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With the offseason officially underway, will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series rolls on with the . What's changing? Green Bay rolled into their conference championship game with good vibes. Their brilliant head coach was secured on a mega-extension and, though hobbled, their franchise quarterback was capping off one of the most impre sive offensive seasons we've ever seen. So why is everyone in Green Bay so nervous? Likely because the have a lot of work to do this offseason. Green Bay got that work started on March 7, with Oliver Dunn Jersey wide receiver on a four-year, $40 million contract. Biggest free agents CB : Williams is 32 but is coming off a more than respectable season at cornerback. For the amount of snaps he plays alone, he is one of Green Bay's core quality starters and should command a decent price tag this offseason. He will not, however, have a cap number anywhere near the 2014 hit of $9.5 million. OL : Bulaga was one of the best offensive linemen in football this season and is just 25 years old. He's coming off his rookie contract at the perfect time for someone interested in banking some serious coin. said bringing Bulaga back was a priority, but how much is Green Bay willing to spend? Other key free agents: fullback , quarterback , cornerbacks and . On the way out? LB : The veteran was a fantastic addition to Green Bay's defensive front and played like a 21-year-old during the playoffs. However, Peppers is 35 and will have a cap hit of $12 million next season. At the least, his contract will need to be restructured. DL : The former first-round pick signed a one-year, $4 million deal last season in an attempt to prove he was worthy of a mega-deal. A torn bicep in the preseason changed things quickly. Raji's replacement, , played above replacement level, but was recently . The uncertainty there, and Raji's likeline s to sign another prove-it deal, could link him back with Green Bay, though it could also motivate the to move on. What they need: Run-stoppers: will likely , which truly isn't fair to one of the league's premier pa s rushers. The team became even more thin at inside linebacker . Green Bay needs to upgrade the core of their defense, which includes a po sible replacement for Raji and someone to spell every now and then.The had the 23rd best run defense in football this offseason. A playmaking tight end: Could you imagine ' offense with the presence of a brutal, playmaking tight end in the middle? The position is evolving and while s don't exactly grow on trees, it's easier than ever to find value and playmaking ability. Offseason crystal ball Everything starts with Cobb and Bulaga. From there, the can get the wheels in motion. Look for them to cut some corners by restructuring Peppers' deal. The latest Podcast and reacts to the latest news. Find more content on . Bryan Hudson Jersey |
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