https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/12/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/three-rumored-cut-candidates-who-could-interest-green-bay/The Green Bay Packers are in a precarious position this offseason. They must update the roster while facing a less-than-ideal cap situation.   As of this writing, the Packers project to be significantly over the cap to start the 2026 offseason and, of course, are without a first-round draft pick....24385Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/lafleur-opts-for-head-coaching-experience-with-jonathan-gannon/With Jeff Hafley heading to the Sunshine State, the Green Bay Packers quickly filled their open defensive coordinator spot with former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon.   While there was reported interest from the Packers in Wisconsinite Jim Leonhard, who's currently the defensive pas...24381Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/is-there-a-way-that-rashan-gary-stays-in-green-bay/Russ Ball and the Green Bay Packers will have to perform some salary cap gymnastics over the next couple of years if they plan on carving out space to make significant moves, many of which will come in the form of contract extensions.   One way to get some flexibility will come via cap casualties...24380Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/history-suggests-jonathan-gannon-can-unlock-new-levels-in-green-bays-defensive-front/Matt LaFleur’s decision to hire Jonathan Gannon as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator has been polarizing.   Regardless of how anyone feels, it's done. Now is the time to focus on what could be in store for Green Bay's defenses under Gannon. Given what Gannon did in his two years as the...24378Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-01-26-4/Locks Tiny Nick is out of the office and his picks will return on February 18th.           Past 7 days Tiny Tracker: 22-24 (-4.72 Units) – Recommend: Tail With Extreme Caution   Tiny Nick has been writing betting picks for Zone Coverage since 2020. Every day he will offer his Locks and Degen...24375Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/jonathan-gannon-differs-from-matt-lafleurs-other-dc-hires-in-one-essential-way/Jonathan Gannon is the third defensive coordinator that head coach Matt LaFleur has hired during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers, following Joe Barry and Jeff Hafley. But there's one distinct difference in the newest DC that reportedly played a part in LaFleur’s choice.   While Hafley was a...24373Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tyron-hopper-is-proof-of-green-bays-long-term-planning/One of the main reasons the Green Bay Packers have remained competitive for so long is their ability to plan several years ahead. They rarely make their draft and free-agency decisions in isolation. Instead, they build them around a long-term vision.   That approach allows Green Bay to move on fr...24372Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-can-jonathan-gannon-maximize-an-already-powerful-packers-defense/Most people don't like change. They want to wake up in the morning, have the same breakfast, watch the same show, read the same newspaper, and go about their normal day.   However, change is coming to the Green Bay Packers in the form of defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. What can he do to ma...24371Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/jonathan-gannon-is-the-most-important-hire-of-the-lafleur-era/Jonathan Gannon is the third defensive coordinator Matt LaFleur has selected since taking over as head coach of the Green Bay Packers in 2019. When considering all the different factors at play — where the Packers are as a franchise, what the expectations are, and who is on that defense — this wil...24370Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/unpredictability-will-be-the-foundation-of-green-bays-defense-under-jonathan-gannon/The Green Bay Packers have braced for unpredictability after hiring former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as their defensive coordinator. Gannon developed his defensive foundation during his two seasons in Philadelphia. There, he used a Vic Fangio-inspired system built around a four-...24369Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-01-25-4/Locks NFL (0.5 Unit) 2-Team Moneyline Parlay (+150; Odds via DraftKings)   New England Patriots (-205) @ Denver Broncos: 2:00 PM CT on CBS   It’s a little crazy that the Patriots were at one time this week laying 5.5 points in this game, which made Denver the largest home underdog in a confere...24367Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-01-24-4/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Golden State Warriors/Minnesota Timberwolves Under 237.5 (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 4:30 PM CT on ABC   Neither of these teams has been playing much defense lately, but maybe that will change in a high-profile national TV spot. The Wolves should be able to get back to their...24366Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-risky-is-it-for-matt-lafleur-to-wait-around-for-jim-leonhard/Putting all your eggs into one basket can be a dicey proposition. Still, it sounds like Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers will wait until they can talk to the Denver Broncos’ Jim Leonhard before deciding on their defensive coordinator opening.   