Their offense is one of the most explosive in the game. Manned by Rodgers, I don't see it slowing down anytime soon, unless the line implodes on him. (It almost did in 2009, and I'll get into it more later.) Wide receivers Donald Driver and Greg Jennings are one of the best one-two punches in the game at the position. Running back Ryan Grant doesn't get his due, but the later the season progresses, the better he runs the ball. Tight end Jermichael Finley was the breakout stud at the end of 2009. There's a lot to like about the skill positions. Their defensive front is full of talent. Ryan Pickett and BJ Raji are young space eaters, while Johnny Jolly and Cullen Jenkins should get more respect for their work as 3-4 ends. They have three solid young linebackers in AJ Hawk, Nick Barnett, and Clay Matthews, Jr. They will probably lose Kampann in free agency, but he's a better fit as an end in a 4-3 scheme, any way. They have a good set of veteran physical corners in Charles Woodson and Al Harris. Tramon Williams did pick up his play, once he became more comfortable in Harris's roll. Their safeties are playmakers in Nick Collins and Atari Bigby. Again a lot to like about the defense.
As I mentioned earlier, their offensive line is a mess. Both starting tackles are free agents, and may or may not return. This is probably a good thing, because they are aging, and they need to overhaul the line, so it's probably best they part ways with Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher. Also, they'll need a replacement at the outside linebacker spot, if Kampmann leaves. And they could use depth in the secondary. Woodson and Harris can't play forever.
They should use multiple draft picks to rebuild their line. Luckily, this draft is deep with offensive line prospects. Players they should consider are Bruce Campbell, Brian Bulaga, and Charles Brown for a tackle spot, Markice Pouncey for the interior line, or Sean Weatherspoon or Brandon Graham for the outside linebacker spot.
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