Josh Myers has decided to leave the Green Bay Packers for the New York Jets but general manager Brian Gutekunst is not too worried about about the position he vacated because of one guy – Elgton Jenkins.
Myers left Green Bay for a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Jets. He came to the team in 2021 as a 2nd round pick, 62nd overall.
He is a solid center but his career has been marred by injuries.
Jenkins is older than him but Gutekunst believes the best is yet to come for the Mississippi State Bulldogs stand out. This is more possible now if they will turn him into a starting center.
Gutenkust is high on Elgton Jenkins’ versatility
Gutenkust first hinted about Jenkins switching position two weeks ago.
“We feel he’s got a chance to be an All-Pro center,” the GM said during an appearance in front of Green Bay reporters on Monday.
“We’ve talked about it a lot, how versatility plays into our offensive line and having guys that can move to different spots, and Elgton’s one of those guys who can play all five spots. So, he’s a luxury, but I’m excited to see what he can do at center, as well.”
Despite that, he blossomed in that position. He was named to the Pro Bowl twice – 2020 and 2022.
He signed a four-year contract worth $68 million before the start of last season and he is more than living up to the pressure of such huge contract.
