Ryan Wood

3 weeks ago | packersnews.com | Ryan Wood

PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Green Bay Packers’ proposed ban of the Tush Push was tabled by the NFL’s competition committee this week at the NFL owners meetings, a postponement that will likely push the vote to next month’s meetings. There are other rules changes the committee passed this week. Here are two that could draw considerable interest from the Packers.

3 weeks ago | sheboyganpress.com | Ryan Wood

Ryan WoodGreen Bay Press-GazetteThe Packers are following a league-wide trend that saw an increased emphasis on the run game last season. Six running backs had at least 300 carries last season, the most since 2010, with four of them making the playoffs. Packers coach Matt LaFleur believes that a strong running game can help control the pace of the game and create more favorable passing situations. PALM BEACH, Fla.

3 weeks ago | packersnews.com | Ryan Wood

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Mark Murphy expects 250,000 people will descend on Green Bay later this month for what he called a week-long commercial for the city and the state of Wisconsin. Final preparations are being made to prepare Green Bay for its turn in hosting the NFL draft, a tentpole event for the league. Murphy said the league is coordinating most of the preparation with the city, rare in a town where the Green Bay Packers’ influence is ubiquitous.

3 weeks ago | packersnews.com | Ryan Wood

Ryan WoodGreen Bay Press-GazetteGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur believes the team needs to "maximize those moments" to take the next step and reach the Super Bowl. The Packers have fielded the NFL’s youngest roster for two consecutive seasons and are looking to build upon the experience gained during those seasons. LaFleur emphasized the need for his team to regain control in the NFC North after failing to win the division since 2021. PALM BEACH, Fla.

3 weeks ago | packersnews.com | Ryan Wood

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur wants the NFL to ban the Philadelphia Eagles' controversial "Tush Push" play. LaFleur argues the play, which involves multiple players pushing the quarterback forward, is more akin to rugby than football and presents injury risks. The NFL's competition committee postponed a vote on the proposed ban, leaving the "Tush Push" in legal limbo until at least May. PALM BEACH, Fla. – Matt LaFleur wants to coach football, not rugby.