The Green Bay Packers have been steadily building a competitive team for the 2025 season, with a promising roster on both sides of the ball. However, despite significant strides made in recent years, two persistent issues continue to plague the team: dropped passes and special teams struggles. These weaknesses, if not addressed, could be the factors that prevent the Packers from realizing their full potential and making a deep playoff run.
Dropped Passes: A Recurring Nightmare for the Packers’ Offense
Throughout the 2024 season, the Packers' receiving corps had an issue that reared its head far too often: dropped passes. While the team boasts one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league with Jordan Love under center, the inconsistency of the receiving group continues to hold them back. High-profile drops in critical moments have cost the Packers dearly in several games, leaving fans frustrated and questioning the team’s ability to finish games.
The likes of Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs have flashed brilliance, but they need to be more reliable on critical third downs and in the red zone. Head coach Matt LaFleur has made it clear that improving the catching ability of his receivers is one of the top priorities heading into the new season. The team cannot afford to leave points on the field due to avoidable mistakes.
"These are the plays that change games, and we have to be more consistent," LaFleur said. "If we’re going to compete at the highest level, we have to clean up those drops."
With a talented receiving corps and a quarterback like Love who’s still finding his rhythm, the Packers' offense is capable of becoming a powerhouse. However, without the fundamental improvement of catching the ball, the team may continue to fall short of their true potential.
Special Teams Struggles: A Major Concern for the Packers
The second glaring issue for the Packers has been their special teams play. Despite having a solid offense and defense, special teams continue to be a major liability. Whether it’s poor kickoff coverage, inconsistent field goals, or a lack of explosive plays in the return game, the Packers have struggled in this phase of the game for several years now.
In a league where every inch counts and field position is crucial, these struggles have cost the Packers dearly in key moments. Last season, the team allowed multiple long returns and missed crucial field goals in tight games. Head coach LaFleur has made it clear that special teams will be a major focus during the offseason.
“It’s a phase of the game that can’t be overlooked,” LaFleur emphasized. “We have to make sure that we’re getting the job done on special teams just as much as we are on offense and defense.”
Commitment to Improvement: A Unified Approach to Correcting the Issues
While the Packers’ struggles in these areas are well documented, the team remains committed to addressing them head-on. With LaFleur at the helm, the Packers are focusing on improving their receivers’ focus and concentration on the field, as well as enhancing special teams with new schemes, coaching, and better execution.
The front office has also added new talent to the roster, bringing in a few specialists who can bring an added level of stability to special teams and reinforce the receiving corps. These moves are part of a larger strategy to correct the flaws that have held the team back in recent years.
The Packers are confident that with continued focus on discipline and responsibility, both the drops and special teams issues can be resolved. They are fully aware that if they want to make a serious playoff push in 2025, these weaknesses must be eliminated.
Conclusion: A Determined Focus on the Road Ahead
With a promising roster and a strong work ethic, the Green Bay Packers have the potential to be a dominant team in 2025. However, their success hinges on eliminating critical mistakes like dropped passes and improving their special teams play. If the Packers can address these weaknesses and show the discipline and responsibility necessary to clean up their game, they’ll be in a great position to make a serious push for the Super Bowl.
As they head into the new season, the Packers are making a determined effort to fix what’s holding them back. The future is bright, but the key to their success lies in the details—the small things that can make the biggest difference in the outcome of games.
