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Brian Gutekunst's draft gamble backfired for Packers with one play

The Green Bay Packers and GM Brian Gutekunst raised some eyebrows when they picked North Carolina State offensive tackle Anthony Belton in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The biggest question was why Gutekunst picked Belton over players like cornerback Trey Amos, who could contribute right away.

With Belton forced into the starting lineup following the injury sustained by right tackle Zach Tom, fans who thought the move was a bit irregular saw even more fuel poured on that fire after a particularly poor sequence that took some points off the board.