Packers News: Three players that could surprise us in 2018

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Kevin King
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Kevin King /
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Breakout candidates for the Green Bay Packers, why late-season success is key, and more in the Packers News Report.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Tuesday, May 15.

Which Green Bay Packers players are set to break out in 2018? Why is success following the Week 7 bye so important this year? Which offensive linemen still available could the team look to sign?

There’s plenty to talk about today. Let’s dive into the Packers News Report. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Three breakout candidates for the Packers in 2018 (Lombardi Ave)

Which three members of the roster could be set for big seasons? There have been a number of changes made across the board this offseason. And with that comes a few big questions. Which cornerback could give the entire secondary a boost? Which receivers could step up now that Jordy Nelson is no longer in Green Bay?

Late-season success is key for 2018 (Lombardi Ave)

Green Bay’s schedule is unusual this year. Following the Week 7 bye, it gets tough. With almost exclusively road games in the middle of the season, finding ways to win won’t be easy. But it will be necessary.

Four free agent offensive linemen Green Bay could target (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

Green Bay’s offensive line depth is still a concern. New general manager Brian Gutekunst only used one of his draft picks on a lineman, and it’s still unclear who will be starting at right guard and right tackle in Week 1. Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express lists four free agent offensive linemen still available that Green Bay could sign this summer.

More news and notes from around the internet

Miscues and Mastery: The Trevor Davis Dilemma (Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson)

Who will start at right guard in 2018? (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

Jaire Alexander, Aaron Jones graduate college with (Packers) pride (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

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