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2017 NFL Mock Free Agency: Packers Go Bold For Once

By Erik Lambert

Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Kevin Zeitler (68) runs on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated Seattle 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Kevin Zeitler (68) runs on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated Seattle 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

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OG. Green Bay. T.J. Lang . 21. player. 10. It looks like the Green Bay Packers are actually considering the idea of letting top offensive guard T.J. Lang test free agency. A significant surprise given his importance to their protection the past few years. Should that be the case, the Houston Texans should be ready to pounce. Their guard position is weak and he represents the exact sort of instant upgrade they should be looking for. Especially with a potential shift at quarterback on the horizon.

35. Injuries ended what had been a really productive run for Sam Shield in Green Bay. The good news is he’s used this time to get his body right. All signs point to him being ready for 2017, assuming he doesn’t choose to retire. The Tennessee Titans are in dire need of dependable cover cornerbacks who can play sound man coverage. Shields has proven he can do that and the odds are he can be had for a reasonable price.. CB. Green Bay. Sam Shields . 22. player

Kevin Zeitler . 23. player. 46. New GM Chris Ballard can get his tenure started off way better than his predecessor Ryan Grigson did by focusing in the most vital area of the team right of the bat. That being the offensive line. Protecting Andrew Luck after all is their first and most important key to success. Adding a top tier lineman like Kevin Zeitler is exactly the kind of down-to-earth, logical move they need to make. He’ll upgrade their protection and also help boost the running game as well.. OG. Cincinnati

player. 52. It really has seemed like Datone Jones has been trapped in a defensive scheme he just can’t seem to fit with the Packers. It might be better for him to seek out a team that features one he might find more of a role in. The Jacksonville Jaguars run more of a 4-3 alignment and are on the lookout for defensive line help. Jones has good versatility to play inside or outside up front. Getting his hand in the dirt and going upfield could be just the ticket.. DE. Green Bay. Datone Jones . 24

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