Andrew Mertig

Beyond the "dibs" violation, calling someone maam in a gym should get you banned for life.

I think the Packers need some veteran DL help, but Allen has been atrocious vs the run for three consecutive seasons. Not touching that one.

My pet peeve is the gym bros rotating between 4 machines. So, I have no clue what is currently being used and what hasn't been wiped down. So, I have to pre-wipe and post-wipe.

Far too many people drive past bear carcasses and don't stop to put them in their trunk.

And because he was released, he wouldn't count against the comp pick formula.

This is exactly who I'd like to see the Packers target (though they should have just drafted him in 2020).

My 2026 QB Prospects (Film Grade Only):
1. Fernando Mendoza Indiana
2. Garrett Nussmeier LSU
3. Drew Allar Penn St
4a. Ty Simpson Alabama
4b. Sawyer Robertson Baylor
6a. Taylen Green Arkansas
6b. Carson Beck Miami
8a. Cole Payton NDSU
8b. Luke Altmyer Illinois
10. Cade Klubnik Clemson

Packers special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is stepping done, per Mike Garafolo.

Barring additional changes, the only coordinator from Green Bay's 2025 staff to return for 2026 will be OC Adam Stenavich.

Washington CB Ephesians Prysock will get a 2 point bump on his film grade for having the best name in the draft. And I will not apologize for that.

QBs who have early success always carry a positive bias throughout their career.

The Packers were desperate for a Punter in the 2018 draft. They took G Cole Madison with the 1st pick in the 5th round (138).

Michael Dickson went 149 to the Seahawks. The Packers came back with the 2nd punter when they selected JK Scott at 172.

Perfect promotion for Texans and Packers in SB 61.

Danielle Hunter/X vs. Matthew "Golden"

Hackett just got hired as the Dolphins' QB Coach. But before than, I would assume he would have been in heavy consideration.

Does Getsy just step in there?

Fun fact I found out while researching other options: Danny Etling was hired as an Assistant QBs coach in Washington.

"Onion Oligarch" has a nice ring to it.

This WR class is going to be fascinating. My current order (a lot will change in the next month):
1. Makai Lemon - USC
2. Carnell Tate - Ohio St
3. Jordyn Tyson - ASU
4. Denzel Boston - Washington
5. Chris Bell - Louisville
6. KC Concepcion - Texas A&M

Bell is probably my spiciest take so far.

He’s the best player in franchise history and brought a title to MKE that I never expected in my lifetime. He was more loyal than most in the modern NBA.

But he also pushed them to make a bunch of moves that blew up. Still a legend, should always be celebrated, and will get a statue.

You are correct. I was looking too fast and looked at the total DVOA.

If we are using DVOA, Jim Schwartz is a good comparison:
PHI: 2018 - 13
2019 - 12
2020 - 27
CLE: 2023 - 8
2024 - 32
2025 - 30

IMO, Schwartz is one of the best DCs in the league. But the numbers don't always reflect that.

I give him a pass for 23 because his best player for most of the year was Dennis Gardeck. 24 was also a talent deficient defense. Deserves a lot more criticism for this season. I just think you look at the drop off in Philly from 22 to 23 and that says a lot about his ability to coach defense.
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Gannon was not my preferred hire. Probably not top 3. So, I'm just presenting the argument of what the optimistic viewpoint should be. He wasn't calling plays in Arizona, but should be held responsible for those units.
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I’d say he’s a more physical, less quick, back. But getting a two headed monster seems to be a recipe for success.

And not having to invest a ton of money or a high pick seems like a good idea.

One FA target I'd love to see GB go after: Tyler Allgeier.

I think he's a legit starter who is going to get paid like a backup. He's still young, he's an elite goal line back, and is a better pass catcher than you think.

Riq going full Keisean Nixon. Never go full Keisean Nixon.

People can think what they want. But factually, Matt Lafleur has a better career winning percentage than Bill Belichick, Andy Reid, John Harbaugh, and Sean McVay.

Gannon seems to me to be a Jim Schwartz-type hire. A proven top-notch defensive coach, out of his element as a Head Coach, and a raging weirdo.

I’m pretty optimistic. Haason Reddick went nuclear, imagine what he can do with Micah Parsons.

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Check out my first mock draft for 2026:

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That 1st place schedule is going to make things more difficult for Chicago:

Home: Jacksonville, New England, New Orleans, N.Y. Jets, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay
Away: Atlanta, Buffalo, Carolina, Miami, Seattle

If it’s Christian Parker, I will cry myself to sleep.

I’m never wrong, just too early.