Packers News: What Courtland Sutton could bring to Green Bay

A first-round candidate for the Green Bay Packers is wide receiver Courtland Sutton.

The 6-foot-4 receiver would give Aaron Rodgers a big-time threat to pair with Davante Adams. Wednesday’s Packers News Report features a great article by Joe D’Aloisio on Sutton’s outlook and what he could bring to Green Bay.

The report also features analysis on the East-West Shrine Game, a potential move for Teddy Bridgewater in free agency and GM Brian Gutekunst’s views on sleepers in this year’s draft.

Let’s get started.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Draft: 5 intriguing East-West Shrine prospects [Lombardi Ave]

Who impressed at the East-West Shrine Game and could interest general manager Brian Gutekunst this spring? Ralph Mancini names five players to circle.

Draft profile: SMU receiver Courtland Sutton [Lombardi Ave]

If Green Bay opts to draft a receiver early, Courtland Sutton could be an option at No. 14. Lombardi Ave’s Joe D’Aloisio spoke to Rick Serritella of NFL Draft Bible to get some insight on Sutton. They discuss his strengths, weaknesses and how he would fit in Green Bay’s offense.

Does Teddy Bridgewater make sense for the Packers in free agency? [Lombardi Ave]

Gutekunst will likely consider finding a new backup quarterback to Aaron Rodgers following Brett Hundley’s struggles in the role this year. Teddy Bridgewater is set to hit free agency, and the Vikings have some tough decisions ahead of them at quarterback. Would Bridgewater make sense for the Pack?

Past contracts are making the Packers pay [Lombardi Ave]

While Green Bay does have a healthy salary cap, it has a lot of money locked up to underperforming players. Evan Siegel looks at some of the highest earners and what this means.

More Packers news and notes from around the internet

Aaron Rodgers, Bryan Bulaga among biggest bonus money losers [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]

GM Brian Gutekunst says there are few ‘true’ sleepers in draft [Packers Wire – Jack Wepfer]

Pawsitively Packers: Vikes’ trophy case remains empty [Cheesehead TV – Ryan Brunner]

2017 recap: Guard Justin McCray [The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink]

Video: What are the Packers looking for at the Senior Bowl? [PackersNews.com]

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