Packers News: Mailbag, potential draft day trades and more
The latest Green Bay Packers mailbag, potential draft day trades and more in the Packers News Report.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Saturday, April 14.
Today we open up the mailbag, look at the backup quarterback spot, and there’s also an interesting article on potential draft day trades Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst could look to make.
The big news from around the NFL is the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to release wide receiver Dez Bryant.
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Here’s a roundup of the top news and analysis from around the internet.
Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Mailbag: First-round options in the draft, Jordy Nelson’s replacement [Lombardi Ave]
It’s time to dive into the mailbag. In this edition, topics include prospects GM Brian Gutekunst could target in the first round of the draft, replacing Jordy Nelson and potentially signing Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Check it out.
Is there a backup quarterback plan? [NFL Spin Zone – Hunter Noll]
Despite trading for DeShone Kizer this offseason, what is Green Bay’s plan at the backup quarterback spot? Is Kizer ready to take over the offense if Aaron Rodgers is forced to miss time due to injury? Is Kizer really better prepared than Brett Hundley, or will Gutekunst regret not signing a veteran quarterback (although there’s still time)? Hunter Noll of NFL Spin Zone asks the question.
Five potential draft day trades Green Bay could make [Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson]
The draft is under two weeks away. Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express considered five trades Green Bay could look to make. He gets creative with his trades, including a potential move for Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. What would it take to successfully trade for the seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro?
More news and notes from around the internet
Does signing WR Dez Bryant make sense for Packers? [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]
Could the Packers sign another veteran on the eve of the 2018 NFL Draft? [Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner]
Packers’ CB room still a work in progress after Davon House’s return [Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson]
Packers right to keep Aaron Rodgers out of roster decisions [PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein]
Was Packers pass on WR Jordan Matthews the right call? [The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink]
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