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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 951313" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>With the Rodgers situation resolved and FA/Draft season on the immediate horizon, it's time to take this roster apart and see where the biggest needs lie.</p><p></p><p><strong>Quarterback: </strong>Rodgers is back and for a significant number of seasons, so it would make sense to trade Love, draft a rookie, and move forward. This class seems light on potential franchise QB's, but heavy on guys who probably have a legit future in the league as a quality backup. </p><p></p><p>Key FA: None</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates:</p><p>--J. Love (Trade)</p><p></p><p><strong>Running Back: </strong>This position is super strong with Jones secured, Dillon having two years remaining, and Hill/Taylor rounding it out.</p><p></p><p>Key FA: None</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>Tight End: </strong>Lewis and Deguara are under contract as the Y and H role players respectively, but Tonyan was the only real F tight end on the roster and his status is up in the air in terms of both health and contract. He tore his ACL relatively late in the season (November), so it's questionable how soon he will be ready. Zach Ertz is a 31 year old UFA who the Packers reportedly had trade interest in. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--R. Tonyan (UFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>Wide Receiver: </strong>Though Adams is technically slated to be a UFA, we all know he's going to be under a tag or contract so I am considering him as being on the roster. Beyond him, the cupboard is nearly bare, disappointing rookie Amari Rodgers being the next most notable player under contract (aside from Cobb, who they need to cut). That could change in a hurry, however, if they got a deal done with MVS and tendered Lazard. If it's me, I let MVS walk and give Lazard a round 2 tender. One FA wide receiver who might be a bit of a sleeper is James Washington of Pittsburgh-- his game in college was downfield and we all know that Big Ben wasn't thriving in that quadrant in recent seasons. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--M. Valdes-Scantling (UFA)</p><p>--A. Lazard (RFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: </p><p>--R. Cobb (Cut)</p><p></p><p><strong>Offensive Line: </strong>In a league full of terrible OL's, the Packers are in great position. Bakhtiari should be back to 100% in 2022, and both Turner and Jenkins have shown they can play tackle at a high level as well (not to mention Nijman, who could easily be tendered). Turner and Jenkins could also both bolster the interior, where the young guards were up and down. However, it would not be surprising at all to see Newman and Runyan take steps forward and keep to keep their starting jobs. Myers should be cemented at center for years to come. Really depth is the only need to address here, and it can happen in the draft. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--L. Patrick (UFA)</p><p>--Y. Nijman (RFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>Defensive Line: </strong>Clark is a stud, but they would ideally be able to limit his snaps a little bit more. Lowry saw a bounce back in 2021, but I wouldn't count on that being the new normal. Beyond them, Slaton has showed some promised and Heflin may be able to step up into a rotational role, but help is certainly needed. Cap space obviously isn't in great supply, but both an affordable veteran and a rookie addition here would not go amiss (even as high as round 1). </p><p></p><p>Key FA: </p><p>--T. Lancaster (UFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>Edge Rusher: </strong>Preston Smith and Rashan Gary have the starting roles locked down, but Za'Darius needs to take a big pay cut or get released. Quality depth is a little spotty, though Garvin has flashed some decent play. The Packers reportedly have interest in Uchenna Nwosu, which would be a pretty significant acquisition. He would bring a style of player to the position that they currently lack-- more of a true stand-up rush linebacker. If they didn't make a FA acquisition like that, this position could be the first one they draft in a couple months.</p><p></p><p>Key FA: None</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: </p><p>--Z. Smith (Cut)</p><p></p><p><strong>Linebacker: </strong>The Packers are faced with a tricky choice here. Campbell was outstanding in 2021, but it was far and away the best play of his entire career. So do you pay for the outlier season and risk him turning back into a pumpkin? Do you have any assurance that this is the new normal? It's a tough call. If they wanted to look for the next reclamation project instead of paying Campbell, they could look at Eric Wilson or Kwon Alexander. Or they could make all my dreams come true and draft Montana State's Troy Andersen. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--D. Campbell (UFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>Cornerback: </strong>This is another spot that's tricky, with Rasul Douglas playing outstanding ball in 2021, but it being the true outlier of his career. So they're stuck with another big decision-- do you pay for the positive outlier. They will certainly need to do something, because after the clear top two (Alexander and Stokes), they don't have much at the moment. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--R. Douglas (UFA)</p><p>--C. Sullivan (UFA)</p><p>--K. King (UFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>Safety: </strong>Even though Amos carries a high cap figure, I think you have to keep him as the team is clearly still pushing for a SB. Black will clearly be tendered and overall this is a low maintenance position. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--H. Black (ERFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates: None</p><p></p><p><strong>ST: </strong>The Packers acquired a punter with a massive leg who apparently isn't a very good holder. They have an expensive kicker who missed a ton of kicks in 2021. They also just replaced an inept ST coach. So can it all work together now? Do they need to choose between the punter and the kicker? I don't really know. </p><p></p><p>Key FA:</p><p>--C. Bojorquez (UFA)</p><p></p><p>Trade/Cut Candidates:</p><p>--M. Crosby (Cut)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 951313, member: 12283"] With the Rodgers situation resolved and FA/Draft season on the immediate horizon, it's time to take this roster apart and see where the biggest needs lie. [B]Quarterback: [/B]Rodgers is back and for a significant number of seasons, so it would make sense to trade Love, draft a rookie, and move forward. This class seems light on potential franchise QB's, but heavy on guys who probably have a legit future in the league as a quality backup. Key FA: None Trade/Cut Candidates: --J. Love (Trade) [B]Running Back: [/B]This position is super strong with Jones secured, Dillon having two years remaining, and Hill/Taylor rounding it out. Key FA: None Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]Tight End: [/B]Lewis and Deguara are under contract as the Y and H role players respectively, but Tonyan was the only real F tight end on the roster and his status is up in the air in terms of both health and contract. He tore his ACL relatively late in the season (November), so it's questionable how soon he will be ready. Zach Ertz is a 31 year old UFA who the Packers reportedly had trade interest in. Key FA: --R. Tonyan (UFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]Wide Receiver: [/B]Though Adams is technically slated to be a UFA, we all know he's going to be under a tag or contract so I am considering him as being on the roster. Beyond him, the cupboard is nearly bare, disappointing rookie Amari Rodgers being the next most notable player under contract (aside from Cobb, who they need to cut). That could change in a hurry, however, if they got a deal done with MVS and tendered Lazard. If it's me, I let MVS walk and give Lazard a round 2 tender. One FA wide receiver who might be a bit of a sleeper is James Washington of Pittsburgh-- his game in college was downfield and we all know that Big Ben wasn't thriving in that quadrant in recent seasons. Key FA: --M. Valdes-Scantling (UFA) --A. Lazard (RFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: --R. Cobb (Cut) [B]Offensive Line: [/B]In a league full of terrible OL's, the Packers are in great position. Bakhtiari should be back to 100% in 2022, and both Turner and Jenkins have shown they can play tackle at a high level as well (not to mention Nijman, who could easily be tendered). Turner and Jenkins could also both bolster the interior, where the young guards were up and down. However, it would not be surprising at all to see Newman and Runyan take steps forward and keep to keep their starting jobs. Myers should be cemented at center for years to come. Really depth is the only need to address here, and it can happen in the draft. Key FA: --L. Patrick (UFA) --Y. Nijman (RFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]Defensive Line: [/B]Clark is a stud, but they would ideally be able to limit his snaps a little bit more. Lowry saw a bounce back in 2021, but I wouldn't count on that being the new normal. Beyond them, Slaton has showed some promised and Heflin may be able to step up into a rotational role, but help is certainly needed. Cap space obviously isn't in great supply, but both an affordable veteran and a rookie addition here would not go amiss (even as high as round 1). Key FA: --T. Lancaster (UFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]Edge Rusher: [/B]Preston Smith and Rashan Gary have the starting roles locked down, but Za'Darius needs to take a big pay cut or get released. Quality depth is a little spotty, though Garvin has flashed some decent play. The Packers reportedly have interest in Uchenna Nwosu, which would be a pretty significant acquisition. He would bring a style of player to the position that they currently lack-- more of a true stand-up rush linebacker. If they didn't make a FA acquisition like that, this position could be the first one they draft in a couple months. Key FA: None Trade/Cut Candidates: --Z. Smith (Cut) [B]Linebacker: [/B]The Packers are faced with a tricky choice here. Campbell was outstanding in 2021, but it was far and away the best play of his entire career. So do you pay for the outlier season and risk him turning back into a pumpkin? Do you have any assurance that this is the new normal? It's a tough call. If they wanted to look for the next reclamation project instead of paying Campbell, they could look at Eric Wilson or Kwon Alexander. Or they could make all my dreams come true and draft Montana State's Troy Andersen. Key FA: --D. Campbell (UFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]Cornerback: [/B]This is another spot that's tricky, with Rasul Douglas playing outstanding ball in 2021, but it being the true outlier of his career. So they're stuck with another big decision-- do you pay for the positive outlier. They will certainly need to do something, because after the clear top two (Alexander and Stokes), they don't have much at the moment. Key FA: --R. Douglas (UFA) --C. Sullivan (UFA) --K. King (UFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]Safety: [/B]Even though Amos carries a high cap figure, I think you have to keep him as the team is clearly still pushing for a SB. Black will clearly be tendered and overall this is a low maintenance position. Key FA: --H. Black (ERFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: None [B]ST: [/B]The Packers acquired a punter with a massive leg who apparently isn't a very good holder. They have an expensive kicker who missed a ton of kicks in 2021. They also just replaced an inept ST coach. So can it all work together now? Do they need to choose between the punter and the kicker? I don't really know. Key FA: --C. Bojorquez (UFA) Trade/Cut Candidates: --M. Crosby (Cut) [/QUOTE]
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