It's quite the risk when considering all the f...24364Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/fixing-the-pass-rush-starts-with-evaluating-lukas-van-nesss-future/We effectively saw two different versions of the Green Bay Packers’ pass rush in 2025. When Micah Parsons was on the field, former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley could keep the structure of his defense intact. The Packers generated consistent pressure with four rushers, allowing seven defenders...24362Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-a-good-year-for-the-packers-to-need-a-defensive-coordinator/Jeff Hafley has been named head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and the Green Bay Packers are back on the market for a defensive coordinator. Hafley led the Packers to two of the best defenses under Matt LaFleur. Beyond that, he was a stellar communicator and leader of men, praised by all his former...24358Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-giant-picks-nfl-conference-championship-preview/(Apple, Spotify, Amazon links below) On this week's episode of Tiny Nick's Giant Picks we cover: Today in Sports History Who Was It A Bad Day For? Special Patriots Guest Conference Title Game Breakdowns Propapalooza Best Bets Finished in the top 1% of the 202...24355Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-01-22-4/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Anthony Edwards Over 30.5 Points (-110; Odds via DraftKings): 7:00 PM CT on Fanduel Sports North   Let’s keep riding Ant’s point prop, as I think there are a couple of important factors that will help send it over tonight. First and foremost is his All-Star Game starter snub,...24354Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/which-defensive-coordinators-make-the-most-sense-for-green-bay/After the Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley to be their head coach, the Green Bay Packers are right back in the business of needing a defensive coordinator after two years of Hafley running the show. There should be candidates kicking in the door for the opportunity given what Green Bay has, primar...24348Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/romeo-doubs-clearly-knows-the-writing-is-on-the-wall/It was always going to be difficult to find a way to fit Romeo Doubs into the Green Bay Packers’ complex cap situation based on the type of player he's become. The first sign came early in the season when the Packers inked wide receiver Christian Watson to a one-year extension before he even retur...24347Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-does-a-successful-bears-season-mean-for-the-packers-going-forward/As much as Green Bay Packers fans revel in their 26-3 record against the Chicago Bears from 2011 to the beginning of 2025, times have changed. After hiring Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams’ emergence as a star QB this season, the Bears look poised to contend in the coming years.   Forget the Minnes...24346Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-01-21-4/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Cleveland Cavaliers/Charlotte Hornets First Quarter Over 57.5 (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 6:00 PM CT on ESPN   With a full game total of 237 points, this first quarter number should be higher just naturally. It especially should be higher considering the teams involved here, as...24344Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/theres-more-pressure-on-matt-lafleur-than-brian-gutekunst-next-season/Matt LaFleur's extension is a done deal. While nothing has been finalized with general manager Brian Gutekunst, all reports indicate the Green Bay Packers are in the process of ironing out his extension.   A year that started with Super Bowl dreams ended in horrific fashion at the hands of a divi...24342Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-has-to-change-in-year-8-of-the-matt-lafleur-era/There's been plenty to praise through seven years of the Matt LaFleur era, but plenty to critique as well. With LaFleur set to enter Year 8 next season and pressure at an all-time high, what has to change?   The obvious answer is finding ways to finish games.   The Green Bay Packers had a 99% ch...24341Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-01-20-3/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Anthony Edwards Over 30.5 Points (-110; Odds via DraftKings): 8:00 PM CT on Fanduel Sports North   The Wolves should dominate this game, and Ant should be the main driver of that domination. He’s guaranteed to cool off somewhat from the career high 55-piece he dropped in San...24339Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-is-green-bays-long-term-plan-at-center/The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line play will have to be much better next year for their offense to take the next step toward becoming a Super Bowl-caliber unit. They have been one of the league’s most efficient offenses since the start of the Jordan Love era, despite 2025 marking their worst PF...24337Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000