Team Grade:
Green Bay Packers
Quarterbacks: Running Backs:
Wide Receivers: Tight Ends:
Defense: Kickers:

Outlook

The Packers are an elite team. They were darn near perfect last year. Green Bay will have a hard time matching that regular season but they'll be among the elite in the league once again. They can challenge for a Super Bowl title. The defense, mainly the secondary, might be the only concern for this squad. If they struggle, the Packers might have a hard time making another trip to the Super Bowl. But if the pass defense makes some strides, the Packers will be scary good once again.

FANTASY BREAKOUT

Jermichael Finley, TE. Finley was supposed to have a huge year last season but drops and inconsistency plagued him. He can learn from that and get better, though. The talent is certainly there for Finley. He can be a stud at tight end, so don't be surprised if he finally has that huge season. Finley is talented enough to carry an offense at times during the year. Expect some big games and good overall numbers in the end, finishing with around 900 yards and double-digit scores.

FANTASY DUD

James Starks, RB. Starks started much of the year and played pretty well in that starting role. But he did fail to rush for 100 yards in any game and didn't even rush for 600 yards for the year. He didn't exactly seize the starting job. He should open the season as starter but we wouldn't be surprised if Alex Green starts stealing time from him. Green seems a little better fit for the offense because of his pass-catching ability. Starks might have a hard time repeating last year, which was just so so anyway.

Team Notes

May 24, 10:52 AM Green Bay Packers CB Tramon Williams' (shoulder) nerve damage in his shoulder has drastically healed due to a workout regimen that includes yoga and jump ropes.
May 23, 04:02 PM Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he believes WR Randall Cobb can be a receiver that catches at least 100 catches every season. Wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett said Cobb improved last season but still has things to work on to become more productive.
May 23, 08:22 AM Green Bay Packers DE Johnny Jolly is expected to return to the team next week and begin participating in OTAs after completing a court-ordered drug treatment program.
May 21, 03:53 PM Green Bay Packers DT Jerel Worthy (knee) said he is going to play again at some point in 2013 after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Week 17.
May 21, 02:13 PM Green Bay Packers DT Jerel Worthy (knee) was wearing a brace over his left knee at organized team activities Tuesday, May 21. Worthy was not participating, and his status for 2013 is unknown.
May 20, 01:03 PM Green Bay Packers LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) said he is completely healthy heading into this season, and that he plans on becoming the league's defensive Most Valuable Player in 2013. Bishop missed all of last season with a torn hamstring.
May 15, 08:33 AM Green Bay Packers RB Alex Green (knee) admitted he rushed back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament to compete for carries in training camp last season. He said it was premature, and by December, his knee was sore and swollen.

Fantasy Impact: Green should be healthier this season but has more to compete with for playing time, which doesn't bode well for him.
May 13, 03:13 PM Green Bay Packers QB B.J. Coleman could compete with QB Graham Harrell for the No. 2 quarterback job during offseason workouts and training camp.
May 03, 02:22 PM The Green Bay Packers may allow FS M.D. Jennings and SS Jerron McMillian to compete for one of the starting safety jobs during training camp.
May 03, 02:12 PM Green Bay Packers LB Dezman Moses could push LB Nick Perry for one of the starting outside linebacker jobs during offseason workouts and training camp.
May 03, 02:12 PM Green Bay Packers QB Graham Harrell is expected to compete with QB B.J. Coleman and possibly QB Matt Brown for the No. 2 quarterback job this offseason.
May 03, 02:02 PM The Green Bay Packers could have TE Jermichael Finley line up in the slot or at wide receiver this season since the team lost Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Jennings this offseason.

Fantasy Impact: Finley could get a little boost in targets with Jennings gone but will be hit or miss for fantasy teams.
May 03, 09:12 AM The Green Bay Packers are moving OT Bryan Bulaga to left tackle for the 2013 season.
May 03, 09:12 AM The Green Bay Packers are undergoing some changes to their offensive line for the 2013 season. In addition to moving OT Bryan Bulaga to left tackle, the coaches have flipped OG T.J. Lang and OG Josh Sitton, moving Lang from left to right guard and Sitton from right to left guard. OT Marshall Newhouse, OT Don Barclay and OT Derek Sherrod will compete for the starting right tackle spot.
Apr 29, 02:43 PM Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said OT Derek Sherrod (leg) is making progress from his broken leg and is counting on Sherrod to be a factor in 2013. Sherrod missed the entire 2012 season because of his leg injury.
Apr 29, 11:13 AM Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' five-year extension is worth a total of $130.75 million with $54 million guaranteed.

Offseason Keys

Additions:
TE Matthew Mulligan, OL Kevin Hughes. 

Losses:
WR Donald Driver, WR Greg Jennings, TE Tom Crabtree, DL Anthony Hargrove, DL Johnny Jones, DL Phillip Merling, LB D.J. Smith, LB Erik Walden, LB Frank Zombo, CB Charles Woodson. 

2012 Draft Class

RoundPickPlayerPos
 # 1  28 Nick PerryLB
 # 2  19 Jerel WorthyDL
 # 2  30 Casey HaywardDB
 # 4  37 Mike DanielsDL
 # 4  38 Jerron McMillianDB
 # 5  28 Terrell ManningLB
 # 7  34 Andrew DatkoOL
 # 7  36 B.J. ColemanQB
 Undrafted Jarrett BoykinWR
 Undrafted Marc TylerRB

2012 Schedule

WeekDateTimeOpponent
1     Sep 8 4:25PM     at San Francisco
2     Sep 15 1:00PM     Washington
3     Sep 22 1:00PM     at Cincinnati
-- Week 4 Bye --
5     Oct 6 1:00PM     Detroit
6     Oct 13 1:00PM     at Baltimore
7     Oct 20 4:25PM     Cleveland
8     Oct 27 8:30PM     at Minnesota
9     Nov 4 8:40PM     Chicago
10     Nov 10 1:00PM     Philadelphia
11     Nov 17 8:30PM     at New York Giants
12     Nov 24 1:00PM     Minnesota
13     Nov 28 12:30PM     at Detroit
14     Dec 8 8:30PM     Atlanta
15     Dec 15 4:25PM     at Dallas
16     Dec 22 4:25PM     Pittsburgh
17     Dec 29 1:00PM     at Chicago
18     Jan 4 8:00PM     Minnesota
19     Jan 11 8:00PM     at San Francisco
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