Packers News: What Marcus Davenport could bring to Green Bay’s defense
What could edge rusher Marcus Davenport bring to the Green Bay Packers’ defense? That and more in Sunday’s Packers News Report.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.
It’s the first football-less Sunday since August, but the world of the Green Bay Packers keeps on spinning into the offseason. And despite how disappointing the season was, none of that matters now. Sure, the Vikings won the NFC North. But outside of the Eagles, no team is satisfied.
Under new general manager Brian Gutekunst, Green Bay has an opportunity to start fresh this offseason. With a more aggressive approach to free agency, the 14th overall pick in April’s draft and a shakeup to the coaching staff, change is in the air. And the fun is just getting started.
What do you think the team must make a priority this offseason? Finding a premier pass rusher? A shutdown cornerback? More young talent at wide receiver? Tight end? Depth along the offensive line? What is the area Gutekunst must focus on the most?
Giving new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine plenty of talent to work with is key.
Let’s dive into Sunday’s Packers News Report.
Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Roster review: Jahri Evans [Lombardi Ave]
A look back at Jahri Evans’ 2017 season, how the veteran guard fit into Green Bay’s offensive line, and should he be re-signed this offseason?
Draft profile: Edge rusher Marcus Davenport [Lombardi Ave]
Should Green Bay consider drafting edge rusher Marcus Davenport if he’s still available at No. 14? Lombardi Ave’s Joe D’Aloisio takes a closer look at Davenport and what he could bring to Mike Pettine’s defense.
Free agency: Free players Green Bay should target [Lombardi Ave]
Who should Green Bay target in free agency? We of course have to wait to see who gets franchise tagged, and which top players re-sign with their current teams. But if these three players hit the open market, the Pack should make a move.
More Packers news and notes from around the internet
Healthy Aaron Rodgers, improved defense make Packers Super Bowl contenders [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]
Cory’s Corner: Big questions at wide receiver [Cheesehead TV – Cory Jennerjohn]
Injuries create openings on Packers’ offensive line [PackersNews.com – Ryan Wood]
Packers offensive line improved greatly in run blocking in 2017 [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]
Packers 2017 Roster Grades: Punting success led special teams improvement [Acme Packing Company – Evan “Tex” Western]
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