Green Bay Packers’ News - 2025

[wallyuwl]

I never put much stock into the report cards. Most players only have ever played for one or two teams. What are they comparing it to?

I mean, some things, like locker rooms, you can compare to other teams visiting locker rooms. In general, though, I agree it's mostly worthless for some of the categories as there is no basis for comparison other than player gossip.

Not really. Visiting locker rooms have no resemblance to the team locker room.

[NCF]

I never put much stock into the report cards. Most players only have ever played for one or two teams. What are they comparing it to?

I mean, some things, like locker rooms, you can compare to other teams visiting locker rooms. In general, though, I agree it's mostly worthless for some of the categories as there is no basis for comparison other than player gossip.

Not really. Visiting locker rooms have no resemblance to the team locker room.

I get that. I think you can make assumptions, though, based on comparing one visiting locker room to another. I guess my main point is that I think players are completing these report cards based on grossly incomplete information.

[NCF]

Mark Murphy throwing haymakers on the way out the door. This is brilliant!! No warning, just F you to fake fans.

[go pak go]

Mark Murphy throwing haymakers on the way out the door. This is brilliant!! No warning, just F you to fake fans.

The one advantage with electronic tickets and the Ticketmaster app is you can now track this whereas you couldn't do it before with paper tickets as there was no way of knowing who did the scan.

It's a great move that I am sure the Packers front office has been wanting to do for a while as it is clear the amount of visiting fans is increasing at Lambeau over the years.

[musclestang]

Mark Murphy throwing haymakers on the way out the door. This is brilliant!! No warning, just F you to fake fans.

I'm a fan of Mr. Murphy doing this. Long time coming.

[wallyuwl]

Mark Murphy throwing haymakers on the way out the door. This is brilliant!! No warning, just F you to fake fans.

I'm a fan of Mr. Murphy doing this. Long time coming.

I don't like it being so sudden and no warning. Changing the rules in the middle of the game. I would support an announcement or insert with this year's tickets saying if you sell more than, say, 75% of tickets in a two year period then we'll pull them. The reality is that they keep raising prices to an unaffordable level for most people, now they are taking tickets away without warning because people are recouping the insane cost of tickets. Not cool.

[APB]

Mark Murphy throwing haymakers on the way out the door. This is brilliant!! No warning, just F you to fake fans.

I'm a fan of Mr. Murphy doing this. Long time coming.

I don't like it being so sudden and no warning. Changing the rules in the middle of the game. I would support an announcement or insert with this year's tickets saying if you sell more than, say, 75% of tickets in a two year period then we'll pull them. The reality is that they keep raising prices to an unaffordable level for most people, now they are taking tickets away without warning because people are recouping the insane cost of tickets. Not cool.

The rules haven't changed. The Packers are simply exercising an existing option.

And a warning isn't necessary when you're targeting "fans" who have sold 100% of tickets for multiple years.

Affordability? Pfft. Those people had no issue with affordability. The Packers took aim at individuals who had sold every single ticket to every single game for multiple years. This wasn't an affordability issue for these people, it was pure profiteering at the expense of fellow fans. Those people were practically begging for intervention. Screw 'em.

Any locals up there hearing any pushback from fans who have had their seats not renewed? Any news stories decrying the unfairness of it all? Didn't think so. Long overdue.

[go pak go]

Mark Murphy throwing haymakers on the way out the door. This is brilliant!! No warning, just F you to fake fans.

I'm a fan of Mr. Murphy doing this. Long time coming.

I don't like it being so sudden and no warning. Changing the rules in the middle of the game. I would support an announcement or insert with this year's tickets saying if you sell more than, say, 75% of tickets in a two year period then we'll pull them. The reality is that they keep raising prices to an unaffordable level for most people, now they are taking tickets away without warning because people are recouping the insane cost of tickets. Not cool.

Yeah I can't get behind your concerns at all. They stated "have sold 100% of their tickets for multiple years"

They are first targeting season ticket holders (notice I didn't say fans) who are clearly using grandpa's season tickets as an income source and nothing more.

If you don't ge the option to renew...it's because you don't attend games and therefore the only pain you will experience is not having an asset that has higher demand than supply.

[Yoop]

I'm a fan of Mr. Murphy doing this. Long time coming.

I don't like it being so sudden and no warning. Changing the rules in the middle of the game. I would support an announcement or insert with this year's tickets saying if you sell more than, say, 75% of tickets in a two year period then we'll pull them. The reality is that they keep raising prices to an unaffordable level for most people, now they are taking tickets away without warning because people are recouping the insane cost of tickets. Not cool.

