Signing big-name players during free agency is a lot like ordering Taco Bell at 1 am. It might look great, it might be easy to talk yourself into it, but there is a very real chance you’ll regret it down the road. But sometimes that player, or that chili cheese burrito, can be exactly what is needed.
As free agency starts this week, a balance between caution and optimism is paramount. The Green Bay Packers have plenty of roster needs, and Brian Gutekunst has promised to be in every conversation of player acquisition. Ultimately, Green Bay will need to take a few calculated risks to bring this team back into the postseason.