GREEN BAY http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-quinten-rollins-jersey , Wis. — New Packers coach Matt LaFleur had a long to-do list even before his players arrived for the start of offseason workouts this week.Packers CoverageTop Tweets: Wisconsin celebrates Bucks’ winPackers’ Ted Thompson diagnosed with autonomic disorderPackers 2019 undrafted free agent capsulesPackers officially sign Gary, Savage, four other 2019 draft picksFeeling like himself again, Packers’ Madison ready to get back to gridironTop Tweets: Packers’ Valdes-Scantling still adjusting to Wisconsin weatherHow NFL draft affected Packers’ 2019 opponentsGreen Bay Packers 2019 NFL Draft gradesGreen Bay Packers 2019 NFL draft capsulesPackers close out 2019 draft, select LB Summers in seventh roundThe drama that started in Green Bay with the December firing of coach Mike McCarthy has bubbled into the spring, with McCarthy ripping the front office for how it handled his dismissal, and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers defending himself after coming under fire over his performance and leadership.Enveloped by controversies that predated his arrival in January, LaFleur faces the challenge of turning around a franchise that reached the playoffs eight consecutive seasons — including one Super Bowl victory and two more appearances in conference championship games — before having back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since the early 1990s.It’s going to take more than a fresh coat of paint down the hallway that leads from the locker room to the field and reassigned seats in the team meeting room to get the Packers back into championship contention.“We had a standard here of going to the playoffs every single year,” Rodgers said Wednesday. “We did that eight years in a row and we were competitive and in the mix, and then the last couple of years, obviously, have been frustrating to finish.“I think we’re in a good spot. I think there isn’t a grace period. This isn’t like other transitions where you maybe give a pass for the first year or two as you get acclimated to the system. We have a veteran quarterback, veteran offensive linemen, we signed some big free agents. There’s an expectation living and playing here that you’re going to compete for championships, and I think we all expect to do that.”Rodgers and LaFleur will be at the center of reaching those expectations. Rodgers, 35, played through a serious knee injury to start all 16 games last season, but endured one of his worst years of his career. LaFleur, 39 Womens Nick Perry Jersey , will be tasked with getting Rodgers back to his two-time MVP form and changing the culture of a team that had hit hard times during the final two seasons of McCarthy’s 13-year tenure.After running McCarthy’s offense throughout his first 11 seasons as starting quarterback, Rodgers is getting his first taste of what LaFleur wants to do. At the scouting combine in February, LaFleur said offensive success required a “partnership” between himself and Rodgers.“Matt’s whole idea,” said Rodgers’ No. 1 target, receiver Davante Adams, “he’s really open and receptive to how Aaron and I want to attack this season and how we feel moving forward, bringing certain things from the past that we liked, and just having an open mind, which is a great thing when you’re coming in trying to get a team to buy in.”A new coach and new playbook aren’t the only big changes. Two longtime stalwarts, receiver Randall Cobb and linebacker Clay Matthews, departed in free agency. Meanwhile, they added outside linebackers Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith, safety Adrian Amos and offensive lineman Billy Turner in free agency. A pair of first-round picks will infuse more talent.“Change, it can be really good if you embrace it,” Rodgers said.Echoing what LaFleur has said, Rodgers added the play caller/quarterback relationship will be critical to reversing the team’s fortunes. Rodgers talked to one of LaFleur’s former pupils, a Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, to get a gauge on his new boss.Impressed by what he heard, and with his injured knee healed Dean Lowry Jersey White , Rodgers was eager to get to Green Bay to start fostering that relationship and to shake off the sting of last season’s 6-9-1 debacle.“Having that much time off was different,” said Rodgers, who had grown accustomed to playing into January.“I know many of us were itching to get back here and get started. Anytime you’ve gone through a stretch like we went through where everything was very similar — similar faces, there might be some changes, similar plays, similar environment you’re working in — you get used to that and accustomed that.“When things change, it kind of jogs the system a little bit. It’s exciting, though, to see the energy and the excitement. It’s usually like this the first week, but I feel good about the potential to sustain this type of energy as we move into it later this month and get into the minicamp. And then obviously we have a number of high picks, so there should be a lot of excitement with our fan base. There is definitely in the locker room. It’s been a good start to the change.” With Head Coach Matt LaFleur now calling the shots in Green Bay, the Packers will begin looking to the offseason to mold a roster to their new coach’s liking. Continuing a two-part series on the offseason priorities of the Packers by position, today’s article will feature rankings one through six. Several of those groups are offensive positions that LaFleur will oversee as a playcaller. However, Green Bay’s top offseason priority once again lies on the defensive side of the ball, though it’s not the cornerback unit as noted in yesterday’s part-one piece.We begin with the men in the middle of the defense.6. Inside LinebackerMuch of the needs at this position will be assessed based on the defensive system employed by the Packers