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 5/31/24 It was only one practice that took place in late May, well before the pads even come on, but one of the standout players on Wednesday was rookie quarterback Michael Pratt and his performance in the two-minute drill. Up until this point, all of the 11-on-11 team periods that had taken place over…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/30/24 After a 2023 season where Jaire Alexander dealt with injuries along with a team-imposed suspension, he is attacking 2024 a bit differently. This doesn’t mean the offseason was a complete reboot for Alexander in terms of how he goes about things, but changes were made. “It’s a little bit of both,”…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/30/24 At least from the outside looking in, there is quite a bit of uncertainty in regards to what to expect from Eric Stokes during the 2024 season. However, if the offseason is an indication of what’s in store, then a bounce-back season could be on the horizon. “I think he’s as…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/30/24 The Green Bay Packers held their second OTA practice that was open to the media on Wednesday. Here are my key takeaways and observations from what took place. Who was in and who was out? Zach Tom and Tucker Kraft were still sidelined as they recover from pec injuries. Kitan Oladapo was…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/28/24 This will be the second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the Green Bay Packers, with Wednesday’s practice open to the media. Last week’s practice that we were able to view was moving at a slower pace during team drills. Matt LaFleur mentioned afterward that this was intentional, with the focus being on teaching, and as the players get…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/28/24 This will be the second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the Green Bay Packers, with Wednesday’s practice open to the media. Last week’s practice that we were able to view was moving at a slower pace during team drills. Matt LaFleur mentioned afterward that this was intentional, with the focus being on teaching, and as the players get…… Continue Reading »
By: Paul Bretl 5/10/24 As the defensive coordinator, it’ll be Jeff Hafley’s job to get improved play from the entire defensive unit. However, a key factor in that happening at a macro level will be helping cornerback Jaire Alexander return to his All-Pro form. Injuries limited Alexander to only nine games last season, including the playoffs. He was also suspended for…… Continue Reading »