The Green Bay Packers just made a move that has everyone scratching their heads. Brian Gutekunst went out and signed not one, not two, but three offensive linemen: Cordell Volson, Laken Tomlinson, and Mekhi Becton. Supposedly, this is the grand solution to their offensive line woes, but honestly, color me underwhelmed by this sudden, urgent desire to “fix” things. This isn’t some masterstroke; these are guys nobody else wanted on their 53-man roster.
The Green Bay Bargain Bin Haul
Let’s be real here: any lineman available in late September should spark some healthy skepticism. The last few seasons have hammered home just how vital a good offensive line is in the NFL. We’ve all seen what happens when a team can’t protect their quarterback or open up running lanes. Do we really think there are good prospects just chilling at home on their couches when this position is so crucial? Probably not. These three are all former starters, sure, but “former” is doing a lot of heavy lifting there. Tomlinson, for example, is deep into his “journeyman” phase, even if he did have a Pro Bowl nod back when Donovan Jennings was still in college. While his resume might look more impressive than some of the guys the Packers have trotted out at guard, it feels like they’re scraping the bottom of the barrel.
Is “Anything” Really Enough?
The biggest takeaway here seems to be “at least they’re doing something,” which is a pretty low bar, isn’t it? After three weeks of what felt like the “don’t work on the offensive line at all” strategy, trying something, even this, is probably an upgrade. Coach Matt LaFleur has been talking about delivering more “body blows,” wanting to grind out some yards on the ground to open up the rest of the offense. If these moves, however underwhelming, can help with that, maybe the Packers become a little more watchable for the rest of the season. Is it too little, too late? Quite possibly, even probably. But they’re making a move.
While other teams scramble for late-season fixes to their issues, our Hawks just finished up a tough one. The Seattle Seahawks fought hard on the road, but ultimately fell to the Washington Commanders 33-31 in a nail-biter. Yeah, that one stings a bit, 12s. But we keep our heads up and look forward to the next battle, always.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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