Green Bay Packers Offseason Review
By Jon Dove
The Green Bay Packers feel that the return of a healthy Aaron Rodgers and key offseason additions will get them back in the Super Bowl hunt.
Aaron Rodgers remains one of the the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers are Super Bowl contenders as long as he is on the field. This offseason they made some key moves aimed that improving the overall talent on the roster.
The headline addition was Jimmy Graham. He gives Rodgers a big-time target in the red zone and someone who can make plays down the field.
However, bringing in Graham was paired with cutting ties with Jordy Nelson. Rodgers and Nelson had a great connection which will take time to build with Graham. It will be interesting to see who grabs the No. 3 receiver spot. Geronimo Allison seems like the early favorite.
Green Bay could also look to bring in a free agent like Dez Bryant. There have been some whispers about that possible connection. Rookie Equanimeous St. Brown may also get a look.
The defensive side of the ball added some big-time playmakers. Muhammad Wilkerson will step in at one of the 5-technique spots and provide some disruption. The key for Wilkerson will be motivation and whether or not he is bought in.
Rookies Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson will see significant playing time in the secondary. Alexander is an excellent athlete who has a nose for the football. He is someone who is a major turnover threat.
The one area the Packers failed to address is the offensive line. Things quickly fell off the rails last year when Rodgers when down with an injury.