Jon Meerdink

TPS Report - Draft Omnibus Everything I've written and said about the NFL Draft.

Here's everything I've written and said about this year's NFL Draft in one handy article. If you want to keep getting roundups of my stuff, consider subscribing (for free!) open.substack.com/pub/thepower...

Revisiting the trade that landed Javon Walker in Green Bay It took some work for the Packers’ last first-round wide receiver to land in Green Bay.

The Packers haven't drafted a receiver in the first round since 2002, but a lot went into the Javon Walker pick. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/4/11/24....

Packers should pass on Quay Walker’s fifth-year option Picking up Walker’s fifth-year option would be an expensive mistake

Why the Packers should pass on Quay Walker's fifth-year option. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/4/7/244....

Brian Gutekunst says Richmond Williams was a driving force behind Nate Hobbs signing Gutekunst gave credit to a little-known member of the front office in praising the Nate Hobbs deal.

Packers GM says personnel man Richmond Williams was a driving force behind acquiring Nate Hobbs. Keep his name in mind. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/31/24....

Did the Packers miss Barry Sanders’ pre-draft workout in 1989? Cliff Christl writes about the circumstances of a crazy Packers rumor from the late 1980s.

An intriguing historical what-if: did the Packers miss Barry Sanders' pre-draft workout in 1989? www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/28/24....

What are we really learning from Bob McGinn’s anonymous scouting reports? The anonymous scouts are back for draft season.

Bob McGinn's annual draft series might say more about the author than the prospects it purports to evaluate. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/24/24....

How will the Packers sort out the Aaron Banks ripple effect? Signing Banks bolstered the offensive line, but raises questions elsewhere.

How will the Packers sort out the changes on their offensive line with Aaron Banks in the fold? www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24....

Three years after trading Davante Adams, the Packers are still looking for answers Brian Gutekunst took a big swing three years ago, but he’s still looking for a home run.

Brian Gutekunst has shepherded out a lot of the Packers' aging stars in his tenure, but he has yet to really land a comparable star of his own. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/17/24....

Predicting Brian Gutekunst's draft picks with one weird trick (GMs hate him) Tracking one of Brian Gutekunst’s draft tendencies.

When Brian Gutekunst picks a player, he often goes back for one of that player's teammates within a year. Here's what that could mean for this year's draft class. thepowersweep.com/blog/predict...

Most Interesting Prospects: Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins fits well with the Packers’ preferences at receiver.

I'm hardly alone in this, but Jayden Higgins is my favorite receiver in this year's draft. thepowersweep.com/blog/most-in...

Most Interesting Prospects: Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten Bhayshul Tuten is fast.

Doing a whole thing about the prospects in the draft I find the most interesting, and Bhayshul Tuten is my favorite running back. thepowersweep.com/blog/most-in...

Announcing a new book project from The Power Sweep Coming this year, a new book from The Power Sweep.

I'm writing a book! thepowersweep.com/blog/announc...

Could Brian Gutekunst's preferences be limiting the Packers? How do Brian Gutekunst’s preferences steer the Packers?

Wondering how Brian Gutekunst the person affects Brian Gutekunst the GM. thepowersweep.com/blog/could-b...

Packers appear likely to take a wide receiver in this year’s draft The Packers are doing a lot of work on receivers this year.

If history is a guide, the Packers are going to take a wide receiver next week. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/4/16/24...

Revisiting the trade that landed Javon Walker in Green Bay It took some work for the Packers’ last first-round wide receiver to land in Green Bay.

The Packers haven't drafted a receiver in the first round since 2002, but a lot went into the Javon Walker pick. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/4/11/24....

Packers should pass on Quay Walker’s fifth-year option Picking up Walker’s fifth-year option would be an expensive mistake

Why the Packers should pass on Quay Walker's fifth-year option. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/4/7/244....

Brian Gutekunst says Richmond Williams was a driving force behind Nate Hobbs signing Gutekunst gave credit to a little-known member of the front office in praising the Nate Hobbs deal.

Packers GM says personnel man Richmond Williams was a driving force behind acquiring Nate Hobbs. Keep his name in mind. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/31/24....

Did the Packers miss Barry Sanders’ pre-draft workout in 1989? Cliff Christl writes about the circumstances of a crazy Packers rumor from the late 1980s.

An intriguing historical what-if: did the Packers miss Barry Sanders' pre-draft workout in 1989? www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/28/24....

What are we really learning from Bob McGinn’s anonymous scouting reports? The anonymous scouts are back for draft season.

Bob McGinn's annual draft series might say more about the author than the prospects it purports to evaluate. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/24/24....

How will the Packers sort out the Aaron Banks ripple effect? Signing Banks bolstered the offensive line, but raises questions elsewhere.

How will the Packers sort out the changes on their offensive line with Aaron Banks in the fold? www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24....

Three years after trading Davante Adams, the Packers are still looking for answers Brian Gutekunst took a big swing three years ago, but he’s still looking for a home run.

Brian Gutekunst has shepherded out a lot of the Packers' aging stars in his tenure, but he has yet to really land a comparable star of his own. www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/17/24....

Predicting Brian Gutekunst's draft picks with one weird trick (GMs hate him) Tracking one of Brian Gutekunst’s draft tendencies.

When Brian Gutekunst picks a player, he often goes back for one of that player's teammates within a year. Here's what that could mean for this year's draft class. thepowersweep.com/blog/predict...

Most Interesting Prospects: Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins fits well with the Packers’ preferences at receiver.

I'm hardly alone in this, but Jayden Higgins is my favorite receiver in this year's draft. thepowersweep.com/blog/most-in...

Most Interesting Prospects: Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten Bhayshul Tuten is fast.

Doing a whole thing about the prospects in the draft I find the most interesting, and Bhayshul Tuten is my favorite running back. thepowersweep.com/blog/most-in...

Announcing a new book project from The Power Sweep Coming this year, a new book from The Power Sweep.

I'm writing a book! thepowersweep.com/blog/announc...

Could Brian Gutekunst's preferences be limiting the Packers? How do Brian Gutekunst’s preferences steer the Packers?

Wondering how Brian Gutekunst the person affects Brian Gutekunst the GM. thepowersweep.com/blog/could-b...

A podcast listener told me their story about their first trip to Lambeau Field and I thought it was neat. Listener stories: A long wait for the first trip to Lambeau Field

I forgot this account existed and I haven't done one of these posts since February, but I'm going to be dropping a bunch of links to things I've written since then here and you should click on them.

Packers Free Agency 2025: The case for keeping Robert Rochell Can a special teams lifer get another shot this fall?

I made the case for keeping free agent defensive back Robert Rochell.

Introducing Offensive Lineman Negative Play Rate Can we quantify how offensive linemen play?

Came up with a stat that I think does a good job of tracking individual offensive lineman performance.