Ben Kurkowski

PackersNow

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Ben Kurkowski

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Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Another Average First Round for the Packers; Biggest Steals of the First Round; The Ideal Day 2 of the Draft 28.04.2023

Another average first round for the Packers...what should have the Packers done, and what were the best moves of the first round? How can Packers fix this on Day 2?

Who is going to be the Pick for the Packers in Round 1 of the NFL Draft tonight? 27.04.2023

Tonight is the night, Round 1 of the NFL Draft? If I was the GM who would be my selection, and what is my flow chart or draft strategy depending on the guys available to the Packers at pick 13.

How does having Pick 13 change the NFL Draft for the Packers? What if we can't get JSN? Trade Back Mock Draft 4.0 26.04.2023

Now that the Packers have the 13th overall pick what does this mean for our round 1 plans? If JSN is already drafted what should the Packers do? I believe trading back as many times as possible is always a good strategy and getting as many lottery tickets as you can to hit big in the draft. Brian Gutekunst should take a page out of his own playbook to try and get another 2024 first round pick from...

ITS OFFICIAL-THE AARON RODGERS TRADE; Is this the start of a rebuild? Quick Rebuild Mock Draft 25.04.2023

The Packers and Jets have finally agreed on terms for an Aaron Rodgers trade, and the Packers got exactly what they wanted. With the trade of Aaron Rodgers the Packers have literally zero money to spend outside of their rookie draft class, does this kind of force the Packers to subtly be in a rebuild? What moves can the Packers make to accelerate this rebuild? And we finish up with a quick rebuild...

Overall Consensus Board Part 2; Identifying Defensive Steals in the draft; If this truly is a rebuild the Packers don't need to reach to fill a need 24.04.2023

Again the overall consensus board is so important, remember GMS are almost 30% more successful when they get "steals" on the consensus board. How does each position group currently look for the Packers? What defensive players stand out as good value for the Packers at each position group? And if this truly is a rebuild the Packers don't need to REACH to fill a need through the draft.

Overall Consensus Board; Actual Aaron Rodgers trade compensation, why a trade hasn't happened yet; Identifying Offensive Steals in the draft; Hedging our bets for 2024 with or without Jordan Love 18.04.2023

In this podcast we break down quite a few things. Why hasn't the Aaron Rodgers trade happened yet, and why it's important the Packers are holding their ground? What is the overall consensus draft board, and why is the research from 2019-2021 show why it's important to stick to that board to increase chances of having successful draft selections? Let's identify some potential steals...

Jets get extra 2nd round pick; Why could GB's offense be better in 2023? Is Jaxon Smith Njigba worth trading up for? Why would the Packers consider trading back?; Success Rate of Drafted TEs; Mo 01.04.2023

The Jets received an extra 2nd round pick, could that be the extra pick the Packers need to get a deal done? This unique stat about changing over from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love could make the Packers offense better in 2023. JSN is my favorite WR in the draft, is he worth trading up for? If we can't get JSN should the Packers trade back? What's the success rate on drafting TEs, and where...

Aaron Rodgers Update! Compensatory picks could be big for Packers in 2024; Packers free agency moves; Best deals made in FA; Best moves left in FA 21.03.2023

We got to hear from Aaron Rodgers and his long interview on the Pat McAfee show listen in for the highlights. The Packers have lost 4 starters from last year which could be really beneficial for the Packers moving forward. What have the Packers done so far in free agency? What are the best deals throughout the NFL that teams have made in free agency? And finally, what are the best moves left to ma...

Best bargain free agents; Yosh Nijman for a 2nd round pick? Bakhtiari Restructure; Street Free Agents; Waiting on Aaron Rodgers to make a decision 12.03.2023

After some disagreement on a few things, the Packers and Jets seem to have a deal pretty close to done for the trade of Aaron Rodgers, they are just waiting to hear if Aaron Rodgers would rather retire. Bakhtiari won't be a part of that trade to the Jets though as his contract has been restructured to stay in Green Bay through the 2024 season. The Packers have opened up $24M in cap space because t...

Carr signs with Saints making Jets desperate, but Lamar gets non exclusive tag which puts a ceiling on Aaron Rodgers trade; Jets fly to CA to see AR 08.03.2023

This Aaron Rodgers trade is going down soon. The Packers just gained a lot of leverage in trade talks with the Jets as Derek Carr has officially signed with the Saints, hopefully helping the Packers get as much back in return in a trade. But Lamar Jackson also just got the non exclusive tag, which could lower the ultimate ceiling of draft picks we could receive back in a trade sadly. This trade is...

Gutekunst Press Conference; He's quiet about Rodgers, how is that different then the past? Increased confidence in Jordan Love; Restructuring Preston Smith, Kenny Clark, Jaire Alexander, and Davi 02.03.2023

Gutekunst has been very busy as of lately. At his press conference on Tuesday we heard from him and by saying not much at all he really said a lot about Aaron Rodgers future in GB, while also having a lot of faith in the future of Jordan Love. While the QB situation is not settled yet, the Packers are setting up for whoever at QB to have great players around them with plenty of salary cap space to...

