Even on short notice, wherever the Packers decided to play Tom, he was ready and provided some much-needed stability. His progression throughout the course of the season was noticeable, and perhaps that was most noticeable in how the Green Bay offense operated. In Week 7, when Tom made his first start against Washington, the help protect him as well as the rest of the offensive line against a very good Commanders front, the Packers relied heavily on the quick passing game to get the ball out of Aaron Rodgers’ hands. Green Bay also seemed reluctant to run the ball in that game as well. However, by the last few weeks of the season, the offense was operating much closer to its normal capacity, illustrating the confidence that Matt LaFleur and Rodgers had in Tom.
LaFleur often talks about putting the best five offensive linemen on the field, and Tom is certainly one of them heading into 2023. Now the question is, where will he play? At least initially, right tackle makes the most sense – assuming Bakhtiari is back – but Josh Myers had an up-and-down second season at center, so perhaps the Packers let Tom compete for playing time there over the summer. Regardless of where he lines up, Tom should be on the field.
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