Versatility is Cornerstone of Packers OL Unit

Positional versatility and flexibility are a big part of what made this Green Bay Packers offensive line unit so good in 2020 and can keep them at a high level moving forward. 

Unless they’re making mistakes, the offensive line is not a position group that is often discussed. But for the Green Bay Packers, the play of their offensive line last season was a major contributor to their overall success on an offense that finished the season as the top-scoring offense in football, as well as being the No. 1 offense by DVOA.

By several metrics, the Packers offensive line unit wasn’t just good, but the best in the NFL last season. They gave up the second fewest sacks along with the fewest pressures, according to PFF, and they were first by both run-blocking and pass-blocking win rate metrics over at ESPN.

Even more impressive is that they were able to do this while fighting through injuries for much of the season. Cohesiveness is an underrated element to offensive line play, and Green Bay didn’t have much of that last season.

Even before his season-ending injury, David Bakhtiari would still miss some time, as would Rick Wagner, Corey Linsley, Billy Turner, and Lane Taylor was out for a majority of the season. This resulted in musical chairs along the offensive line, yet the group continued to dominate—which is a very rare feat.

This is a credit to Matt LaFleur, OL Coach Adam Stenavich, the players, but perhaps most importantly, a huge credit to their versatility. Over the course of the season, we saw Turner take 363 snaps at left tackle, 244 at right guard, and 423 at right tackle. Jenkins played just about every position with 27 snaps at left tackle, 827 at left guard, 297 at center, and 32 at right tackle.

Lucas Patrick played both guard positions and took a few snaps at center as well, while Wagner was primarily the team’s right tackle but was always prepared to come off the bench and handled 27 snaps protecting Aaron Rodgers' blindside. Not to mention that rookie Jon Runyan Jr. also played well when called upon.

As I said, finding that level of success with this much movement is not common. In fact, most offensive line units would crumble if in a similar situation.

Before the 2020 season even began, throughout training camp LaFleur was adamant about creating competition and putting the best five offensive linemen on the field—stating at one point late in the season that the Packers’ offensive line configuration could change week to week.

This is a strategy that sounds simple, but one that can’t be executed without at least some level of positonal versatility. And it turns out that it’s that flexibility that made this unit so good a season ago.

As we look ahead to this season, there are some unknowns surrounding this offensive line unit, as there was this time a season ago. However, Green Bay certainly isn’t short on options. When it comes to finding the best five, we could see LaFleur take a similar approach to what he did last summer:

“We’re going to keep shuffling that line along until we feel good about it and know that we’re headed in a certain direction,” LaFleur said via the Wisconsin State Journal. “But at least for the next couple of weeks, it’s definitely going to be a competition each and every day.”

If David Bakhtiari isn’t ready for Week 1, they’ll likely move Jenkins from left guard to one of the tackle positions joining Turner. They also have Yosh Nijman along with rookies Cole Van Lanen and Royce Newman as added depth—both of which can also play inside if needed, with Van Lanen working out at center this offseason.

At guard, they’ll have Patrick, Runyan, Simon Stepaniak, Ben Braden, and even rookie center Josh Myers can take snaps there if needed, as can Jenkins, Newman, Van Lanen, and Turner.

Then at center, there are several options once again, including Jenkins, Patrick, Myers, and second-year player Jake Hanson.

We will see how things shake out this summer with a few spots up for grabs, but if I had to guess, the Packers’ starting OL Week 1 will be Turner, Patrick, Myers, Runyan, and Jenkins — assuming Bakhtiari is still out — but the point of all of this is that Green Bay has options. Quite a few, actually.

As we saw last season, injuries happen, and LaFleur is going to put what he believes is the best five out there—even if that means making changes over the course of the season. This is a luxury that not every team has, and it’s one that the Green Bay Packers will use to their advantage.

Having versatility means you have options, and having options gives you flexibility, which is always a good thing, and that has the Packers feeling good about their offensive line unit:

“We felt like we needed to add some depth, add some competition," said Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Packers Director of College Scouting via Packers News. "We're really excited about the guys we've got, we're really excited about the guys we already have in the fold that are already on our team, and the competition it presents. And we think we've got a good group. We think we've got some really solid depth, however it shakes out with the starting five and the guys that can come in and play behind them when needed. We feel good about our situation."

