"Ty Montgomery will raise the bar at running back this year not only compared to his own performance last season but in comparison to what the Packers have had in a long time at running back through his dual-threat ability."

I think along the same lines as Kevin. I think Montgomery will be very productive this season at RB not only receiving the ball but running it. When you consider what he did last season, learning a completely new position on the fly, one he hasn't played since high school, there's a reason to have lots of optimism about Monty.
A full offseason of training for the position, watching film for the position, and learning the playbook at the position is going to be huge for Montgomery AND the Packers. He's more than big enough to handles the duties of an NFL RB, and I for one can't wait to watch him this year.
Hey, if Ahmad Green thinks he's going to be excellent this season that's good enough for me.

I'm confident the offensive hiccups from 2015 and 2016 are behind us. This offense is built to score, and score often. Just need to stay away from the injury bug.

This team will go as far as the defense takes it. Just need to be above average for a solid chance at another ring. That's why I'd be drafting OLB early and often in a few weeks.

I got the TE koolaid, and you're right it is refreshing. Best reason to hope for more O production. Those are 2 impressive additions that will make WRs more productive too. Back in the old days, announcers used to rave about Favre and Rodgers throwing to 8,10 different receivers in a game. That was what made the passing game special. Bennett and Kendricks hopefully get quickly fitting into their assignments.

Wished they kept Lang though. That was becoming a tight Oline.

Heck, with so many holes on D, just draft all offense and put up 50+ points a game. I'm kidding of course, but like it or not, the O will be our better unit as long as we have 12. I won't be surprised if TT adds some offense early in the draft. Mixon, Samuel, and Feeney are options in the 2nd. Personally, I still want to go mostly D.

To many ifs. 1. Why is a RB high on our draft list? Why is a Guard Mocked @29. Why is a Wr, a logical choice @61. And what happens if A-rod goes down, and your iffy back-up can't do whats expected. The OFFENSIVE Ifs, are Needs. Needs don't = juggernaut.

I think the OL will be fine. You can get away with a weak OG, as long as he's not a complete dumpster fire. Depth is lacking in the middle of the OL, so I would not be surprised to see a mid-round pick on that area.

I also think the offense has everything but speed at WR. Trevor Davis can't be counted on just yet. He's an "if." But that is the only discernable weakness I see. Rip isn't as good as Lacy, but he will do. Depth at RB is what is needed.

And heck, the Pats have gotten by at WR for 10 years without a true outside threat. You can run an offense without one. It just helps if you have someone who can take the top off of the defense.

No. It's not the offense I'm worried about. I expect to score 25 a game. It's the defense giving up 31 a game that I'm worried about. Again.

Damn you TT and Capers.

Kevin writes a good possible situation. This isn't an offense that's built around one receiver or a snot-knocking back, it's built around concepts that at this point seem to be fairly deep. If Ty is hurt, they plug in another RB that has strength catching the ball. If they lose a receiver, they throw another guy in to run the routes. Two years ago the offense wasn't capable. MM hadn't developed the depth he needed at WR. Jordy goes down and w/o a TE down the middle or another speed guy, they struggled. Now, if they keep ARod healthy, they have depth in the TE position and enough WRs to keep their system going. They aren't asking Monty to be a Green. Just give them 10-15 carries/catches a game. They will use Rip in short yardage positions because last year he showed how he was capable of moving the stack. Having those two TEs with backup from RRodgers they will make teams play them honest and give Aaron enough time to hit the open receiver.

I see how this could turn out to be a very good year.

Once again the offense will be the strength of the team, good enough to win 10-12 games and make the playoffs. A juggernaut? Maybe, if they remain major injury free. Either way, the offense will be effective and will score. The question will be can the defense carry the team to get an additional win or two during the regular season to improve our playoff seeding and will the defense slow down an opposing playoff offense enough to get us over the hump and into the SB? We'll see. Thanks, Since '61

I see some sites are still saying GB will pick up Adrian Peterson. Why does this talk persist?

I'm hoping TT drafts 1 or 2 WRs this draft.

Packerland seems to be vacillating between "Ty Montgomery is going to be a beast" to "what running back are they going to draft or pick up to shore up this weak position". You get whiplash going back and forth between these articles.

I tend to agree with "since '61. i.e. "juggernaut? Maybe". I still am surprised at the number of people who don't think Ty could be the starting back. He's as big, or bigger, than many backs out there, is powerful, quick, and instinctive. I think the two tight ends added to this roster will make for some very fun football to watch. MM played tight end and is probably staying up nights already making up plays. Whatever happens with the defense (and I honestly think it will be much improved, if from health if no other reason), I'm excited for this new season to start. I expect this offense to be very, very, good and quite different in looks from previous seasons under MM. Still 17 days until the draft? Sigh.