Perhaps the lone bright spot from the Packers embarrassing 38-3 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Saints was Elgton Jenkins’ performance at left tackle. Per PFF – he was the third highest graded offensive lineman in the NFL, playing out of his preferred position. This likely comes as no surprise to the Packers – who reportedly view Jenkins as one of the best offensive lineman in football. With David Bakhtiari sidelined for at least 6 weeks, the Packers will be able get an extended look at Jenkins at tackle. With that in mind, it would behoove the Packers to consider signing Jenkins to an extension now.
The Packers Should Prioritze an Elgton Jenkins Extension Now
