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Harrison Phillips hoping to build off career-year in Buffalo

Former Stanford Cardinal star Harrison Phillips will pair up with Dalvin Tomlinson in Minnesota in the hopes of creating an elite run-stuffing duo.

How Jaire Alexander will help Green Bay's young receivers

Having an elite cornerback to go up against every single practice is something that very few teams with rookie receivers have.

Vikings WR Bisi Johnson looking for breakout campaign in 2022

What is important to remember about Johnson is that he missed all of 2021 with a torn ACL that he suffered in training camp.

Vikings OC Wes Phillips' football blood runs deep

Wes Phillips knows what it takes to be successful in the NFL. He learned it all from his father and grandfather.

Aaron Rodgers should be the 2022 MVP favorite

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won back-to-back MVPs in the last two seasons. He is the best quarterback in the league. He should once again be the favorite for the most prestigious award in the NFL.

Patrick Peterson is already a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Peterson could retire right now and would have a very strong case for being an easy, first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Packers can pass Bears as winningest NFL team in 2022

The Packers could become the all-time leader in wins during the upcoming season.

How the Packers can improve upon an impressive 2021 season

If the Packers play like they did last regular season, they will set themselves up for another chance at a Super Bowl. They just need to perform better in the bigger moments in January.  

Why the Packers have failed in each of the last three postseasons

So, the Packers have had very good teams over the last three seasons. But Green Bay has had problems rear their heads at the worst possible moments.

Packers WR Juwann Winfree looking for breakout season in 2022

With the departures of Davante Adams and Marquez Valdez-Scantling, Winfree has an opportunity to show what he can do and try to claim some of those available targets in Green Bay.

Vikings CB Patrick Peterson hoping to return to Arizona form

In his first season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, Peterson recorded career lows in passes defensed and interceptions.

Tramon Williams should be a Packer Hall of Famer

Williams went played a decade in Green Bay during three different stints, finishing his career tied for eighth all-time in passes defensed with 153. He was a shutdown defender and an interception machine.

Vikings DT Dalvin Tomlinson could have career year in 2022

The 6-3, 325-pound defensive tackle is an absolute force when given the opportunity, and he is just starting to peak at the right time in his career. 

Aaron Rodgers ranked No. 1 QB in ESPN survey

The two-time reigning MVP was voted best as his position heading into the 2022 season. 

New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's impressive 2021 season with the Rams

O'Connell parlayed a strong 2021 season leading the Rams offense into a head coaching job in Minnesota. 

Why A.J. Hawk will be in the Packers Hall of Fame

Hawk was a stalwart on some formidable Green Bay defenses.

First-Team All-Pro De'Vondre Campbell left off top 10 ESPN linebackers list

An ESPN rankings list involving the top 10 linebackers heading into the 2022 season did not have the name De'Vondre Campbell on it.

Packers' Rashan Gary left off ESPN's top 10 edge-rushers list

Gary is one of the best young edge-rushers in professional football, but he didn't make ESPN's cut for the best of the best just yet.

Packers DL Jarran Reed could be an impactful free-agent pickup

Free-agent pickup Jarran Reed is going to be, at worst, one of the best rotational pieces among defensive tackles in the league.

Four-time Pro Bowler Ryan Kerrigan could be a huge veteran addition for Green Bay

Kerrigan struggled in 2021 after leaving Washington, but Green Bay could help reignite his career.

Should the Packers pursue Derek Wolfe?

Wolfe could add some key depth to Green Bay's front seven. 

Could Takkarist McKinley become Green Bay's new No. 3 edge rusher?

The Packers need to find a capable No. 3 edge rusher that would round the group and the entire defense into form.

What if Jimmy Graham returned to the Packers?

Bringing Jimmy Graham back to Green Bay would be a quietly good move for the Packers.