2020 Wide Receivers

[RashanGary]

If you are jumping off the reservation and ignoring immediate needs on a team one game from the Super Bowl for just some “Love Affair” with a player that plays the same position as the best player on your team that has almost zero chance of helping you “NOW” then your not the right person for the job.

Rodgers might get injured.

[GB-Brandon]

Rodgers might get injured.

And what? Jordan Love couldn’t pick up a Utah State team that had some talent deficiencies in the Mountain West. You really think he can carry the Packers with the 27th ranked receiving Corp in the NFL?

[pbmax]

And what? Jordan Love couldn’t pick up a Utah State team that had some talent deficiencies in the Mountain West. You really think he can carry the Packers with the 27th ranked receiving Corp in the NFL?

We saw his HC from last year in Madison. I wouldn't put too much stock in last year. Love isn't perfect and definitely took a step back, but it wasn't just talent either.

But Love wasn't about this year. That's what made it a puzzling pick.

[falco]

Getting beat by a team by a combined score of 50-0 in two first half’s of football is not “Strength.” The Packers are not in a position to be making luxury picks. There are a couple serious deficiencies on this roster that needed to be addressed.

There is also zero evidence that JL could be inserted as rookie replacing an injured Rodgers and win games in the NFL.

Which is it, are we one we piece away from being a contender or do we have serious deficiencies?

[Radagast]

Some still fail to understand that the LaFleur offensive system places greater emphasis on the running game. RB A.J.Dillon will bring a fresh set of legs along with a heavier physical frame. The 2019 season introduced us to this somewhat "retro" offensive system. I expect that with a successful season under this system already in the books, it will operate smother from the start than last season.

I'll be the first to agree that having a great QB like Rodgers is a wonderful advantage, however easing the load on him to carry the team solely on his shoulders can't help but be an advantage for Rodgers and the Packers. More running 1st downs and touchdowns not only relieves the pressure on Rodgers but causes defenses to fear more than a GB passing game. This can open up both the pass and run attacks.

[GB-Brandon]

Which is it, are we one we piece away from being a contender or do we have serious deficiencies?

I’m done digging into it any further . I’ve been more then thorough dissecting the whole thing. I believe I’ve also made it more then clear where I stand.

I’ll offer my “Offseason Grades” if I see that thread comes up.

[falco]

I’m done digging into it any further . I’ve been more then thorough dissecting the whole thing. I believe I’ve also made it more then clear where I stand.

I’ll offer my “Offseason Grades” if I see that thread comes up.

Ok cool.

[run pMc]

Some still fail to understand that the LaFleur offensive system places greater emphasis on the running game. RB A.J.Dillon will bring a fresh set of legs along with a heavier physical frame. The 2019 season introduced us to this somewhat "retro" offensive system. I expect that with a successful season under this system already in the books, it will operate smother from the start than last season.

I'll be the first to agree that having a great QB like Rodgers is a wonderful advantage, however easing the load on him to carry the team solely on his shoulders can't help but be an advantage for Rodgers and the Packers. More running 1st downs and touchdowns not only relieves the pressure on Rodgers but causes defenses to fear more than a GB passing game. This can open up both the pass and run attacks.

Agree with Radagast on this. Running game will help. I wanted Gute to draft a quality WR, but it's clear he drafted to bolster the running game with Dillon, Deguara, and the OL. Offense will be more balanced. If you think this is dooming the offense, consider the peak years of Ahman Green or Eddie Lacy. Pair that with a defense that improved (but still needs more) and it could give teams trouble. Rodgers is still very good, but putting it all on him is not a recipe for success, especially as he nears 40.

[texaspackerbacker]

Good Post.

A year ago, I was dead set against drafting a WR early. This year with the apparent quality in the draft of WRs, I was convinced we should get one also. The powers that be saw it different. I do think, though, we could have built for a stronger run game without Dillon and Deguara - meaning strengthened the O Line. Either those guys were seen as excellent bargains or in the case of Dillon anyway, it is pre-planned not to re-sign both J. Williams and Jones next year.

[RashanGary]

Losing Jones would be a mega disappointment. He's on the same page with Rodgers. Game changer as a RB in all spots except short yardage.

Rodgers needs Jones and Adams these next two years. These might be Rodgers last two years. Would hate to see him done so dirty.

[texaspackerbacker]

I agree with this also, but it kinda seems they are setting things up to do just that. Jones not only has been good; He's been pretty durable, he apparently is an excellent person, and most of all for me, he's the kind of breakaway threat I want my team to have at RB.

[Radagast]

With 3 months before a regular season game, Adams is the only "safe" WR on the Packers roster. The rest will be battling for the remaining slots. With so many vying for an NFL paycheck The QBs in practice will be throwing a lot of footballs. Rodgers throws will be strictly counted in camp and reserved for those that most likely will be the starting WR/TE/RB force.

QBs Jordan Love/Tim Boyle/and Jalen Morton will be throwing a TON of footballs in TC. Rodgers will be put into proper shape, but he will not be carelessly risked. The running game may be in greater focus, but GB will still field the best WRs available. There may yet be FA WR/s that have not been added to the roster and I'm sure that some are just not released yet

TC should be quite a show !

[falco]

With 3 months before a regular season game, Adams is the only "safe" WR on the Packers roster. The rest will be battling for the remaining slots. With so many vying for an NFL paycheck The QBs in practice will be throwing a lot of footballs. Rodgers throws will be strictly counted in camp and reserved for those that most likely will be the starting WR/TE/RB force.

QBs Jordan Love/Tim Boyle/and Jalen Morton will be throwing a TON of footballs in TC. Rodgers will be put into proper shape, but he will not be carelessly risked. The running game may be in greater focus, but GB will still field the best WRs available. There may yet be FA WR/s that have not been added to the roster and I'm sure that some are just not released yet

TC should be quite a show !

Should being the key word there... Who knows what it will be at this point in time

[Radagast]

Should being the key word there... Who knows what it will be at this point in time

True enough, but many are posting as if all will proceed as usual. Using that hopeful thought, a 2020 Packer TC may still not see the traditional Kids/Bicycles this year. Placing greater risk on the community may not be so good "this" year.

As for fans in the stands at practice or games, it still remains to be resolved. Perhaps the Packers will stream the practices for the fans. Safety, distancing (when possible), and testing will be the order of the day.

[GB-Brandon]

Wisconsin is pretty much “Fully Opening.” Their even opening up gyms so I expect fans to be allowed at camp in some type of revised version as long as things don’t escalate.

This is good. I’m really looking forward to this.