Author: Matthew Brown

Anytime something happens with the Packers, fans love to know what Kurt Benkert thinks about it. The fan-favorite former player is often well-spoken and provides good insight. The Aaron Rodgers trade finally happened yesterday and this is the biggest storyline for the Packers this offseason. Kurt Benkert revealed his thoughts on the situation on social media. https://twitter.com/kurtbenkert/status/1650628787560931329?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Kurt Benkert On The Aaron Rodgers Trade Benkert will be quietly cheering for two teams next year and a lot of Packers fans will as well. While it was time to move on, most fans are very thankful for what Rodgers did for…

ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III did not hold back on his thoughts about the New York Jets and the Aaron Rodgers trade. After months of speculation, the trade finally happened. The haul that the Packers got was massive and as with any trade, people ask the question of who won. Griffin III says the Jets got “absolutely fleeced” by the Packers. https://twitter.com/rgiii/status/1650606591647817746?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Robert Griffin III: New York Jets “Absolutely Fleeced” He put it in all caps on Twitter. While he recognizes that this makes the Jets Super Bowl contenders it doesn’t change the fact that they gave up a lot…

The Aaron Rodgers trade has finally happened. After months of reports, speculation, and Twitter fights, the two teams came to an agreement. Now we can start to analyze other parts of this move that seemed inconsequential when it was still pending. One of the big questions was what number Rodgers would wear as a Jet. Hall-of-Fame quarterback Joe Namath wore 12 and that number has been retired. Minutes after the trade, Adam Schefter announced Rodgers would be wearing a new number. https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1650595748633780227?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Aaron Rodgers Gets New Number Rodgers will wear number 8 for the Jets. This isn’t a random number…

The Milwaukee Bucks have missed Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a lower back contusion kept him out of games two and three, fans were left wondering when he would return. The Bucks find themselves down 2-1 to the Miami Heat and need his scoring and defense. The Athletic’s Shams Charania revealed the game 4 status of Giannis Antetokounmpo. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650513580591120390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1650513580591120390%7Ctwgr%5Ec8280aeb97858604f88ac2a63824cf3fd5406a60%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yardbarker.com%2Fnba%2Farticles%2Fgiannis_antetokounmpos_expected_return_vs_heat_could_save_bucks%2Fs1_13132_38734040 Giannis Antetokounmpo Game 4 Status It seems that barring any setbacks, Giannis will return to the lineup tonight in a pivotal game. Going down 3-1 in a series isn’t an impossible comeback but an improbable one. The best chance the Bucks have is…

NFL analyst Peter King released his last mock draft before Thursday’s event and he had a shocking development for the Green Bay Packers. The team is likely to load up on offense as that is where most of the needs are. Wide receiver and tight end are two positions that many people believe GM Brian Gutekunst will try and address during the draft. King has the Packers passing on the top wide receiver in the draft to take a tight end. https://twitter.com/itszacharyj/status/1650497367475384320?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Peter King Has Green Bay Packers Passing On Jaxon Smith-Njigba In King’s mock draft, Ohio State wide receiver…

The Wisconsin basketball program had a rough year under Greg Gard. What started out as a promising season turned sour as the team struggled to win close games. Their season ended in the NIT with an embarrassing loss to North Texas. After the subpar season, many fans were wondering if a change in head coach would happen. Wisconsin is committing to Gard as he received an extension today.  https://twitter.com/journalsentinel/status/1649523913938927623?t=OtX0684mGi58AzSVxdUeNQ&s=07&fbclid=IwAR3GyVXbnEv-yOX9FRd2rJUV290aTbEwMb3ZwI4W48vFGXsIGDn_PovOYAg Wisconsin Basketball Coach Greg Gard Receives Extension The athletic board approved one-year extensions for five winter sports coaches. Gard was one of them. His contract now runs through May 31, 2028,…

It seems everyone has an idea for an Aaron Rodgers trade these days. Every analyst and fan is trying to propose the solution that finally gets this thing done. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell did an all-trades mock draft and of course, the Jets’ pick involved a Rodgers trade. He floats the idea of a three-team trade that gets the deal done. Aaron Rodgers Trade: Three-Team Trade Gets Deal Done The Seattle Seahawks become the third team that helps facilitate this deal. Here’s the framework that Barnwell proposes. Jets get: QB Aaron Rodgers, 3-78 (from GB), 1-20 (from SEA) Packers get: 1-13, 2024 third-round pick…

The Wisconsin Badgers football program has some high hopes going into 2023. After hiring Luke Fickell and remaking the entire roster, there is optimism that the Badgers could be major players in the Big Ten this year. ESPN released its Football Power Index (FPI) rankings today and Wisconsin debuted in the top 25. https://twitter.com/on3sports/status/1648357987331743745?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Wisconsin Badgers Crack Top 25 In FPI Rankings What is FPI? It is ESPNs way of projecting how teams will do throughout the season. Here is their official explanation of it. “FPI is our season-long ratings and projections system. In the preseason it relies on past…

Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to have avoided major injury. After a scary fall on his back, X-rays and MRIs came back negative but the question of how long he would be out still remained. There has been optimism that he will still play in game 2 but that is still up in the air. Giannis did not practice today and his game 2 status is still unknown. https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/1648394739325042688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1648394739325042688%7Ctwgr%5E637f11bd92c430389f052aa2191e1059259f6718%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fmilwaukee-bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo: Game 2 Status Unknown Head coach Mike Budenholzer talked to the media after practice today and shared his thoughts on the Giannis situation. “We have 24-plus hours before game time. He’ll…

The Pittsburgh Steelers made another offseason move to try and compete in the AFC. Former Chicago Bears and current Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson is reportedly heading to Pittsburgh. After months of speculation of whether the team could move him, it seems the Steelers are willing to take a flyer on the receiver. https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1648373727216775168?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Allen Robinson To The Pittsburgh Steelers Robinson was a big signing last year but was an absolute bust. He struggled with injuries and showed his age with his lack of explosiveness and separation. Many wondered whether the Rams would be able to move off…