From NFL.com, here is an overview of the Packers’ activity since the end of last season. Do you consider it a net positive or net negative overall? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Notable acquisitions/re-signings:
- QB Aaron Rodgers (extension)
- WR Allen Lazard
- WR Sammy Watkins
- DT Jarran Reed
- LB De’Vondre Campbell* (No. 20)
- LB Preston Smith (extension)
- CB Jaire Alexander (extension)
- CB Rasul Douglas* (No. 53)
Notable departures:
- WR Davante Adams (traded to Raiders)
- WR Equanimeous St. Brown (Bears)
- WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling* (No. 61; Chiefs)
- OL Billy Turner (Broncos)
- OG Lucas Patrick (Bears)
- DE Whitney Mercilus (retired)
- LB Za’Darius Smith* (No. 21, Vikings)
- CB Kevin King* (No. 92)
No Chunky Amari – I doubted myself last year as I watched Amari Rodgers on the few ball-carrying attempts he had last year. he looked kind of chunky to me, but I figured I was probably wrong. After all, most short running backs aren’t on the chunky side. Well, seems that Amari did in fact work on his body this offseason, losing weight and 4% body fat. According to Rodgers himself, it was all in his torso. He says he feels “back to normal” and I’m looking forward to seeing what he looks like in camp.
It’s rankings season – The internet is flooded with “tops at the position” rankings, and invariably some Packers players get slighted in the eyes of fans and an uproar ensues. “How could you leave so-and-so off the list? Why do you disrespect Packers players like this? etc, etc. My only question for these people is, why do you care about something so unimportant?
Personal Trifecta – It’s been a big year for David Bakhtiari. Life is moving fast, as he got married back in March, earned his college degree this summer, and is now an expectant father. Hopefully, he adds to that trifecta by making it back onto the field for the Packers to start the season. Oh, and how about this pic of him when he was (I assume) a freshman at Colorado?
How he started. How he finished. @DavidBakhtiari left @CUBoulder & @CUBuffsFootball early for NFL. He always knew he’d get that diploma & he’s been chipping away. This summer he finished what he started & completed his last class! AND since his return, a perfect 4.0!
🖤💛🦬🎓❤️ pic.twitter.com/ipCJHsDKUU— Kris Livingston☮️ (@KrisLivi) July 11, 2022
Tattoo You – Any surprise that Aaron Rodgers’ first tattoo is, um, “complicated?”
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“Jersey Al” Bracco is the Editor-In-Chief, part owner and wearer of many hats for CheeseheadTV.com and PackersTalk.com. He is also a recovering Mason Crosby truther. Follow Al on twitter at @JerseyalGBP.