The number of Packers trade rumors has decreased as the team’s record has changed as a result of consecutive losses to the Lions and Raiders.
However, there are still grounds for optimism that Green Bay will be involved when the NFL trade deadline arrives on October 31.
Some of the early-season “dream trade targets” (Davante Adams, Jonathan Taylor) have been classified as “wishful thinking.”.
“However, the Packers could still get involved with players who improve positions of need and do so while doing so while fitting into the team’s average age range.
Budda Baker of the Cardinals, a five-time Pro Bowler who is currently attempting to make a comeback from a hamstring injury, is one player who has drawn interest from across the league and would be an especially nice fit in Green Bay.
Budda Baker is a player in whom I would be more interested, according to analyst Peter Bukowski of the podcast “Locked on Packers.”.
They have no investment there at all, it’s a clear and obvious need, and it would improve this team.
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Packers Have a Too Thin Safety Depth.
Indisputable needs would be met by Baker.
Wide receivers tend to garner more attention in Packers trade rumors, but Green Bay probably needs help most at safety.
Rudy Ford has done well to hold down the safety position, but the depth is lacking and he is more of a coverage player than a pressure or run-stopper.
With 717 rush yards allowed, the Green Bay defense is currently ranked 27th and needs a lot of help stopping the run.
One of the best NFL defensive backs at playing up and stopping ball carriers is Baker.
It has been dubbed “his greatest asset” by Pro Football Focus.
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Because Jordan Love is so inexpensive, Bukowski noted, “He would be one of those guys you wouldn’t mind paying.”.
“I know they don’t have a lot of money, and that’s one of the reasons this is all so complicated right now, but they could get someone like Budda Baker, you redo the contract, super-low cap hit this year.
When Aaron Rodgers’ contract expires the following year, you can possibly have David Bakhtiari’s contract extended.
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Budda Baker might not be included in the Packers’ rumored trade.
The Cardinals, however, are the main concern with the Packers’ Baker trade rumors.
There was speculation that Baker would be available after he submitted a trade request to the team in the offseason.
However, once Arizona changed Baker’s contract, the rumor-mongering subsided, and the Cardinals are reportedly looking to keep Baker for the long haul.
However, given the Cardinals’ current struggles, that might be a bluff. Many Arizonans are now keeping an eye on their position in the NFL draft.
Despite how much they adore Baker, the Cards might be more open to accepting offers if doing so would help them secure a top draft pick in April.
In that case, the Packers should and could be present.
On many different levels, Baker would be a good fit.
There is a chance for them to spend money the following year, but it must be on a player who is on the same schedule as this team.
They are still working on this, according to Bukowski.
“The strategy must be appropriate for the group.
Finding players who fit the type of player you need for where you want to be next year is what that means for this team when you decide to go out and make a move.
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