# The Green Bay Packers did not NEED the 2026 NFL draft class to hit to be contenders next season

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Podcast: [Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-packers-daily-podcast-on-the-green-bay-packers-52402)
Published: 2026-05-01T07:00:00+00:00
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CBS Sports draft analyst Mike Renner believed that, despite a brutal end to the season, the Green Bay Packers entered the offseason as legitimate NFC contenders for 2026. What does he think of Brian Gutekunst's draft, and where does he see this team now? He joins us to break down the 2026 Packers draft.

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