The 2013 NFL Draft was a strong one for general manager Ted Thompson. Many expected second-round pick Eddie Lacy – the 62nd of the draft – to have the greatest impact on the team. In 2016, the 63rd pick of that draft found his way to Green Bay and helped solidify the Packers running game as they ran the table.
Read MoreTim Masthay was anything but spectacular at punter for the Packers in 2015, and conventional wisdom would indicate that he needed a challenge in training camp.
Read MoreCook caught 42 passes for 551 yards and two touchdowns, giving the Packers an athletic, field stretching tight end that opened up options for other receivers.
Read MoreLeave it to Ted Thompson to find another undrafted free agent who plays a major role as a rookie.
Read More2016 was easily Micah Hyde’s best season as a pro. He showed his jack-of-all trades value in a huge way this year, filling in for Morgan Burnett at safety, Quinten Rollins and Damarious Randall at corner, and even Joe Thomas at a hybrid linebacker-type position.
Read MoreCornerback Sam Shields and safety Nick Collins have a lot in common. Both were given long odds to make it in the NFL. Collins was from small school Bethune-Cookman and Shields converted from wide receiver to cornerback in his senior season at Miami. Now, both may be sent from the NFL because of career-ending injuries.
Read MoreExpectations were extraordinarily high for rookie linebacker Blake Martinez. Dom Capers and the Packers defensive coaching staff was heaping praise on the Stanford graduate. The quick study earned himself a starting job. If an NFL player was defined by their July and August, Blake Martinez was the MVP of the league.
Read MoreIf you were skeptical of anyone being able to step into the role former free safety Nick Collins, know that Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is having the last laugh. 2016 was a breakout season for the third-year free safety.
Read MoreA year removed from ACL surgery, it was fair to wonder what kind of performance the Packers would get from Jordy Nelson in 2016. Recovery timelines can vary widely, and many athletes don’t see a full recovery from serious knee surgery until almost two years after they go under the knife.
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