I dont get why someone calls for a wide receiver???? AR does not even use the WRs who already here, not named Adams. And we have a really good group.
Not even the best WR in the world would make a difference. Besides that it would take at least 3 years (if ever) to gain AR trust.
I never got 12 trust thing, must be a code for something (trust=like??!!!). Every other QB uses what has on the field and most times is way less than what we have. Waaaaay less.
But hey, if he dont trust them, lets loose the games

Hard to disagree with any of the positions mentioned in the article.

But on the field, I would add TE to the mix. Graham and Lewis are pretty much used up. Maybe Tonyan or Sternberger can elevate their game but it's pie in the sky to expect both with. They need 2.

Off the field, I'm beginning to think they need to change up their defensive approach yet again. I was fully on board with the choice of Pettine but too many times I've found myself saying "same old Packer defense". Amos, Savage and the 2 Smiths have really been good additions. So I'm not buying the lack of talent excuse as much as I would have after 2018.

Too many holes to fill. Pick your priorities then go at it.

By the way, new web design is NOT mobile friendly. Get your IT people on it, its working about as bad as the Packers D is.

Back to the topic, AR needs to quit this trust garbage. That's the coaches job. AR needs to use every weapon on the field, regardless who it is, if coach dont trust them, coach don't put them on the field.

Needs: ILB, ILB, Slot WR, OT, DL, TE, Return Spec. We have the outside pressure, now we need it from the inside too. I'm also thinking a switch back to a 4 -3 might be better. And I think after this year's trend down on D with all the new talent, it's time for an upgrad at D-Coordinator

Or maybe you need to quit believing that trust BS is real. Have you heard directly from Rodgers that he doesn't trust anyone, or are you just buying into the same drivel?

Hard to disagree with Maggie on her picks. Get another Kenny Clark type and a true NT and that Dline would be a solid core for the defense. Another stud O-lineman would take the line beyond average. ILB is the new safety "never fixed it" dilemma this team faces. Either we fix this our we stay soft in the middle. A quick twitch WR is a must. Waiting for our WR to get downfield an into the meat of their routes hasn't worked for 4 years.

I'll add one that is not likely to happen but I think is the correct way to run the coaching staff. Stop having your HC as your playcaller. Our HC needs to coach the coaches to get each facet of the game humming. Instead of trying to be the offensive guru at the expense of the whole team. Matt Lafluer has a team that is under performing in all three areas , including the coaches and he has to emmerse himself in an Aaron Rodgers game plan. It is too much and too many things are falling through the cracks.

If I was Black Friday gift shopping for the Packers my first purchase would be a gift certificate to the O - Store for a purebred Tackle, ideally one with
a bit of attitude.

And I too would like to see Bulaga extended if a cap reasonable deal can be managed.

I'de also generously gift the Packers a WR and/or a TE early on, unless Sternberger or possibly Tonyan has convinced the brass they are a
legitimate number 1 receiving TE with some blocking chops.

A WR with hands and speed, regardless of how tall he is and wherever Gute can find him, would be a wish on the list answered.

Special Teams desperately needs an infusion (s) be it a new coach and/or a principle returner and hell yes, a reliable punter.

Punters should be tried out frequently from now until next Season's opening game to make certain Scott is the best they can line up with, his regression this year should be unacceptable.

The Pack should enter 2020 with a pretty decent team and through smart acquisitions - the draft, free agency and trade, upgrade their positions in visible need of upgrades.

Maggie hit the mark on definite areas of need. The only spot I would change is moving DL up to #2. From the games GB has lost they have been dominated up front on both sides of the ball. You can't win if you can't control the line of scrimmage.
Gute and co. hit with Jenkins so maybe they can add on another OL who can start. JMHO GB has lost their way with the draft on WRs. If you look at most of the early round players GB drafted, almost all of them were either the all-time leader in receiving stats at their schools or very close. They all were hand catchers with decent to above average speed with excellent quickness.
Somewhere along the way RAS has become valued higher than production and performance. I'm still waiting for the all-RAS players(with low production) to make an impact. J Jones, Burks, J. Moore, R Gary, M Adams. And please lord stop looking to the PAC 12 and Northwestern for defense. This is not to say you can't find some gems, K Clarke C Matthews but watch college football and it's obvious the SEC is #1 conference for defensive talent. Kinlaw(SC) or Brown(Aub) would look really good. Need a WR...maybe check out Johnson from MN. He's a technician on routes, is at or near the tops in WR stats at MN, makes the tough catches, has excellent quickness and good speed. He also competes for every ball. I just read he might be a Day 3 pick.
Lastly it confounds me that GB hasn't drafted or picked up a decent ST returner. Maybe there aren't any around but GB's have been beyond bad.
With that said Gute is moving the team in the right direction. Every team has holes, the NFL is designed to get every team to play at or near .500 if they have a decent front office and coaching staff.

