Mark Oldacres

Birmingham

Writer at Cheesehead TV

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Articles

Packers looking to improve key aspect of pass rush in 2025: 'We have to get better'

2 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

• The Green Bay Packers' pass rush needs to improve in 2025, particularly against play action. • Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary both highlighted the need to improve pass rushing against play action. Despite finishing tied for eighth in the NFL in sacks a year ago, the Green Bay Packers' pass rush never felt consistently impactful and could stand to improve in 2025.
Kenny Clark reveals Packers looking to surprising source to help fill nose tackle spot

3 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

The Green Bay Packers' lack of blockbuster additions to their defensive interior this offseason, coupled with the departure of T.J. Slaton in free agency, has left many wondering what the team's plan is regarding the nose tackle position.
Kenny Clark reveals Packers looking to surprising source to help fill nose tackle spot

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Oldacres

The Green Bay Packers' lack of blockbuster additions to their defensive interior this offseason, coupled with the departure of T.J. Slaton in free agency, has left many wondering what the team's plan is regarding the nose tackle position.
Numbers behind Dontayvion Wicks' promising rookie year and 2024 slump

4 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

After a tantalizing rookie year in which Dontayvion Wicks flashed some extremely high level wide receiver play, he came back down to earth in 2024, struggling to have the same impact on the Green Bay Packers offense.
What we know about Jayden Reed: Positive signs for Packers' leading WR despite drops

4 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

Jayden Reed has led the Green Bay Packers in receiving yards in each of his first two seasons, and while he did not take the emphatic step forward many expected in 2024, the advanced metrics reveal a lot to be hopeful about moving forward.
Josh Jacobs' 2024 season was spectacular: Is there still room for improvement in 2025?

6 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

Packers running back Josh Jacobs enjoyed an excellent first season in Green Bay, rediscovering his form after a subdued final year in Las Vegas. He went over 1,400 yards for just the second time in his career and had a career high 17 total touchdowns. By looking under the hood at some more advanced statistics, the level of play Jacobs hit in 2024 can be better understood in the context of his wider career, and the strengths and weaknesses of his overall game can be established.
Where can Jordan Love improve in 2025? Analyzing Packers QB's two years as starter

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

Jordan Love has two years under his belt as the Green Bay Packers starter, and while his injury-ridden 2024 campaign somewhat clouds the overall assessment of his play so far, the stats can still provide a solid picture of the type of quarterback Love has been.
5 takeaways from Packers OTAs: Updates on Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and more

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

Organized team activities have begun in Green Bay, with the first practice featuring both rookies and veterans taking place on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the first OTA practice open to the media:Two expected and two unexpected absenteesFour Packers were not in attendance Wednesday: Jaire Alexander, Tyron Herring, Elgton Jenkins and John Williams.
5 takeaways from Packers OTAs: Updates on Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and more

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Oldacres

Organized team activities have begun in Green Bay, with the first practice featuring both rookies and veterans taking place on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the first OTA practice open to the media:Four Packers were not in attendance Wednesday: Jaire Alexander, Tyron Herring, Elgton Jenkins and John Williams.
Dontayvion Wicks stats eerily similar to Packers legend after 2 years

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

After flashing high end potential as a rookie, Dontayvion Wicks stalled in his second season with the Green Bay Packers, pouring some cold water on the unbridled optimism which was felt about the receiver at this time a year ago. Although his stock is now somewhat depressed, there is an apt comparison which should give Packers fans hope Wicks can indeed hit the ceiling he showed in his first season.