Packers' Offensive Line: Belton's Growth Crucial for Depth

0:00On March 23rd, the Green Bay Packers' offensive line looks solid, heading into next season, with Jordan Morgan stepping in at left tackle, Sean Ryan. Moving to center, veterans Zack Tom and Aaron Banks holding down their spots, and Anthony Belton slotted as the starting right guard. Belton stands out as the biggest uncertainty after a tough rookie year, where he ranked near the bottom and pass and run blocking according to pro. Football focus, grading 71st out of 81 guards. Meanwhile, the Packers showed faith in Belton by not adding any notable better in depth during free agency, despite thin backups across the line, which suggests they're all in on his growth in year two. They passed on options like Cleveland's Teven Jenkins, who re-signed there for a one-year $4 million deal as a strong run blocker, someone. Who could have provided insurance or competition right away? With General Manager Brian Guttacunst having drafted Belton 54th overall last year, the team now banks on training camp progress or cheap free.

1:01Agents and draft picks to shore of depth, hoping he turns things around before the season kicks off.