It's pretty hard to argue with Maggies list. ILB is a MUST but IMO so is WR. Rodgers is STILL a deadly QB but he needs weapons who can win and do it consistently. While Lazard has been a nice story this season and I hope he continues to grow as a WR, the Packers CAN NOT afford to play the "Hope Game" anymore.

They HOPED MVS and EQ would break out this season or at least one for sure. IMO they were BANKING on that happening. Clearly it didn't and the Packers WR room is a bunch of question marks. They have a BUNCH of the same "Type" of WR's in that room. MVS is fast, but he's a big WR, just like EQ, Lazard, and Kumerow. Now I had HUGE hopes for EQ and I still think he can be a good piece in next year's group. BUT lets face it, NO ONE other than Adams scares a DC on this team.

The Packers paid Rodgers a shitload of money. Call me funny but it sure seems funny you'd give a QB in his mid-30's THAT MUCH MONEY and not surround him with the best possible playmakers you can. IT'S TIME Gute spent some resources on the offense (High Draft Picks and FA). The Defense has been getting it ALL the last several years. IT'S TIME for the Offense to get some love.

BTW... If Pettine can't get this group of players to perform better then maybe, just maybe Pettine isn't the right guy. He's got 5 games to show he's the man. If he can't then get rid of him with the ST Coordinator. The Packers simply can't afford to wait anymore.

Many fans have overvalued the WRs on the roster. UFAs and late round draftees are what makes up the WR corp, Adams being the sole exception. None of the others could crack most starting lineups elsewhere. Yes they can make a spectacular play once in a blue moon, but none is consistently good, tho Lazard shows some promise. I believe there will be a valuable receiver there in Round 2. It’s a toss up between ILB and OT in the 1st, depending on how the draft plays out. In Gute we trust.

The drop off in quality in receivers over the years is staggering When we drafted cobb he was WR4. Lazard is probably our WR2 and this is a guy who up until a few weeks ago, no NFL team thought was good enough to make a roster. Realistically Geronimo, Lazard, MVS and Kumerow would be competing for maybe WR5 in Rodgers best years with most of them cut.

And people wonder why the numbers have dropped off. If Rodgers had these guys earlier in his career he probably wouldn't be a first ballot hall of fame player.

Nobody is blind to Rodgers faults but there are two sides to a pass and the second half has been woefully neglected. We probably need to draft it high and sign a solid 2 in free agency.

We neet a young OT to back up Bulaga/Bakh for when Bulaga gets hurt. And that's assuming we get Bulaga back - which who knows. We need a total overhaul of the ILB position. We're not paying Blake. We desperately need a real 2nd weapon at WR. We need a good 5 Tech. And we need to tell Pettine to get out of the sub packages every dang down so we can actually stop the run.

I would like a tight end like Jared Cook , a slot receiver like Randall Cobb , a safety like Micha Hyde and an inside linebacker like Clay Mathews and a special team guy like Taysom Hill . Then I think the Packers would be complete.

Hard to disagree with Maggie's list. I might add a couple of refinements.

WR: I would specifically target a slot receiver with speed and quickness. The Packers have plenty of tall and some fast WR's, but are sorely lacking a quick change of direction WR who can create separation right from the line of scrimmage. None of our current WRs except Adams can get separation quickly and we desperately need someone else who needs less than 4 seconds to create separation. One of the reasons Rodgers holds the ball so long is his receivers can take too long to get open.

D-line: I agree we need D-line help. My conundrum is Rashan Gary. It seems Gute drafted Gary to be an OLB, but given the success of the Smiths, there simply won't be many snaps available at OLB for at least the next three years for Gary. Does that mean our #12 draft choice is OLB3 for another three years or do the Packers ask him to gain some weight and shift to DE where he can start for the team now. Given his D-line history at Michigan and that he seems better equipped to handle the run than the pass rush (per PFF), some of our answer at D-line may be on the team right now...…. We probably should draft another D-lineman too, but with Gary it may not have be a top priority.

