5 Big Questions Facing the Green Bay Packers this Offseason
By Paul Bretl
Big Question No. 4 for the Green Bay Packers: Will either De’Vondre Campbell or Rasul Douglas be back?
For the first time in years, the Green Bay Packers had a game-changer at the linebacker position in De’Vondre Campbell. As a true three-down linebacker, Campbell was a reliable tackler, able to limit pass-catchers in the passing game, he was sound in the run game, and an effective blitzer as well.
Among all linebackers, he finished last season ranked near the top in yards per catch allowed, fewest missed tackles, solo tackles, and in PFF’s grading system as well.
Rasul Douglas was another outstanding addition by Brian Gutekunst, as he provided stability to the Green Bay cornerback room when they really needed it. Douglas finished the season, allowing a completion rate of 52.2 percent on 67 targets and at only 10.3 yards per catch per PFF. He also had five interceptions, seven pass breakups, and a passer rating of 51.9.
As you can imagine, both players are in line for a payday, but will either receive that from Green Bay?
I know I sound like a broken record, but if the Packers want either player back, they can make it happen–it will just require the additional maneuvering of other contracts via restructures and cuts, and it will also limit who else Green Bay can re-sign.