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If there’s anything that the analytics movement has done well, it’s been shining a light on who’s making a difference up front. Offensive linemen are often anonymous, toiling in the trenches while “skill position” players benefit from their labor, as though working angles and identifying leverage and executing the complex ballet that is an NFL blocking scheme isn’t skilled work in its own way.
The post-draft period gives us a nifty opportunity to part the fog of war and get a look at offensive linemen, especially younger prospects. This year, we get to become acquainted with three offensive line draft picks in Josh Myers, Royce Newman and Cole Van Lanen.
Will any of them pan out? Doesn’t matter, at least not right now. We’ll see soon enough. In the meantime, enjoy this unique time of getting to know some of the prospects that are going to make life easier for the Packers up front.
Green Bay’s own Cole Van Lanen aims to make his hometown proud | Packers.com
It’s easy to say you’re “living the dream,” but Cole Van Lanen appears to actually be doing it.
Is Newman’s Versatility Blessing or Curse? | Fan Nation
Fourth-round pick Royce Newman is a polarizing prospect: scouts alternately praise him for his versatility or flatly say “he sucks.” Which is true?
Introducing Snap-Weighted Size: Seahawks, Ravens Among Biggest Teams | Football Outsiders
A fun, silly project from Football Outsiders: who had the biggest team in football last year?
Predicting 5 toughest opponents for Packers in 2021 | Packers Wire
Sooner or later, the Packers are going to have play some actual football games. Here’s a look at who could be their most difficult opponents this year.
Agent’s Take: Packers could pay the price for Aaron Rodgers rift when it comes to new deal with Davante Adams | CBS
The premise here is obvious, but Joel Corry dives into the details on how Aaron Rodgers’ situation could affect the Packers’ star wide receiver.
Indian artist carves 212-link chain from pencil graphite | UPI
This guy is better at his hobby than I am at things I take seriously.