You always count on your stars to be great, but you need more than that.
Everyone expects the Packers’ stars to play like, well, stars. That’s why they’re paid the big bucks and get all the attention. Jordan Love should play like an elite quarterback. Rashan Gary should be an elite edge rusher. Zach Tom should be an elite tackle. And so on.
But teams depend on their non-stars just as much, if not more. The bulk of a given roster isn’t going to be made up of stars, but you still need solid contributions week in and week out, or else you’re not going far. If you look at most Super Bowl winners, they’re often defined by a role player stepping up and making a play at a key time. Sooner or later, someone flying under the radar is going to have to emerge.
It’s early, but it’s worth keeping an eye on who some of those players could be on this year’s Packrers team. Brenton Cox Jr. makes his case in our first link today, but he’s far from the only one. Reclamation project Isaiah Simmons has the physical tools to make a difference, even if he hasn’t lived up to his draft status in his career so far. Carrington Valentine would make a huge impact in the secondary if he’s able to competently lock down one of the cornerback spots.
The list goes on, but chances are just as good that one of this year’s unsung heroes is going to be someone we haven’t even thought of — perhaps even someone who may not even be on the Packers right now. It would hardly be the first time a training camp addition to the roster has ended up being an important player, to say nothing of the guys who joined the team midseason to make a difference.
It’s just a matter of watching and waiting. Sooner or later, someone new will emerge and make a splash.
Packers end Brenton Cox Jr.’s intentions in training camp can be heard loud and clear | Packers News
Someone needs to step up for the Packers at edge rusher. Why not Brenton Cox?
A former undrafted free agent, Keisean Nixon keeps finding new ways to contribute.
Bo Melton Won’t Back Down as Packers’ Cornerback Competition Heats Up | Sports Illustrated
In the midst of a position switch, Bo Melton is turning heads.
Packers TE Tucker Kraft claps back after Matt LaFleur calls him out for fumbles | The Athletic ($)
Kraft is a bit salty after putting the ball on the ground twice during training camp so far.
Proposing five win-win trades during 2025 NFL training camps | ESPN
There are two proposed trades involving the Packers on this list and I wouldn’t call either of them a win for the team in green and gold.
Packers to host free girls flag football camps Aug. 8 in Titletown | Packers.com
Here’s a fun opportunity for Wisconsin-based Packers fans.
Aliens in Compton? Woman’s Ring camera captures strange creature outside home | NBC Los Angeles
Sure, why not?