Big Packers roster moves before any news on Rodgers; What does this mean for Rodgers? Why getting 2024 Draft picks could be more valuable for the Packers 22.02.2023

The Packers have begun to make some serious roster moves, but without any news on Aaron Rodgers. What does this mean for Aaron Rodgers? If the Packers trade Aaron Rodgers, why might it be best to acquire 2024 1st round picks rather then 2023 1st round picks. 

How Tom Brady retiring positively affects the Rodgers trade options; Mock Draft 1.0 03.02.2023

With Tom Brady retiring, this might be perfect for the Packers as that leaves Aaron Rodgers as the only QB with the potential to lead a team to a Super Bowl in 2023. And let's jump into the scouting avenue with our first mock draft of the year. 

What can we learn from these teams in the AFC and NFC Championship game, and how should that affect our roster building moving forward? 31.01.2023

While we are past the AFC and NFC Championship teams, these 4 teams had a lot in common which are somewhat blueprints or lessons the Packers need to learn if they want to be competitive and put their best foot forward to winning a Super Bowl sooner rather than later. 

P#219 After both Rodgers and Love both make it clear it’s him or me, a trade for Aaron Rodgers is more real then ever before; Possible Trade Scenarios for Colts and Jets 25.01.2023

Jordan Love has made it clear it's him or Rodgers. While Rodgers has made it clear he doesn't want a rebuild, and he wants some major players back with him which the Packers truly can't afford. With all of the reports that have been released it feels like both the Packers and Aaron Rodgers want to move on, and the trade market already feels like it's heating up. Both the Jets and the Colts have al...

Gutekunst deserves some praise, but how much? 20.01.2023

The Packers might have one of the highest year 1 impacts from their rookie class compared to most other teams in the NFL, and Gutekunst deserves a lot of praise for how he drafted and some of the bottom of the roster types of players he was was able to add to this team, but I still think with a few different moves this team could be the #1 seed in the NFC and I want to share what those moves were...

Matt Lafleur believes in continuity, but why that can't be the case with this coaching staff; Potential Replacements 17.01.2023

As it looks, the Packers aren't going to be moving on with any of their coaching staff, even though the Packers were quite underwhelming on both sides of the football this year. But let's dig into the data and explain why changes must be made if this team is serious about competing for a Super Bowl in 2023, and there are plenty of quality options out there if the Packers are willing to be flexible...

The Packers lose in disappointing fashion which representing the failure this season truly was 11.01.2023

The Packers lost with everything on the line, and it was truly the Packers blame, and the blame needs to spread over the entire team coaches, offense, and the defense overall. 

P#215 Sealing the deal; Lions Preview; Who could the Packers play in the playoffs? 06.01.2023

The Packers have the chance to seal the deal for their spot in the playoffs by beating the Detroit Lions this sunday. We break it down how and why the Packers can do that this Sunday? And while beggars can't be choosers, who we should be rooting for to set up an ideal playoff matchup. 

Packers crush Vikings; Packers are in the driver's seat to get the #7 seed for the playoffs 02.01.2023

The Packers absolutely crushed the Vikings on Sunday with a 41-17 win, how did that happen? With that win the Packers are in control of their own destiny to make it into the playoffs. 

P#213 The Deceptive Vikings; Why the Packers should be able to beat the Vikings on Sunday 31.12.2022

While the Vikings have the 2nd best record in the NFC, the metrics say they really aren't that good of a football team. The fact that the Vikings aren't as good as their record, this is a different football team than the Packers had all the way back in week 1, and we know a lot more about this Vikings offense, makes this a winnable game for the Packers. 

Packers play Grinch on Christmas; Injuries are beginning to pile up; Playoff Chances; Big News in GB 28.12.2022

Packers escape Christmas stealing a win from the Dolphins as they get very lucky in beating one of the scarier teams in the NFL in a very exciting win. Although they won, this team is facing many key injuries which could be detrimental to the Packers success moving forward. How are the Packers playoff chances affected and what do we need to happen to make it in? Why the NFC East title plays a huge...

Packers keep playoff hopes alive, but can they win this week against the most explosive offense in the NFL? Preview Dolphins 24.12.2022

Packers beat the Rams as they should have, and this Packers offense has the potential to a be top 5 offense in the NFL with Doubs and Watson on the field. Packers playoff chances are becoming very real as every team they are rooting for is the favorite in Week 16, except themselves.. It's going to be tough to keep up with this Miami Dolphins offense, but it's possible, and how do they stop the Dol...

Preview Rams; Gute's mistakes in trying to fill holes on this roster last offseason 17.12.2022

After the bye, the Packers might have the healthiest team in the NFL and that bodes well for the Packers to begin to make a run to make the playoffs, but if we don't it's really a question of how well Gutekunst truly built this roster. And we question Gutekunst for trying to fill holes on this defense with the two most important commodities our first round picks in the draft. The draft should neve...

Three Biggest Games that impact Packers playoff chances in Week 15; How lack of REST has killed the Packers this year 15.12.2022

The Packers playoff odds are still slim, but after a few more critical games in Week 14, the Packers still have a chance. There are three major games to watch this season, especially one Thursday night, that could significantly affect the Packers playoff chances moving forward, and are something to watch before the Packers play on MNF. New research was released this week on how rest impacts the ou...

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