Author: Matthew Brown

Matthew is a lifelong Packers fan and a follower of all sports and pop culture. He also hosts two podcasts Beers and Ears and Discontinued on Display.

Steve Smith praises Green Bay Packers draft pick Jayden Reed

The Green Bay Packers selected wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second round yesterday. While some thought this was a little bit of a reach, the tape on Reed is amazing. One NFL legend, Steve Smith, had some high praise for the newest Packers wide receiver. https://twitter.com/zachkruse2/status/1652157710962393089?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Steve Smith Praises Green Bay Packers Pick Jayden Reed If there is someone who knows wide receivers, it is Smith. He played many seasons in the NFL and had a lot of success. He could not stop raving about Reed. “I love this fit” “I can tell he has a high football IQ”…

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Luke Musgrave Green Bay Packers

Luke Musgrave was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the NFL draft. Musgrave is a highly regarded tight end who is known for his ability to stretch the field. Jordan Love and the offense should be happy as the front office is infusing young talent into the roster. As he was drafted the Packers announced what number he would wear and it is one that a couple of legendary tight ends have worn. https://twitter.com/jimmy_c08/status/1652115689535160320?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Luke Musgrave Will Wear No. 88 For The Green Bay Packers 88 will be the number that Musgrave will wear. This…

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Keisean Nixon welcomes Jayden Reed

Keisean Nixon became a fan-favorite player last year for good reason. His special teams play gave fans a taste of something they have not seen in a while. After he signed a new deal, the coaching staff seemed to indicate that they would try him at corner as well. It seems he is embracing his new role. Keisean Nixon welcomed Jayden Reed on social media and is ready to compete against him in practice. https://twitter.com/keiseannixon/status/1652108244490366979?t=r_RrKsPJhCTO8YODW5v6cQ&s=07&fbclid=IwAR1RLwkkaT82RAXeWOBgQ2cg-YSnsLsTx5YvJnx-UDTy2ZTzMs2XJ4QqzWY Keisean Nixon Welcomes Jayden Reed To The Packers Nixon is ready to compete against the newest Packers. His message on Twitter was “1on1 gone be…

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Keeanu Benton Pittsburgh Steelers

Keeanu Benton was a force in the middle of the defensive line for the Wisconsin Badgers. Now, he is going to create some havoc in the NFL. Benton was selected in the second round by perennial AFC contender, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Keeanu Benton Selected By The Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers took him 49th overall. The 6-foot-4 309-pound defensive tackle joins a defense with a lot of talent. He joins fellow Wisconsin Badger T.J. Watt who should open up many opportunities for Benton. During the Senior Bowl, Benton started turning heads. He followed it up with a good pro day and…

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Brian Gutekunst Aaron Rodgers New York Jets select Joe Tippmann

The Wisconsin Badgers have a couple of great players that were looking to be drafted on day two of the NFL draft. The first Wisconsin Badger went off the board early in the second round. Offensive lineman Joe Tippmann was selected by the New York Jets. New York Jets Select Wisconsin Badgers Joe Tippmann The Jets needed some help on the offensive line and they got it. Wisconsin has long been a great factory of offensive linemen and that looks to continue with Tippmann. He showed out at his pro day and started skyrocketing up draft boards. While some had…

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Green Bay Packers Lukas Van Ness scouting report gets compared to a grizzly bear

Lukas Van Ness is the newest member of the Green Bay Packers organization. GM Brian Gutekunst prioritized the defense yet again and took the top-edge prospect out of the University of Iowa. While fans seem split, many analysts are praising the pick. Dane Bugler of NFLDraftScout.com and CBS Sports loved the pick and compared Lukas Van Ness to a grizzly bear. https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1651763996360425472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1651763996360425472%7Ctwgr%5Ebf723cb96da2d48be0faa2ec516ffc6987a4d150%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yardbarker.com%2Fgeneral_sports%2Farticles%2Fnfl_analyst_has_intriguing_thoughts_on_packers_lukas_van_ness%2Fs1_17150_38752238 Lukas Van Ness Compared To A Grizzly Bear Van Ness is a huge dude. He is 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds but still has elite athleticism. His tape shows him throwing some of the top offensive line prospects around…

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Jae Crowder slams the Milwaukee Bucks over lack of usage

Jae Crowder came to the Milwaukee Bucks in a midseason trade. After being targeted by the team for months, he finally made his way to the team with the expectation that he would help the team. By the end of the series with the Miami Heat, he could not even make it on the floor. After the series loss, Crowder slammed the Bucks’ organization over his lack of usage. https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1651978391749558272?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Jae Crowder Slams Milwaukee Bucks Crowder sat out most of the year because he wanted a trade. He seemed excited and ready to help a Bucks’ team that was looking…

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Green Bay Packers Lukas Van Ness

Lukas Van Ness was drafted by the Green Bay Packers last night. GM Brian Gutekunst stayed true to his strategy of drafting defense and took the edge prospect out of Iowa. Shortly after the pick, the team revealed what number Lukas Van Ness will be wearing for the Packers. https://twitter.com/packers/status/1651773732807950336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1651773732807950336%7Ctwgr%5Eb25b0780ea3cc7be55a6b9d9c47769cda40ecd61%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fgreen-bay-packers Lukas Van Ness Will Wear No. 90 For The Green Bay Packers Jarran Reed left for Seattle in free agency and Van Ness will take his number. The number 90 has seen some quality defensive linemen for the Packers. Most notably, B.J. Raji wore the number during his time with…

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Green Bay Packers 2023 NFL Draft Class: Year 1 Projections

Lukas Van Ness was selected 13th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft. GM Brian Gutekunst went defense once again in the first round despite many offensive weapons still being on the board. Van Ness was one of the top edge prospects in the draft and fits the profile of players the Packers like. Having more pass-rushers is never a bad thing either. After he was picked, Van Ness took to social media to give a message to Packers fans. https://twitter.com/packers/status/1651782310490959872?t=rjq4AEJtKPyVW7eZJyelLg&s=07&fbclid=IwAR1Yk2rkHgxvL3EvoSH6Prr3zavZ0G3ZKiQUJSxPMxDa0uWVNak7c1VwuBY Lukas Van Ness Has A Message For Packers Fans Van Ness is excited to get…

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Green Bay Packers select Lukas Van Ness

The Green Bay Packers made their first pick in the post-Aaron Rodgers era. Many thought that the Packers would focus on the offense but GM Brian Gutekunst decided to go defense again. The Green Bay Packers have selected Lukas Van Ness, the defensive edge out of Iowa with their first-round pick. Green Bay Packers Select Lukas Van Ness Van Ness has been on the Packers’ radar for a while. Iowa’s defense was one of the top ones in the nation and the Packers have a need at the edge position. Preston Smith is getting up there in age and Rashan…

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