3 trades Packers need to make to answer 49ers dealing for Christian McCaffrey

Packers trade rumors: Brian Burners or Montez Sweat

Green Bay’s pass rush is by no means a weakness. However, for a team that’s lacking weapons on the offensive side of the ball, adding to a strength would benefit them greatly.

Teams have won Super Bowls before with a solid running game and a pass rush which feasts on opposing quarterbacks. Those teams, for the most part, did not have a QB the caliber of Aaron Rodgers on their sideline.

Brian Burns is the best pass rusher available at the trade deadline. The Panthers are selling, and would take a bevy of draft picks in exchange for him. What’s the catch? Well, it’s that darn return. Take one look at what the 49ers had to give up for McCaffrey, and add even more picks given Burns is at a more valuable position than running back.

Montez Sweat could be a better option, and Washington would definitely make him available for the right price.

Lombardi Avenue’s Freddie Boston outlined this well in his take on the matter:

"“A trio of Sweat, Gary, and Smith would allow for plenty of rotation for the Packers’ pass rushers, but also the possibility of playing all three together as Gary can line up inside. Imagine an offensive line facing Kenny Clark and Gary on the inside, then Sweat and Smith on the outside.”"

Sweat is the cheaper option in this case, but he’s also a solid addition, as long as it’s paired with a wide receiver as well.