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Why the Packers actually added Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs (and the work still left to do)
Many have misinterpreted what the Packers' early free-agent additions mean for the team.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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How would a big swing at a position of need change the Packers' draft plans?
The Packers missed out on DK Metcalf and Davante Adams, but Trey Hendrick is still on the block. And the tampering period is about to start. Brian…
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Peter Bukowski
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Potential Packers? Prospects with most still to prove after combine
The Packers heavily utilize athletic testing in their draft evaluations. But coming out of the combine, several important prospects still haven't…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
If not Davante Adams (or DK Metcalf) then who can boost the Packers pass catchers?
Green Bay has some big-name options to consider this offseason, but what if those plans fall through? Where can they turn to provide an upgrade for 2025…
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Peter Bukowski
Assessing the true risk of adding Davante Adams at this stage of his career
NFL history suggests that Davante Adams doesn't carry the same degree of risk as other players his age.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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February 2025

The Jaire Alexander trade market, Packers free agent plans, and more nuggets from the NFL combine
The NFL combine holds the keys to the offseason, often for reasons that have nothing to do with potential draft picks. We unload the notebook on intel…
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Peter Bukowski
2025 NFL Scouting Combine: Which draft prospects can test onto Packers' radar
The NFL combine represents just one part of the Packers' scouting process, but few draft prospects end up in Green Bay without strong athletic testing.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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Are the Packers due for a "Jeff Hafley" draft or will Brian Gutekunst keep the reins?
Ted Thompson and Brian Gutekunst have drafted in themes over the years. The GM seems to have taken control the last few years, but is a reorientation…
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Peter Bukowski
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What history says Packers should do in free agency to maximize Super Bowl chances
A recent study highlighted several areas that Super Bowl teams of the past 10 years did in free agency. The Packers should heed the lessons.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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Are the Packers willing to go small to add a huge impact on their pass rush?
Brian Gutekunst has traditionally prized size on the edge. But Jeff Hafley's scheme has worked for teams will smaller pass rushers and Green Bay could…
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Peter Bukowski
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Finding Packers Pass Rushers: the great debate over college production vs. physical traits
Some argue the Packers need to shift their approach to drafting pass rushers after projects like Lukas Van Ness have failed to produce, but such a…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
How the Packers had a top passing defense despite talent issues and what it means for how they build moving forward
It doesn't really make sense. Jeff Hafley put together an elite defense with cornerback questions, two rookies starting and a pass rush that didn't show…
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Peter Bukowski
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