 

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Born and raised in Green Bay, WI and I still call it home. After my family, watching the Packers, sharing my opinions on the team through my writing and interacting with other fans is my greatest passion. You can find me on Twitter at @Paul_Bretl. 
 

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MarkinMadison's picture

May 14, 2021 at 06:43 am

Somehow, seeing #12 in that photo, makes me throw up a little bit. Have fun breaking collar bones somewhere else bro. You're leaving behind the best line in the NFL.

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Dragon5's picture

May 14, 2021 at 11:54 am

Past performance is not indicative of future results. With Bahk recovering (don't be surprised if there are setbacks given he, as well as Turner are in their enemy year), Lindsey and Wagner both departed, only Jenkins is a penciled starter with musical chairs being played amongst depth. Runyan Jr looks promising and Njiman project appears ready to be deployed, but at this juncture, our revamped OL is a paper tiger until battle tested.

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PackEyedOptimist's picture

May 14, 2021 at 06:51 am

Paul, don't forget Coy Cronk. If he recovers his previous form, he may be the future at Left Tackle, and if he really shines early, he could even win that spot to start this year until Bakh returns. He's a classic dark horse.

Braden is the other guy that interests me; he has great size and the Packers keep bringing him back; they must see potential in him. Yet, with the addition of all of these new OG types, it's hard to believe the team is satisfied with what they've seen from any of last year's backups.

In any case, I feel like the line should be somewhere between solid and very good.

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LambeauPlain's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:03 am

I think of three late round interior OL last year, it seems Runyon has the team satisfied. And Stepaniak is really in his redshirt rookie year.

And the "Guard types" you reference from this draft has two of them, Van Lanen and Newman getting first opportunities at T, not G. But as the subject of the article lays out, they bring "versatility" as well.

Alot of credit has to go to Coach Stenavich and his assistant OL coach Luke Butkus...they have coached up one of the best position groups in the NFL.

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NickPerry's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:01 am

Having a strong and versatile O-Line for Rodgers if he's still here and ESPECIALLY for Jordan Love is going to be important. I heard a report that suggested Bakhtiari is way ahead in his recovery and there's a very strong possibility he'll be ready for week one. If not week one we're taking week 2 or 3 at latest providing there are no setbacks.

Having DB out there is vital to this teams success. I still believe the O-Line from left to right will be Bakhtiari, Jenkins, Meyers, Runyan, and Turner. There's a possibility Patrick could be in the mix at LG but I think Runyan just might beat him out this year. Runyan played well as a rookie and I think he'll be one of those who take the "2nd year jump" Packers fans are always looking for from their draft picks. Plus I think he's a better run blocker than Patrick.

Whether it's Rodgers or Love at QB or Jones and Dillon running the ball, the Packers have a lot of options AND depth on the O-Line. Good job Gute!

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dobber's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:31 am

" I heard a report that suggested Bakhtiari is way ahead in his recovery and there's a very strong possibility he'll be ready for week one. "

I've been hearing the same things. They're optimistic that if he's not ready week 1, he'll only miss a couple weeks total. This would be a tremendous boost to this OL...being down two pro bowlers (Bakhtiari and Linsley) for any length of time is a lot of talent to cover...especially if you're relying on unproven rookies and second-year guys to do it.

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Coldworld's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:48 am

But everyone has heard but no one ever cites the source.

Do we even know if he had surgery? If not 6 months isn’t impossible. If he had surgery it’s pretty improbable. That is to be healthy, being game ready is likely to take three months or so on top, to recover the attributes athletes need beyond simple daily mobility.

If anyone can point to something beyond hearsay, please share. Till then, I remain dubious.

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dobber's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:14 am

Supposedly, Gutekunst has said himself (April 26) that Bakhtiari was ahead of schedule and could be available week 1 (appearing on Rotowire and reported by Ryan Wood of the GBPG). Surgery happened in January.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1665265/david-bakhtiari

How much credence you put into it depends on how much you might think this was BG smokescreening around the draft.

