Brian Gutekunst Shares Bold Take on Packers' Current Roster Outlook

The Green Bay Packers were a good football team in 2024, finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record and securing a playoff spot for the second consecutive year. However, they could not transition from "good" to "great."

The Packers finished 1-5 against NFC North opponents in 2024, losing both matchups to the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, two of the top three teams in the NFC. They also went 0-2 against the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. While Green Bay was capable of beating lesser teams, they could not get over the hump against the league's elite.

The Packers have made moves this offseason to strengthen their roster, adding guard Aaron Banks, cornerback Nate Hobbs, and wide receiver Mecole Hardman. On Monday, Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst shared an interesting take on Green Bay’s current roster outlook.

"If we had to go play next week I feel really good about our roster," Gutekunst said. "I feel like we could win and go compete. Really across the board."

Gutekunst’s confidence in his current roster is reasonable. Green Bay has a team capable of going toe-to-toe with any opponent in the league. The issue lies in the “win” portion of his quote.

The Packers have talent on both sides of the ball, but they still need an infusion of difference-makers to compete for championships—because that has to be the standard for the NFL’s most storied franchise. The current roster is strong enough to win regular-season games and stay competitive, but greatness requires more. 

Last season, Green Bay’s pass rush ranked 26th in win rate, and its receiving corps finished with the third-most drops in the league. Those are not just flaws—they are the kind that prevents good teams from leaping greatness. 

It is a positive sign that Brian Gutekunst has expressed confidence in this group. After all, the Packers have made the playoffs in the past two seasons—something that would not have been possible without a solid foundation of talent on the roster. Still, the reality is that this roster is a few pieces away from making the jump. The most successful franchise in NFL history has now gone 14 seasons without reaching the Super Bowl, and the front office needs to do whatever is necessary to put that streak to an end.