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Packers: Ranking top remaining needs following free agency signings

By Freddie Boston

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 17: Outside Linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins recovers a fumble in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 17: Outside Linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins recovers a fumble in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 09: Kenny Clark #97 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

12. Punter

After drafting JK Scott in the fifth round last year, it’s hard to see the Packers making a change this offseason. And Scott was fine, averaging 44.7 yards per punt, 19 inside the 20-yard line.

11. Kicker

Take away Mason Crosby‘s awful game at Detroit (five missed kicks), and he was about as consistent as ever. While he did miss a potential game-winner against Minnesota in Week 2, he did hit a game-winner against San Francisco later in the season. Crosby’s field goal percentage of 81.1 percent was actually higher than the season prior, and that includes four missed field goals against the Lions, which was a rare bad game.

Expect Crosby to bounce back in 2019.

10. Defensive line

One of the Packers’ biggest strengths is along the defensive line. Kenny Clark and Mike Daniels are dominant up front (combined eight sacks in 2018) and are both important parts of Mike Pettine’s defense.

The Packers should look to add more depth along the defensive line this offseason. Re-signing Muhammad Wilkerson to a one-year deal would be a good start. And who knows — maybe Brian Gutekunst will make another big free agency move and sign a player like Ndamukong Suh.

That’s unlikely, but the Packers should look to add defensive line depth in the draft.

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