TPS Report - Volume 10
Catching up after a couple of weeks away.
Whew, we’ve got a pile of stuff for you this week.
It’s funny how things pile up after a couple of newsletter-less weeks, but so it goes! I thought about omitting a few links, but decided against that because I think this gives us an interesting beat-by-beat look at what’s gone down for the Packers (and Packers-adjacent teams) over the past few weeks. Give it all a look, click on all the links, listen to all the podcasts, and then get ready for another big newsletter in two weeks because I’m going on vacation next weekend and will be out of commission.
Blue 58 Podcasts
869 - Packers' defensive backs largely made the grade in 2024 - Recapping the Packers’ defensive backs, I was surprised how positive I felt about the group as a whole.
870 - How the Packers' offensive line performed in 2024 - Same goes for the offensive line. With a couple small exceptions, I felt pretty good about the offensive line performance in 2024.
871 - 2024 Packers' Free Agency Preview - What will the Packers do in free agency? Well, not sign any of the players I talked about here, that’s for sure.
872 - Packers sign Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs early in free agency - Instead, they nabbed Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs. Not sure what to think of either one? Take a listen to this piece.
873 - Can the Packers find an edge rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft? - Starting our trek toward the NFL Draft, here’s what I thought of this year’s edge class.
The Power Sweep articles
Listener stories: A long wait for the first trip to Lambeau Field - I’ve been waiting to start this series for a while, but this was fun. A listener recounted his first-ever trip to Lambeau Field.
How the Packers used Keisean Nixon, Javon Bullard, and Evan Williams in 2024 - I think role was a big issue for both Keisean Nixon and Javon Bullard in 2024, and it’s going to be a big factor in 2025, too.
Could Brian Gutekunst's preferences be limiting the Packers? - We can’t forget that football teams are run by people, and how those people think is crucially important.
Meet the NFC North Defense (bonus content) (Patreon link) - Finishing out our NFC North consolidation project with a look at the defense.
Acme Packing Company Articles
Edgerrin Cooper, Evan Williams continue to bolster Packers’ return in Aaron Rodgers trade - The Aaron Rodgers trade has been fully realized now, and we’re getting a better and better sense of how things worked out for the Packers as the players they took with the picks they got mature and develop.
Brian Gutekunst weighs in on Jaire Alexander’s future in Green Bay: “We’ll see” - Brian Gutekunst isn’t super optimistic about Alexander’s future in Green Bay, but as of this writing, Alexander is still a member of the Packers.
Packers rank highly in annual NFLPA team report card - If you think the Packers are a good organization, most players agree with you.
Report: Jets release Davante Adams - The Jets cut Adams, but he didn’t land in Green Bay. Alas!
When should the Packers break their NFL Draft tendencies? - The Packers have some pretty firm tendencies in the draft. When should they deviate?
Packers past offseason success shows good things can be worth waiting for - The Packers have had a lot of success in the later stages of free agency.
Seattle Seahawks trade wide receiver D.K. Metcalf to Pittsburgh Steelers - Mega-contract aside, this is a deal I’d have done.
Report: Packers may not be ready to move on from Jaire Alexander - Maybe Jaire Alexander isn’t actually going to be a former Packer any time soon.
Report: Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers are in contract negotiations - For my money, I think the Steelers make a good bit of sense for Rodgers.
Packers lose DL TJ Slaton to Bengals on 2-year deal - I’d have liked Slaton back, but I get why the Packers moved on.
Packers add Raiders CB Nate Hobbs in 2nd big free agent signing - What do you think of Nate Hobbs? He’s an interesting pickup for the Packers, to be sure.
Packers OL among the top players in NFL’s performance-based pay increases - Rasheed Walker and Zach Tom are a big part of the Packers’ offensive line, and now they’re cashing in. Well, to an extent. As much as you can cash in with non-guaranteed salary increases.