Packers: 12 steps towards fixing the team’s biggest problems

3. Remake the right side of the offensive line

The Packers didn’t bring in any competition for Justin McCray at right guard in the offseason. Quickly, they saw how limited McCray was and slid Byron Bell inside to play in his place.

Bryan Bulaga is slowing down as well at right tackle. Countless injuries over the years have taken a toll on Bulaga, and with his $8 million cap hit, teams desperate to protect their franchise quarterback such as the Texans or Colts might be interested.

At the very least, finding a legitimate starting right guard is essential for the Green Bay offense. The Packers have been poor in run blocking for years, and only when they run behind David Bakhtiari are they able to get any push up the field.

Free agents A.J. Cann and Quinton Spain are the more expensive names to watch in the offseason, but the Packers will have more than enough cap space to reel in a big fish or two.

4. Find a kick returner

At the age of 35, Tramon Williams has been tasked with returning punts for the Packers. Common sense would tell you that having an athletic, speedy player would be ideal for the position, but the Packers would rather have Williams back there instead of the uber-athletic Jaire Alexander who excelled returning kicks in college.

Trevor Davis was set to be the return man before his injury, but he has been equally disappointing in that role.

If the Packers don’t want Alexander to be the main return man, then free agents Tavon Austin, Aldrick Robinson and Eli Rogers make sense as fast depth options at receiver who can set up the offense with good field position consistently.

The Packers have been average at best on special teams under Mike McCarthy throughout his tenure, and having bad kick returners has been a persistent reason why.