The Packers’ Pro Bowl Plan: Green Bay Tied to $19 Million Star in Free Agency
The Green Bay Packers have impressed this season.
Green Bay is 10-4 on the season and should be considered among the top contenders in football. If the Packers were in the NFC West or South they would be in first place in their division, but it just so happens that the NFC North is the best division in football this year.
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are both 12-2 on the season so far. Green Bay has competed well against them so far this season. The Packers could do something special this year but no matter what happens should look to add more big pieces in the offseason. One player who was suggested as a fit is Los Angeles Chargers eight-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack by The 33rd Team’s Tyler Brooke.
“Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst actually tried to trade for Mack in 2018 but was outbid by the Chicago Bears,” Brooke said. “Even if Mack is a few years older, he could still be a legitimate upgrade to Green Bay’s struggling pass rush. Heading into Week 14, the Packers were 27th in the league in pass rush win rate. Rashan Gary leads the team with 5.5 sacks 34 pressures. No other player on the team has more than 3.0 sacks or 21 pressures.
“That’s not going to cut it for a defense that has consistently produced takeaways. For as aggressive and promising as defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s defense has looked, the scheme struggles without consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. In addition, the Packers lack a veteran leader in the EDGE room after trading away Preston Smith.”
Mack is a Hall of Fame-level player who is making $19 million this year. He likely will make less in 2025 and the Packers absolutely should bring him in in free agency.
