Evan Pricco

San Francisco

Editor-in-Chief at Juxtapoz Magazine

Editor of Juxtapoz Magazine and http://t.co/jXwDjCB5XA. And guru of banal facts and figures about baseball.

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Articles

The Past Is Affecting the Perception Of Green Bay’s Current Defense

Jan 9, 2025 | zonecoverage.com | Felipe Reis |Evan Pricco |Felipe Reis Aceti

Every Green Bay Packers fan is talking about Jeff Hafley’s controversial third-and-11 call with 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears in Week 18. The Bears were out of timeouts and needed 15 yards to get into field goal range. Hafley opted for a three-man rush with three safeties deep, all backpedaling at the snap. Caleb Williams hit D.J. Moore on a quick slant, and the Bears spiked the ball on the next play.
Is Green Bay's Special Teams Unit About To Regress?

Jan 8, 2025 | zonecoverage.com | Evan Pricco |Dan Saia

Ah, the Green Bay Packers’ special teams. You were completely nondescript in the best way possible for a few weeks, maybe even months. After being the bane of Green Bay’s existence for eons, you started looking like a real, NFL-caliber group. My affection for Rich Bisaccia’s Italian charm was paying off. And then the Packers lost to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and special teams spent most of the game as a familiar liability.
The Packers May Be Better Off With the 7-Seed

Jan 8, 2025 | zonecoverage.com | Evan Pricco |Dan Saia |Felipe Reis

The Green Bay Packers’ 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears especially stung because it ended their 11-game winning streak against Chicago, plus a few stars suffered injuries during the game. The loss also moved Green Bay back to the seventh seed instead of the sixth seed. However, that last part might not be a bad thing.
Green Bay's Rushing Dominance In Seattle Will Help Prepare Them For the Playoffs

Dec 17, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Evan Pricco

The 10-4 Green Bay Packers played well in all phases on Sunday night, beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 on the road. However, the way Green Bay established itself and immediately set the tone was most impressive. Green Bay has elected to receive the last five times it has won the opening coin toss. Most teams defer and get the ball to start the second half. That way, they can set the tone for the rest of the game if they score. However, Matt LaFleur wasn’t too worried about the second half.
Will the Packers Ever Recoup the Value Of Jaire Alexander’s Contract?

Nov 21, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Dan Saia |Felipe Reis |Garrison Anderson |Evan Pricco

As the proud owner of a home green No. 23 Jaire Alexander jersey, this pains me to write. Nobody wants to question the value of one of their favorite players. I’m not saying Alexander isn’t a great player when he’s on the field; he is. However, the cold, hard truth is that the Green Bay Packers have not gotten good value on Alexander’s contract, which was record-breaking at the time. The bigger question is if they ever will.
Why Hasn't Brian Gutekunst Had More Success With First-Round Picks?

Nov 20, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Felipe Reis |Garrison Anderson |Evan Pricco |Felipe Reis Aceti

Brian Gutekunst has made nine first-round selections during his seven drafts as the Green Bay Packers’ general manager. In 2018, Gutekunst traded up from pick 27 to pick 18 to draft Jaire Alexander. As a rookie, Alexander started 11 games, recorded 11 pass breakups, and had an interception. He set a career-high in interceptions in 2022 and remains a cornerstone of Green Bay’s defense. The Packers selected Rashan Gary with the 12th-overall pick in 2019.
The Packers Defensive Front Struggled Against the Run Vs the Bears

Nov 20, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Garrison Anderson |Evan Pricco |Felipe Reis

The Green Bay Packers squeaked out a 20-19 victory against the Chicago Bears with a last-second blocked field goal to hold the lead. One of the game’s biggest storylines was the Bears’ relative efficiency on offense. Chicago converted three fourth downs, went 9/16 on third downs, and were generally a thorn in the Packers’ defense all day. In particular, the Bears were highly effective in the run game, averaging 5.3 yards per carry over 34 carries.
Chicago’s Resurgent Offense Revealed Weaknesses In Green Bay’s Defense

Nov 19, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Evan Pricco |Felipe Reis |Dave Sinykin

The Green Bay Packers edged out a 20-19 victory over the Chicago Bears on the road. It was a back-and-forth game that ended with the Packers blocking Chicago’s game-winning field goal attempt as time expired. THE FG IS BLOCKED FOR THE WIN!#GBvsCHI pic.twitter.com/zdxGIdJyZI— Green Bay Packers (@packers) November 17, 2024The Bears ranked third-worst in total offense, with 277 yards per game.
Trading Preston Smith Makes Sense For Green Bay's Long Term Future

Nov 5, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Felipe Reis |Luke Sims |Evan Pricco |Felipe Reis Aceti

The Green Bay Packers traded Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Smith spent six seasons with the Packers, playing in 91 of 92 possible games and recording 284 tackles and 47.5 sacks. He ranks 11th on Green Bay’s all-time sack list. Thank you, Preston Smith! pic.twitter.com/RiUVh7vVYQ— Felipe Reis Aceti (@Aceti_Felipe) November 5, 2024The primary value of trading Smith lies in freeing up cap space.
The Bye Week Is Coming At A Perfect Time For Green Bay

Nov 5, 2024 | zonecoverage.com | Luke Sims |Evan Pricco |Felipe Reis |Dave Sinykin

The Green Bay Packers are broken, bruised, and battered as they head into their bye week during Week 10, coming off an ugly 24-14 loss to the NFC-leading Detroit Lions. After losing to Detroit, the Pack dropped to 6-3 overall and 0-2 in the NFC North. All of Green Bay’s weaknesses manifested in their performance on Sunday. The drops, the penalties, the inconsistency, the personnel decisions – everything that could have gone wrong for the Packers did. The Lions let the Packers beat themselves.