The Green Bay Packers were the opposite of improved in 2022. Going from 13-4 in 2021 to 8-9 in 2022 was certainly not the goal. Unfortunately, several position groups and individual players saw their performances drop off as part of the decline of the Packers last season. On offense, it took weeks for the offensive line to be fully healthy and then it took more time for the coaching staff to figure out who deserved the most snaps. Despite the second-half emergence of Christian Watson, the wide receivers room missed the production of Davante Adams. The tight ends? Well, there is a reason NFL analysts and draft “experts” have been able to convince so many that Green Bay will look to draft a tight end in the first round for the first time since 2000.
On defense, there were several more position groups and players that regressed in 2022. Safety, for one, is a monumental concern going into next season. Edge depth is also concerning as the team will be missing Rashan Gary for at least half the season. The defensive line, too, failed to consistently stop the run throughout the year. Perhaps that is why many will be surprised to know that the Packers’ most improved player, at least according to PFF, was a defensive lineman.
The Green Bay Packers Most Improved Player Was Jarran Reed
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Jarran Reed signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season. He had played with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 when he recorded 43 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and 12 quarterback hits. PFF gave Reed an overall grade of 54.5 for his 2021 season.
With the Packers, Reed recorded a career-high 52 total tackles. He matched his 2021 sack total with 2.5, but had more tackles for loss (five) and quarterback hits (14). For this production this past season, PFF gave him a 61.9 grade, an improvement of 7.4.
Now a free agent, it is unclear if Green Bay has any interest in bringing Reed back.
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FAQs
Will the Green Bay Packers Make the 2023 NFL Playoffs?
According to sportsbooks, the Green Bay Packers are currently ninth overall (+3000) to win the 2024 Super Bowl. This is the highest among 2022 non-playoff teams, signaling they’ll be playoff-bound.
Who Do the Green Bay Packers Play in 2023?
Aside from their divisional opponents (Vikings, Lions, and Bears), whom they place twice, the Packers play the Saints, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Chargers, and Rams at home in 2023. They’ll travel on the road to face the Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, Raiders, Giants, and Steelers.
Who Owns the Green Bay Packers?
The team is owned by Green Bay Packers, Inc., a publicly owned and traded non-profit. There are currently over 360,000 stockholders. Mark Murphy currently holds the role of Packers president and CEO, with plans to retire in 2025.
How Many Super Bowls Have the Packers Won?
The Packers have won four Super Bowls. These victories include Super Bowl 1 and Super Bowl 2 after the 1966 and 1967 seasons. Their next title came in Super Bowl 31, following the 1996 season. Their most recent championship was Super Bowl 45, crowning them the winners of the 2010 season.
