Green Bay Packers: Report card grades for each position after four games
By Joe Kipp
Offensive Grades
Offensive line: B
The Packers continue to have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga has been the most impressive lineman so far, with rookie left guard Elgton Jenkins trailing closely behind. Surprisingly, left tackle David Bakhtiari hasn’t been his dominant self, though he’s been dealing with a back injury. Center Corey Linsley continues to be a stalwart, while right guard Billy Turner has been up and down. As a whole, this is the most complete unit on offense.
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Quarterback: B-
Aaron Rodgers hasn’t been overly impressive through four games, but he hasn’t needed to be. Rodgers has played the role of ‘game manager’ so far with the way Green Bay’s defense is playing, preventing turnovers and playing it safe. While he continues to find his groove in LaFleur’s offense, the defense can help carry the load.
Wide receivers: B-
Aside from Davante Adams, who’s been one of the five best receivers in the NFL after four weeks, the Packers receiving corps is thin. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been inconsistent, while Geronimo Allison has never been anything special. Aside from Adams (second round) and MVS (fifth round), the Packers receiver depth chart is comprised of undrafted free agents. With Adams currently injured (turf toe), someone has to step up.
Running backs: C-
Aaron Jones hasn’t been the runner we saw the past two years, which is extremely odd considering he had a career average of 5.5 yards per carry on over 200 attempts entering this season. Backup Jamaal Williams has arguably been the more impressive runner, but he was forced from last week’s game against Philadelphia with a concussion. Rookie Dexter Williams could see an increased role soon than later.
Tight ends: D+
There’s no question the tight end position is the weakest link on offense. Jimmy Graham isn’t the player he once was, while Marcedes Lewis is almost exclusively a blocking tight end. Both players are much older and have lost a step in their game. Robert Tonyan may get more snaps as the season wears on if Graham continues to struggle.