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The Green Bay Packers currently find themselves set at quarterback for the foreseeable future, but DeShone Kizer – their second string option – is coming into the offseason with large expectations. Although Rodgers is the de facto head of the quarterback group, Kizer’s dreams stretch way beyond just being a backup. Speaking to Packers News’ […]

Aaron Rodgers is considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play, and according to one NFL expert in his recent rankings, Rodgers is beginning to get closer to becoming the best of all-time. According to a recent ranking of the top 25 quarterbacks of all time by NFL.com’s Elliot Harrison (h/t 247 […]

The Green Bay Packers swung for the fences by hiring Matt LaFleur as their new head coach. After an explosive offseason article detailed the dysfunction in the organization and the tension between Aaron Rodgers and former coach Mike McCarthy, the Packers have been engulfed in drama. They’re looking forward to finally getting back to football, […]

The Green Bay Packers have high expectations for this season, but not everyone thinks they are going to live up to those. Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report named the six teams he thinks have their Super Bowl window closing, and he included the Packers on that list. Gagnon knows how important it is for Aaron […]

The Green Bay Packers had a solid draft, landing two impact defenders in the first round and playmakers who filled roster holes later on. Madden 20 recently released its ratings for the 2019 rookies and the game’s creators also seem high on Green Bay’s rookies, with several of them earning decent initial grades. Here’s the complete list: […]

During the 2019 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Rashan Gary with the 12th overall pick. The Packers made it an emphasis to bulk up their pass-rushing unit, but was Gary the wrong pick? According to Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports, Gary was named a bad fit in Green Bay in an article that […]

Aaron Rodgers has already cemented himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks that have played the game of football with the Green Bay Packers. Although football wasn’t his first love growing up—basketball was. In an article for ESPN, Rodgers said that he idolized Michael Jordan growing up and recalls the first time he met the […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams was a quarterback growing up. And he looked up to Michael Vick as his football hero. Adams idolized Vick so much that he even forced himself to throw left-handed like the former Falcons and Eagles quarterback. Per ESPN: “What’s funny is that I didn’t play football that much […]

So far, things haven’t gone according to plan for DeShone Kizer in his NFL career. Back in 2017, the Notre Dame quarterback was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Browns took the 6-foot-4 quarterback in hopes he could be the savior that could help Cleveland turn […]

Davante Adams has quickly become one of the most feared wide receivers in the NFL over the last couple of seasons. After starting his career with the Green Bay Packers slowly, Adams has been coming on strong and is now viewed by many as a top-five wide receiver. Looking ahead to the 2019 NFL season, […]

The first two seasons of DeShone Kizer’s NFL career have not exactly gone according to plan. Kizer, who played his collegiate football at the University of Notre Dame, was originally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (52nd pick overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. He went on to start 15 games for […]

The Green Bay Packers are coming off of a massive offseason that saw general manager Brian Gutekunst spend more money in free agency than the franchise has spent in a long time. It was obvious that the Packers are done losing after missing the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Aaron Rodgers isn’t […]

Although the Gren Bay Packers may have undergone some significant changes this offseason, expectations are still as high as ever going into the 2019 NFL season. It seems quarterback Aaron Rodgers has an idea of what he will be looking for from his receiving corps. There is plenty of speculation regarding some of the changes […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster watches a lot of film of other receivers in the league and one guy he keeps a keen eye on is Green Bay Packers star, Davante Adams. Smith-Schuster is over in London being an ambassador for the NFL and took questions from young men participating in his camp. Smith-Schuster […]

A year ago around this time, Tony Romo was high on the Packers, saying they “Got better more than any team I saw this offseason” and predicted the team would be a force in the playoff picture. As anyone who follows the Packers knows, that’s not how it turned out. Following a dramatic 24-23 season-opening […]

Davante Adams has all the confidence in the world in Geronimo Allison. The Green Bay Packers have been discussed endlessly this offseason, and most of the talk has surrounded Aaron Rodgers and new coach Matt LaFleur. Adams is going to be the focal point of the offense, and young players such as Marquez Valdes-Scantling have […]

The Green Bay Packers have a ton of offensive weapons, but there is one player who’s forgotten amongst the rest. Most people, when discussing the Packers, mention Aaron Jones but also fail to mention Jamaal Williams. The Packers selected Williams in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In the two seasons, he’s spent […]

Randall Cobb hasn’t known any other team than the Green Bay Packers since entering the NFL back in 2011, but now, he will have to get accustomed to some new threads. The wide receiver signed with the Dallas Cowboys earlier this offseason, ending an eight-year tenure with the Packers. As for Cobb’s feelings about Green […]

Aaron Rodgers is going into a season with a head coach other than Mike McCarthy for the first time in his NFL career, as the Green Bay Packers hired Matt LaFleur as McCarthy’s replacement earlier this offseason. However, things have not exactly gotten off to a rosy start for Rodgers and LaFleur, as Rodgers has […]

