One burning question for each NFL team

By John Buhler | Jun 14, 2017

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) drops back to pass against Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Joe Thomas (48) during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Green Bay Packers: Does Aaron Rodgers have enough support?

This is important. We all know how gifted of a quarterbacking talent Aaron Rodgers is for the Green Bay Packers. In essence, he is the epitome of elite. However, does he have enough help around him to lead the Packers to a Super Bowl in 2017?

Green Bay will be one of a handful of teams in the NFC that can honestly reach Minneapolis in February. That being said, he is carrying more of a loathsome burden than any of the other franchise quarterbacks that could represent the NFC in Super Bowl LII.

Matt Ryan has an elite offense and an improving defense with the Atlanta Falcons. Dak Prescott has an outstanding offense and the best offensive line in football with the Dallas Cowboys. Russell Wilson has already been to two Super Bowls and plays in a defense-first culture with the Seattle Seahawks. Even Eli Manning has a strong Steve Spagnuolo defense and Odell Beckham Jr. to sling the ball to with the New York Giants.

So what does Rodgers have? Well, he has Mike McCarthy, Jordy Nelson and an elite home-field advantage at Lambeau Field. The problem is that general manager Ted Thompson doesn’t actively participate in NFL free agency. Adding tight end Martellus Bennett helps, but losing Micah Hyde and T.J. Lang this spring to free agency only hurts.

Green Bay traded out of the first round in the 2017 NFL Draft. Eventually, many of these precious draft picks of Thompson’s have to hit. If not, then he’s just shamelessly wasting the last few years of Rodgers’ peak prime. Green Bay can win Super Bowl LII, but it will take an MVP season from Rodgers to even make that happen.

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