The Packers emerged with the highest grade in the NFC North, but that doesn’t mean they hit a home run. They just had the best offseason out of all four teams. I’m not saying the Packers should’ve overpaid for a linebacker like Blake Martinez, but his loss will be felt. The same can be said for Bryan Bulaga, their long-time right tackle, who is an elite blocker when healthy. They will miss him. At the very least, the Packers have been able to find suitable replacements — Rick Wagner at right tackle and Christian Kirksey at linebacker (their best move, in my estimation).
But the Packers failed to provide Aaron Rodgers with another weapon he so desperately needs. Davante Adams can’t catch all of his passes. Their decision to sign Devin Funchess, a receiver who struggles at gaining separation, is laughable. That’s not the upgrade they needed.
I don’t think the Packers got better in free agency. But I also think they’re the one team that managed to mostly maintain the status quo, swapping in new players for the ones that departed Green Bay. The question is, will that be enough to hold off the Bears and Vikings? As of March — before the draft — I’d say the Packers are still the frontrunners, but I don’t think they improved enough to be considered a lock. Regression after a 13-win season should be expected considering their projected win total was 9.7. The good news? The Bears and Vikings both lost significantly more players than them.
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