Author: McQuade Arnold

Za’darius Smith has signed a four-year, 35 million dollar deal that has a max value of 50 million with Baltimore.  Za’Darius returns home where he started his NFL career.  He made an impact immediately upon reporting to Green Bay. In two full seasons (2019-2020): 26 Sacks 5 Forced Fumbles 2 Fumble Recoveries 107 Tackles 29 Tackles For Loss https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1504193028864544779?s=20&t=jk3EWcwVNJkJpWSFdlCaoA With Preston Smith’s long term deal and the emergence of Rashan Gary, this wasn’t hard to predict.  Za’Darius Smith was loved in Green Bay, but the injury bug caught him nearly all of 2021.  Green Bay was not going to match…

The Bears agreed to terms with former Packers interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick on Tuesday night. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports Patrick will sign a two-year, $8 million contract with $4 million fully guaranteed. Patrick, 28, is following Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy from Green Bay. Patrick spent six seasons with the Packers after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Duke.  Patrick’s deal is for two years worth up to $8 million with $4 million guaranteed in his first season. It was general manager Ryan Poles’ first offensive move since the start of the free agency period.…

The Green Bay Packers have been awarded two compensatory pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. They get picks in the 4th round, 140th overall, and 7th round, 258th overall.  These picks come after losing Corey Linsley and Jamaal Williams in free agency last year. Picks by Round for the 2022 NFL Draft: First Round: 1 Second Round: 1 Third Round: 1 Fourth Round: 2 Fifth Round: 1 Seventh Round: 3 A total of 39 compensatory draft selections were awarded to 16 teams. Compensatory picks are positioned within the third through seventh rounds based on the value of the compensatory free agents…

Within days of arriving in Denver Russell Wilson is already making impacts on the Denver community.  Children’s Hospital Colorado posted a thank you message to Russell and his wife Ciara for their surprise visit.  “They sure loved story time and reading a new book!” https://twitter.com/ChildrensColo/status/1503869100602400775?s=20&t=cRZeyOmH23zokyK4i-QlCw And they followed up with: https://twitter.com/ChildrensColo/status/1503872092143591431?s=20&t=cRZeyOmH23zokyK4i-QlCw This isn’t close to his first visit to a children’s hospital: Wilson has been making regular visits to Seattle Children’s to visit children at the hospital since 2012 when his career was just starting out. Back when he was a rookie quarterback and could walk through the halls of…

Green Bay Packers 2018 third-round pick Oren Burks is headed across the country.  He officially signed with the San Francisco 49ers. https://twitter.com/BangTimeBurks/status/1503761632777936914?s=20&t=cRZeyOmH23zokyK4i-QlCw Oren Burks accounted for 92 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 QB hits, and 2 forced fumbles.  He started 7 games out of a possible 59 games games played in.  While he never panned out to be the linebacker Green Bay had hoped, he was a constant contributor on special teams. The Rich Bisaccia (Packers’ new special teams coach) era is off and running. For More Wisconsin Sports News… Follow me on Twitter at @mcquadewarnold and follow us @WiSportsHeroics for more…

Allen Lazard is being retained by the Green Bay Packers on a one year second round tender. This means another NFL team would have to two things to snag him.  First they would have to offer Green Bay a second round pick (at least).  They would also have to offer Lazard more money than what Green Bay is offering.   His salary offer will be just under 4 million for 2022 per Mike Garafolo. Official Announcement: https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1503747906737786894?s=20&t=cRZeyOmH23zokyK4i-QlCw Allen Lazard has been one of the most reliable targets in the NFL over his first 4 years in the league: https://twitter.com/PFF_Fantasy/status/1498433582578089986?s=20&t=cRZeyOmH23zokyK4i-QlCw When Allen…

The Green Bay Packers are able to retain one of their best defenders.  De’Vondre Campbell is coming back to Green Bay on a 5 year 50 Million dollar deal.  An incredible resigning for the Packers’ front office. https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1503456201245343760?s=20&t=cRZeyOmH23zokyK4i-QlCw Why is Campbell so important to Green Bay’s Defense? In terms of overall grade, De’Vondre Campbell was the highest-graded off-ball linebacker at Pro Football Focus in 2021.  He is the Packers’ first linebacker to be voted to the first-team All-Pro team since Ray Nitschke in 1966.  Campbell also ranks among the top-10 off-ball linebackers in the league in defensive snaps played since…

Monday was an extremely busy day for the Packers front office. A flurry of moves saves them almost 27 million against the cap.  With the news of Davante Adams not willing to play on a franchise tag for 2022, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Roster Moves: LB Za’Darius Smith was released which freed up 15.75 Million against the cap OL Billy Turner was released which freed up 3.142 Million against the cap Preston Smith signed a 4 year extension which freed up 8 million against the cap These moves should get Green Bay under the salary cap…

Milwaukee is getting some much needed reinforcements in the paint as Brook Lopez is set to make his return.  Adrain Wojnarowski reported this evening that Brook will be suiting up against the Jazz on Monday 3/14. Official Announcement: https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1503178200800714752?s=20&t=6GBvDmmzVqJ95owzKixNOw I’m sure we can expected a tempered workload for the big man as this will be his first action all year.  The timing however is great as Milwaukee will have almost a full month before the playoffs start. This should give Brook enough time to get back in basketball shape for a post season run.  The 2021 NBA Champions are will…

Despite a tough loss in the Big Ten Tournament, Wisconsin gets a favorable seed in the NCAA Tournament.  Not only did Wisconsin earn a #3 seed, but they will be playing at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.  The Badgers should have significant home court advantage for their first game of the tournament. Opponent: The Wisconsin Badgers will play Colgate University at 8:50pm CT on Friday 3/18.  The game will be on TBS and will be at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee!  Colgate University comes in at the #14 seed. https://twitter.com/MattNorlander/status/1503170685144911877?s=20&t=6GBvDmmzVqJ95owzKixNOw Following their heartbreaking 69-63 loss to Michigan State the Badgers should have…