Appleton Post-Crescent-USA TODAY There are no great answers for the Packers with their unrestricted free agents, but the path seems clear on their top RFA. Some of the Green Bay Packers’ upcoming decisions involve several millions of dollars in compensation and cap space. Some may end up coming down to parsing a million dollars or less. But each decision is difficult in … [Read more...] about Wednesday Cheese Curds: Packers facing tough decisions on Tonyan, Jones, Linsley
Football has a chance to get back to normal in 2021, with your help
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images After an endless cascade of bad news in 2020, 2021 has provided a lot of good news. Let’s make it better. DISCLAIMER: I am not an epidemiologist nor a public health official. I am merely a nerd with an internet connection. The purpose of this article is not to provide non-expert predictions, but to try and paint a picture from what … [Read more...] about Football has a chance to get back to normal in 2021, with your help
Packers are reportedly among finalists to sign J.J. Watt, but no ‘imminent’ signing expected
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Green Bay joins Tennessee and Buffalo as prime candidates, according to this report, though another suggests that there is no signing imminent. The Pittsburgh Steelers are out. But the Green Bay Packers are reportedly very much still in the mix. That is the substance of one report discussing the status of J.J. Watt’s foray into free … [Read more...] about Packers are reportedly among finalists to sign J.J. Watt, but no ‘imminent’ signing expected
Tuesday Cheese Curds: Jamaal Williams hopes to return; Rodgers’ ‘Jeopardy!’ dates revealed
Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports Tune your TVs in starting April 5th. It’s just way too much fun watching Jamaal Williams. The Green Bay Packers’ running back and resident dance specialist always brings a tremendous energy to the field and to the building each and every day. Although he has seen his role and productivity surpassed by his draft-mate and close friend, Aaron … [Read more...] about Tuesday Cheese Curds: Jamaal Williams hopes to return; Rodgers’ ‘Jeopardy!’ dates revealed
NFC North Rundown: Franchise tag decisions begin this week
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Allen Robinson is one of the division’s leading candidates to receive the designation as soon as this week. Tag, you’re it! It is franchise tag season in the NFL, as today marks the first day of a two-week period that teams can place that designation on qualified players. Around the NFC North, there will be a few names to keep an … [Read more...] about NFC North Rundown: Franchise tag decisions begin this week
Even with David Bakhtiari’s injury, the Packers may already have an in-house plan at tackle
Elgton Jenkins looks more than capable of playing right tackle if the Packers want him to. | Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Most assume offensive tackle with be a priority position for Green Bay this offseason with David Bakhtiari injured and Rick Wagner getting a pink slip. But the Packers have the in-house talent to avoid using high picks on the future. The Green Bay … [Read more...] about Even with David Bakhtiari’s injury, the Packers may already have an in-house plan at tackle
Packers hire Ryan Mahaffey to coaching staff, per report
Photo by Larry French/Getty Images Mahaffey comes from Northern Iowa, where he was the offensive coordinator. Matt LaFleur loves H-backs. His offense with the Green Bay Packers has featured them rather prominently, starting with Danny Vitale in 2019 and moving on to third-round draft pick Josiah Deguara, John Lovett, and Dominique Dafney in 2020. Apparently, that love … [Read more...] about Packers hire Ryan Mahaffey to coaching staff, per report
The Packers have spent two offseasons preparing for Corey Linsley’s departure
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images When looked at in totality, it’s clear that the Packers have been putting a plan into action in expectation of the center leaving this offseason. Corey Linsley is as good as gone. The sooner that Green Bay Packers fans accept that, the better. It’s a shame, because Linsley was (deservedly) the NFL’s first-team All-Pro center and the … [Read more...] about The Packers have spent two offseasons preparing for Corey Linsley’s departure
Monday Cheese Curds: Canceled Combine takes away gathering place for teams, agents
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Hopefully we know where the cap will be with some time to spare. This week would normally be when the NFL Combine takes place. A meeting ground for over a thousand media members, 300-plus players, and hundreds of NFL team employees normally generates a ton of information, between media interviews and athletic … [Read more...] about Monday Cheese Curds: Canceled Combine takes away gathering place for teams, agents