Like the rest of the NFL, the Packers have been gutted by injuries. But even though Rodgers isn’t “coming back to save this team,” he will be pushed by a Carolina defensive front that will flush him out of the pocket.
Now everyone waits for the puff of white smoke from 1265 Lombardi Ave. Aaron Rodgers had the now-famous bone scan on Monday after two plates and 13 screws were placed on his broken right collarbone on Oct. 19.
Before deciding what players to keep or get for 2018, the Packers have to decide what to do with general manager Ted Thompson. He is the Packers’ gatekeeper and has mainly used the draft as his talent stream.
Brian Gurtekunst has made eight franchise altering non-draft decisions since 2021. That includes trading away Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers and making the blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons.