Topical PACKERS | TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW Packers by position: Kenny Clark, then what? Packers need up-front improvement on defensive line From the Get ready for Packers season with a position-by-position breakdown of Green Bay's roster series JASON WILDE For the State Journal Jul 24, 2020 Jul 24, 2020 Updated Jan 7, 2021 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Kenny Clark isn’t an NFL star-in-the-making. He already is a star.kAm%96 BF6DE:@? :D H96E96C E9@D6 2C@F?5 9:> @? E96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD’ 5676?D:G6 =:?6 H:== 6=6G2E6 E96:C 82>6D E96 H2J E96 a_`e 7:CDE\C@F?5 A:4< 92D @G6C E96 =2DE 76H J62CD] uC@> %J=6C {2?42DE6C 2?5 s62? {@HCJ E@ |@?EC2G:FD p52>D 2?5 z:?8D=6J z6<6[ 5676?D:G6 4@@C5:?2E@C |:<6 !6EE:?6 ?665D >@C6 7C@> 2== @7 E96>]k^AmkAm“x 5@?’E E9:?< :E H2D 2?J D64C6E[” !6EE:?6 D2:5] “x >62?[ H6 E2=<65 23@FE :E[ E92E :E 76=E =:<6 z6??J A=2J65 E@@ >2?J A=2JD]”k^Am kAm%96 ?F>36CD DFC6=J DFAA@CE E92E 766=:?8] tG6? 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Packers by position: Without Bryan Bulaga, Packers hope to hold the line with ex-Badger Rick Wagner stepping into the breach Replacing right tackle Bryan Bulaga, who started 124 career games (including playoffs) in Green Bay, is no easy task.
Packers by position: Packers put their faith in young, unproven Jace Sternberger at tight end “We’re really excited about Jace and where he can go. I think the sky’s the limit,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says.
Packers by position: After ignoring obvious need at receiver, Green Bay hopes Davante Adams, others can keep elevating their games “For them to not pick a guy early on, to me, says they really like our (wide receivers),” quarterback Aaron Rodgers said midway through the vi…
Packers by position: Take it on the run? By adding AJ Dillon to Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, Packers may ground and pound Coach Matt LaFleur said near the end of the team’s virtual offseason program that Dillon joining forces with Jones and Williams doesn’t necess…
Packers by position: In the wake of Jordan Love pick, will Aaron Rodgers respond with renewed motivation, determination? “I think in general, for all players, having competition usually elevates their game,” general manager Brian Gutekunst said.
Packers by position: After moving on from Blake Martinez, Packers pin their hopes at linebacker on resurgent Christian Kirksey After letting Martinez walk in free agency, the Packers are hoping Kirksey can fill the void in the middle of the field — and deliver more fie…
Packers by position: With Jaire Alexander on the rise, secondary could be Packers’ primary strength Alexander had 63 tackles (41 solo), two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a team-high 23 pass break-ups last season.
Packers by position: In a football world filled with uncertainty, Packers enter training camp with all four specialists set With veteran kicker Mason Crosby back and kickoff/punt returner Tyler Ervin both back after re-signing during the offseason, and punter JK Sco…
