The Green Bay Packers fell to the Cardinals in one of the more thrilling playoff games of the season, but this team isn't satisfied with that. This team will settle for nothing less than a Super Bowl berth, but they need major contributions from these critical players if that's going to happen:
RB Eddie Lacy
It's not that Lacy hasn't had success in the past. He had 11 TDs and nearly 1,200 yards his rookie year, but struggled badly in Year 3. Lacy was out of shape and produced just 758 yards and three scores. But, Lacy has thinned down and that should lead to his best season ever. Plus, Lacy is in a contract year. He'll be motivated to turn a great 2016 into a big-time contract.
WR Jeff Janis
There are three different Packers WR who could have breakout seasons in Janis, Davante Adams and Ty Montgomery, but we'll give the nod to Janis based on his fit with the Packers and what he did near the end of last season. It's Janis' turn, and the former seventh round pick showed his ability in the team's playoff game against the Cardinals when he caught 7 passes for 145 yards and two scores. Janis is still raw, but has the ability to be the team's No. 3 WR who lines up outside when the Packers go to their three WR set.
ILB Jake Ryan
Ryan had 50 tackles last season in a part-time role, but the Packers will count on him for more this season. With Clay Matthews potentially moving back to OLB, Ryan looks like the team's top ILB. Ryan won't set the world on fire, but the Packers need him to be a quality starter in 2016.
CB Quinten Rollins
Rollins was the team's second round pick last season and served as the team's fourth CB. Just three years removed from playing basketball at Miami (OH) the talented Rollins is primed for a big-time season. He'll be the team's nickel corner, and should shine. In limited playing time last season, Rollins had six pass breakups and two interceptions, one of which went for a touchdown. Rollins was one of the better Packers' CBs last season and they're counting on that being the case again this year.
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