next season. Assuming for now that Mike Pettine returns, Green Bay has a solid middle ‘backer in Blake Martinez, who has become a more polished tackler and blitzer by the year. Jake Ryan’s injury in July hurt the team’s depth, but the Packers used a medley of safeties in the box on passing downs to offset that loss. Whether Josh Jones eventually becomes a full-time linebacker remains to be seen, but it could be an option for the Packers’ defense. Third-round pick Oren Burks had trouble finding defensive snaps as a rookie and his first full offseason will be a critical one in his growth. Green Bay could have its solutions for more consistency already on the roster http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-jake-ryan-jersey , but it’s hard to ignore the instant impact a high-end prospect (such as Roquan Smith) can bring to the position.5. Wide ReceiverThe young trio of receivers, along with Jake Kumerow, have some considerable upside and their development is key to the position both next year and beyond. The ability for just one to eventually emerge as a number two receiver to complement budding star Davante Adams would be a major victory, but it might not happen next year. A healthy return of Geronimo Allison also could help Green Bay significantly in 2019, as his loss was felt almost immediately with Aaron Rodgers. With Randall Cobb’s contract off the books, the Packers will have freed-up money to invest back into another receiving weapon. A dynamic slot receiver would really help the offense’s third-down woes and potentially create more plays of 20-plus yards. Green Bay has had great success with second-round receivers in the past, but a more established veteran could bring a quicker impact if the right value can be found in free agency.4. Tight EndFor the past several seasons, the Packers have attempted to sign a bona fide receiving tight end to the roster with minimal results. No matter who was signed, the additions either disappointed or were used incorrectly within the offense. With LaFleur, hopefully some of these lingering issues at tight end can be corrected in Green Bay.One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is Jimmy Graham. Green Bay must choose whether to go forward with Graham or cut him loose after just one season. My initial thought is that he remains in Green Bay. However, the Packers will have plenty of holes to fill at the position regardless. Lance Kendricks and Marcedes Lewis are hitting free agency and Robert Tonyan is an exclusive rights free agent. This position group will look very different next season and the Packers should search all avenues to acquire talent. But they do need to add young blood in the system to groom for the future.3. Offensive LineThe starting left side and center of the offensive line is in good shape for Green Bay heading into 2019, but the right side raises question marks. Really, the unit’s depth as a whole is a major concern.The right guard position must be upgraded this offseason after Byron Bell, Justin McCray, and Lucas Patrick combined to provide stopgap solutions in 2018. Although it may not be popular, a high-level guard early in the draft could be just what the doctor ordered to give Green Bay a plug-and-play lineman for the next five-to-ten years. Similarly, the right tackle position will enter another limbo year after rumors of Bryan Bulaga taking a paycut proved false last offseason. When healthy, Bulaga still grades out well among NFL right tackles, but injury history is always a concern. The depth behind him also is alarming with Jason Spriggs showing limited improvement and Kyle Murphy missing the entire season on IR. The 2019 NFL Draft appears relatively weak in terms of tackle prospects Womens Oren Burks Jersey , but a few quality developmental players are needed.2. SafetyYes, Green Bay has chosen a defensive back in the first two days of the draft in five of the past seven years. But most of those players have been cornerbacks and one of those highly-chosen safeties, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, was traded. After various struggles from incumbents Josh Jones and Kentrell Brice and in-season pickups Ibraheim Campbell and Eddie Pleasant, it’s time for Green Bay to address its issues in the back end of the secondary.Campbell did show promise before a season-ending injury and may have a chance to earn a role again next season, but Jones could be a better fit in the box at linebacker and Brice was severely inconsistent in coverage and as a tackler. The group will receive a makeover, but just how much will be something to watch. It is not far-fetched to believe Green Bay will draft a high-round safety and/or add a proven standout, especially with the safety market undervalued last offseason.1. Edge Rusher/Outside LinebackerImproving the team’s edge rushers, if the Packers maintain a 3-4 defense, is a consensus top priority this spring. Whether the Packers’ defense maintains its 3-4 scheme or changes systems next season, the outside linebacker position is expected to have a new feel to it. A Clay Matthews returnis possible but not guaranteed, while Nick Perry’s injury issues and long stretches of ineffectiveness the past two seasons may affect his long-term status with the team. And though Kyler Fackrell surprisingly hit the double-digit sack mark in 2018, Reggie Gilbert failed to stand out after a stellar preseason. Green Bay needs several new bodies at the position next season after curiously avoiding upgrades at the position a year ago. It would not be shocking to see multiple edge rushers taken in the 2019 draft and more than one in the first two rounds. There is some hope that the Packers can land a premium free agent like Jadeveon Clowney, but it would command a serious financial investment even if Clowney gets out of Houston. No matter which direction the Packers take to try to improve the position, the bottom line is that they will.