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Coldworld's picture

May 14, 2021 at 06:52 pm

Thank you. Report cites 5 months since surgery as of, say, May 1. By September that would be about 9 months. That’s not that far out of the curve to be healthy, but full mobility could easily be a little longer.

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packerbackerjim's picture

May 14, 2021 at 11:20 am

It’s about as well sourced as the one embraced by quite a few here that AR wants to be traded. I missed it if anyone is on the record about it. Reminds me of the damned Royals, “sources close to…”. No one comes out and actually says something concrete.

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LambeauPlain's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:13 am

Larry McCarren had a feature video a few months back on Runyon....the Rock was impressed with the young man. He said Runyon is already a good road grader in the run game with excellent fundamentals, coming from Michigan.

But what impressed him the most was how solid he already was in pass pro...saying if Runyon gets his hands on the pass rusher, it is over.

I too think he will press for a starters spot...probably at RG.

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NickPerry's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:02 am

Sorry Guys...DP

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Johnblood27's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:19 am

At this time of year a lot of people look at the rookie class and project improvement on the team.

The Packers have a veteran team for the most part and rookies do not always come right in and make an impact.

Change from one year to the next in terms of player improvement usually comes from year 2 and 3 players. Look there for your unforeseen improvements.

Looking at regular season impact and not simply making the roster lets start with the givens:
Bakhtiari
Jenkins
Turner
Patrick
Here are your returning veterans and last years "starters". Who of this group can be displaced? Turner? Maybe, but it would be a long shot, if it happens the replacement would be very good. Patrick? This could happen, but again it would be a battle, Patrick is a fighter and played well last year, perhaps being pushed is the best thing for him.

Lets discount the rookies, which was my original supposition. I will give one caveat for Josh Myers, as a second round selection and being a multiple year starter for a major program, he could make some noise at a position of need, center.

On to the real candidates for improvement...
Hansen
Braden
Johnson
Runyon
Stepaniak
Nijman

Hansen must see the writing on the wall, the drafting of Myers signals that the Packers do not see him as a player in waiting to take over for the departed Linsley, Hansen starting or making an impact would shock me.

Braden is in a similar situation with the Packers stocking up on young Guards even though he has been with the team. Looks like a vote of no confidence to me.

Zack Johnson is an interesting candidate. He is from a small school and has had a year of seasoning with the team. He seems a lot like Simon Stepaniak in the road grader mold, he has a punchers chance to step up this year and prove that he belongs.

John Runyon seemingly has the lead among the youth in this position group since he actually played when needed last year. That was last year, this is this year. He will have to continue to improve to stay ahead of the charge of the pack of talented and hungry guys around him. He has a legit chance to have an impact.

Simon Stepaniak had a red-shirt year due to injury last year. He recovered enough to get some practice snaps with the team but ultimately was relegated to the IR. He was a super strong beast in college and if he used his recovery red-shirt year well he could come in and provide some strength for a more power run oriented MLF team. He has a punchers chance.

The enigma that is Yosh Nijman. Yosh seemingly has all the tools as well as superior performance as a long time starter in the ACC where he excelled against very good d-line competition. Yosh has had 2 full years of practice with the team and has seen a few limited special teams snaps, but the acquisition of Rick Wagner relegated him to an afterthought last year as far as playing time is concerned. He in one of a very few players listed as a Tackle on the roster and he is still on the team even though he hasnt been give regular season snaps. It seems as if this 3rd year is a make or break for Yosh, he has a legit chance to show out and let his talent earn him playing time. His development could come at Turners expense, training camp will be interesting at the tackle position, especially with Bakh still in ACL recovery.

There you have it, my OL handicapping prior to Training camp.

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greengold's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:24 am

I think this is spot on Johnblood. I've been in Yosh's corner since the day Gutekunst signed him. If he doesn't win a job or show that he belongs this year, I would be shocked.

Runyan and Stepaniak are great bets to make this 53 and could contribute.

You mentioned Josh Myers. I love the pick and expect him to start at C and do well much like Elgton Jenkins did. The one dark horse who I believe could start is Royce Newman. Needs sand in the pants just like Bakhtiari did as a rookie, but if pressed into action, I think he might meet with the same level of success.

