Rodgers said he thinks the team “can take a big step this offseason,” but that the changes didn’t need to be major ones in order for that to happen.
I somewhat agree. I am a big believer in building teams through the draft with only sparse free agent moves. I don't see where that philosophy needs to change. But, Green Bay needs some new pieces and to keep some old ones. T.J. Lang, if he isn't wiped out by today's injury, needs to return. As does Micah Hyde, a personal favorite of mine. So does Jared Cook. But the team needs a ton of help on defense. A decision needs to be made on Sam Shields' possible return. The two kids they drafted in 2015, Randall and Rollins, need to figure out how to play after they get the smell of smoke off of them. Another pass rusher would help as would a run-stuffing inside linebacker.
Green Bay won't get all those pieces in the draft. Ted Thompson, the Packer GM, may have to break protocol and get one or two. After all, the window on Rodgers' amazing career isn't going to remain open forever.
It would be an absolute shame if the Favre-Rodgers era brought home only two Lombardi Trophies when there was potential for so much more.
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