Packers could be NFL's most dangerous team in 2019

Fresh off a disastrous six-win season, the Green Bay Packers have set themselves up to be one of the most dangerous teams in the NFL in 2019. The big picture: Second-year general manager Brian Gutekunst has made bold moves — both last year and this offseason — that should pay immediate dividends next season. Key cogs: Last year’s draft brought the Packers a wealth of young talent that contributed right away. First-round pick Jaire Alexander is one of the most promising young cornerbacks in the game today. Second-round cornerback Josh Jackson appeared in all 16 games as a rookie, starting 10. Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 38 receptions for 581 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Equanimeous St. Brown caught 21 passes for 328 yards. Linebacker Oren Burks was a key special-teams player. The Packers obviously would have been much better last season had QB Aaron Rodgers been healthy. Though he was frustrated at times with his young receivers, the talent is clearly there to give Rodgers a nice arsenal going

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