Packers’ needs in the draft
Cornerback: The Packers re-signed Kevin King to a one-year deal, but they still need a second starting outside corner opposite Jaire Alexander for the long term. If King plays well enough to warrant a bigger contract next offseason, it’ll likely come from another team. And if King gets hurt again this season, the Packers could have an early draft pick to fill in. Alexander proved this season to be one of the game’s best at his position en route to second-team All-Pro honors. But as the Buccaneers showed in the NFC Championship Game, Green Bay having one shutdown corner is only so effective against a good offense. Chandon Sullivan, Josh Jackson and Ka’dar Hollman don’t seem ready to handle the responsibilities of a starting outside cornerback in the NFL.
Packers’ needs in the draft
Cornerback: The Packers re-signed Kevin King to a one-year deal, but they still need a second starting outside corner opposite Jaire Alexander for the long term. If King plays well enough to warrant a bigger contract next offseason, it’ll likely come from another team. And if King gets hurt again this season, the Packers could have an early draft pick to fill in. Alexander proved this season to be one of the game’s best at his position en route to second-team All-Pro honors. But as the Buccaneers showed in the NFC Championship Game, Green Bay having one shutdown corner is only so effective against a good offense. Chandon Sullivan, Josh Jackson and Ka’dar Hollman don’t seem ready to handle the responsibilities of a starting outside cornerback in the NFL.
The Defense Canât Rest By Mark Daniels
Apr 27, 2021 11:13 AM
For years, the cries have gotten increasingly louder to give Aaron Rodgers more firepower on the offensive side of the ball.  Last year, with the top scoring offense in the league, the Packers still came up one game short of the Super Bowl. The MVP quarterback managed to produce plenty of yards and points with the weaponry at his disposal.  Think about the last three NFC Championship game losses for the Pack. In 2016, Matt Ryan torched a depleted secondary, two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers ran all over the Green Bay defense and last January, a close game melted away with just a couple of suspect plays in the defensive backfield.
The Defense Canât Rest By Mark Daniels
Apr 27, 2021 11:13 AM
For years, the cries have gotten increasingly louder to give Aaron Rodgers more firepower on the offensive side of the ball.  Last year, with the top scoring offense in the league, the Packers still came up one game short of the Super Bowl. The MVP quarterback managed to produce plenty of yards and points with the weaponry at his disposal.  Think about the last three NFC Championship game losses for the Pack. In 2016, Matt Ryan torched a depleted secondary, two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers ran all over the Green Bay defense and last January, a close game melted away with just a couple of suspect plays in the defensive backfield.
The Defense Canât Rest By Mark Daniels
Apr 27, 2021 11:13 AM
For years, the cries have gotten increasingly louder to give Aaron Rodgers more firepower on the offensive side of the ball.  Last year, with the top scoring offense in the league, the Packers still came up one game short of the Super Bowl. The MVP quarterback managed to produce plenty of yards and points with the weaponry at his disposal.  Think about the last three NFC Championship game losses for the Pack. In 2016, Matt Ryan torched a depleted secondary, two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers ran all over the Green Bay defense and last January, a close game melted away with just a couple of suspect plays in the defensive backfield.