There will be something unique about the Green Bay Packers in 2024. The Packers ended up as one of the four remaining NFC teams despite many expecting them to be in a rebuilding year.
Furthermore, they were three points shy of winning the conference title.
Jordan Love and the young Packers offence have shown they can score against any defence. General Manager Brian Gutekunst did, however, disclose that the team might soon acquire an accomplished veteran.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst hinted at a potential trade in the near future during a press conference on Thursday:
“Whether it’s staying and picking, trading, moving around…maybe trading those picks for veteran players, who knows.”
Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on the flexibility of the team’s draft capital
It’s true the Packers don’t have plenty of cap space in 2024, still owing money to Bakhtiari ($40.018 million cap hit) and Jones ($17.028 million cap hit), but they’re certainly flush with draft picks.
With five selections in the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, including two selections in Rounds 2 and 3, the Packers front office is well-positioned to be active this offseason.
Usually, teams whose philosophy is to draft and develop players use these picks exclusively in the draft. Gutekunst’s conments, however, publicly opened up the possibility of a blockbuster trade.
What Could The Packers Trade for?
The offensive tackle, running back, interior offensive lineman, cornerback, and safety positions are the Packers’ top priorities heading into the 2024 off-season.
The Packers are not likely to spend a lot of money on any of those positions in free agency, but it is possible to exchange mid-round picks for a reliable starter.
To play devils advocate, however, if the Packers did find themselves in position to “break the bank” for a star player, it would send a message to the league.