Packers’ OTAs feature passing, keen competition
The Green Bay Packers’ OTA’s (organized team activities) can be instructive despite the fact that players practice in helmets and shorts. Several key takeaways early on from this week’s OTAs…
The Green Bay Packers’ OTA’s (organized team activities) can be instructive despite the fact that players practice in helmets and shorts. Several key takeaways early on from this week’s OTAs…
The NFL’s spring meetings this week in Chicago should bring interesting news on topics ranging from shorter overtimes to relaxed rules on end zone celebrations. Frankly, I could do without O.T. and end zone displays. But I am a realist so I offer solutions. Choosing to – in the words of Aaron Rodgers – r-e-l-a-x the penalties…
The Packers are counting on Kevin King to battle the NFL’s elite receivers at a bargain-basement cost. His four-year, $7 million rookie contract includes slightly more than $3 million in guaranteed money. For that, he will be expected to line up against the league’s top wide receivers, such as Atlanta’s Julio Jones, Tampa Bay’s DeSean Jackson and Dallas’ Dez Bryant. It’s a lot to ask of a rookie cornerback.
There are exceptions, of course, but the Packers’ finest drafts typically start with a bang at the top. The 2017 edition qualifies despite the trade from 29 to 33. It also qualifies as a tip of the helmet to today’s NFL.
Last week, I predicted the Packers’ first, best option would be to trade out of the 29th pick. They did. They moved back four spots to the No. 33 selection and acquired a fourth-round pick in the deal. I also said the defense desperately needed a No. 1 cornerback. Apparently, Packers GM Ted Thompson agreed.
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The Packers will have several options when they’re on the clock with the 29th pick in this year’s draft. Here are my top six picks to click at No. 29 for the Packers (in order of preference)…
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The Packers’ draft-and-develop philosophy receives its keenest scrutiny this time of year. With the 2017 NFL draft just 10 days away, it’s interesting to look back at what last year’s draft produced. Going into it, the NFL’s scouts and media experts essentially nailed the Packers’ position of need: Defensive front seven, and in particular the defensive line.
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