Brian Sampson

Wisconsin

Writer at Forbes

I'm not here to be average, I'm here to be awesome. Creator of @BucksFilmRoom and writer for @ForbesSports.

Articles

Packers Could Get Bargain with FA Signing to Begin June

3 days ago | dairylandexpress.com | Brian Sampson

It’s been nearly a month since the Carolina Panthers released Jadeveon Clowney, and the former No. 1 pick is still sitting on the free agent shelf. If the Green Bay Packers want to boost their pass rush without breaking the bank, now’s the time to make a move. Clowney was released on May 8 in a cap-saving decision by Carolina—less than a year after signing him to a two-year deal. The Panthers turned the page quickly, using two Day 2 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft to restock the edge position.
Forgotten Packers Wide Receiver May End Up as OTA Standout

3 days ago | dairylandexpress.com | Brian Sampson

There’s been no shortage of headlines about the Green Bay Packers’ wide receivers this offseason—but very few have involved Romeo Doubs, who could quietly emerge as one of the biggest standouts in OTAs.The Packers are currently in the thick of Organized Team Activities, which began May 27 and run through June 5. They’ll return for mandatory minicamp from June 10–12, before taking a break until training camp kicks off later this summer.
Packers Franchise Player Has Zero Excuses Left as 2025 Prep Begins

1 week ago | dairylandexpress.com | Brian Sampson

It’s no exaggeration to say the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 season rides on the right arm of Jordan Love. The franchise quarterback is no longer in the “potential” phase—it’s time to produce. As Organized Team Activities (OTAs) kick off this week, all eyes in Titletown will be locked on Love. When the Packers traded away Aaron Rodgers in the 2023 offseason, they didn’t just turn the page—they handed Jordan Love the pen and told him to write the next chapter.
Packers Rookie Has Already Gone Under the Radar in 1st Month with Green Bay

1 week ago | dairylandexpress.com | Brian Sampson

Matthew Golden is getting the spotlight, but he's not the only rookie ready to make a big impact in the Packers' offense. The Green Bay Packers used their first three picks in the 2025 NFL Draft to bolster the offense. And while first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden has stolen the spotlight, third-round pick Savion Williams is quietly shaping up to be the team’s early sleeper. When Golden’s name was called, team president Mark Murphy turned it into a moment.
No, The Milwaukee Bucks Should Not Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Brian Sampson

Here we go again. Milwaukee Bucks fans are no strangers to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. They’ve been buzzing in the background since before he signed his first max extension back in December 2020. But it has gotten absurd this offseason.
Packers 2025 NFL Schedule Features Daunting Start (Plus 3 Other Important Takeaways)

3 weeks ago | dairylandexpress.com | Brian Sampson

The Green Bay Packers' 2025 NFL schedule was officially released Wednesday, giving fans a roadmap for what’s shaping up to be one of the most challenging seasons in recent memory. With a brutal start, an early bye, and a division-heavy finish, the road to the playoffs won’t be easy. Let’s break it all down. Packers Finally Get a Home OpenerPackers Have Brutal Start To SeasonPackers Have Early Bye WeekPackers Have Division-Heavy Schedule to End the season.
What We Know About Packers' 2025 Schedule Before NFL Schedule Release

3 weeks ago | dairylandexpress.com | Brian Sampson

The NFL hasn’t officially dropped the full 2025 schedule yet, but that hasn’t stopped some early details from trickling out—especially when it comes to the Green Bay Packers. As has become tradition, the league seems committed to turning the schedule reveal into a drawn-out event. It started with an announcement about the announcement during the NFL Draft and has continued with a steady drip of “leaks” and announcements over the past week.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Options: Predicting Who Stays And Who Goes

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Brian Sampson

The Milwaukee Bucks face a tricky road this offseason. Like any complicated puzzle, it’s best approached one piece at a time—slowly shaping the picture before locking in the final moves. This series aims to do just that. We'll break things down piece by piece—unrestricted free agents, restricted free agents, player options, trade tools, and external targets—to help outline the Bucks’ best path forward. Today, we start with the players who hold the keys to their own futures.
4 Winners (And 1 Loser) From Chiefs Rookie Minicamp in 2025

3 weeks ago | kckingdom.com | Brian Sampson

Loser: Skyy Moore, WRThe Chiefs are suddenly loaded at wide receiver, which puts some players further down the depth chart in a tough spot—especially Skyy Moore. At the top are Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown, both of whom bring elite speed and vertical threat ability. Worthy, in particular, looks like a budding star and is a game-changer in this offense. Veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster is also back in the mix.
4 Winners (And 1 Loser) From Chiefs Rookie Minicamp in 2025

3 weeks ago | kckingdom.com | Brian Sampson

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up rookie minicamp last week and are now turning their attention to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the end of May. But before we move forward, let’s hit rewind and take a quick look at how the rookies fared. The three-day camp featured more than 80 participants, including all seven of the Chiefs' 2025 draft picks, a mix of undrafted free agents, veteran invitees, current roster players, and tryout hopefuls.