We've got a good group of potentially solid players. More than we had last year at this time. I appreciate that they keep this OL infused with new talent.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:17 pm

Johnny....very well done!

It is the OL job Gutey is doing that has me most excited about the future of the Packer team. That combined with JL, RB's, the DB's, and ML.

Color me green & gold but Gutey is doing an absolutely great job! Yes, he needs to hit and hit big on some of these OL due to all the draft capitol given to the OL, but boy I am sure optimistic.

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Roadrunner23's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:20 am

Drafting 6 Offensive Linemen in the last 2 drafts is certainly not sexy but it is a solid strategy for sure.
With cap ramifications coming next year Lucas Patrick is probably gone in 2022 and Billy Turner possibly as well. Of course the uncertainty of Bakhtiari’s knee was a factor also.
I really like the way they draft these versatile guys and let Steno’ and Butkus coach em up.
It is a beautiful thing and the envy of many teams I’m sure.
Whether it’s the MVP or Love under center the teams offensive success starts with the O Line.
Great job by Gute and MLF!

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dobber's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:29 am

"Drafting 6 Offensive Linemen in the last 2 drafts is certainly not sexy but it is a solid strategy for sure."

If you've got no OL, you can't run an offense.

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stockholder's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:53 am

People just keep leaving Patrick out of the picture. That isn't happening. He will start.

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LambeauPlain's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:03 am

He is the favorite and has gotten better every year. Tough dude. Runyon is going to push him however.

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RCPackerFan's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:57 am

I really like how they have built the OL. And I REALLY like that they have been investing into it. Since Gutey has become GM he has drafted 8 OL. Elgton Jenkins clearly the at the top of the list. He could be a pro bowler at all 5 positions. Some could argue that Jenkins has been his best pick so far.

The last 2 drafts he has drafted 6 OL. We don't know how they all will turn out but I love the investment made into the position. Runyan got some playing time last year and looked like he will fit in nicely. Possibly will be a starter this year. He could be a possible candidate to play at 4 spots. I really like Runyan and think he could have a long career ahead of him.
We don't know about Hansen or Stepaniak yet, but they both could fight for playing time.

This years OL class has added 3 players that could contribute. Myers could be the starting OC from day 1. Newman could be in the mix at RT or slide inside to OG. Van Lanen could do the same. Myers is a guy to really watch and see if he can step right in and play OC immediately. If he can, that allows Jenkins and Patrick to stay at OG. Or even Jenkins to move to OT and Runyan or someone else to play OG until Bakhtiari, were to come back. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to have Newman be the RT right away. If he can play RT right away, that allows Turner to play LT, and then they can keep Jenkins at LG, Myers at OC, and Patrick at RG.

The biggest thing among all of these players is the versatility. This list doesn't include Patrick and Turner who are also very versatile and can be moved around to best help the team.

We have to give huge props to Stenavich and Butkus. With their guidance, they are able to get the OL prepared each week to play whatever role they need to.

It will be fun to see how our OL does this preseason and who will be ready to start.

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LambeauPlain's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:26 am

In the Gutey drafts, I have Jenks and Alexander the Great listed #1A & #1B....or vice versa. Both became immediate difference makers ANY team in the NFL would covet.

Stokes, Myers, and Rodgers could follow them as difference makers too. Gutey has been hammered by outsiders as being sub par as a communicator...especially of the "coddling" type.

But as a talent evaluator, he seems superb....both in term of players...and scouts.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:21 pm

In 2022, the Packers need to focus on DL and ILB's. Now that all can change depending on what happens with Rodgers and a possible trade with maximum # of players and draft picks. Focus on a bad ass DL and ILB next year and the Packers are going to be extremely tough to beat.

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jannes bjornson's picture

May 15, 2021 at 01:30 am

What about the past two years ?

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greengold's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:58 am

Great piece, Paul, and some great comments in here as well.

nostradanus, YOU ARE NOT KIDDING! 6 OL drafted over the last two years is sexy AF. Gutekunst’s UDFA adds here could turn out to be great. We’ll see.

