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Davante Adams’ Cryptic Tweet Sparks Questions Surrounding His Future in Green Bay

The Packers have been wrapped up in drama since March, when it was reported that MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers is unhappy with the organization and “wants out” of Green Bay. Since then, the primary focus of nearly all NFL coverage has been about wether or not the future Hall-of-Famer will be returning to Green Bay in 2021. The uncertainty surrounding Rodgers’ future in titletown has been a dark cloud looming over the organization all offseason, a cloud that doubled in size on Tuesday due to a cryptic tweet sent out by Packers All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams.

De’Vondre Campbell Adds Much Needed Experience to the Packers Inside Linebacker Group

A little over a week ago, I posted an article regarding the Packers need for veteran leadership within the inside linebacker room. On Wednesday, that need was fulfilled with the acquisition of six-year veteran, De’Vondre Campbell.

Prepare for the Worst, Pray for the Best: Aaron Rodgers is Officially Holding Out

Tuesday June 8th marked the official start to the Packers 2021 season. Mandatory mini-camp has started and all of the players who missed OTAs were back in Green Bay, all but one. That player being NFL MVP, Aaron Rodgers, who’s absence confirms the unfortunate truth that he is officially holding out of team activities.

Ahead of Schedule: David Bakhtiari is Making a Speedy Recovery

On the final day of 2020, Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari’s season was cut short due to an ACL tear that he suffered during a Thursday evening walkthrough in preparation for the Packers week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Now, just six months later, he is back on the practice field – moving around with pep in his step.

“Thunder and Lightning”: A.J. Dillon is Ready to Take the League by Storm in Year Two

Over the past several seasons the Green Bay Packers have had the luxury of playing with not just one, but two high caliber running backs – Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams. This offseason, both backs were due for major paydays. The Packers were able to keep their superstar in town, signing Aaron Jones to a four year, 48 million dollar contract at the start of free agency this past March. Williams on the other hand, was forced to sign elsewhere and ended up going to Detroit on a two year, 6 million dollar deal. The departure of Williams sets the stage for a major increase of snaps for second year running back, A.J. Dillon, who seems to be more than ready to take on the responsibility.

Trim and Incentivized: Preston Smith is Ready for a Bounce Back Year

Picture taken by : Jeffrey Phelps, AP Photo

After coming to the Packers as a free agent in 2019 Preston Smith made an immediate impact, logging 12 sacks and 55 quarterback pressures during his first year in Green Bay. In 2020, after such a phenomenal first year, he was expected to pick up right where he left off as one half of the most feared pass rushing duo in the NFL. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned.

Robert Tonyan: Mindset of a Champion

Photo taken by: Jeff Hanisch – USA TODAY Sports

On Friday – Packers tight end, Robert “Big Bob” Tonyan, made and appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. During his appearance, Tonyan touched on a number of different topics which included his off season workout plans, building upon his stellar 2020 season and of course his quarterback, reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers – who is currently at odds with with the Packers organization.

The Weakest Link: The Need for Veteran Leadership Inside the Packers ILB Room

Picture taken by: Evan Siegle, packers.com

Four years into the Gutekunst era it is obvious the inside linebacker position is not high on the priority list. Last season, after deciding not to invest in homegrown talent [Blake Martinez] the Packers were left with a young and inexperienced group of middle linebackers. Yes, they did bring in Christian Kirksey, who made some splash plays throughout the 2020 season. However, his inability to remain healthy coupled with the fact his biggest advocate, Mike Pettine, was let go at the end of the season, made him a cap causality coming into 2021.

Packers Wide Receivers Join Rodgers, Skip OTA’s

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The news of Aaron Rodgers skipping out on the Packers OTA’s did not come as a surprise to anyone, in fact it was suspected considering the drama of this past offseason. What people did not expect were others to follow his lead.

Rodgers Breaks His Silence, “It is about the people”.

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Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson Embracing Clay Matthews

Last night, on Kenny Mayne’s final episode of Sports Center, Aaron Rodgers finally broke his silence on the situation that is unfolding between him and the Green Bay Packers. Although he did not say much and we still do not have a clear cut answer as to how this is all going to unfold, his cryptic message did provide some insight to the issues going on in Titletown. One thing he made very clear is that it is way deeper than the drafting of Jordan Love.