By: Paul Bretl 6/11/24 The Green Bay Packers held the first of their two minicamp practices on Tuesday. Here are my key observations and takeaways from what I saw on the practice field. Minicamp is mandatory but Xavier McKinney, Jaire Alexander, and Keisean Nixon were excused by Matt LaFleur. All three players have previously exceeded their…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/11/24 During the last three weeks of team OTAs, Green Bay Packers tight end Tyler Davis was, as he has been for roughly the last nine months now, off to the side while practice took place. However, while he still isn’t back on the field quite yet, Davis is feeling good and…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/10/24 Offseason programs will conclude this week for the Green Bay Packers and are capped off with a minicamp, which will take place on June 11th and 12th. Offseason programs began for the Packers back on April 15th, with OTAs taking place over the last three weeks. Up until this point, everything has been…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/7/24 The Green Bay Packers’ depth along their defensive front, coupled with the attacking play style that this unit is asked to play with under Jeff Hafley, could result in a hockey-like rotation during games in an effort to keep everyone fresh. Between the defensive tackle and defensive end positions, nine different…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/6/24 The three-way battle between Anders Carlson, Greg Joseph, and Jack Podlesny for the Packers’ starting kicking job is well underway, and through OTAs, it’s been a tight competition, with each player having his day. “Like I mentioned before,” said Matt LaFleur after Tuesday’s practice, “it’s just the consistency day in and…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/5/24 As uncertainty surrounded AJ Dillon’s offseason with his future with the Packers up in the air as a pending free agent, Dillon focused on what he could control, and that was putting in the work. Through the now three OTA practices that have been open to the media, Dillon appears to be a bit slimmer, while still…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/4/24 Whenever GM Brian Gutekunst was asked to describe what he wanted at the safety position this offseason, the one word that continued to pop up was “interchangeable.” “It really helps your defense to be multiple and flexible so teams can’t get a bead on what you’re doing,” Gutekunst said back in…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/4/24 The Green Bay Packers held their final OTA practice that was open to the media on Tuesday. Next week, mandatory minicamp will take place June 11-13, and then the team will break until they reconvene in mid-July for training camp. As always, here are my takeaways and observations from the OTA…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/3/24 Josh Jacobs comes to the Green Bay Packers as a very accomplished running back, however, now on a new team, Jacobs still believes that he has plenty to prove. The desire for Jacobs to show what he can do is twofold. Although Jacobs is a former All-Pro, NFL rushing leader, and…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 6/3/24 As Jordan Love strives to further elevate his play following an impressive end to the 2023 season, the focus for him is on the basics. Specifically, his attention is on refining his footwork and enhancing his pocket presence, crucial elements for a quarterback’s success. “There’s always little things,” said Love on…… Continue Reading »