What do you want in 2020?

[JoePack]

I prefer they take the same route as the Colts did. Get that offensive line built up so AR has a couple more seconds. It's not going to get easier for AR and he needs to stay upright, plus it will promote a better run game against the top teams.
There's plenty of other area's that need help, but I would start there, especially since we'll be drafting low.

 

[LambeauLombardi]

I feel like the only new player they'd bring in is a right tackle and probably some depth. Bulaga's contract is up and I say it's 30-70 he comes back.

 

[PackAttack12]

To figure out how we're going to win our second consecutive Super Bowl.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I prefer they take the same route as the Colts did. Get that offensive line built up so AR has a couple more seconds. It's not going to get easier for AR and he needs to stay upright, plus it will promote a better run game against the top teams.
There's plenty of other area's that need help, but I would start there, especially since we'll be drafting low.

While the Packers should definitely address the offensive line next offseason the team needs to add talent at wide receiver and tight end as well.

 

[Pkrjones]

While the Packers should definitely address the offensive line next offseason the team needs to add talent at wide receiver and tight end as well.

So, a running total of draft needs appears to be: OL depth and a starting RT;WR talent (#2 w/ a chance of becoming a #1); starting caliber TE who can both block & catch,; at least 1 starting caliber ILB (preferably 2); a stud DT to pair with Clark; possibly a future QB to groom if/when AR says screw-it and retires.

We don't have that many draft picks so Gute will need to hit FA hard, again, but will need to create some cap room with selective cuts, also.

 

[DarkHelmet]

ILB, TE (unless Sternberger pans out big time) and O-line. Then WR and D-line depth. Oh, and I guess we need another corner since King is just not good enough to start even when he's healthy.

So, a lot of holes to fill. Blowing the Gary pick . . . what a killer. High/mid first round pick needs to be a starter who contributes right away.

 

[Dantés]

So, a running total of draft needs appears to be: OL depth and a starting RT;WR talent (#2 w/ a chance of becoming a #1); starting caliber TE who can both block & catch,; at least 1 starting caliber ILB (preferably 2); a stud DT to pair with Clark; possibly a future QB to groom if/when AR says screw-it and retires.

We don't have that many draft picks so Gute will need to hit FA hard, again, but will need to create some cap room with selective cuts, also.

Sounds like... most teams.

 

[tynimiller]

With most likely limited money, and inability to do a FA type explosion like this last year I'll focus solely on the draft mainly.

I 100% would be fine with us ensuring we get one of our best 2 or 3 OL that our scouts and staff know without a doubt can come in and start for us. Elgton Jenkins is a prime example of a guy I know we were high on, and assumed could contribute very quickly inside....we need this same thing but on the outside. Bulaga needs replaced, or even if he gets resigned we have to have his replacement coming down the pipe.

Like the before, I'm 100% fine with us trading draft assets if needed to ensure we get a WR that we know can undoubtedly step in and be at worst our #3 with zero NFL experience, and most likely have a shot to push for #2 early and often.

Now, if scouts say to Gute and company that they just don't see a WR that is as described, but they see a STUD TE...I'm fine with the same.

Beyond those two line of thoughts I would the entire draft go after the top prospect on our board that is either a DL, OL or ILB. I keep hitting that same plan over and over again...with limited divergence unless you truly see a guy drop farther than expected.

 

[Pugger]

With most likely limited money, and inability to do a FA type explosion like this last year I'll focus solely on the draft mainly.

I 100% would be fine with us ensuring we get one of our best 2 or 3 OL that our scouts and staff know without a doubt can come in and start for us. Elgton Jenkins is a prime example of a guy I know we were high on, and assumed could contribute very quickly inside....we need this same thing but on the outside. Bulaga needs replaced, or even if he gets resigned we have to have his replacement coming down the pipe. We thought we had that covered with Spriggs but that looks like a bust.

Like the before, I'm 100% fine with us trading draft assets if needed to ensure we get a WR that we know can undoubtedly step in and be at worst our #3 with zero NFL experience, and most likely have a shot to push for #2 early and often. Agreed. MVS isn't the answer plus Geronimo and Kumerow are JAGs.

Now, if scouts say to Gute and company that they just don't see a WR that is as described, but they see a STUD TE...I'm fine with the same. TE is another need.

Beyond those two line of thoughts I would the entire draft go after the top prospect on our board that is either a DL, OL or ILB. I keep hitting that same plan over and over again...with limited divergence unless you truly see a guy drop farther than expected.

On defense we need an upgrade over Martinez. That guy can't cover a RB or TE over the middle and it is killing us.

 

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

So, a running total of draft needs appears to be: OL depth and a starting RT;WR talent (#2 w/ a chance of becoming a #1); starting caliber TE who can both block & catch,; at least 1 starting caliber ILB (preferably 2); a stud DT to pair with Clark; possibly a future QB to groom if/when AR says screw-it and retires.

We don't have that many draft picks so Gute will need to hit FA hard, again, but will need to create some cap room with selective cuts, also.

The O-Line needs are real. We need 2 Tackles. One starting Right, and one back up swing tackle. Time to cut bait with Light. I think with St. Brown back we will have the best 3 and 4 wide set next year with Scantling Adams and Lazard rounding it out. Starting caliber TE...I'm on the maybe side here because we really don't know what we have with Sternberger yet. ILB help I think we need maybe 1. I think we're giving the wrong person the reps opposite Martinez, and while I'm hearing small pockets of b8tching about Martinez in the pass game, I'm seeing no evidence to support the claim. Yes I think we need help on the D-Line, I'm just not sure we don't need DT AND DE help. QB of the future I've been screaming about this for 2 years and getting flamed! Problem is you have to get Nate Stanley or better which you can in the first 4 rounds, you just have to be picking in the right spot to get a good one.

