With the Patriots 10-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in
Super Bowl 52, the NFL off season is officially upon us.The first order of
business for most teams is deciding who to keep and who to let go. Let’s play
“Take em or Trash ‘em” for the Packers.
Clay Matthews/OLB- The “Claymaker” is one of the most
beloved Packers ever. But he is a shell of his former self. Simply put, it’s
time to let him go.
Randall Cobb/WR- The veteran wide receiver and one of the
longest-tenured Packers, Cobb has been one of Rodgers’s favorite targets, when he is has been on the field, and “when” is the key word. Cobb has become injury prone, and
with the young receivers they have to
back up Davante Adams, bringing him back is simply not worth it.
Muhammed Wilkerson/DE- The Packers had high hopes for
Wilkerson last off season when they brought him to Green Bay. He is an ideal fit
in Mike Pettine’s defense and played his
best years under Pettine in New York. Wilkerson suffered a torn ACL early in the season. Pettine returns
as defensive coordinator, and so should Wilkerson.
Bashaud Breeland/CB- The Packers signed Breeland in mid-season
to replace Davon House, and Breeland turned out to be a goldmine. The trio of
young corners, King, Alexander, and Jackson, did not prove they can do it on
their own quite yet, so Breeland’s return is a must.
Lance Kendricks/TE- Kendricks was brought to Green Bay to be
the Packers reserve tight end. He has not been very effective. He also does not
fit in Matt LaFluer’s offense. Time to let him go.
Robert Tonyan/TE- Tonyan was a 2018 un-drafted free agent,
and Brian Gutekunst must have learned something from Ted Thompson about
un-drafted free agents, because he hit pay dirt with Tonyan. Keep him.
Geronimo Allison/WR- A former un-drafted free agent out of
Illinois, Allison has risen the Packers depth chart to become the new number
two. He spent most of the season injured, but still should be brought back.
Reggie Gilbert/LB- Right now, the Packers lack depth at
linebacker, and Gilbert will cost nothing. Bring him back, but there is no
guarantee he will make the roster.
Kentrell Brice/S- The Packers need to rebuild their safety
position from the ground up. Brice is a holdover from an outdated Dom Capers
scheme. Time to let him go.
Tramon Williams/S- Mid-season, Williams converted to safety
from corner back, both due to need and his diminishing skills as a cover man.
But that didn’t pan out. Simply put, Williams needs to move on.
Jake Ryan/ILB- Ryan, who tore his ACL in Training Camp,
should return for one more go, as the Packers really don’t have anyone else inside next to Blake
Martinez. Keep him.
Marcedes Lewis/TE- The one tight end that actually fits the
new offense. Lewis could be a mentor to the Packers younger tight ends, some of
whom haven’t been drafted yet, but will be in May.
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