The Green Bay Packers made two big moves on Monday, agreeing to sign guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs. On Tuesday and Wednesday, though, no new moves. And that’s been pretty much Brian Gutekunst’s modus operandi as a general manager.
In free agency, he goes big or goes home. After the first wave, he waits for the mid-level class to sign, and then might make some more moves for something close to the minimum.
But even after three days of free agency, there are still really good options available. Not stars, but contributors who could have real impact in areas of need for Green Bay.
Edge rushers
This is the main position where the Packers were expected to add pieces and didn’t. Their potential targets are already off the board with Dayo Odeyingbo going to the Chicago Bears and Chase Young staying in New Orleans. Trey Hendrickson via trade is out of their way of doing business, so the options are limited.
Charles Omenihu is the best fit for what they tend to look for. But if the price is right, players like Azeez Ojulari or Dante Fowler could be added. Za’Darius Smith would be intriguing, but his relationship with the leaders on the Packers make a reunion very unlikely.
The Green Bay Packers faithful have been clamoring for an addition to the receiver room since the team’s unspectacular playoff exit in the Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. By the end of that game, the entire receiving corps was decimated; and with it seeming like Christian Watson will miss the start of this […]