State of the 2026 Green Bay Packers - Hour 3

Second String Opinions · Jul 6, 2026 · 35m

The final hour opens with the linebackers, where Edgerrin Cooper needs to become a more consistent playmaker and Zaire Franklin is expected to fill a major role after Quay Walker’s departure. The guys then move to the secondary, praising the safety trio of Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard while raising serious questions about cornerback depth, Carrington Valentine’s tackling, and Keisean Nixon’s contract situation. Special teams also get a rapid-fire review, including new coordinator Cam Acor, the return game, and whether rookie kicker Trey Smack can be trusted in a…