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Green Bay Packers: 3 Concerns Entering Training Camp

By Paul Bretl

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 19: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for an 11-yard touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 19: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for an 11-yard touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 19: Rick Wagner #71 of the Detroit Lions in action during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lions beat the Bears 27-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

The Right Side of the OL

While the left side of the offensive line may be the best in football, the right tackle and right guard positions this season are quite worrisome.

Sure, Billy Turner at guard was an upgrade over Byron Bell, but that’s also not saying a lot either. He was up and down for much of the 2019 season, and whether you look at Pro Football Focus’ metrics or Andy Herman’s of Packer Report, Turner was below-average this past year.

Then at tackle is Rick Wagner, who will be taking over for Bryan Bulaga. Wagner is also coming off a down 2019 season, but even at his best, he’s no Bulaga. On top of that, he’s battled injuries for much of his career, starting all 16 games just one time since 2014.

And while Lane Taylor could be a suitable backup for Turner at guard if he’s injured or struggling, the Green Bay Packers don’t have that at right tackle. If Wagner is injured or struggling, Green Bay could be in a world of hurt at right tackle as there is very little experience on this roster.

With what sounds like an even bigger emphasis on the run game this season, the Packers have to be able to run to the right side effectively if they are going to be successful. Not to mention that Aaron Rodgers likes to hang on to the football and keeping him upright is always going to be a top priority.

The hope is that Turner and Wagner can regain some version of their past forms, and if they can, the right side of the offensive line should be alright. However, that remains to be seen, and based on their most recent play, there’s cause for concern entering the new season.

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