to make a second year leap." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Cheese Curds https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Kyle-Murphy-Jersey , 5/8: Packers’ young players must take a step forwardTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailWisconsin-USA TODAY NETWORKThe old coaching maxim says “the best thing about freshman is they become sophomores.” The same is largely true about NFL players. The best thing about rookies is they’re eventually done being rookies.For several young Packers players, a year of seasoning could mean big things. Oren Burks and Josh Jackson both faced high expectations coming into their first season, and for various reasons both fell a bit short. But a year later, both could be ready to play more significant roles, hopefully with better results.On offense, J’Mon Moore is the most obvious example of a player who could benefit from a year of experience, but really, each of the Packers’ second-year receivers should reasonably be expected to be sharper in their second go-round. Receiver presents a steep learning curve Justin Vogel Jersey , and a year of learning could represent a significant improvement.Given the construction of the Packers’ roster, a jump from the younger end of the roster could be a key benefit headed into 2019.Second-year jumps from Josh Jackson, Oren Burks to play pivotal role in Packers’ defensive improvement | Packers WireJack Wepfer dives deep on how improvement from two young players mentioned above could affect the Packers’ defense.Packers rookie Elgton Jenkins deflects attention like he does opposing pass rushers | Packers NewsHe’s yet a rookie, but Elgton Jenkins could provide a versatile option up front.Darnell Savage wants to learn it all | Packers.comNoted for his physical attributes and athleticism, Darnell Savage thinks of himself as an intellectual player. Heading into his first season, he wants to grow his knowledge of the game however he can.Davante Adams and then who? Questions remain about Packers WRs | ESPNAs our fearless leader writes, Geronimo Allison offers an answer to this question. But it’s fair to wonder who will play the biggest role this year behind Davante Adams.Lightning suddenly strikes during woman’s video | UPIIf you are even moderately afraid about the (highly unlikely) possibility of being struck by lightning, this is fairly close to a nightmare scenario. As the NFL postseason takes a week off before Super Bowl LIII Justin McCray Color Rush Jersey , talk about the NFL Draft and free agency begins to heat up.While the Green Bay Packers continue to fill out their coaching staff, speculation abounds for how they will address the roster with a new head coach in command. Today’s end-of-the-week musings take a look at one thought for acquiring talent both in the draft and the open market with the Packers looking to upgrade several positions. And fresh off the first unanimous Major League Baseball Hall of Fame selection in league history, I decided to take a look at a few notable Packer snubs and future candidates for the NFL’s highest career honor.Away we go.Could the Packers draft a true guard this year?Without a shadow of a doubt, Green Bay likes offensive linemen that offer versatility. Making tackles into guards such as Daryn Colledge or tackles into centers like J.C. Tretter have become commonplace since the Ted Thompson era. In many cases, the Packers have moved forward with undrafted free agents at guard such as Lane Taylor and Justin McCray, rarely making free agent splashes in recent memory with the exception of Jahri Evans.The Packers have not selected a true guard in the draft since 2011 when they grabbed Utah’s Caleb Schlauderaff in the sixth round. Even Cole Madison, taken last year, was a college tackle. A pair of Wisconsin guards in Michael Deiter and Beau Benzschawel as well as Penn State’s Connor McGovern figure to be college guards near the top of the pile this April that Green Bay could target after round one. The Packers still have yet to truly replace the departures of T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton with an above-average duo of guards. Maybe this is the year they will make it a priority by seeking out help for the right side.Cole Beasley could be a cost-effective slot receiver in free agency.Donald Driver helped create a little stir via Twitter on Wednesday when he suggested a Green Bay destination to Cole Beasley.Last week https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Marwin-Evans-Jersey , I wrote a piece detailing the possibility that the Packers could target Jamison Crowder in free agency, which received mixed reviews. Beasley would command less on the open market than Crowder at age 29, but would still bring the veteran presence Green Bay currently lacks at the position. APC’s Peter Bukowski mentioned the Packers’ need to improve the short passing game yesterday and Beasley filled just that kind of role in Dallas. Often, he acted as a safety valve for Dak Prescott and was able to quickly get open with slants and crossers over the middle and via quick outs to the sideline. Both tactics would help improve the Packers’ third down struggles.A reasonable deal should be had for a player like Beasley whose ceiling is not enough to warrant a significant long-term investment. And while he may not be the big-play receiver Green Bay lacked last season, Beasley might bring a dimension to the offense that Green Bay needs right now.Which former Packer deserves NFL Hall of Fame recognition?This week, Major League Baseball released the newest members of its Hall of Fame class and got me thinking: which former Green Bay star most deserves a spot in Canton?With Jerry Kramer officially off the annual list of dispute, a few others come to mind.If not for a shortened career, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe could certainly be already enshrined. Sharpe earned a Pro Bowl nod five times while averaging over 1 Jermaine Whitehead Jersey ,100 yards and nine touchdowns per season. LeRoy Butler also comes to mind. The inventor of the Lambeau Leap had 38 interceptions and 20.5 sacks in 12 seasons as a Packer while earning First Team All-Pro honors four times. Most recently, Charles Woodson seems almost destined for his place in the Hall after eight All-Pro seasons and Mike Holmgren, as a non-player, could also eventually see his face on a Hall of Fame bust.As a member of two Green Bay Super Bowl appearances, Butler’s stats from the safety position exceed those of a player like John Lynch in several categories. He probably takes the top spot on my list for contributions to the franchise. Still, I think Woodson will be a first-ballot selection.Feel free to share any additional names in the comments!