The Packers’ lack of movement during the trade deadline is made worse by Preston Smith’s remarks.
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Aaron Rodgers had no trouble making comments earlier this week about the Green Bay Packers’ infamous inability to add players to the roster at the NFL trade deadline. And this year, the squad did not succeed in doing so.
The Packers actually became modest sellers at the deadline on Tuesday, in addition to not being buyers. Green Bay sent a veteran defense out of town for the second consecutive season when they traded Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Even though Brian Gutekunst didn’t receive much in exchange, the move makes sense overall because Smith’s cap charge increased dramatically over the next two years and his snap count decreased.
But here’s the deal. Smith made a shocking revelation in his initial remarks to the Pittsburgh media on Wednesday, suggesting that this action may have been taken weeks earlier.
According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Smith stated, “I asked for a trade a few weeks ago.” “I didn’t think I was contributing anything to the system. My gaming style wasn’t being accommodated. I wasn’t shocked when I received the call going ahead.
I’m at a terrific place with some amazing coworkers, and I received what I asked for. I’m looking forward to the fresh start.
Hold on, what? It’s strange enough that Smith wanted to leave Green Bay, but did he also ask to be moved weeks ago? Well, that only exacerbates the situation.
After Preston Smith’s shocking revelation, the Packers appear much worse.
Given the numerous factors that need to be taken into account, it is no secret that most deals take time to complete.
But hurry up. It seems that the Packers had weeks to relocate Smith. Gutekunst would have had plenty of time to come up with different strategies before Tuesday’s deadline if this had even been done a week ago.
Without a doubt, Green Bay needs some improvements, especially at the defensive end of the football field.
It’s obvious that the Packers need a cornerback. They also watched helplessly as the Baltimore Ravens acquired veteran Tre’Davious White for almost nothing, even though they were never going to go out and grab a player like Marshon Lattimore, who eventually joined the Washington Commanders.
Without a doubt, Green Bay also needed assistance with the pass rush. For evidence of it, look no farther than the fact that Devonte Wyatt leads the team with 3.0 sacks. And it’s clear that the Packers did nothing despite having a ton of choices in that regard, including Azeez Olujari.
Look, this football squad is still good. And going into their bye week, the Packers are in a wonderful position in terms of the NFL postseason scenario at 6-3. However, it must be irritating for Green Bay supporters to know that they had weeks to improve it and once more just failed to do so.
