Peter Bukowski · Apr 29, 2026
Peter expects rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse to end up as a starter for the Packers, believes kicker Trace Mack has the inside track to be Green Bay's kicker, thinks UDFA RJ Maryland makes the practice squad, and puts the Bears at nine wins in 2026 while ranking the NFC North Packers-Lions-Bears-Vikings.
“So that would put the bears at a nine win team next year.”
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- Roster Spot CallsR.J. MarylandGreen Bay PackersApr 29, 2026
R.J. Maryland to make the roster
“The RJ Maryland undrafted free agent is someone he's someone I think I think is gonna make this practice squad.”
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- Depth Chart CallsBrandon CisseGreen Bay PackersApr 29, 2026
Brandon Cisse to be 1st on the depth chart
“But I I do think that Benjamin St. Juice is probably gonna be one of those guys that ends up starting and then, you know, you go from there.”
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- Depth Chart CallsTrey SmackGreen Bay PackersApr 29, 2026
Trey Smack to be 1st on the depth chart
“Did the Packers trade two picks for a kicker that they don't they don't see as someone who has a pathway to starting on their team? No. I think that's the he has the inside track until further notice.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Season Win TotalsChicago BearsApr 29, 2026
Chicago Bears to finish with 9 wins
“So that would put the bears at a nine win team next year. Like, that That is what I'm talking about. And that doesn't seem crazy.”
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- Power RankingsApr 29, 2026
“Okay. Peter, your, your rankings of the NFC North after the draft? I unfortunately have the exact same four”
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