And the more time that we can get those guys out on the field and put 'em in certain situations to allow them to kind of learn and grow, hopefully we can be creative in ways we can expedite that process. Last season, Amari Rodgers, a third-round pick, caught only four passes for 45 yards as a rookie. Valdes-Scantling, a fifth-round pick, struggled early in his career as well.
Even Adams, a second-round pick, took until his third season to find his stride and connection with Rodgers. Those might be better options than expecting a rookie to make an immediate impact, given how notoriously hard Rodgers has been on rookie receivers. Perhaps the best option via trade is DK Metcalf, if the Seattle Seahawks are willing to make a deal.
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Among the free agents still available is Will Fuller, most recently of the Dolphins and whom the Packers attempted to trade for in 2020 when he was with the Texans.
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While Gutekunst recently attended pro days at Ohio State and Penn State, where receivers such as Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jahan Dotson could be in play, there's still a chance the Packers could add a veteran receiver or two. "To replace a guy like Davante Adams is gonna be kind of a multifaceted approach," Gutekunst said. The Adams trade with the Raiders brought a first- and second-round pick this year, meaning Green Bay has Picks 22, 28, 53 and 59 in the first two rounds. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst armed himself with plenty of draft picks and perhaps will finally break the NFL's second-longest streak of first-round picks without a receiver, as Green Bay hasn't taken one since Javon Walker in 2002. "How that's going to look in the end? I have no idea right now." "It's like putting a puzzle together you've got to find those pieces that you're missing and put it all together," LaFleur said. He dubbed Valdes-Scantling as "our speed guy," given his penchant for catching deep balls.Īt this point, the top of the Packers' depth chart at receiver includes Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb and second-year pro Amari Rodgers. LaFleur called Adams their "separator" because of the precise way the All-Pro ran routes and created space, even against double-teams. We lost a guy that was pretty good at doing that." "We need a legit guy that can take off the top of the coverage.
"Certainly, if you look at our roster right now, we definitely need to get some speed in that room," LaFleur said Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. The Green Bay Packers have a glaring weakness at wide receiver after trading Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders and losing Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency.Ĭoach Matt LaFleur isn't trying to hide it, and he knows they have to do something significant to address issues at the position. