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3 players Packers should’ve signed instead of Kevin King

By Rucker Haringey

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 11: Melvin Ingram #54 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during pregame warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 11, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

The Packers’ decision to re-sign Kevin King is a significant overpay. Here are three free agents Green Bay should have inked instead. 

Kevin King is back with the Packers on a one-year, $6 million deal that’s raised eyebrows around the NFL. Losing King would have left Green Bay short of depth at the cornerback position, but his poor play in 2020 makes it unclear whether or not having King actually gives the team a boost in that department.

King’s highly noticeable struggles during the postseason are what most fans remember about his efforts last year, but those mistakes were consistent with the poor play he showcased for most of the regular season. Corners who finish the year with a PFF grade of 55.7 typically struggle to find deals paying them anything over the minimum in the following season.

There’s a chance King can resurrect his career and make this deal look smart in hindsight. The odds favor it turning out poorly for the Packers front office. Read on to discover three free agents Green Bay should have signed instead.

3. Melvin Ingram

The Packers spent a lot of energy chasing J.J. Watt early in free agency because they wanted to strengthen their pass rushing options. Ingram isn’t quite as dynamic off the edge as Watt, but he would give Green Bay’s defensive line a much-needed boost.

The reality that he’s still out there twisting in the wind in free agency is perplexing. Perhaps Ingram is looking for too lucrative a deal for a player of his age and declining skill set, but at some point he’s going to become an intriguing bargain. The Packers should have saved the $6 million they spent on King to wait out Ingram’s market.

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