It all starts up front. I am not worried about Bahk and Clark. David is pretty honest about how he feels and while he is aging he has a ton of experience. Kenny needs a supporting cast. He cannot be the whole defensive line by himself.

Last year we saw defenses increasingly packing the first ten yards. With, for the most part, the Packers still running or passing into that space with the odd deep throw. That’s an invitation to put any OL under pressure.

For most of his career, Rodgers was a major deterrent to teams considering a blitz heavy approach. Not only was Rodgers very good at sensing and escaping, he was notoriously effective as a passer when doing so. That has statistically not been the case recently and more so last season. At the same time, his agility and ability to escape and convert with his feet is diminished.

So starting out, I think the reality is that the drop off is appreciably less than you describe. Love in fact could prove helpful to the OL if he can harness his greater current athleticism. In addition, if this year’s offensive design is more varied in terms of personnel, predictability and stretching the field, then that will help the OL and Love. Some no huddle and other variations not seem recently may also assist.

Bakh is our best LT. However, Nijman actually wasn’t a liability at LT at all when he played by any metric I’m aware of. Nor was Jenkins pre injury, from which he should now be fully recovered. Tom too performed promisingly. We didn’t collapse on the left without Bakh at any point other than the Championship game where we bafflingly ditched the line that got us there in favor of a wholly rejigged one. If Bakh goes down, we have players who certainly have not been a liability at LT. I think you can relax on this concern for the most part, unless we start to get a run of injuries.

I expect teams to go after Love early. I hope Love is in an offense less calculated to invite and facilitate that. Then it’s up to him to show he can make teams pay with his feet as well as arm. So far, his technique on the move has looked the least sound. That’s something I hope they will be working on daily in camp. If Love can punish the rush, our OL will have an easier time. If our OL can be better run blocking, the both their chances increase too.

It’s always been on the line.
From Clark getting doubled teamed.
To Bahk protecting Rodger’s blind side.
Nothings changed, except these two got old.
There is No improvement now.
Move here or there, never worked.
It’s a patch; that takes away the strength of unit.
Interchangeable parts look great on a paper.
But the failure and the injuries increase simnifically.
(When hasn’t a starting player moved, only too regress?)
Gone are Zone blocking secrets. All-pros performances.
And a unit that used Rodgers ability, as was stated.
I’m sure these coaches will find what goes where.
But there are a lot of combinations that must be unlocked.
Before we sing the praises of TITLE TOWN again.

I think when we talk about the O-Line we have to take a look at Meyers and Runyan first and foremost. Meyers played in only 6 games his rookie year so last year was really year one IMO. Runyan has been good but not great. BOTH of those guys need to take a step forward IMO.

Not selecting Creed Humphrey has been one of Gutes biggest gaffs, but IF Meyers can take a step forward and be better, then that will be a HUGE step in this O-Line taking another step forward and the offense being consistent. If not, OR Zack Tom proves to be a better Center, you make the change. Nijman at RT makes this a very good O-Line. Nijman was pretty damn good last year until he tried to play through a shoulder injury he just couldn't play through.

On Defense much will depend on when Gary comes back but it's not just that. Wyatt HAS to take a huge leap and Slaton will need to as well. Now they have Wooden and Van Ness to throw in the mix and the Packers HAVE the players to be better which leaves the ILBs.

Campbell just needs to play better than last season. It would be great if he was the All-Pro he was in 2021 but better than 2022 would be a start. Quay Walker IMO will be the straw that stirs the whole damn drink. Watching him last season you could see the guy was different than any ILB the Packers have had in years. He's so damn fast and strong if he can just keep his emotions in check, the sky's the limit for this kid.

But the Packers HAVE to do what's best for the Green Bay Packers. IF Zack Tom isn't starting somewhere on this line that would mean that Runyan and Meyers have improved ... A LOT. I guess we'll see shortly and I can't wait!

Totally agree. It all starts up front. IMO the OL is the teams weakest link. No additions. So means one think. They have to play better. End of. Crisp power drive blocking. Coordination with Dillon & Jones hitting the holes as they open. A fluid tight pocket for Love to stay upright. Basically, they need to work better together. Teams will test the OL. They need to be ready.
Challenge for Butkus to find the best 5 that get it work together. It can be done. The teams starts winning, they will all respond. Looking forward to a better OL year. GPG !!!!

Greater commitment to the run, misdirection, play action, and blazing speed at receiver (including Musgrave in that category) will all help the OL.

DL: Wyatt needs to step up, Clark should return to form. GB plays so much nickel that a 3rd D-lineman’s value/impact is greatly reduced. But when they DO use a nose, it’s hard to believe that huge, strong Slaton can’t be at least average.

Injuries of course are an issue with the depth of any unit, so time will tell.

GPG!

Common sense piece, the game is about blocking and tackling and some very good points by our bloggers were stated. Unless a defensive line acquisition is in the works a defense that was near the bottom of the league in stopping the run did nothing (barring the 2 draft picks wildly exceed expectations) to address a major weakness. The offensive line on the other hand is not only solid but they have some real depth and could have as many as 2 not starting that could start for other teams with experience, can't remember when that was the case before.

Also in regards to stopping the run, the loss of Amos was big, say what you want but the guy posted every day and was a sure tackler and leader. On the other had his running mate for the season was just the opposite;

Of 87 safeties to play at least 300 snaps in 2022, Savage ranked 82nd in missed-tackle percentage, according to PFF. He’s had double-digits misses in each of his four seasons.

The recipe for success (and to stack successes)? Pad level.

"If the Packers want to win the NFC North, it’s not through Love, Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon or the receivers. It’s through the defensive and offensive lines operating consistently and winning the line of scrimmage by forcing long third downs on defense and manageable third downs on offense."

For the Packers to win the division, it will take a "team" with solid play from all aspects, not just the offensive and defensive lines. Football is the consummate team sport where the whole is better than the sum of its parts.

An organizational goal should be to put the best offensive line in the league on the field, year after year.

IMO, if we stay healthy on the line, they're going to block well enough for Dillon and Jones to gain yards, and they'll protect Love long enough for him to throw the ball. The offense will roll, we'll score points, and we'll win the division this year. If we take more than about 2 injuries on the Oline, it's going to impact the offense significantly.