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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur claims that Jordan Love wasn’t drafted to replace Aaron Rodgers. Instead, he was drafted because he was the best player on the board. LaFleur said there were other players they would have drafted instead, but they were off the board when the Packers were on the board to make […]

Both Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and incoming rookie signal-caller Jordan Love share a very important thing in common: Getting drafted during a veteran gunslinger’s current tenure starting for the historic Wisconsin NFL franchise. Rodgers was once selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft while three-time league MVP Brett Favre […]

The Green Bay Packers rose the collective eyebrows of franchises around the league when they selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The move comes with Aaron Rodgers still entrenched as the starter, but it has led many to think that Green Bay is preparing for a future beyond […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur wants the team’s offense to be more explosive, which he thinks starts with the play calling, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. LaFleur on @WildeAndTausch: “One are we really need to improve on is creating more explosive plays. We were pretty efficient … but were 23rd in explosive […]

The Green Bay Packers seemingly made a long-term decision when they took quarterback Jordan Love as Aaron Rodgers’ successor in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, running back Aaron Jones is still wondering how he fits into the team’s future plans Jones is entering the final year of his rookie deal in […]

The Green Bay Packers have found a lot of success during their history, but like every other team there have been some disappointing moments. Every playoff game hasn’t ended in a victory and some losses have hurt more than others. Let’s breakdown some of the most heartbreaking moments in Packers history. Super Bowl XXXII After […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a lot of good teams throughout their history, which has also resulted in them having some intense rivals. Some are in division NFC West rivals, but there are others who are just from heated games over the years. Let’s breakdown the five biggest rivals in Seahawks history. 5. New England […]

The NFC North took part in a couple of notable trades this offseason, with the Minnesota Vikings sending Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. With Diggs no longer in the picture, the Vikings hope rookie Justin Jefferson can be the No. 2 guy alongside Adam Thielen. In an attempt to light a fire under Mitch […]

Jordan Love is expected to be the heir apparent to Aaron Rodgers for the Green Bay Packers, but he could have an immediate role in his rookie season. Nathaniel Hackett, the offensive coordinator of the Packers, responded to the idea of Love being utilized similarly to Taysom Hill in 2020. “I think everything’s still so […]

The Green Bay Packers fell just one game short of reaching the Super Bowl last season and the defense’s performance in the NFC Championship Game was a huge reason why. Mike Pettine, the defensive coordinator of the Packers, remains frustrated about the NFC Championship. He described the loss to Ryan Wood of Packers News: “I […]

Mike Daniels remains a free agent this offseason and earlier this month, he shared his interest to return to the team that drafted him. While he waits for an opportunity in free agency, Daniels reiterated his desire to return to the Green Bay Packers, per Wilde and Tausch. ICYMI: @Mike_Daniels76 joined today's show on @ESPNMadison & […]

After selecting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft last month, could the Green Bay Packers truly trade star gunslinger Aaron Rodgers? The answer is a very likely no, but former agent Joel Corry sees parting from the Super Bowl XLV MVP as the right move for the […]

Mount Rushmore in South Dakota represents four presidents who made a lasting impact on this country, and there are plenty of players who can be considered for a Mount Rushmore that focuses on the Green Bay Packers. The Packers have a rich history filled with many elite players and leaders, which makes narrowing it down […]

TJ Lang has had his fair share of moments in his time in the NFL. In his 10-year professional career, the Michigan native played 138 regular season games and probably a hundred more scrimmages and practices at that. This also means that the former offensive guard has had a ton of memorable (and tweet-able) moments […]

The coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on every team in the NFL. Having no offseason training and mini-camp will hurt every team, but there are some teams who are in a better position to still thrive, even without the training. Let’s break down the five teams least hurt by the missed mini-camp. Honorable […]

The Green Bay Packers have a rich history filled with lots of success. Not often have the Packers had long stretches of bad teams, which makes it even harder to come up with a list of the greatest teams. There are many teams that could be considered for this list, but here are the top […]

The league has had to take unprecedented action in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic leading up to the 2020 NFL season. It appears the restrictions have started to take its toll on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. According to TMZ Sports, Rodgers likened the household quarantine to being on house arrest. “I think […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been just one of the many throughout the world fixated on ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series, which came to an end on Sunday evening. With the docu-series notably focusing on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, Rodgers has since opened up about idolizing “Air Jordan” as a child. […]

Other than Davante Adams, the Green Bay Packers don’t have any big names at wide receiver, but that doesn’t mean Aaron Rodgers isn’t a fan of his guys. One receiver in particular that Rodgers likes is Allen Lazard, who figures to have an increased role within the Packers’ offense heading into 2020: “By the end […]

