Official 2025 Draft Thread

[SkinBasket]

Eh. We’ve got our pick of what we need. Which means we’ll pick a projected 4th round center.

[Fritz]

Christian Watson’s dad said something ominous when he saw that the Pack had drafted a speed receiver.

[MadtownPacker]

It is what it is," he says. "More power to the young man, but I'm going to tell you right now – they deserve whatever they get. They deserve whatever they get.”

https://lombardiave.com/christian-watson-dad-scorched-earth-packers-drafting-matthew-golden

[Deputy Nutz]

So many Mock drafts I've seen lately have the Pack taking Mathew Golden in the 1st round. I don't see it whatsoever, even if he is there. Maybe I'm so used to Packers not taking a WR in round 1. Honestly, i think there's better value in 2nd & 3rd rounds for a WR. I'll be a little disappointed if thats the pick.

Well those mocks were right.

[Deputy Nutz]

I've landed on Kenneth Grant as my hoped-for Packer pick, if he's still there at #23.

Which means he won't be a Packer, I'm pretty sure.

I was worried that NFL teams were sandbagging on Grant. My worry was proven right.

[Deputy Nutz]

It is what it is," he says. "More power to the young man, but I'm going to tell you right now – they deserve whatever they get. They deserve whatever they get.”

https://lombardiave.com/christian-wa...matthew-golden

This guy seems like a nut job. Watson is injured, the Packers didn't cut him or trade him. Golden isn't the ideal replacement for Watson anyways. There is enough room in the Packers receiving room for both of them. To me it is a signal to guys like Romeo Doubs, Wicks, and other to start catching balls and getting first downs, or get the fuck out of town. Now if the Packers land another receiver in this draft especially on day 2, that is a warning to just about every receiver in Green and Gold that the Packers are looking to rebuild the receiver room, and the only guy that is safe is Jaylen Reed.

[smuggler]

Watson's Dad has always been a big drama queen. They're polar opposites in terms of style. If Watson makes a recovery they'd probably be 1 and 2 (ideally) with Reed or Wicks as 3.

[Patler]

This guy seems like a nut job. Watson is injured, the Packers didn't cut him or trade him. Golden isn't the ideal replacement for Watson anyways. There is enough room in the Packers receiving room for both of them. To me it is a signal to guys like Romeo Doubs, Wicks, and other to start catching balls and getting first downs, or get the fuck out of town. Now if the Packers land another receiver in this draft especially on day 2, that is a warning to just about every receiver in Green and Gold that the Packers are looking to rebuild the receiver room, and the only guy that is safe is Jaylen Reed.

Those were my first thoughts too. Watson is likely to miss a good chunk of the 2025 season and may be limited even when he returns. Going forward, no reason Golden and Watson can't be on the field together.

Doubs and Wicks are the ones more challenged by this, long term. Watson blocks, accepts his role without complaint, doesn't require babying or attention and has shown he can impact games significantly. I'm not sure GB/LaFleur has figured out how to fully integrate him into the offense. Doubs seems moody, dissatisfied and requiring coddling. Wicks needs to step up or he will be one of the many talented athletes who never figure out how to be a successful pro.

[Teamcheez1]

I think it is a big question mark what they do with Watson. This is the last year of his rookie contract.
Will he come back and show anything this season?
Otherwise, you have an oft-injured WR who will be turning 27 and an UFA for 2026.

[MadtownPacker]

This guy seems like a nut job. Watson is injured, the Packers didn't cut him or trade him. Golden isn't the ideal replacement for Watson anyways. There is enough room in the Packers receiving room for both of them. To me it is a signal to guys like Romeo Doubs, Wicks, and other to start catching balls and getting first downs, or get the fuck out of town. Now if the Packers land another receiver in this draft especially on day 2, that is a warning to just about every receiver in Green and Gold that the Packers are looking to rebuild the receiver room, and the only guy that is safe is Jaylen Reed.

Acting like the Lavar Ball of the NFL. Agreed, Watson is on the shelf for a while but Doubs and Wicks are on the chopping block. Reed has a repeat of last season and the day 2 or 3 WR might replace his ass.

[run pMc]

Wow, Will Johnson must have flunked his medical


Watson's dad is an drama llama, it's social media. Everyone has an opinion, but Gute is responsible for the team's future.

[Deputy Nutz]

He had knee surgery two seasons ago and there was an issue that several teams flagged based on a long term outlook. I mentioned this in a previous thread that it probably has something to do with the meniscus. My guess is they removed a significant portion of it and that could lead to knee problems down the road for a young athlete.

[run pMc]

He had knee surgery two seasons ago and there was an issue that several teams flagged based on a long term outlook. I mentioned this in a previous thread that it probably has something to do with the meniscus. My guess is they removed a significant portion of it and that could lead to knee problems down the road for a young athlete.

Yeah that makes sense. Also he had turf toe and hamstring issues, so maybe they don't think he'll hold up in the NFL. Injured players tend to often get reinjured (see: Jaire).
I bet someone takes him R2, too talented. Plus, guys like Jaylon Smith and Myles Jack had ok careers after getting drafted with bad knees.