Packers are loaded with potential, but these three issues could keep them from making a real Super Bowl push in 2025

The Green Bay Packers have a real shot at winning the Super Bowl for several reasons. But it's not like this is a perfect roster primed to make a deep run. Significant question marks still concern the fanbase—and fairly so for some of them. Now, let's discuss what can keep the Packers away from true contention in 2025.

Lack of blue-chip talent at prime positions

Last year, we wrote a couple of times that the lack of elite players was a real problem for the Packers. That became especially obvious in the playoffs, where the team was outclassed by the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not like the roster doesn't have blue-chip players: safety Xavier McKinney and running back Josh Jacobs are there, and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper can quickly reach that level.

However, the common denominator for these pieces is that they don't play at premium positions. If the Packers want to make a real Super Bowl run, players from more valuable spots need to elevate their games—that includes quarterback Jordan Love, edge defender Rashan Gary, tackle Zach Tom, and maybe one of the wide receivers.

Edge rush plan

The Packers seem comfortable with the defensive end group. The team kept everyone who finished the season on the 53-man roster, and the only additions were Day 3 picks Barryn Sorrell and Collin Oliver—who's actually a hybrid off-ball linebacker. The big bet is that defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington will be able to finally develop players like Gary, Lukas Van Ness, and Brenton Cox.

That's not an unrealistic outcome, but it's far from a guarantee. Last season, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley had to create exotic blitz packages to generate pressure, and that's not a sustainable way of operating.

There are still some options on the market, but it's hard to believe that an external addition at this point of the calendar would materially change what the defense will look like.