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Packers potential second round targets

Earlier in the month, I highlighted the potential first round targets for the Green Bay Packers. You can read that article here. With the draft only a few days away, a lot has been said who and what the Packers should take in the first round. The first round is not the only place you can find talent in the NFL draft. Let us take a look at some of the potential second round targets for the Packers. Creed Humphrey Creed Humphrey is one of the top interior lineman in the draft. A three year starter at the university of…

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Three potential first round targets for the Green Bay Packers

The 2021 NFL draft is only two weeks away. Here at Wisconsin Sports Heroics, we have covered many of the needs, targets and desires for the Green Bay Packers. I am here to give you three potential first round targets for the Packers at pick number 29. The Packers went 13-3, but lost in the NFC Championship in 2020. They still have needs to fill in the roster to get them over the conference championship hump. Offensive line, Cornerback and wide receiver are some of the biggest holes on the roster leading into the draft. Let’s take a look at…

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Fuller would be a big addition if released by the Bears.

Kyle Fuller might be a cap casualty by the Chicago Bears. If so the Packers should jump for his services. GM Brian Gutenkunst  tried to sign Fuller two years ago to an offer sheet, when the Bears matched the offer keeping Fuller in Chicago for three years. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune mentioned the Bears made a flurry of moves to get under the cap. Veterans Kyle Fuller and Akiem Hicks remained on the team after the initial cuts but Biggs mentions Fuller and Hicks are not necessarily safe as many teams are still looking for a way to…

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Kawann Short is among many defensive lineman the Packers can acquire

After J.J. Watt was released by the Houston Texans last month, speculation arose that the Green Bay Packers would be a favorited destination for Watt. Watt, who is a Wisconsin native and played at UW-Madison, Green Bay seemed like an odds on favorite. That ultimately was not the case as was reported Monday, J.J. Watt signed a two year deal worth $31 million with the Arizona Cardinals. Now that JJ Watt has a new home, what other defensive lineman can the Packers acquire? Let’s take a look. Kawann Short Short was released by the Carolina Panthers last month after spending…

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Why Packers need to restructure Rodgers contract

Aaron Rodgers is under contract through 2023 when he will turn 40. The Packers drafted Jordan Love in 2020 to seemingly be the replacement when Rodgers walks off Lambeau Field for the final time. In 2020, Rodgers turned back the clock and had one of his best seasons. He threw for 48 touchdowns and won the league MVP. Rodgers carries a massive $38 million cap hit in 2021. If Rodgers’ deal is restructured, the Packers can save somewhere between $13-16 million on this year’s cap. The Packers could restructure Aaron’s contract in a few ways. The easiest way and the…

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Preston Smith is one of the veterans that could be released by the Packers for cap reasons.

Like 31 other teams, the Green Bay Packers fell short of their goal of winning Super Bowl LV in the 2020 season. The Super Bowl is just a few days away, but most teams are in full off-season swing. The Packers have a lot of question marks heading into the off-season. They are currently $31 million over the salary cap, according to Spotrac. [pickup_prop id=”103″] The Packers can easily get themselves into the black with a few cap adjustments. Potentially redoing Aaron Rodgers contract, who has a cap hit of $37 million will help clear a big chunk of that…

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Pettine should be one of the off-season priorities for the Packers

The Green Bay Packers once again fell just short of the Super Bowl two years in a row. The hearts of all Packers fans and players were ripped out in the last few moments of a game between two of the greatest to ever play. The NFC Championship was a tale-of-two-halves, with the Bucs dominating in the first half and the Packers playing catch-up in the second half. The Packers have gone to back-to-back NFC Championships, but have lost both. Rodgers window in Green Bay is coming closer to closing. The Packers need to be in win now mode more…

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Packers defeat Rams to advance to NFC Championship

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 32-18 on Saturday evening to advance to the NFC Championship next Sunday. Aaron Rodgers will host an NFC Championship for the first time in his career. The much anticipated matchup of the number one offense (Packers) vs the number one defense (Rams) and for the most part, the defense faltered. First Half The Packers entered half time up 19-10. They exploded in the second quarter, scoring two touchdowns and a field goal. Early in the second, Rodgers found Davante Adams in the corner of the endzone when Adams beat all-pro corner…

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The Packers sacked Tannehill, once by Zadarius Smith.

The Green Bay Packers showed themselves as Super Bowl contenders dominating the Tennessee Titans Sunday night. The Titans showed they were not prepared to play in the elements on a snow covered frozen tundra, a typical evening at Lambeau Field in December. The Titans offense played slow for much of the first half and it showed in their cuts in the slippery conditions. The Packers took advantage of a sloppy Titans team and dominated in all fashions winning 40-14. What were some of the key takeaways from the Packers victory? Packers Rushing Attack A.J. Dillion had a prime opportunity to…

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packers defense 1

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 30-16 to improve to 9-3. The Packers had control of this game and were flying high (pun intended). The Eagles made it a game late in the 4th after a punt return for a touchdown by Jalen Reagor. Aaron Jones was able to cement the victory with an impressive 77-yard touchdown run. Here are some of the big takeaways from the Packers victory. Packers pass rush Heading into this game Za’Darius Smith had been the only consistent pass rush from the Packers. That changed Sunday afternoon. The Packers front seven totaled seven…

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