Green Bay Packers offense 2014 year in review and grades
Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley (63) snaps the ball to quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 28-22 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive Line – The Packers offensive line developed into a force by the end of 2014, and they will hope to keep that ball rolling through the offseason. Although RT Bryan Bulaga is a free agent, his injury history could keep his price down to a manageable level for Ted Thompson and the Packers.
David Bakhtiari continued to grow out at left tackle, while T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton combine to be one of the league’s top guard duos. What took this line over the top was something nobody expected, though, a rookie 5th-round centre.
Corey Linsley played near a Pro Bowl caliber on 2014, a year that began with Seahawks’ Bruce Irvin “praying” that he would be the Packers starter on opening night. His emergence gives Green Bay a window where they may be able to keep the core of this unit together, and the timing couldn’t be better.
The health of Aaron Rodgers is clearly priority #1 at all times in Green Bay, put his pass protection played a huge role in his 2014 numbers. He was sacked just 28 on the season. Additionally, Eddie Lacy is entering his prime years and has the potential to top 1,400 yards behind this line. While some find it difficult to get excited about an offensive line, the play of this unit makes the rest of an already great offense look even better.
2014 Grade: A-