Green Bay's running back duo, which combined for 2,306 total yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns last season, could prove absolutely vital for an offense that may experience some early season growing pains.
When four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers was asked about the Packers' receiver group during his two-practice visit to Green Bay for the team’s mandatory minicamp in early June, his answer was — revelatory.
While beloved veteran Marcedes Lewis will once again be relied upon to deliver leadership, sound run-blocking and the occasional crucial catch, it’ll be up to a group of largely unproven players to pick up the slack.Â
The big question is when — or if — QB Aaron Rodgers will have the Packers' cornerstone linemen protecting him this season, with both working back from the same injury: A torn ACL in the left knee.
The Packers used one of their two first-round draft picks to add to their defensive line, which was led by Kenny Clark and may be the deepest group in position coach Jerry Montgomery's tenure.
It’s hard for anyone to look at the team’s depth chart at outside linebacker behind that duo and feel confident that the group could effectively absorb the loss of one of those starters.
Going from off-the-street June pick-up to the All-Pro team, Campbell was a game-changer not just in terms of productivity, but stabilizing the defense as a whole.Â
Three starting-caliber cornerbacks and a pair of top-notch safeties has the Packers' secondary as a key strength to preseason hype for a top-of-the-league defensive unit.
After the unit's abysmal performance last season, the former Raiders interim head coach has his work cut out for him as Green Bay wants the special teams to help them win games, not just avoid having them lose games.
