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Green Bay Packers: 5 who’ve exceeded expectations in 2019

By Brian Sampson

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 06: Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 06: Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 05: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Bryan Bulaga #75 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 05: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Bryan Bulaga #75 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

2. Bryan Bulaga

There was a lot of discussion in the offseason about whether the Packers should cut Bulaga in order to save some money heading into the season. Bulaga is a great right tackle when he’s able to be on the field. Unfortunately, he’s missed a lot of time throughout his career due to injuries-including 13 in the past two seasons alone.

Thankfully, he’s been pretty healthy so far this year. He did suffer an injury against the Eagles and was unable to finish the game. When he was out, it was obvious how badly the Packers need him. The Eagles pass rush was able to hit home more often and Rodgers was uncomfortable in the pocket. That injury lingered throughout last week, but Bulaga was able to fight through it and play against the Cowboys.

The longer Bulaga plays at this high of a level, the higher his price tag will rise. Green Bay obviously needs him, as they don’t have an immediate replacement at right tackle. He also gives the Packers a great one-two punch with David Bakhtiari at left tackle. Hopefully, he continues to stay healthy as availability is his best ability.

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