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Tag Archives: Matt LaFleur
Fully healthy, Kingsley Enagbare’s continued success will be key for Packers’ defensive front
By: Paul Bretl 7/10/24 After what was thought to be an ACL injury that Kingsley Enagbare sustained in the Green Bay Packers’ playoff win against Dallas, to the surprise of many, Enagbare was on the practice field during OTAs and minicamp. “It was great news,” said Enagbare. “I’m on my 10 feet walking.” During the draft, Matt LaFleur confirmed that Enagbare never had…… Continue Reading »
Packers 2024 training camp preview: Running backs
By: Paul Bretl 7/10/24 With Green Bay Packers training camp less than two weeks away, I’ll be doing a position-by-position preview. Next up are the running backs. If you missed any of the previous position previews, you can find them below: Quarterbacks Roster: Josh Jacobs, AJ Dillon, Marshawn Lloyd, Emanuel Wilson, Jarveon Howard, Ellis Merriweather Jacobs knows leadership role must be earned: Although…… Continue Reading »
Packers 2024 Training Camp Preview: Quarterback
By: Paul Bretl 7/9/24 With Green Bay Packers training camp less than two weeks away, I’ll be doing a position-by-position preview, starting with the quarterbacks. Roster: Jordan Love, Sean Clifford, Michael Pratt Countering the counters: Opposing defenses have now had a full offseason to look back and digest Love’s tape. They’ve been able to really examine what he does well and where…… Continue Reading »
Early signs point to LB Isaiah McDuffie having a role in Packers’ defense
By: Paul Bretl 7/8/24 In addition to already having Quay Walker, the Green Bay Packers invested into the linebacker position early on in this year’s draft, taking Edgerrin Cooper in Round 2 and Ty’Ron Hopper in Round 3. But regardless, early signs point to Isaiah McDuffie having a role on the defense this season. “I mean, that’s out of my control,” said McDuffie on the team…… Continue Reading »
On young Packers’ team, Preston Smith’s veteran leadership provides important element
By: Paul Bretl 7/2/24 Entering his 10th NFL season, Preston Smith has quickly become the veteran on this Green Bay Packers football team, which for the second year in a row, could be the youngest in the NFL. In fact, at soon-to-be 32 years old, Smith is the only player on the 91-man roster who is over…… Continue Reading »
Good vibes and energy help Packers lay strong foundation heading into training camp
By: Paul Bretl 6/21/24 The Green Bay Packers have entered their summer break before they report back for training camp in mid-July with the energy and vibes within the locker room and on the practice field quite high. “Mr. Larry,” said Quay Walker in response to a question from Larry McCarren, “I’d be lying to…… Continue Reading »
Matt LaFleur ‘really confident’ in Packers’ CB depth
By: Paul Bretl 6/19/24 From the outside looking in, the cornerback position for the Green Bay Packers could be one with some question marks coming into the upcoming season. However, internally, that isn’t how the Packers view things. In fact, Matt LaFleur really likes the depth of this unit. “We’re going to play our best players,” said LaFleur during minicamp, “but like…… Continue Reading »
Upcoming off-weeks ‘critical’ for Packers rookie LB Edgerrin Cooper
By: Paul Bretl 6/17/24 For the Green Bay Packers and the rest of the NFL, they’ve reached summer break, with players and coaches having the next five or so weeks to themselves before reconvening for training camp. This is one last time for everyone involved to recharge their batteries before the grueling NFL season begins,…… Continue Reading »
Packers won’t know ‘best five’ on OL until the pads come on
By: Paul Bretl 6/13/24 If the hope was to come out of these OTA and minicamp practices with an idea of what the Packers’ starting offensive line is going to look like this summer, well, you’re going to be disappointed. The constant movement and lack of pads made that a very tall task. “No, I…… Continue Reading »