Green Bay Packers: Ranking the top five offseason needs

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Defensive line

The play of the Packers defensive line was about as good as you could’ve hoped entering the season. Mike Daniels dominated as only he can, and the play of his teammates along the line was above-average throughout the year. Rookie Kenny Clark stepped up in the playoffs, finishing his debut year on a strong note.

Along with the development of Clark and Dean Lowry, as well as the overall solid play of Letroy Guion, the Packers would benefit from adding another body to the mix.

As unlikely as it may be, this is a great opportunity to bolster the defensive line in free agency. Should the Packers go “all-in” as Aaron Rodgers hopes, an addition such as Arizona’s Calais Campbell could be huge. Campbell is an outstanding player, but at 31-years-old shouldn’t command the lofty salary he would five years ago. If he leaves Arizona, the appeal of chasing a ring in Green Bay could tempt him.

Re-signing star safety Eric Berry is Kansas City’s top priority, and with limited cap room available, they may be forced to part ways with Dontari Poe. Poe played through injury in 2016, but when healthy would make a dominant partnership with Mike Daniels.

I’m placing both free agents on my Packers wish-list.