Why The Green Bay Packers Are Super Bowl Contenders

After entering what seemed to be a long rebuild after trading away Hall Of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, it seemed like the Green Bay Packers were going to struggle for a long time. With uncertainty with young quarterback Jordan Love and mysterious and unproven wide receivers. However, the Packers are already back to being Super Bowl contenders again and here's why.

Although Green Bay was once 2-5 during midseason, Love led the youngest team in the NFL to a 7-3 record including wins over the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and a playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys. While the team fell short against the San Francisco 49ers, this season proved that the team has a real shot at contending for a Super Bowl in 2024.

The Green Bay Packers Upgraded Its Biggest Weaknesses In Offseason

One of the biggest weaknesses for Green Bay was its defense, which had a lot of money invested in very talented players who were underperforming. In response, the team fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry, hired former Boston College coach Jeff Hafley, and signed star safety Xavier McKinney.

In late April, the team drafted three safeties in the 2024 NFL Draft and drafted Penn State star cornerback Kalen King, who was one of the top cornerbacks in college before struggles in the 2023 season.

The Packers Got Younger And Better On Offense Too

Green Bay also upgraded its offensive line with first-round tackle Jordan Morgan, swapped veteran running back Aaron Jones for Josh Jacobs, who was the 2022 NFL rushing leader and signed Vikings kicker Greg Joseph to create competition for the starting kicking job after Anders Carlson missed a field goal late in the loss to San Francisco.

Although the NFC North got a lot better in the off-season, so did the Packers. As long as Love continues to play at a high level, the defense lives up to its potential, and Green Bay doesn't make too many mistakes, the Packers could be playing football in New Orleans this February.

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