T.J. Lang, offensive guard, Green Bay Packers
One of the best pass-blocking guards in football, Lang’s services will be highly valued around the NFL this March.
Interestingly, Lang recently said the Packers have yet to reach out to him about working on a new deal before free agency opens up in March.
FA Guard @TJLang70: I've really enjoyed my time in GB & I've played my whole career there. I haven't heard a word from them yet. #Packers
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) February 13, 2017
The 29-year-old guard is likely not someone quarterback Aaron Rodgers is keen on losing. But Green Bay appears to be less interested in making Lang a priority than one would imagine. The team has some big decisions to make, such as whether to re-sign pass rusher Nick Perry, who had a breakout campaign with 11 sacks in 2016.
General manager Ted Thompson recently said the Packers will be aggressive in free agency. This scribe thinks they should be aggressive about retaining Lang, who won’t be easily replaced if he ends up signing elsewhere.