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Packers: 5 free agents that would help Green Bay go all-in for Aaron Rodgers

By Russell S. Baxter

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 21: Al Woods #99 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on November 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 21: Al Woods #99 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on November 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

4. DT Al Woods (Seattle Seahawks)

This won’t be the only time the Packers’ defensive front will be addressed in this piece.

One thing that has been quite noticeable in recent years, regardless of the defensive system and coordinator, has been the team’s struggles against opposing ground games and vs. the league’s more physical offensive fronts.

New defensive coordinator Joe Barry, who made his debut with the team in 2021, had this team playing well for most of the season. But there were still lapses and the team has shown that it can still be overpowered at times.

For instance, even though the team did not give up an offensive touchdown in the 13-10 playoff loss to the 49ers at Lambeau Field, San Francisco’s physical style eventually wore down Matt LaFleur’s club. In other words, the Packers aren’t necessarily built to succeed in a street fight.

Veteran defender Al Woods isn’t necessarily a big name and has made the rounds when it comes to the league. He’s actually played for five different teams but opted out in 2020 (COVID-19). He was a member of the Seahawks this past season and via Pro Football Focus (subscription required) he was the fourth-ranked run defender in terms of interior defensive linemen.

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