Yeah I can't get behind your concerns at all. They stated "have sold 100% of their tickets for multiple years"

They are first targeting season ticket holders (notice I didn't say fans) who are clearly using grandpa's season tickets as an income source and nothing more.

If you don't ge the option to renew...it's because you don't attend games and therefore the only pain you will experience is not having an asset that has higher demand than supply.

clearly?? first I don't think there are that many that sell every game, or that most that do, are descendants, I'll wait to see the numbers when the dust settles.

never had a issue with a season ticket holder selling several games to recoup these outrageous ticket prices, but if they sell more than IMO, a warning should be issued, then a repeat, and you lose your season tickets, anyone can have a rough year, or even 2 or 3 years, shouldn't lose what many have waited decades to get just because they can't afford these tickets for a year or so

[musclestang]

I don't mind selling some, I don't think anybody has an issue with it. It's selling all. There are a lot of people that want the tickets so they go to the games. Affordability is a reality for everything. Plenty of stuff I'd like, but can't get because I can't afford. and even the people I know with tickets if they can't go, sell them to friends or give to family to use.

It's not likely this will even move us up much more than a blip on the waiting list, I don't think it's that prevalent. But if you can't make a game or 2 at least every year, time to move on. Season tickets aren't for you anymore.

[Pugger]

When we retired and moved to FL we sold our season tickets to a local broker. We couldn't use them and a lot of our friends balked at the price. We did this so we wouldn't lose them just in case we moved back to GB. After a dozen years we gave them to my hubby's brother and they are now under his name (You can do this with blood relatives. My father gave my younger sister his in this same manner). We made a little money from these brokers but not as much as one would think. We are just glad the tickets are still in the family. At this point in my life I'd rather watch the games on TV. I don't want to bother with the crowds anymore and you miss a lot at Lambeau if you aren't listening to the radio feed.

[Labrev]

I'm a fan of Mr. Murphy doing this. Long time coming.

I don't like it being so sudden and no warning. Changing the rules in the middle of the game. I would support an announcement or insert with this year's tickets saying if you sell more than, say, 75% of tickets in a two year period then we'll pull them. The reality is that they keep raising prices to an unaffordable level for most people, now they are taking tickets away without warning because people are recouping the insane cost of tickets. Not cool.

You did the meme!!

[BF004]

Nice read

https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-pac ... 246433771/

I would say the Green Bay Packers are close to the NFL median in terms of how interesting the next couple of months are going to be. The Packers are not undergoing a major offseason of change — no potential changes at QB, head coach, GM and both play callers is something only a handful of franchises can say.

But it's far from a sleepy offseason in Green Bay. That was made clear during my trip to Indianapolis for the Combine, where the Packers came up as a regular topic of conversation around Downtown.

I'll be the first to admit I'm not some kind of super reporter with insiders dishing out secret info at every steakhouse within a mile radius of Lucas Oil Stadium, so don't expect some crazy scoops here — leave that for the Starbucks warriors and St. Elmo's savants.


It is, however, pretty hard to go a week in Indianapolis in late February without hearing at least some things of note from some fairly reputable sources. Also there was, y'know the actual scouting combine — I've got thoughts on that too:


Jordan Love is a highly respected player in league circles

Trying to find an NFL coach or evaluator who isn't a fan of Jordan Love was not easy. We already know the Packers brass think very highly of their QB1, but I was surprised just how many figures around the league believe that Jordan Love fully warrants his lofty contract and view him among the top passers in football — and that his injuries from 2024 hindered him quite a bit.

Perhaps my favorite quote of the weekend came from an offensive coach, maybe not word-for-word because I was several beers deep:

"This draft class doesn't have a Jordan Love. And we want a Jordan Love."


There are more "Packers types" than ever before

The idea of a player being a "Packers type" is an inexact science as we usually see 2 or 3 outliers drafted to Green Bay every year. But for the most part, there is a clear criteria of traits the Packers seek, particularly in early rounds.

The athletic standard of NFL prospects is logically improving every year, does that mean the Packers need to raise their standards to account for this? A sub 7-second three cone for trench players (one of Green Bay's greatest tells over the years) is no longer reserved for a unicorn athlete.

This class in particular just seems like it's bursting at the seams with players Brian Gutekunst would absolutely love. It's no surprise that he was eager to entertain the idea of trading back for additional picks during his interview with the media on Tuesday.


