Tucker Kraft, the Green Bay Packers’ tight end, has called for the team to “wake up” following their early playoff exit. Kraft’s comments come after the Packers’ disappointing 31-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round.
“It’s time for us to wake up,” Kraft said in a post-game interview. “We can’t just keep saying, ‘Oh, we’ll get ’em next year.’ We’ve got to take it upon ourselves to make changes and be better.”
Kraft’s comments reflect the frustration and disappointment felt by many Packers players and fans after the team’s early playoff exit. Despite high expectations and a strong regular season, the Packers were unable to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Kraft, who had a breakout season in 2023, believes that the Packers need to take a hard look at themselves and make some tough decisions in order to take the next step.
“We’ve got to be honest with ourselves,” Kraft said. “We’ve got to look in the mirror and say, ‘What can I do better?’ Whether it’s coaches, players, whoever, we’ve all got to take ownership of this and be better.”
Kraft’s comments were echoed by other Packers players, including quarterback Jordan Love, who also expressed frustration and disappointment with the team’s early playoff exit.
“I think we’ve got a good core group of guys, but we’ve got to find a way to put it all together,” Love said. “We’ve got to find a way to be more consistent and make plays when it matters most.”
The Packers’ early playoff exit has sparked a lot of debate and discussion among fans and analysts, with many questioning the team’s coaching, roster construction, and overall direction.
While it’s unclear what changes the Packers will make in the offseason, it’s clear that the team needs to take a hard look at themselves and make some tough decisions in order to take the next step.
As for Kraft, he’s already looking forward to next season and is eager to get back to work.
“I’m already thinking about next year,” Kraft said. “I’m already thinking about what I can do to be better and help this team be better. We’ve got a long offseason ahead of us, but I’m excited to get back to work and make some changes.”
