Ironically, the healthy O-line during the season contributed to the playoff disaster, as they had to put in players who had no meaningful game experience. A line that has had some injuries during the season is better prepared when the backups are needed.

Like you, I hope they get the O-line settled by the end of the 2nd preseason game, but they probably won't. Or at least they won't admit to it publicly. Seems like in recent years they have sometimes not announced their starting O-line before the first game of the season actually begins.

For now, I'm expecting Walker vs. Morgan at LT, with Walker winning, and Rhyan vs. Belton at RG, with Rhyan winning. And in 2026, Walker and Rhyan could both be gone, with the backups moving into their spots and a couple more O-linemen drafted. There are bound to be some twists and turns before it all gets sorted out though.

"I don't really care who the starting 5 are as long as it's a good competition"

With all the possible moving pieces and contract situations, I think this is really how we (as fans) should be approaching 2025. We second-guess the playoff decisions on the OL sometimes, but they virtually always put a quality set of 5 regulars out there.

"I was happy they signed Donovan Jennings after the draft last year"

I think he's got a real shot at being in that group of 9 (or 10) that makes the 53...although in light of the Banks signing and Belton pick we need to ask if they're looking for something fundamentally different in their OL in comparison to what they were bringing in a year ago when they gave Jennings a big UDFA check.

If Walker comes in and plays like a top 5 LT it would be tough to let him walk but they'd have options like a franchise tag and trade. On the flip side you don't want to pay an average LT top 10 money but some team probably will and they would get a 3rd round comp pick.

Ater Dillard was acquired I did some research into him. Seems like a good guy, but he's a 1st round bust. It happens. He just a big, athletic man who doesn't enjoy the game. His motivation for the job is poor.

It is possible the OL has 4 new position players. Morgan, Banks, Jenks, Belton, and Tom. I hope Walker and Rhyan make it a very difficult decision. I feel very good going into the season with those 7 men.

Monk would be who I would see taking a step up to provide C/G depth as the #8. I was a bit surprised he didn't make much noise last season, but neither did Walker as a rookie.

Sorry Turo, no trade of Tom the Packers don't work in that fashion, but yes I see the Packers getting a bigger more physical RT in 2026. One thing to watch is have Tom, and Walker peeked out in performance remember they were both middle/late round picks. I would watch them both to see if there is any regression and if there is you have two tackles who were drafted in the second and first round that are bigger more physical and have the athleticism to match Tom/Walker.
I believe with Banks,Rhyan,Jenkins they are solid in the middle and they are not going to touch that ( replacing Rhyan at this point would not make any sense ) Packers have drafted there tackles of the future ( check out videos of Belton in the senior bowl ) its just a matter of when rather than wait. Good stuff though Turo...PS Turo gets some sleep or if third shift get back to work :) ....

"I'm not saying Walker is better than Tom, but he should be cheaper and is still competent."

The way contracts are structured, the first couple years of a second contract for Tom shouldn't be a huge issue relative to a LT contract. It's possible that Tom does move over to LT eventually, or maybe next season, but I don't see the Packers passing on a guy that is broadly viewed as a superior player for a "competent" Walker just because of cash.

It's possible that someone on this OL gets dealt. They could let guys walk and collect comp picks, but remember that comp picks wouldn't come up til '27, and they can be negated if the Packers sign outside free agents. I think Rhyan or Walker are the more likely candidates for trade than Tom--frankly, Tom should bring a premium pick in trade--but there would have to be significant improvement in OL depth players to make that something they'd do.

"It's even murkier when we get to 2026,"

This is why I think they keep 10 on the 53 and stash a couple bodies to the PS. There might be several contracts coming up now, but there's a lot of youth and team control in the OL room. They'll have to draft a couple bodies into the OL in 2026, too.

I think it's hard to see how the Banks--Jenkins--Myers shift will play out until we get to the regular season if only because I think we'll see a shift in blocking/play calling to suit these guys that maybe is a little newer for the returnees. I'm expecting more physical, but maybe not necessarily more athletic. I'm also optimistic that it will be a net positive.

"The bench might only be a little better just due to experience."

The bench added two draft bodies and get Morgan (or Rhyan, depending on how you view how RG was trending) back from a group that essentially only lost Andre Dillard who struggled to be active/available on game days. Belton needs to outplay Dillard and be active on game days...if this alone isn't an improvement, then the coaching--which has been scrutinized--is due for an overhaul.