Packers News: Brian Gutekunst should sign free agent after Jake Ryan injury
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Thursday, August 2.
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The biggest news on Wednesday was that Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Jake Ryan is reportedly out for the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. This is sad news for Ryan, and bad news for Green Bay’s defense.
The biggest question now is whether GM Brian Gutekunst should turn to free agency. Jesse Fry’s article below discusses exactly that.
By the time you’re reading this, my latest 53-man roster predictions could be up on the site. Be sure to check out that article.
Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.
News and notes from around FanSided
Time for general manager Brian Gutekunst to make his mark (Lombardi Ave)
With injuries to Jake Ryan and Kentrell Brice, Lombardi Ave’s Jesse Fry believes it’s time for Brian Gutekunst to make his mark and sign a free agent for more depth. There are still some very talented safeties still available.
Four ways 2018 team can mirror 2011 success (Lombardi Ave)
Despite the poor play on defense, Green Bay’s offense was dominant in 2011, leading the team to a 15-1 regular season record. Lombardi Ave’s Ryan Sanville looks at how this year’s team can mirror the success from 2011.
Breaking down the 2018 schedule (Lombardi Ave)
Green Bay has the toughest strength of schedule in the league, but how tough is it really? Lombardi Ave’s Tyler Grzegorek takes an in-depth look.
NFL 2018 record predictions: Packers bounce back in big way (Lombardi Ave)
Yesterday I made my predictions for each NFL division winner, as well as each round of the playoffs. Spoiler: I may or may not have picked Green Bay to win the Super Bowl (I definitely have).
More news and notes from around the internet
Mike Pettine doesn’t rule out Packers adding veteran ILB (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)
Here’s what we expect from the 2018 Packers’ defense (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)
Montravius Adams finally in the swim after lost rookie season (PackersNews.com – Ryan Wood)
Packers address Jake Ryan’s season-ending injury with familiar ‘patience’ (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)
Amidst injuries, Mike Pettine plans to keep Packers’ train moving (Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson)
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