An 8-7-1 season followed by an exit in the wild-card round left the Green Bay Packers with the 21st overall draft pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Aaron Rodgers and his collarbone break was the reason for the almost sub .500 record. Despite that, Packers backup QB Matt Flynn was able to lead the team to a couple of wins and a tie before Rodgers came back Week 17 and stunned the Chicago Bears once more.
The 21st overall pick was the highest for the Packers since the 2009 draft. The front office had a good chance of taking a player who would improve the team instantly.