Line and added on during free agency. However, ESPN's Seth Walder believes the deal was worth way too much money than it should have been.

The biggest miss by ESPN was their criticism of slot receiver Jayden Reed. They slated him for being inconsistent in 2024, but much of that blame should fall on LaFleur and his offensive coaching staff. His target share varied wildly from week to week and that weakness should be rectified with improved coaching this season.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur loves to deflect the attention off quarterback Jordan Love. “His job is going to be affected by everybody

Xavier McKinney was well worth the large free agent deal the Packers gave him. The All-Pro safety jumped the list of best players at his position, sitting at No. 3, according to ESPN.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft had a breakout 2024 season, but he ended up unranked in ESPN's review of the top players at the position entering 2025.

The Green Bay Packers have a $68 million star, who made a massive leap in the ESPN safety rankings for the 2025 season

The Packers need a veteran pass rusher on this year's squad. In a proposed deal, they can get way more than a one year rental.

An All-Pro first season with the Green Bay Packers helped Xavier McKinney rise to No. 3 in ESPN's safety rankings entering the 2025 season. Only Baltimore's Kyle Hamilton and Detroit's Brian Branch ranked higher, and McKinney received the second-most votes for the No. 1 spot and was included on every voter's top 10 ballot.

The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love enter the 2025 NFL season with big expectations. They expect to be a top-tier contender in the NFC and one of the top Super Bowl contenders in the entire league.

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