Green Bay Packers Linked to Number of Players Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Green Bay Packers are not giving up on the 2022 season just yet. The problems around the team, particularly the offense, are obvious. QB Aaron Rodgers is struggling, the offensive line can't stay healthy or consistent and the running game can't be fully factored in when the offense needs to throw it. But perhaps the […]
The Green Bay Packers are not giving up on the 2022 season just yet. The problems around the team, particularly the offense, are obvious.
QB Aaron Rodgers is struggling, the offensive line can't stay healthy or consistent and the running game can't be fully factored in when the offense needs to throw it. But perhaps the most glaring is wide receiver.
After a hot start from rookie Romeo Doubs, he's been ice cold of late. Randall Cobb and Sammy Watkins are each battling injuries, Christian Watson hasn't been a full factor yet and Allen Lazard has yet to become a difference maker.
That's the bad news.
The good news is the Packers front office realizes this. After last week, the Packers had been linked to Pittsburgh WR Chase Claypool. Reportedly being "All in" on the young play-maker.
However, the Steelers asking price of something in the Christian McCaffrey range seems to be too rich for GM Brian Gutekunst and staff.
Instead, they are actively window shopping around the league. Calling and being linked to a number of wide receivers reportedly on the trade block.
As far as which move they prefer to go would depend on a few things.
What would the compensation be?
For highly productive players like Brandin Cooks or DJ Moore, the conversation is going to start with a day two pick. Older inexpensive WRs like AJ Green will likely only cost a day three pick. Fifth round at best. Young players on their rookie deals like Jerry Jeudy or Elijah Moore will be primarily based on where the organization believes their upside is and what they're willing to give up for a player who hasn't yet produced.
Can the Packers afford their contract(s)?
According to Over The Cap, the Packers have just over $6 million for 2022 and just over $3 million for 2023. Obviously the cap can be manipulated but they won't see any clear relief until the 2024 season with an estimated $47 million in room. This may make it harder for the Packers to bite the bullet on the higher profile players.
Whichever route they choose to go, the Green Bay Packers understands where the team is and what they need.
This won't fix all of their problems, but it's a step in the right direction.
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