The NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books, so the next step for the new generation of talent is the 2023 NFL Draft. Some organizations will try to bring in some youngsters to try to turn things around. This is the case for the Green Bay Packers.
Despite a solid final stretch of the season, the Packers ended up missing out on the playoffs. This marked the first time since 2018 that the team failed to qualify for the postseason. With an 8-9 record, Green Bay was one win away from getting the No. 7 seed in the NFC. However, it lost 20-16 at home to the already-eliminated Detroit Lions.
To make matters worse, longtime Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be on his way out. The veteran’s name is linked to multiple teams in possible trades, most prominently with the New York Jets.
There is a high chance Green Bay ends up trading him away during the 2023 offseason. If that happens, the franchise would likely undergo a rebuilding phase.
Because of that, the Packers’ first-round pick in 2023 could play an important role in Rodgers’ decision to leave or stay. Currently holding the No. 15 selection, they could still choose a top offensive prospect. One name that emerges as a possibility is Michael Mayer from Notre Dame.
