Packers in bottom half of ESPN post-free agency power rankings

No team is as hard to predict in 2023 as the Green Bay Packers.

The Aaron Rodgers era is unofficially over. It's only a matter of time before he becomes a New York Jet.

The Packers have already turned the page to Jordan Love, entering a new era. Will Love become the next great starting quarterback for this historic franchise, or will the Packers be in the quarterback market sooner than they'd hoped?

If we jumped in a time machine to January 2024, would you be surprised to hear that the Packers went 10-7, won the NFC North, and hosted a playoff game? Probably not.

Would you be surprised if they went 3-14 and held a top-five pick? Again, probably not.

They are a tough team to predict. It's also challenging to know where to place them in NFL power rankings.

Facing uncertain future, Packers down to No. 20 in ESPN post-free agency power rankings

The Packers have fallen into the bottom half of the latest ESPN power rankings -- they are 20th.

"Quarterback Jordan Love is going to need all the help he can get as he takes over for Aaron Rodgers," wrote ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

Demovsky would note that Love will get help from star running back Aaron Jones, who took a pay cut to remain in Green Bay.

Love will also have help from second-year wide receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, five-time All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari, and two-time Pro Bowl guard Elgton Jenkins.

But Love needs more help. The Packers lack depth at receiver behind Watson and Doubs, and they have zero depth at tight end following Robert Tonyan's departure and Marcedes Lewis remaining unsigned.

Surrounding Love with more talent is necessary this offseason, although the Packers also have several defensive needs, including edge rusher and safety.

The Packers being 20th in the power rankings is understandable. By Week 8, they could be anywhere from fifth to 32nd. They are the toughest team to predict in the NFL.