THE NUMBER 1 STAT most indicative of whether a team will lose is sacks taken. In a short period of time replenishing this OL, it is remarkable what they’ve done, on paper. Time for us to see what we’ve got, and how good MLF is in player development, now that he’s in year 3.

There’s a lot to be excited about here.

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Guam's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:18 am

As interesting as the versatility is, I find the type of OL (road graders) they are drafting to be more interesting. In the MM era, the Packers typically drafted OL that excelled in pass protection and were okay run blockers. MM's scheme required excellent pass blockers that could give the QB four seconds without serious pressure so the WR could beat his defender. MLF has flipped the script and is going for stronger run blockers (Runyon, Stepaniak, Myers, Newman, Van Lanen). He is clearly serious about establishing the Packer running game and knows he needs more road graders to make that happen. A strong running game should also make the passing game easier.

MLF and the Packer FO continue to impose a new offensive philosophy on the Packers and are doing it not only with scheme, but with player types as well. While Rodgers clearly has other more well defined beefs with the Packers, I wonder if this new scheme isn't part of the problem. QBs are known to want to sling it all over the yard and MLF's offense is not that at all. MLF's offense might be more friendly to an aging QB, but it may not be what an aging QB wants.......

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beerandbrats's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:21 pm

Nice!

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Leatherhead's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:31 am

But how does Rodgers feel about this group? After all, that’s the most important thing. Did the team consult with him before they drafted Myers ? [/sarcasm]

This is a good line that is going to get better. We’re going to move the ball.

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greengold's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:41 am

Sadly funny.

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Since'61's picture

May 14, 2021 at 08:32 am

Your offense will go as far as your offensive line takes you. If those 5 guys up front control the LOS the offense will be successful. If not then you have the results from our 2 games against Tampa. I like having plenty of the big guys competing to make the OL because you can never have enough of them. Thanks, Since '61

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LambeauPlain's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:00 am

Stenavich and Butkus deserve a lot of credit as well. Campen was well recognized as a solid, long tenured Packer OL coach. He was replaced by Stenavich who brought in Butkus. The culture instilled by Coach Matt is being taught by the young OL coaches and it seems it is being embraced by the players.

Be versatile...accept cross training at other positions...and be versatile at BOTH pass pro and run blocking. And be fundamentally sound and disciplined....avoid penalties.

Last year the Packer OL committed 16 total penalties over 18 games...less than 1 per game. Jenks led the group with 6 total. But I recall 2 or 3 of those were called holding after Jenks PANCAKED his man.

Discipline = good coaching.

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greengold's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:09 am

Yeah, Since'61. Gutekunst & LaFleur have increased the competition with their personnel decisions, and I believe Stenavich has done a good job as OL coach... We'll learn shortly how well players have developed here.

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Since'61's picture

May 14, 2021 at 01:31 pm

Greengold, I think Stenavich is doing an excellent job with our OL. The keys for me this year on the OL will Bak’s return and hopefully Myers steps in at Center and we don’t miss a beat from Linsley’s loss. Thanks, Since ‘61

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murf7777's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:25 am

Our OL was very good last year and was rated as such. That said, an argument could be made that the O scheme and Rodgers mostly buying into it contributed quite a bit to being the best. Rodgers got the ball out quickly which keeps the sacks from happening.

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PeteK's picture

May 14, 2021 at 10:31 am

Yes, he took the underneath patterns more often than the year before. Which makes the Amari Rodgers pick even more interesting, no matter who is throwing the ball.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:47 pm

Pete,
Amari, Tonyan, and AJ out of the backfield are going to make JL look so good this year. Can't wait to watch it all unfold!!!

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greengold's picture

May 14, 2021 at 11:03 am

Yeah, murf. I'm excited to see Yosh come in as a legit starter, Runyan progress into a legit starter, Simon Stepaniak healthy and ready to contribute, and Hansen maybe shock the world in his 1 year of development.

To me, this is where some rubber finally begins to meet the road: PLAYER DEVELOPMENT under Matt LaFleur.

Now is when we will begin seeing how he and his staff are doing in this area. We essentially got lip service from Mike McCarthy on the development end of "Draft & Develop." I'm not trying to short change him, but I felt overall this part of his offerings per the job description were lacking noticeably. Granted, some players just don't work out to be good NFL players. Happens in the best systems.

