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Peter Bukowski

@peterbukowski.bsky.social

Co-Founder of The Leap • Host of @LockedOnPackers • Dad joke aficionado • #Cuse • Largest aggressor Contact: hello@thegoldarena.com

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Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · 8h ago

The Packers have been too cautious elevating rookies at need positions when there's an incumbent starter. That CANNOT happen with Brandon Cisse. www.theleap.football/p/the-future...

The future is now for Brandon Cisse as the Packers can't afford to wait at cornerback

When Green Bay drafted Eric Stokes in 2021, they offered too much deference to incumbent starter Kevin King, who had clearly been betrayed by his body. Matt LaFleur can't make that mistake again.

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Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · yesterday

This season the Packers play the two QBs tied for 2nd in The Athletic rankings, QB5, QB7, and the two QBs tied at 8th a total of 3 times. Love is 10th and they play QBT11 twice. That’s more than half their games against the non-Love Top 10. Not easy.

Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · 5d ago

As teams lean into dime personnel around the NFL, the Packers hired two of the most DB-forward defensive coaches in the NFL. But don't expect Green Bay to follow the dime trend. They're already showing us THEIR counter. open.substack.com/pub/theleap/...

Packers can utilize pass rushers to zig as the NFL zags on using extra defensive backs

New defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's Cardinals used a multitude of defensive backs, but with the league shifting to these heavy DB looks, the Packers may use a different tact.

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Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · 6d ago

Robert Tonyan has 18 total targets in 3 seasons for 3 different teams since leaving Green Bay. A lot of that is Aaron Rodgers but it’s also a Matt LaFleur thing. He’s had productive tight ends basically every year (and Rodgers was never a big TE guy)

Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · last wk.

Matt LaFleur relaying Javon Hargrave’s observation that Jonathan Gannon’s system in GB is “a lot different” than it was in Philly. It certainly was in Arizona when he wasn’t calling the defense.

Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · last wk.

Brian Gutekunst was once again asked about the team’s approach to preseason games. Last year, Matt LaFleur pointed out studies show playing actually reduced injuries. I wrote about some studies that show he’s right. www.theleap.football/p/matt-lafle...

Matt LaFleur wants to play his starters because NFL history suggests it can help avoid injuries

It's not just that the Packers got their asses kicked (Matt LaFleur's words) by the Saints and Vikings, the historical injury data suggests teams should play starters in the preseason.

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Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · last wk.

Interesting point from Brian Gutekunst: Packers kickers since Mason combine to have a FG % above Mason Crosby in the regular season, but the playoffs have been a huge problem and Crosby has clutch in the postseason.

Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · last wk.

The biggest questions facing the #Packers can’t be answered in training camp. So, I wrote about 3 questions that CAN be. www.theleap.football/p/the-3-bigg...

The 3 biggest questions training camp can actually answer for the Green Bay Packers

After an inglorious end to the 2025, the 2026 version of the Green Bay Packers will have to answer all sorts of questions about their ability to close in the playoffs. That's not an August problem.

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Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · 2w ago

Packers were 4-7-1 in one-score games last year, counting the playoffs - Browns blocked game-winning FG - Cowboys returned PAT for 2 in tie - Everyone got hurt vs. Denver - Love knocked out of Bears game + onside recovery - McManus misses 7 points in playoff game TOUGH

Peter Bukowski@peterbukowski.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tucker Kraft’s return will allow the #Packers to play the way they wanted to play last year but couldn’t after he got hurt. It’s the way every team wants to play now: big. www.theleap.football/p/tucker-kra...

Tucker Kraft's return will allow the Packers to play the way every team wants to play

The multiple tight end craze hit the NFL hard this offseason, but leaning into for Green Bay will be easy. It's already who the Packers wanted to be.

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