Aaron Rodgers will dominate the offseason headlines in Green Bay, but here are three moves the Packers need to make to reload.
Green Bay Packers fans should get ready for another tumultuous offseason filled with rumors about Aaron Rodgers’ immediate future. The truth is Green Bay’s front office needs to do more to help their future Hall of Fame signal-caller this offseason if they want to give Rodgers another shot at Super Bowl glory.
That doesn’t mean Matt LaFleur needs to give up on his offensive scheme, but the passing game needs to be upgraded. Rodgers may not be the same quarterback he was during his prime, but the state of his pass-catching stable is unacceptable. A big part of the organization’s offseason plans needs to be based around giving him better weapons.
The offensive line must also be upgraded if Green Bay is going to take a step forward in 2023. Retaining a talented guard would be a big step in the right direction. Here are some specific steps they can take to get back to the playoffs in 2023.
Packers path back to playoffs in 2023: Retain Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins may not be an All-Pro but he’s an above-average starter at guard who’s just entering his athletic prime as he qualifies for unrestricted free agency. The Packers should make sure he doesn’t change addresses as he enters his age-27 season.
That won’t be a cheap proposition. Jenkins will be one of the most sought-after interior linemen on the open market due to his combination of age and experience. Green Bay might need to overpay if they want to keep him in the fold. The alternative is spending a relatively high draft pick to replace him. The Packers have too many other needs to fill via the draft to lose Jenkins in free agency.