Packers: Three keys to have a successful 2019 offseason

3. Hit big in the draft

The Packers need to look no further than the New Orleans Saints’ 2017 draft to see how to get things turned around in a hurry. Ironically enough, the Packers own the Saints’ first pick this year.

In 2017, the Saints were able to find four starters and two difference makers in the draft. Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Marcus Williams and Alvin Kamara stepped right in and made the difference in a Saints team that finished 7-9 the previous year to going one miracle play away from the NFC Championship Game.

If the Packers can find an edge rusher, offensive lineman or safety and another offensive weapon, coupled with a starter or two in free agency, they may be able to fill enough holes to make the same type of leap the Saints did in 2017.

The good news is the draft seems to be deep in pass rushers this year. The bad news is there aren’t as many teams looking for quarterbacks as previous seasons ahead of the Packers.

That may not matter as there are plenty enough quality rushers in this draft and the Packers should be able to get one with the 12th pick. If not, with 10 picks, the Packers have enough stock to be able to move around as they see fit should they fall in love with a player or two.

Should the Packers hold onto the second first-round pick, the team should look to add an offensive weapon. A tight end would be ideal, but adding a wide receiver to pair with the three young players they got in the 2018 draft and Davante Adams, would give Rodgers and the new coach plenty of toys to play with.

The season did not end the way anyone wanted. And at times it felt as if the Packers are a long way away from being a contender again. I feel with the right maneuvers, the Packers can be right back at the top of the NFC North in no time.