfect Fit for the Packers? Josh Sweat made a strong and compelling case for the Super Bowl MVP award that ultimately went to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Sweat logged 2.5 sacks of Patrick Mahomes and four total tackles in the Eagles’ 40-22…

Josh Myers may have played his final snap in a Green Bay Packers uniform. The veteran center is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and while general manager Brian Gutekunst has signaled the organization might be willing to bring the 26-year-old center back, it may be time to begin planning for the next chapter along the interior of the Packers’ offensive line. Could the Packers draft Josh Myers’ Replacement? Gutekunst and the Packers could look to the 2025 NFL Draft to mine Myers’ replacement, with the No. 23 overall pick. That’s exactly how things play out in Yahoo Sports’…

The Green Bay Packers need to do something at wide receiver this offseason. Even though quarterback Jordan Love spoke out expressing his confidence in the young group that general manager Brian Gutekunst has built around him at the position, even star running back Josh Jacobs went public with his criticism of Green Bay’s underachieving pass catchers. As free agency nears and the NFL Draft looms this spring, the Packers may be forced to prioritize making a marquee addition at receiver both to placate Jacobs and to elevate the offense to the point that it is capable of legitimately challenging the likes…

The Green Bay Packers have tried to build out the pass rush through the NFL Draft in recent years to inconsistent results. With free agency nearing, and the NFL Draft looming in April, the Packers may look to prioritize the position again this offseason, especially after the pass rush disappeared in the postseason against the Philadelphia Eagles and wasn’t good enough down the stretch to pull off what would have been season-altering victories over the Minnesota Vikings or Detroit Lions. After all, despite finishing eighth in the NFL with 45 sacks as a team, the pass rush didn’t quite make…

The Green Bay Packers went winless against the two best teams in the NFC North in 2024, and the Detroit Lions may have the chance to make it even more difficult for Matt LaFleur’s team to be remotely competitive in the division for years to come. Presuming the Lions don’t suffer through the outbreak of injuries next season that derailed their 2024 campaign, Detroit is once again primed to be the team to beat in the division and one of the top contenders to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, in Santa Clara Calif., next February. The Packers, though,…

This is going to be a pivotal offseason for the Green Bay Packers. General manager Brian Gutekunst and the Packers need to figure out how to close the gap on the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles, whom Green Bay went winless against in their six contests in 2024. One of the Packers’ top priorities is going to need to be continuing to surround quarterback Jordan Love with playmakers. Fortunately for Green Bay, the front office has done a nice job of building a roster of young players who can grow alongside Love and are mostly not yet eligible…