Polzin: How a lopsided approach to the NFL Draft leaves the Green Bay Packers with holes to fill
JIM POLZIN
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Then-TCU wide receiver Savion Williams, center, makes a touchdown reception against Central Florida defensive backs Mac McWilliams and Braeden Marshall right, on Sept. 14 in Fort Worth, Texas. Williams was drafted in the third round by the Green Bay Packers on Friday night.
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North Carolina State offensive tackle Anthony Belton verifies blocking assignments against Western Carolina on Aug. 29 in Raleigh, N.C. Belton was one of three offensive players chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY — Our final look at the 2024 Green Bay Packers was a playoff exit in which they managed a measly three points over the first three quarters and only 10 for the game in a double-digit loss at Philadelphia.
Photos: Packers first-round draft pick Matthew Golden in action
Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden runs past UTSA linebacker Dadrian Taylor after a catch during their 2022 game in San Antonio.
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Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden breaks the tackle attempt by Rice safety George Nyakwol enroute to a touchdown during their 2022 game in Houston.
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Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden catches a pass as Rice safety Gabriel Taylor defends during their 2023 game in Houston.
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Texas receiver Matthew Golden signals a first down after catching a pass during a game against Georgia last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates his touchdown against Florida during their game last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden runs against Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston after a catch during their game last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden runs against Kentucky during their game last season in Austin, Texas.
Eric Gay, Associated Press
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden makes the catch against Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris during the first half of last season's Southeastern Conference championship game in Atlanta.
Mike Stewart, Associated Press
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates his 2-point conversion against Arizona State during overtime in the quarterfinals of last season's College Football Playoff game in Atlanta.
Brynn Anderson, Associated Press
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden makes the catch for a 2-point conversion against against Arizona State during overtime in the quarterfinals of last season's College Football Playoff in Atlanta.
Brynn Anderson, Associated Press
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden makes the catch against Arizona State defensive back Keith Abney II during the quarterfinals of last season's College Football Playoff in Atlanta.
The three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman realizes Green Bay's pass rush can't afford a repeat of its inconsistent 2024 performance.
Then-TCU wide receiver Savion Williams, center, makes a touchdown reception against Central Florida defensive backs Mac McWilliams and Braeden Marshall right, on Sept. 14 in Fort Worth, Texas. Williams was drafted in the third round by the Green Bay Packers on Friday night.
North Carolina State offensive tackle Anthony Belton verifies blocking assignments against Western Carolina on Aug. 29 in Raleigh, N.C. Belton was one of three offensive players chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft.