I could be biased there. Kenny Clark is a wrecking crew. David Bakhtiari is a wrecking crew. Aaron Jones is a wrecking crew as was Corey Linsley - both 5th round picks. Davante Adams is a wrecking crew. Aside from that? wow.

That's beside the point. I'm looking forward to seeing Darnell Savage and Rashan Gary emerge as TOP players at their positions. I'd love to see Kingsley Keke become a serious part of the discussions on our DL/pass rush/run stop. I'd like to see Randy Ramsey, Willington Previlon, Tipa Galeai & Jonothan Garvin become part of those conversations as well.

Was Chandon Sullivan a find? Did he simply suffer the proverbial Sophomore slump? Will Josh Jackson emerge as a trusted contributor? Ty Summers? I've pretty much written off Dean Lowry and Tyler Lancaster, but, who knows?

How about AJ Dillon? Will he look like a different player in year 2? A player with more confidence? I would imagine so, but we won't know till we see. Lazard? MVS? EQ? Hollman? Ento?

I think what we see in terms of development on our OL might be an indicator of what we see across the board - though I wonder if Mike Pettine hampered some efforts on D? Hopefully not.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to finding out what we've got this year, and what we might expect moving forward under LaFleur in player development.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:50 pm

Love your enthusiasm and I am on the same 'enthusiasm bandwagon!'

There are so many reasons to be enthusiastic and I just can't wait. You heading to Lambeau this year for training camp. We should meet along with some others.

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HankScorpio's picture

May 14, 2021 at 11:38 am

"That said, an argument could be made that the O scheme and Rodgers mostly buying into it contributed quite a bit to being the best."

I think the reverse argument is a stronger case. The OL contributed to Rodgers being the best more than he contributed to them being the best.

Rodgers was middle of the road among NFL QBs in time to release. That's a hard measurement on NFL Next Gen stats page. He was not much help there, except in stepping up from among the worst in the league in previous years.

It's a little harder to measure the degree to which defenses shaded to pass. Rodgers would definitely be part of that aid to run blocking. But ultimately, it is about defeating guys 1 v 1. Rodgers was no help there.

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HankScorpio's picture

May 14, 2021 at 11:15 am

Versatility along the OL is something of a requirement for all 32 teams. I find nothing special or unusual about the Packers in that regard. You are not going to go with a strict 2-deep depth chart when injuries occur. Gameday rosters do not feature 10 OL so it is baked into the equation.

However, since OL is the true engine to any offense, you darn better have at least 7 that are ready to play every Sunday. 8 is better. The Packers needed to go to #6 right away last year when Taylor went down. They reached as far down as 8 when Runyan got some snaps. From the 2020 group that played so well, they lost 3 (Linsley, Taylor and Wagner). They added 3 in this draft. Makes perfect sense. I'd love to one of the rooks pull a shocker and be NFL ready from day 1. It happens on the OL from time to time. More likely they will need a little adjustment time.

Here's hoping however many deep they need to go in 2021, they have guys available that are up to the task when called upon. I don't know what the pecking order will be 1-10 out of camp. I think they will perform as well in 2021 as in 2020, or close to it.
I trust Stenavich and Butkus will get all that sorted in TC.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

May 14, 2021 at 09:57 pm

Hank,
There is nothing like a strong OL unless it is a dominating DL. If Gutey hit on the OL the past couple of years and focuses on trades and draft picks for Rodgers with DL and ILB's this team just may be invincible should JL be as talented as I think he may.

The Pack may truly become a true powerhouse not requiring one player (Rodgers) to play at the top of his game in order for the Packers to consistently win. One week it might be the defense winning games, the next the running game, the passing game, or a combination of many tangibles. One thing I know is if the Packers do trade Rodgers and hopefully Adams (for more draft/player capital) the Packers will be dominant for years to come. I feel it and believe it! Gutey is on the right track and I hope the Packers stick to their guns with Rodgers. The future is brighter without the diva on the team without question.

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beerandbrats's picture

May 14, 2021 at 07:18 pm

runyan, runyon or funyun?

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