The Green Bay Packers are poised for a significant turnaround in the upcoming 2024 season compared to their 2023 performance.
Despite their struggles last season, the Packers have seen commendable growth each year, earning a spot in the NFL Playoffs while boasting one of the youngest rosters in the league.
This achievement exceeded expectations.But before next season, the team realizes that youth and inexperience can no longer be a valid excuse for shortcomings.
Coach Matt LaFleur said at his year-end press conference that expectations for next season will be even higher than before. After making the playoffs in what was initially seen as a rebuilding year, the Packers now aim to become a perennial contender once again. And the composition of next year’s national team will undergo major changes compared to the current selection method.
Several players are approaching free agency and it is unclear if they will return to the teaSome may be unsustainable due to financial constraints, and others may be replaced with new design choices.
One of the notable free agents, AJ Dillon, was cleared to return to Green Bay by Coach LaFleur. “He’s been a great member of our team. Every year you see his value at the end of the season. I said, ‘Hurry up, I want him back here.’In recent interviews with the media, Coach LaFleur discussed a number of topics, but chose to remain tight-lipped with the team regarding Joe Barry’s future.
On a positive note, he expressed his desire for quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to return. Coach Lafleur also asked about the future of key players such as left center David Bakhtiari. As for Bakhtiari’s situation, LaFleur said all options are being considered and he’s open to the possibility of Bakhtiari returning as the Packers’ starting left tackle this season.
Despite their struggles last season, the Packers have seen commendable growth each year, earning a spot in the NFL Playoffs while boasting one of the youngest rosters in the league. This achievement exceeded expectations.But before next season, the team realizes that youth and inexperience can no longer be a valid excuse for shortcomings.
Coach Matt LaFleur said at his year-end press conference that expectations for next season will be even higher than before. After making the playoffs in what was initially seen as a rebuilding year, the Packers now aim to become a perennial contender once again.
And the composition of next year’s national team will undergo major changes compared to the current selection method. Several players are approaching free agency and it is unclear if they will return to the team.