Outside of Davante Adams, the Green Bay Packers had a pretty weak receiving corps this past season. Heading into 2020, not much has changed. At least not on paper. Yes, the Packers signed Devin Funchess in free agency, but for the most part, Green Bay has done little to address its hole at wide receiver […]

The Green Bay Packers didn’t spend any draft capital on a wide receiver, but Reggie Begelton could make some fans forget that they didn’t. Begelton was a standout for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL, catching 102 passes for 1,444 yards and 10 touchdowns during the 2019 season. For his efforts, Begelton was named the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a rich history filled with lots of success, which has led to a lot of rivalries against other good football teams. Let’s break down the 49ers’ five biggest rivals in their history. 5. Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders and 49ers rivalry all has to do with how close the teams […]

Heading into the 2020 NFL season there are some big questions that need to be answered. The NFL draft was supposed to answer some of their questions, but instead of answering them, they actually might have brought more questions up. Let’s look at the three biggest questions for the Green Bay Packers heading into the […]

Jordan Love was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2020 NFL Draft, placing a ton of pressure on him to succeed. Despite being taken by a successful organization, Love believes he’d have the same pressure on him regardless of what team he was drafted by. “No matter where I would have landed, that […]

Aaron Rodgers understands the Green Bay Packers were planning for the future when they selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, Rodgers–like Tom Brady and Drew Brees before him–is hoping to play well into his 40s. The 36-year-old said Friday he still feels confident in his […]

The Green Bay Packers didn’t do much this offseason in terms of bettering the offense from a roster standpoint, but that hasn’t deterred Aaron Rodgers. Despite the lack of aid he’s received on offense, Rodgers is optimistic about the Packers in 2020. On Friday, the quarterback spoke to the local media for the first time […]

Aaron Rodgers has gone through a very intriguing offseason after leading the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 regular season record and a trip to the NFC Championship Game last season. Despite the massive success the team had in 2019, Rodgers received a ton of criticism. Some even went so far as to say that […]

For the first time since the 2020 NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers spoke to the media on Friday afternoon. While answering questions from the media, Rodgers revealed that he ‘wasn’t thrilled’ with the Green Bay Packers drafting Jordan Love. “I was watching the draft feed with A.J. Hawk and Pat McAfee, and my first reaction was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been in the NFL since 1963. Even though there have been plenty of teams around longer, the Chiefs have some of the most fierce rivals in NFL history. Let’s take a look at the five biggest rivals of the Chiefs. 5. Green Bay Packers Some might argue that the Green […]

The Detroit Lions have been around since 1930, but even with all those years, they don’t really have a true rival that everyone recognizes. There is no doubt the Lions have a bunch of rivals, but who is number one is up for a big debate. Let’s take a look at the Lions’ five biggest […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an offseason that has raised some eyebrows for some fans and the media alike. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Aaron Rodgers is scheduled to speak to the media on Friday, likely to answer questions about Green Bay’s offseason. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will speak to local media via conference […]

After spending seven seasons as a starter on the defensive line for the Green Bay Packers, former Pro Bowl defensive tackle signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions in order to play for head coach Matt Patricia who he called a ‘defensive genius.’ Well, Daniels’ first season away from Green Bay was a bit […]

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre had some interesting comments about the end of his time with the team. Favre spoke to Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal about the Packers decision to draft Jordan Love, which brought up the conversation of the team drafting Aaron Rodgers to replace him. Only a month […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur apparently has a lot of faith in wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who will no doubt be encountering a much larger role this time around. With Davante Adams obviously leading the way at the wide receiver position, the Packers will need another pass-catcher to step up into that No. […]

The Green Bay Packers knew full well they would have a notable void to fill after parting ways with tight end Jimmy Graham this offseason. Fortunately, tight end Jace Sternberger feels he is more than up to the task. According to Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, Sternberger feels he is ready to step up as a […]

The Green Bay Packers raised a lot of eyebrows when they opted to take Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick of the NFL Draft late last month. Using a first-round pick on a quarterback when you have Aaron Rodgers and a gaping hole at wide receiver? It’s certainly a strange decision, […]

The 2020 NFL schedule has officially been released. That means we have a chance to look at all the individual team schedules and dissect them. Which weeks will see wins? Which weeks will see losses? And how many games are toss-ups that could go either way? Let’s take a look at the Green Bay Packers’ […]

Fifteen years ago, the Green Bay Packers selected Brett Favre’s replacement in the NFL Draft, taking Aaron Rodgers in the latter part of the first round. Late last month, the Packers did the same thing to Rodgers, drafting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love. While some have pointed out the similarities between the two situations, Favre […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL‘s most historic organizations, while the NFC North franchise most notably won its only Super Bowl title back in 1985. Although the Bears have reached the Super Bowl since nearly going undefeated en route to a title back in the mid-1980s, Chicago still hasn’t been able to get […]