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For Packers, Super Bowl Will Be Like Watching Kevin King-T.J. Watt 2.0
- The piece argues Packers could have drafted Christian Gonzalez in 2023 instead of Lukas Van Ness, potentially strengthening the secondary.
- The analysis notes Jaxon Smith-Njigba would have given Jordan Love a premier receiver, contrasting with Green Bay’s 2022–2025 receivers.
- The article cites Smith-Njigba’s impact in Seattle as a contrast to Green Bay’s receiving corps, noting multiple 100+ yard games.
- Pro Football Focus metrics are used to illustrate Gonzalez’s strong rookie-to-2024 progression and contrast with Packers’ cornerbacks.
- The piece frames draft decisions as part of an 'inexact science' where even good evaluators miss on players.
- The article points to past Packers drafts where Aaron Rodgers was traded and the offense shifted, influencing subsequent picks.
- The author highlights Packers’ lack of a consistent top-tier receiver group compared to Seattle’s Smith-Njigba.
- The piece references multiple players as part of the Packers’ evolving pass defense and pass rush needs.
- Historical NFL drafting errors by Packers include Terrell Buckley vs. Troy Vincent in 1992 and Kevin King vs. TJ Watt in 2017.
- The article asserts that some draft mistakes are common across NFL general managers with long careers.
- The article credits Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 2025 season as indicative of his elite potential.
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