Nobody actually knows how heavy the Packers are pursuing trade targets

… Or at least I sure as hell don't.

Conflicting reports surfaced earlier in the week about the Packers negotiating a trade for star wide receiver DK Metcalf. I don't have a dog in this fight, and it seems nobody else does either.

I'm inclined to take my information from members of local Green Bay media who insist the Packers have not made contact with Seattle over a trade, but really anybody of note who I spoke to in Indianapolis on this situation was coming from a place of complete unknown, that includes members of the Seahawks beat.

Brian Gutekunst was not on the beers

Did not see Gutey on the beers.

Maybe he was in more cultured bars than me.


Interest for Jaire Alexander is below sea level

Don't act shocked. Nobody seems to think any GM is bidding for Jaire with any more than a 5th round pick. The 49ers exchanging Deebo Samuel for a 5th rounder was perhaps the final nail in the coffin.

While Alexander isn't quite declining on a slope as steep as Deebo, the Packers CB laps Washington's newest receiver when it comes to durability concerns and contract complications.

The majority of combine attendees seem to think Jaire will simply get released. I did hear from a member of a team with a plethora of day 3 picks who said Jaire was, and still is, a topic of conversation. But upcoming free agent corners are the focus, and Jaire is "a contingency plan, not a preference." — got an exact quote that time as I was still reeling from the shrimp cocktail and feeling fairly sober.


The Packers are doing their homework on quarterbacks

Specifically those projected in the later rounds, I don't imagine they spent too long on the Cam Ward tape.

Drafting quarterbacks just makes sense. On a four year deal they can often be appreciating assets. Malik Willis is due to hit free agency next year and if a handful of hot-seat quarterbacks struggle in 2025, he's in line to get another shot in the league, even if it's just a training camp battle somewhere.

The Packers want to enter July with 4 QBs on the roster, and more importantly they want to lock down a backup quarterback for 2026 and beyond. The position was a major sore spot during training camp last season.

Whether they opt for a clean prospect with a high floor or a toolsy guy who could be boom-or-bust, that I do not know. But the Packers are looking at this QB class in depth, and their eventual pick may not be as late as the 6th/7th round.

[musclestang]

Doesn't surprise me on the Jaire front, would be ecstatic if we got a 4th somewhere, thinking 5th is more likely or just outright release.

[lupedafiasco]

I’ve been saying a 5th is likely the best we get for Alexander. I’m even starting to believe it’ll just end up being a 7th for one of the teams with a ton of cap space and on the rise.

[Acrobat]

Just get Davante for a friendly deal and I'm good as long as other players progress and we have another strong draft class.

[APB]

Doesn't surprise me on the Jaire front, would be ecstatic if we got a 4th somewhere, thinking 5th is more likely or just outright release.

Replying here but posted to the forum at large:

Is the thought of Jaire staying with the Packers in 2025 no longer even an option? Would members here rather see him released outright than remain a player under contract? That seems to be the vibe. And it confounds me.

[musclestang]

Doesn't surprise me on the Jaire front, would be ecstatic if we got a 4th somewhere, thinking 5th is more likely or just outright release.

Replying here but posted to the forum at large:

Is the thought of Jaire staying with the Packers in 2025 no longer even an option? Would members here rather see him released outright than remain a player under contract? That seems to be the vibe. And it confounds me.

At this point, I don't really see him still here. I thought maybe some things were blown up just because it's the media and that's what they do. But looking back over everything and his end of season comments etc. I believe this relationship is done no matter what I think. He does not want to be here at all and if that's the case, I'd rather he just be gone.

[lupedafiasco]

Doesn't surprise me on the Jaire front, would be ecstatic if we got a 4th somewhere, thinking 5th is more likely or just outright release.

Replying here but posted to the forum at large:

Is the thought of Jaire staying with the Packers in 2025 no longer even an option? Would members here rather see him released outright than remain a player under contract? That seems to be the vibe. And it confounds me.

I would absolutely rather have him but it’s not realistic at this point. 2 straight years he’s been a distraction and plays half the game. NFL teams just aren’t going to put up with it.

Especially when the Packers medical staff told Jaire he was good to play and he shut himself down with surgery.

[Yoop]

when ya can't rely on your #1 CB week to week it makes it more difficult to design a game plan, even more so in man coverage, which lowers Jaire's value imo, Silverstien said Ted might try and redo his contract, another said Ted didn't, who do you believe? was hoping we could package him in a deal to pick up a Edge, CB, or WR, a late round pick is hardly compensation for our investment