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Green Bay Packers: 5 offseason needs

By Dave Stevenson

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and guard T.J. Lang (70) in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and guard T.J. Lang (70) in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) defends Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) defends Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Cornerbacks

As you’re reading this, the Green Bay Packers secondary has just given up another touchdown to the Atlanta Falcons. Matt Ryan carved about their secondary and outright embarrassed it. The injury to Sam Shields showed how thin their depth is.

Logan Ryan of the Patriots would be a great target for them. He’s very solid in coverage and Pro Football Focus has him as the fourth best corner available. The three above him will most likely get a franchise tag. 

"One thing that plays into his favor is that he has just two missed tackles in coverage over the last two regular seasons. Everyone above him on the list has very little slot cornerback experience, but Ryan saw the 12th-most coverage snaps in the slot for cornerbacks last year."

Getting him would fix their slot corner issues. However, they still need a top corner. Expect the Green Bay Packers to target one of those in the draft. Even if they do, they could also grab someone like Morris Claiborne, who excels in press coverage, could be an option, albeit a risky one.

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The Packers aren’t usually a team to get involved in free agency, but they have to get fix their secondary problems. If they don’t, they’re wasting another season of Rodgers in his prime.

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