TE: I would add TE to the list. Scorpio nailed it when he said Graham and Lewis are about done. Tonyan and Sternberger might be the answer, but I think some insurance would be a good idea.

Excuse me, reality check here. Limited cap space, no matter what moves GM Gute makes. Sure I have a wish list too, but I get to play fantasy football, Gute doesn't. Still, I want him to get as many draft choices as he can, even if means trading down. This team is still too thin at every key position and getting high quality depth for special teams is a priority for this Packers team. Much depends on the young players maturing next year and getting Rodgers out of his habits he develop during the McCarthy years. (All 22 tells a far different story on the 49ers pass defense. Rodgers had WR open, but he was looking at his preferred rather than who was open in the pattern. Slipping into bad habits at the worst possible time...) PS: I hear Dom Capers is available..... :-)

My List: Dump the 3-4-4! Doubt they do that as long as Pettine is coach. So here goes. If the packers don't get to the Super-bowl. Clean House Again! Gone Graham, Lewis, Bulaga, Martinez, and Williams. Sure they did well. But age and injuries are to big of Risk. I want Gary back on the Defensive Line. Dump Allison, Kumerow, and make Lazard a TE. The only two Wrs that should be kept are Adams and MVS. 1.DE/NT Free Agency. #1 Pick BPA!! That should be a WR! This offense needs to keep Arron Rodgers up first.( I have to go RT. )#2. 3. Draft 2 ILBs. Rd. 3. Yes- Gute needs to get an extra 3 this year! Trade the 4, and 5.

First pick at the lower end of the first round BPA ( WR , CB QB, TE or RB) round two move up for one of the OTs left on the board. 5-6 OTs are projected into the first round. Round 3 ( WR or CB), Round four Guard ....Free agency on ILBs

We need O Line help, now! RT, RG and Center are all areas of concern. Bulaga is always playing hurt. Draft a RT who can play right now and spell Bulaga for an extended period of time. RG: Billy Turner doesn't seem to be the answer at RG. He seems to screw Linsley over several times a game by shifting his efforts to helping the RT block his man rather than staying put to help Linsley with the pressure up the middle in the A and B gaps. Center: Linsley has been getting beat like a drum when the pressure is heavy. Defenders should not get past him but then you see Linsley following the defender all the way to ARod. LT and LG are solid, most of the time, with LG being our strongest position on the team. A proven back up player to spell Bahk, once in a while would be good. The Packers have ignored the O line in the draft, for years, prior to them picking up Jenkins this past draft. I wish our needs list wasn't so dire the year OG Quenton Nelson and OT Mike McGlinchy were both on the boards, or in the last draft when Dalton Rizner was there for us. We would have had to move up to grab Quenton Nelson, but I think it would have been worthwhile to do so. If GB had gotten two of these guys mentioned, our O line concerns would have been lessened considerably. We could then concentrate on WRs, TEs, RBs, QBs and Defensive players.

1. QB is the most important position and ours will turn 37 next season.

2. We want to be a running team but both our backs will be in their contract year.

3. We do not have enough guys who can cover and tackle.

Pretty much anything that can clog the middle of that sieve we call our defense would work for me.
When was the last time the Packers 'went for it' on a top notch linebacker, maybe when they moved up for Matthews?
Another WR would be nice too, but they usually take a year or two to get there, and there's that ever present 'trust' issue, so.........
I say trade Murphy, for anyone related to Bob Harlan!

Bring back Campy as O-line coach. Draft or buy a good WR. Draft or buy a premier MLB. Fire the STs coach!

My wish list. First a FA ILB. Dump Graham for more money. They aren't using him for that amount of money. Keep Lane Taylor and move Turner out to tackle. I would then get a DL FA. Not a top one, but good and reliable. Draft needs are Offensive tackle, WR, ILB, another DB. It's sad that King is playing so poorly.

I want a thinking coach. Given 2 weeks of preparation, a coach that will devise a game plan to handle the pressure. Not one that watches the jailbreak and decides that lack of dedication to the run is what the main issue is (because he was taught the run game counters said pressure).

At this point, I have no idea what the defense needs. They perennially suck. They don't look as bad this season due to being bottom of the barrel bad in the past couple of seasons. I guess ILB and more DL help.

OL is always a priority for me. Keep Rodgers clean and healthy, and you have a chance. Follow what the patriots did for Brady.

