Hey! The word around town is that there are football players in shorts running around the Packers' practice fields.Yes, it's that most glorious of times known as OTAs!. These are still the voluntary practices, but attendance is almost perfect, which tells you something about the passion in these young guys and their belief in what's attainable this season. As is usually the … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Polluted Mindset: O -T – Hey!
MarShawn Lloyd Film Study: Young RB Brings Playmaking Ability to the Packers
The Green Bay Packers' backfield looks completely different from a year ago. It hurt losing Aaron Jones this offseason, but the Packers front office did more than enough to staunch the wound from the beloved veteran's departure. Josh Jacobs was a major free agent acquisition, and MarShawn Lloyd was one of the first tailbacks off the board in the third round of the NFL Draft. … [Read more...] about MarShawn Lloyd Film Study: Young RB Brings Playmaking Ability to the Packers
Who’s Lining up Next to Xavier McKinney?
In the last 15 years, I don't think a Free Agent signing has made more sense for the Green Bay Packers than Xavier McKinney. He's a premiere player in a position of need, he's young only turning 25 in August, he's a leader, and he loves the game. In my lifetime, I can't recall chomping at the bit for the Packers to sign a player more than I did for Xavier McKinney. When I read … [Read more...] about Who’s Lining up Next to Xavier McKinney?
The Passing Chronicles: Doubs to the Pylon (aka, Coco Swab)
I had another play all lined up for this week, but then this one called to me so I did a late pivot. I never said it was a good story. The play today comes from the week 10 loss to the Steelers, which dropped the Packers to 3-6 on the season and staring at a stretch of games against the Chargers, Lions and Chiefs. I don’t remember being the most optimistic person in the world … [Read more...] about The Passing Chronicles: Doubs to the Pylon (aka, Coco Swab)
Beyond Signing Bonuses: Performance Pays
Think about a star athlete signing a huge contract. The headlines usually scream about the massive guaranteed salary. But behind the scenes, there's often another layer called performance bonuses. These bonuses mean extra cash on top of that base salary if a player hits certain milestones. Think of it like this: signing bonuses are the foundation, the guaranteed money. … [Read more...] about Beyond Signing Bonuses: Performance Pays