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Packers' Preston Smith looking to build off of a bounce-back season

Preston Smith had a much-improved 2021 season. Prior to 2021, Smith recorded just four sacks in 2020 after a career-high 12-sack campaign in his first season with Green Bay in 2019.

Expect the Packers to give backup QB Jordan Love more responsibility in 2022

After seeing No. 10 get actual game reps last season, the Packers know they have a very talented prospect in Love.

What the Packers should expect from Randall Cobb in 2022

Veteran receiver Randall Cobb is back for his 10th season in Green Bay and 12th overall and the former Kentucky Wildcat is primed for a big role for the Packers this season. 

Adam Thielen is the Jordy Nelson of the Minnesota Vikings

Adam Thielen's productive, workmanlike consistency and adoration by the Vikings fanbase has parallels with former Packers WR Jordy Nelson.

Vikings' Dalvin Cook is a top-five running back right now

Arguably the most important piece of the Minnesota Vikings' offense is 26 year-old running back Dalvin Cook.

Why Packers CB Eric Stokes had the best type of rookie season

Green Bay Packers rookie Eric Stokes had to carry the cornerback room on his shoulders for some time before help arrived in the form of standout cornerback Rasul Douglas.

What 2022 will look like for Allen Lazard

Veteran Allen Lazard, who just signed his one-year, $3.986M RFA tender a few weeks ago, is back for another season with the Packers, and expectations are high.

Packers CB Rasul Douglas is one of the best stories in sports

Green Bay signed Rasul Douglas from the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on Oct. 6 after cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Kevin King sustained injuries.

Vikinigs DE Danielle Hunter looking for a rebirth in 2022

In the wake of missing all of 2020 with a neck injury and most of 2021 with a pectoral injury, Danielle Hunter is looking to find his groove again.

Is Packers LT David Bakhtiari a Hall of Famer?

The Packers have proven that they know how to draft and develop offensive linemen better than almost any team.

Packers star CB Jaire Alexander is worth every penny of his massive contract

Alexander, one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the game, signed a four-year, $84 million deal earlier this offseason.

TE Robert Tonyan is on track to play week 1 for Packers

Packers fans should be very excited about this news.

Three-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins is a good quarterback who has been on mediocre teams

If Cousins plays well, which he generally has for most of his career, Minnesota should be in prime contention for a playoff appearance this January.  

Vikings six-time Pro Bowl S Harrison Smith has been consistent for a decade

Maybe the most underrated defensive player in the NFL over the last decade has been Harrison Smith. The starting safety of the Minnesota Vikings has nearly created a Hall of Fame career for himself.

A Julio Jones-Matt LaFleur reunion sounds just right

LaFleur, who was the QB coach, and Jones were together in Atlanta for two seasons (2015-2016). In those two seasons, it's not a coincidence that Jones was given two First-Team All-Pro nods.

Examining why Odell Beckham Jr. signing with Packers makes sense

Beckham most likely will not be ready until midseason at the earliest while he waits for his ACL to heal. But he could provide a great spark down the stretch for a team like the Packers.

A look at Aaron Rodgers' absurd career stats

There is no debate. Aaron Rodgers statistics and abilities prove why he is arguably the greatest quarterback of all-time.

Matt LaFleur has made winning a habit in Green Bay once again

The former Saginaw Valley State quarterback has the best record for a head coach in his first three seasons in NFL history, going 41-13 including the postseason.

De'Vondre Campbell is the quietest, best defender in entire NFL

The Green Bay Packers struck gold last offseason when they signed MLB De'Vondre Campbell to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum. Campbell had been forgotten about by a lot of teams.

Why the Seahawks would greatly benefit from trading for Baker Mayfield

If Seattle is able to swing a trade for Mayfield, who has winning experience in this league, the Seattle offense will be much better than people think.

Examining why the Packers have been so dominant in the NFC North

The Packers have won the NFC North 12 times over the past 20 years. The Packers have owned this division for the majority of its existence. Why has the team from Titletown been so tough to beat these last two decades?

What Rob Gronkowski's retirement means for the rest of the NFC

The loss of Gronkowski is a big one. It takes away one of Brady's top targets and also means that the future Hall of Fame quarterback will have to rely more on his Pro Bowl receivers in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Four-time Pro Bowler Justin Houston to Green Bay makes sense

A trio of Rashan Gary, Preston Smith and Justin Houston coming off the edge at Lambeau Field would be a dangerous, dangerous sight.

Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon poised to be the league's best backfield duo in 2022

Dillon and Jones are thunder and lightning. They are set up for greatness in 2022 and beyond in Green Bay.