How they changed, Part I: A look at 2017 opponents
Every offseason ushers in big changes for NFL rosters. Here we take a look at Green Bay's first four opponents in 2017 and how they've changed.
By dnicholson
Every offseason ushers in big changes for NFL rosters. Here we take a look at Green Bay's first four opponents in 2017 and how they've changed.
By dnicholson
Comments (11)
MarkinMadison
May 22, 2017 at 06:01 pm
Atlanta is the measuring stick right now.
I said it before, I'll say it again. My problem isn't that they drafted Turbisky. My problem is that there is no reason to believe they could not have stayed put and got him one pick later. Even if he turns out to be the next Tom Brady, that problem will not change. The Bears shot themselves in the paw.
dnicholson
May 22, 2017 at 09:14 pm
I'm getting the distinct sense that this series is either not interesting or the execution was poor.
JerseyAl
May 23, 2017 at 09:44 am
why do you think that?
dnicholson
May 23, 2017 at 11:57 am
Just hasn't generated much discussion. I'm going to stick with the series, though, because it's genuinely helping me learn about Green Bay's 2017 opponents. It's also a good way to track all of these draft picks and where they ended up.
JerseyAl
May 23, 2017 at 02:34 pm
I wouldn't expect a lot of comments, but I think it's a very good idea, actually. Enlightening for people who don't pay close attention to other teams (like myself).
Thegreatreynoldo
May 24, 2017 at 01:34 am
I like the article, but have little to write about it. It is well written and informative. I don't follow other NFL teams, so even with this information I don't have many opinions about other teams. I am fairly familiar with Atlanta, Seattle and Chicago for obvious reasons, so only Cincinnati was kind of new to me.
And I am pretty familiar with the draft prospects already, say through the first 4 rounds anyway. I know that Delano Hill was the next safety picked after Josh Jones (some 30 slots later), and that the drop off in talent from Jones to Hill was substantial.
The most interesting items were the FA losses of other teams, but that could just be for me.
Savage57
May 24, 2017 at 08:13 am
Please continue the series. It's good to see a summary of upcoming opponent's moves, how they're shaping up as opposition, etc. Believe it or not, there really are some fans who realize the other teams are usually pretty good football players as well and that it's not a foregone conclusion the Packers are awarded a victory just for showing up because Packers.
croatpackfan
May 23, 2017 at 04:16 am
David you had better articles in the past. Idea is excellent, but...
NickPerry
May 23, 2017 at 06:00 am
I'm not so sure Seattle improved the O-Line that much this offseason. Lacy could very well have a decent season in Seattle. Hopefully that decent season doesn't start week one against the Packers.
Atlanta's in a division where the division winner changes mostly yearly. Before Carolina won the division from 2013 through 2015 no team won the division in consecutive years dating back to 2002. Atlanta is the one team who scares me a bit but I think the Packers can play with anyone in the NFL. I just wish the Packers weren't the team to have to open another NFL Stadium.
The Bengals have lost a lot of players over the last 2 seasons in FA so I really wonder how good they'll be. They have one of the best WR and TE in the NFL right now so Mixon and Ross could really help them offensively. Week 3 in GB I'll take the Packers by at least 9 points.
The Bears??? LMAO!!!! Enough said.
RCPackerFan
May 23, 2017 at 06:41 am
Seattle you know will be coming for GB. The last 2 times the Packers have played them, they have beat them. In the last meeting GB put a beat down on them. 38-10. Wilson threw 5 interceptions. Now coming with Lacy, you know he will be wanting to show his best in week 1. Seahawks are definitely going to be a tough team to play in week 1.
I'm really curious to see what Atlanta team shows up this year. Teams that get beat in the super bowl have a hard time coming back the next season. Just look at the Panthers. Also the NFC South is a division that the first goes to worst and the worst to first almost every year. With the way the Falcons lost, how will they overcome that? Losing Shanahan won't help.
The Bengals definitely added some firepower this year. Adding Ross and Mixon. However losing their top 2 OL will really hurt them. They will be a tougher team to play early, but
The Bears are the Bears... We will always get their best effort no matter how good or bad they are. With Fox as their Head Coach you also know that they are going to be giving 100%.
PatrickGB
May 23, 2017 at 10:30 am
Finally, an article on how our opponents have changed! Good job. I get the optimism for our own "improvements" but we don't play in a league where we are the only team with changes. When we keep the same defensive scheme every year and draft at the bottom of the rounds we are barely keeping up with the league. Couple that with TT's frugality we are often struggling to keep up. However we do have a great offense and when clicking we are hard to beat. So this year (again) we must rely on Aaron and our offense to keep up. King and Jones are good additions but wont be ready to play full time until mid season.