When tight end Jimmy Graham signed with the Green Bay Packers last offseason, many were excited about the potential. However, there’s really no other word but “average” to describe Graham’s first year with the team. Jimmy Graham reeled in 55 receptions for 636 yards and two touchdowns last season. Definitely not a bad year by […]

Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report recently named the biggest offseason standout for each team, and for the Green Bay Packers, it is Jake Kumerow. Last season, Kumerow was a star of the preseason but suffered an injury and had to be placed on injured reserve. He did end up coming back late in the season […]

We know that Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time, and when the chips are down, he is still the guy you most want under center if you need to win a big game. But just because Brady may be the best big-game quarterback in the league does not mean he is the best […]

The Green Bay Packers have ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Regardless, expectations still remain as high as ever while quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still under center. There has been plenty of talk about the Packers’ championship window dwindling with each year. According to Albert Breer of SI.com general manager Brian Gutekunst is planning […]

Every team’s goal heading into the 2019 NFL season is to make the playoffs for a chance to hoist the Lombardi trophy in February. Unfortunately, only 12 teams get an opportunity to reach the postseason. Thus, leaving 20 teams to watch the playoff teams in defeat while their offseason begins early. Despite not making the […]

Franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his receiving corps aren’t the only offensive players primed to benefit from the Green Bay Packers finally replacing longtime coach Mike McCarthy. In a recent post-practice interview, Packers rookie head coach Matt LaFleur discussed his affinity for involving running backs in the passing game. “I love it when we can […]

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to bounce back from missing the playoffs for two straight seasons. Although with veteran players like Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and Jimmy Graham all being motivated to right the ship under new head coach Matt LaFleur, one rookie is making quite an impression ahead of training camp. Rookie safety […]

ESPN had a fun idea, they went through Pro Football Focus and got every player ranking/grade. They then used that to rank each NFL team by their roster. For the Green Bay Packers, this meant being reminded they’re very middle-of-the-pack when it comes to that. This ranking really shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. […]

The argument for who the best quarterback in the NFL is one that will go on forever. Every year new names are added, while old ones are tossed to the side. However, a few names stick around. One of those names is Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. For Chris Simms, that’s the best […]

Green Bay Packers guard Lane Taylor is coming off a shaky season. Taylor took over the starting left guard job in 2016, and played well the previous two seasons. But last year he was up and down, and didn’t play up to his standards. Taylor missed all of the team’s offseason activities last year due […]

Jake Kumerow may not be a household name in the NFL, but most Green Bay Packers fans know him and are excited to see what the future holds with him. Count Aaron Rodgers among the people that believe he has a bright future ahead of him, as the superstar quarterback has talked about his talent […]

The Green Bay Packers brought in a new head coach in Matt LaFleur this offseason. With that, comes a new offensive system – that’s something quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t deal with often. While Rodgers is always going to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, you have to wonder if this will affect […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to enter training camp with big goals on their mind. After missing the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, the team is ready to get back on track. Dexter Williams may not be a name that most fans know by heart, but he was selected with the […]

Former NFL cornerback and now NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks wants the New York Jets to trade for Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham. “The Jets’ ascension to the top of the AFC East will be fueled by Sam Darnold and his growth as a QB1 in Year 2 of his NFL career. The […]

In a recent study by the Emory University Goizueta School of Business, professor Mike Lewis, via Yahoo.com, sought to use statistical analysis to determine the NFL’s “best” fans. The study used the hard-core, religiously devoted fan as well as the casual fan, so those at the top of the list have more of the latter […]

Greatness recognizes greatness. Real recognizes real. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pays his respect to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo after The Greek Freak won the 2019 NBA MVP award. Rodgers, a two-time NFL MVP, took it to Twitter to send his congratulations to Antetokounmpo after capping the year with the highest individual honor […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are heading into the 2019 NFL season looking to get everything back on track. After missing out on the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, the proud franchise made big moves this offseason to improve enough to compete for a Super Bowl appearance in 2019. Not […]

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers should simply be allowed to play his game in the team’s new offensive system. Rodgers is already hard at work in learning Matt LaFleur’s scheme on offense, and there could be several necessary tweaks that both parties need to make throughout the season. But Favre […]

With a new coaching staff usually comes a new culture and that is what Matt LaFleur is trying to develop with the Green Bay Packers. One of the big things that LaFleur and his staff have tried to create is chemistry and he has tried to build a lot of that through team bonding activities. […]

When anyone talks about the Green Bay Packers, one thing is usually brought up more than others: Aaron Rodgers – particularly, how he has had very little help in his career. Marquez Valdes-Scantling is here to help. Everyone knows Rodgers has Davante Adams, but after that there isn’t much to talk about. Marquez Valdes-Scantling probably […]