Packers roundup: Progression on offense, DeShone Kizer deserves opportunity

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 09: Matt LaFleur speaks during a press conference to be introduced as head coach of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 09, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 09: Matt LaFleur speaks during a press conference to be introduced as head coach of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 09, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Tuesday, May 7.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

In the Packers News Report today: why progression awaits the Green Bay Packers offense this season, the best and worst case scenario for Darnell Savage, why DeShone Kizer deserves an opportunity to remain the backup quarterback in Green Bay, and more.

Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

News and notes from around FanSided

Progression awaits the offense in 2019 season (Lombardi Ave)

Jarod Hernandez writes about Green Bay’s offense — from the quarterbacks to the offensive line, and looks at how we can expect to see progression from the unit under new head coach Matt LaFleur this year.

Best and worst case scenarios for Darnell Savage (Dairyland Express – Jacob Westendorf)

Jacob Westendorf of Dairyland Express looks at the potential best and worst case scenario for first-round pick Darnell Savage Jr.

DeShone Kizer deserves another opportunity as backup QB (Lombardi Ave)

Despite not playing well in his two opportunities in the regular season last year, DeShone Kizer is still a talented young quarterback, and I wrote about why he should be given another opportunity to remain the backup quarterback for the Packers.

Green Bay Packers should add veteran cornerback depth (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)

General manager Brian Gutekunst has added a lot of young talent at cornerback over the past two offseasons, but Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express believes it’s important to add a veteran at the position.

More news and notes from around the internet

Why concern should be low about Rashan Gary’s shoulder injury (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)

Packers top pick Gary debuts in shoulder brace (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

Is Bryan Bulaga’s spot on the roster safe? (Cheesehead TV – Brandon Carwile)

2019 UDFA Prospectus: Which undrafted free agents are best positioned to stick with the Packers? (Acme Packing Company – Jason B. Hirschhorn)

Surge in speed makes Darnell Savage a ‘game changer’ (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein)

We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.

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