Scott is an indoor or southern punter. Crosby is getting too expensive. Returner. I guess they should have paid the money to get the good ST coach.

It's hard to argue with any list that is made up from so much obvious needs.

Where is the " as long as we have Rodgers ' crowd to dismiss having any needs at all?

I agree with the list but I think that ILB needs to be #1. Then WR #2, OL #3, DL #4 and add a playing TE could replace WR

It is funny with all my moaning about the defense and lack of quality on the Dline, I totally forgot about our 1st round pick. yeah - exactly. Hope he's not the new Nick Perry

I would concentrate on best player available. However, we need to find a future OT, ILB, and an explosive receiver who can get separation on a consistent bases. But in general, I think we need to load up on the DL, ALA San Fan. It is much easier for DB to cover when there is a good DL that is deep, and can both put pressure on the QB and be stout against the run.

Players yes but no coaching issues? Special teams has been as bad as always. A good kick returner may help a little but it seems there is always a free tackler or two on punt returns and kick returns. The very healthy defense is no better than years past even with the free agent additions and 2 first round picks along with Pettine returning. A new D-coordinator and special teams coach should be considered as well.

I like where this article takes us, as we're all looking at where the team is at, and where we think it should go. You've all got solid posts, and very good points made. Let me add this to the mix:

1) Did any of you think we would be 8-3 here? I was hopefully optimistic at the beginning of the season, and I projected 11-5, or better. I think the Pack is right on track to surpass that, and if they go 4-1 from here, and maybe even 5-0, then that is a successful season no matter which way you look at it. They may not make the Super Bowl, but I'm still damn proud of what they've accomplished. Matt's first year as head coach has been quite good...he needs to learn to take the points, when necessary, but that's something experience teaches.

2) Gotta' fix the middle of the defense. I don't know that there's a draftee or a FA available next season who could make that difference, but if there is, then the team needs to add that player, or players.

3) Need more from the TE position. Figure it out. See point #2 above.

4) OT, or a solid swingman is essential to add. Find one.

5) 4-3, or 3-4? Very good question. The Packers have the guys to play a 4-3, especially if they draft another playmaker on the DL. I'm no expert, but maybe that configuration would work better than a 3-4, especially since your OLB's are the Smiths...it is certainly better against the run.

6) Another upgrade at corner may be necessary. Where is Josh Jackson? Maybe a veteran addition here would help.

7) Last, but not least...the 2020 draft class is said to be one of the deepest ever at WR. Better grab one, and keep the competition strong there.

Lots to fill on that wish list. Let's worry about that later, and watch our team finish out the season. Maybe another shot at SF is just what they need. If we win out, going 13-3, we'll have a hot hand going onto the playoffs. I like those odds.

Since the Packers will have between 10 - 13 wins this season we are probably going to have somewhere between the 22nd and 28th pick.
Hopefully #32. My point is that we probably need to go with BPA in the first round and since this is a strong year for WRs we should probably the best WR on the board at the time we draft. It is an area of need and even as a rookie a WR can make an impact in his first season.

After that we need an impact ILB. Then I look for a DL, OL and a TE. Later on a WR/ST return specialist. Use FA for the remaining gaps and depth as best as possible.

IMO we are a WR, a TE, DL and ILB away from a pretty complete starting 22. With those 4 positions improved plus improvement from our current 1st and 2nd year players we should have a pretty competitive team. MLF will be in his 2nd season as an HC and that should be a factor as well. For now I prefer to focus on this week's upcoming game and I'll worry about next season when this one is over. Thanks, Since '61

We have a lot of needs but it still burns to know we'd have one less if Gute hadn't tried to outsmart every GM by taking a potential bust, now actual bust in Gary. Imagine one of the WR's; Hollywood Brown, McLauren, Metcalf... or Oliver or Burns or, or, or... so many better choices. But he went with a guy who was hurt and hadn't impressed in college because he ran fast for a big guy. Gute's drafting is as responsible for the holes as TT's. Two drafts, 3 starters, out of 19 picks. Pure awful. He goes into his next draft near the bottom. He should fire all his scouts. He'd have done better simply paying a few bucks for a mock draft subscription, all of the mock drafts were better than his. He's the biggest hole we've got at the moment.

I'de also generously gift the Packers a WR and/or a TE early on, unless Sternberger or possibly Tonyan has convinced the brass they are a legitimate number 1 receiving TE with some blocking chops.