I am also seeing on mock draft boards that Center is a need. I like Linsley always have, but not knowing status of his contract we may need to draft his replacement.

 

[tynimiller]

I am a fan of St. Brown as well. Highly educated good route runner, young and raw still however. I would love to see the 4 you said but insert a bonafide rookie contributor as I described. I'm not nearly as concerned with our WR corps going into 2020 as I was 2019 personally...but still some concern.

 

[PackAttack12]

The O-Line needs are real. We need 2 Tackles. One starting Right, and one back up swing tackle. Time to cut bait with Light. I think with St. Brown back we will have the best 3 and 4 wide set next year with Scantling Adams and Lazard rounding it out.

The Packers need an additional offensive play maker, and not one that's on the current roster. We need a guy that can be the 2nd best receiver to Davante.

 

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

The Packers need an additional offensive play maker, and not one that's on the current roster. We need a guy that can be the 2nd best receiver to Davante.

When Adams was out Scantling proved he can be the guy, to me that's the 2nd best receiver.

 

[pacmaniac]

Gute may be hoping Scantling is just having a crappy second year like Davante did, and that he breaks out next year.

 

[Dantés]

If they choose to retain Bulaga, then they don't necessarily need to invest in an immediate starter along the offensive line, unless they decide to cut Linsley for the cap savings.

But they should absolutely invest picks in the offensive line's depth and future. OL is what separates a lot of the better teams around the league. There is a dearth of talent. You want to stockpile it.

Other than that, on offense, they need to replace Lewis and Graham at TE, and they must find a receiver who can be a weapon in the short game and bring some explosion/speed to the offense.

 

[PackAttack12]

When Adams was out Scantling proved he can be the guy, to me that's the 2nd best receiver.

Valdes-Scantling caught 6 balls in the 4 games Davante was out. How did he prove, based on that, he's able to consistently be a #2???

 

[Mondio]

If they choose to retain Bulaga, then they don't necessarily need to invest in an immediate starter along the offensive line, unless they decide to cut Linsley for the cap savings.

But they should absolutely invest picks in the offensive line's depth and future. OL is what separates a lot of the better teams around the league. There is a dearth of talent. You want to stockpile it.

Other than that, on offense, they need to replace Lewis and Graham at TE, and they must find a receiver who can be a weapon in the short game and bring some explosion/speed to the offense.

For as much as people want to talk about Bulaga, I think Linsley has been one of our more consistent underperformers all season.

 

[Dantés]

For as much as people want to talk about Bulaga, I think Linsley has been one of our more consistent underperformers all season.

He certainly was last night. He's still a solid center. I'm not advocating for them to cut him. But if the FO/staff identify someone else that they really like and feel that said person would be cheaper than the 8.5M they save in cutting Linsley, then maybe.

 

[Poppa San]

For as much as people want to talk about Bulaga, I think Linsley has been one of our more consistent underperformers all season.

It would be nice if he eventually learns to SNAP the ball back in shotgun instead of doing a 6 year olds snap that arcs back and hits AR in the shins. Always has had a soft 1/2 step short snap. Miss Tretter and his ability to fire the snap in a straight line into AR's solar plexus.

 

[PackAttack12]

It would be nice if he eventually learns to SNAP the ball back in shotgun instead of doing a 6 year olds snap that arcs back and hits AR in the shins. Always has had a soft 1/2 step short snap. Miss Tretter and his ability to fire the snap in a straight line into AR's solar plexus.

This is a very underrated, but legitimate, point.

 

[OldSchool101]

While the Packers should definitely address the offensive line next offseason the team needs to add talent at wide receiver and tight end as well.

Agree wholeheartedly. Yesterday was a game you want to run multiple dual TE sets and pinch the interior gaps some, both for increased protection, short yardage run support and the short passing game. But you need a pair of multi-faceted TE’s to accomplish that. We now know that Graham is not the answer.
I get wanting to shore up the Defense this season. We now may be able to equip ourselves reasonably by outsourcing at ILB in FA. More options at WR has now becomes an absolute must either through FA or draft idc. I’d like to see us go after a WR and OT before day 3 draft (not necessarily in that order) and that includes trades or FA.

 

[Poppa San]

This is a very underrated, but legitimate, point.

AR takes his eyes off the defense every time he stoops over to catch it. Delays his backpedal about 3/8 a second also. The more pressure on Linsley, the softer his snap. Patrick had more direct snaps but when pressured his went to the side.

 

[GreenNGold_81]

Picking where we will be picking, unless we lose out, will mean we will miss all the "can't miss" OT prospects coming into the year. Granted guys like Bakh can be found still, it's just less of a given. We'd be in the range for a right tackle as that's where Bulaga was taken, so I'd say lets start there. I'd be in favor of us bringing in a FA WR and drafting another in the second round. Similarly, sign a MLB in FA and draft another in the third.

 

[Half Empty]

Sounds like... most teams.

True, but do we want the Pack to be like most teams?

 

[Sunshinepacker]

I want the team to work on improving a still weak defense that lacks playmakers at many positions. The offense needs help but they at least have playmakers at the most important positions. The defense, on the other hand, has one good corner, one good dlineman, and one potentially good safety. Hopefully the Packers learned from earlier this year and will spend a first round pick on a guy that might be almost as good as Minkah Fitzpatrick.