Author: SethA

The Green Bay Packers had an unconventional draft to say the least. Many believed they would pick one or more receivers to help an aging Aaron Rodgers, but they came away with none. Instead, they drafted, who many are convinced is the successor to Rodgers, Jordan Love, in the first round. While this shocked many, some had Love mocked to the Packers, so this shouldn’t come as a complete surprise. Rounds two and three, brought more questions than answers, when the Packers selected running back A.J. Dillon out of Boston College, and Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara. To finish the…

Where do the draft needs of the Green Bay Packers sit after a relatively quiet free agency so far only signing linebacker Christian Kirksey, right tackle Ricky Wagner, and wide receiver Devin Funchess? Entering the off season, the Packers sorely needed to find more weapons for Rodgers as he ages. They also need to find a long-term replacement right tackle. One of those needs can be potentially checked off with the signing of Wagner. Bulaga undoubtedly has the better track record, but Wagner came at a far cheaper price. Kirskey also filled a need at inside linebacker when Blake Martinez…

2005 NFL Draft Brett Favre was age 36 when Aaron Rodgers was drafted in 2005. Favre was coming off another solid season but not many believed it was time to move on from Favre. Though, once Aaron Rodgers fell in the first round, the Packers had no choice. This draft brings up the question whether the Packers should find Rodger’s successor? While Rodgers ended up sitting for the first three years of his career, many waited to see when Rodgers would would dethrone Favre. It would come one year after the Packers lost to the New York Giants in the…

The Ted Thompson Era is gone. The former general manager rarely dipped into the free agent pool during his 13-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers. Brian Gutenkust, who took over as general Manager in 2018 has already signed multiple play-makers that the Packers can rely on for years. There are several free agents this off season that could immediately improve the rest of the team and perhaps put them back over the edge. Last Offseason Last offseason, Gutenkust brought in the likes of safety, Adrian Amos, offensive lineman, Billy Turner and the prized possessions of pass rushers Preston and…