Let’s Not Forget Green Bay’s Forgotten Player
No one is talking much about Green Bay Packers safety Kentrell Brice much anymore. However, it seems Brice has a good of shot at starting in the defensive backfield as anyone. ...More
3Author > Rob Born
Rob is currently twiddling his thumbs on Whidbey Island in Washington. He likes to do research, although he has no shortage of opinions. He saw his first live Packers game in 1958, the only win of the year.
Posts by Rob Born
Can Packers’ Defenders Learn How to Force Fumbles?
The Green Bay Packers' defense hasn't been good at forcing fumbles for a while. Will that change under new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. It certainly seems like it can. ...More
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With JK Scott, Packers Get Punting Versatility
We were all surprised when the Green Bay Packers drafted punter JK Scott. What are the Packers getting in the Alabama phenom? Quite a bit, it would appear. Here's a look at what to expect. ...More
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Fitness Goes Hand in Hand with Professionalism
It appears DeAngelo Yancey is now taking his craft seriously. That reminds us that some people don't always show up in peak condition. Yancey will need to be on point if he plans on making the Packers' roster. ...More
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Was Packers’ Pass Rush to Blame for Defensive Woes?
The Green Bay Packers' pass rush barely bothered to show up in 2017. Was that the main reason for the team's defensive woes? Taking a look at the Minnesota Vikings would seemingly give us the answer....More
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Will Packers’ Interceptions Soar in 2018?
The Green Bay Packers have specifically drafted cornerbacks to fit defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's press-man style. Will that result in more interceptions than in recent years? There's evidence to suggest that it will....More
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Handicapping Packers’ WR3 Competition
Who will get the nod as the No. 3 receiver for the Green Bay Packers in 2018? It could be a wide-open competition or it could be decided early on. Here are the candidates and likely outcomes. ...More
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Despite GM Change, Packers Favor Certain Colleges
Who do the Green Bay Packers love in the NFL Draft? It appears they still love the Pac-12, although those allegiances may be changing. Iowa and Louisville are creeping up the rankings of colleges the Packers draft from....More
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Gutekunst Values College Football’s Top Conferences
Based on his first draft, it seems clear Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is more interested in trying to find players that can play right away. His first 10 picks were from power conferences. Not looking to draft...More
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Who Do The New Packers’ Draftees Remind You Of?
There are three Green Bay Packers' 2018 draftees that are highly reminiscent of some pretty good current and former players. There's another who's an outlier. Here's a look those players and how they stack up....More
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Brian Gutekunst Pulled Off One of Draft’s Bigger Surprises
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst pulled off one of the NFL Draft's biggest surprises. It came when he took Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Burks in the third round. Here were the three surprises and why the pick was made....More
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Here’s a Post-Draft Feel-Good Moment for Packers Fans
The Green Bay Packers are feeling pretty good about their NFL Draft class and so are quite a few others. Here's what Pro Football Focus has to say, along with some good news about the rest of the division....More
10J’Mon Moore Could be Gutekunst’s Biggest Bargain
The Green Bay Packers grabbed Missouri receiver J'Mon Moore in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. While there are a number of knocks on Moore he appears to have more upside than downside. Here's a look at what the...More
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Kevin King Just Got A Wake-Up Call!
With the selection of cornerbacks in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers sent last year's top pick, Kevin King, a wake-up call. He needs to play more aggressive if he's going to maintain a...More
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Some Packers Players Lost Sleep Over the Weekend
A number of Green Bay Packers were likely replaced or demoted over the last few days without doing anything at all. The team's new draft class shows what direction things are headed and here's who needs to be worried. ...More
2Will the Bleeding Finally Stop in Pack’s Defensive Backfield?
What do scouts say about the Green Bay Packers' two new cornerbacks, Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson? Here's the rundown and it shows the Packers are changing what they look for in their defensive backs. ...More
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