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Packers rookies hit the field for the first time

The Packers held their rookie minicamp this past weekend, bringing in their draft picks and UDFAs, as well as a bevy of players on an unsigned "tryout" basis. There were fewer UDFA's than usual this season, due to the fact the Packers had more than the usual number of players under contract, thanks mainly to the success of the last few drafts. There are always some players invited to the rookie camp on a tryout basis, but it's pretty infrequent that the Packers decide to sign one to the roster.

But this year is different - the Packers actually signed three tryout players to their roster. These players did the improbable, eclipsing one hurdle to a possible NFL career, but of course, much higher hurdles await.

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Reacting to Jeff Hafley's comments about the Packers defensive line

Aaron is back from New Orleans and may just be getting a little excited about the Packers defensive line after listening to new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's latest press conference.

How Packers’ Draft and New Kickoff Rules Intersect

Keisean Nixon’s main value, of course, is as the league’s leading kickoff returner, so his future would seem secure regardless of how things change in the secondary. It’s an interesting assumption, given the new kickoff rules, something that isn’t getting nearly enough attention because they call for different skill sets in many places.

Sean Clifford to Get Worthy QB2 Competition From Michael Pratt

This could be the year the Packers carry three QBs into the season. The big question is who will be the direct backup. No one is down on Sean Clifford, but if Clifford and 7th round pick Michael Pratt have comparable camps, the Packers may give that spot to Pratt. He's the more intriguing of the two prospects and could have other teams calling up Brian Gutekunst quickly with trade offers if he shows out. That 7th round investment could have a high payoff. But it doesn't happen if they slot him at QB3.

Carry The G Radio The Podcast: The waiting is the hardest part

Aaron and Billy discuss the Green Bay Packers 2024 draft class and bemoan the amount of time between now and training camp when they get to see the latest Packers put the pads on.

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The Time is Now for this Defense

New Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is certainly fighting history. In the thirteen seasons since Green Bay last won a Super Bowl the Packers defense has finished in the top ten in points allowed only twice, and never higher than ninth. In 2010, when the Packers last hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, they finished second.

However, Ken Lass writes, there is reason to be encouraged.

The unit may be closer than you think. It may surprise you to learn that Green Bay’s defense actually ranked higher than its offense in terms of points in 2023. The defense was tenth in points allowed, while the offense stood twelfth in points scored. Hafley brings a change in philosophy, with a switch to a 4-3 base, which may suit the team’s personnel better.

There is highly drafted talent across the board, at all three levels, including incoming rookies Javon Bullard at safety and Edgerrin Cooper at linebacker, both perhaps the top players in the draft at their positions.

Green Bay’s offense will carry them a long way in 2024, just as it did in 2010. But to be Super? That’s going to be determined by the defense. It’s time to be better than good. It’s time to be great.

The BEST tailgate beer brats

CHTV co-founder Corey Behnke shares his best tailgate beer brat recipe (using Carry the G cream ale of course)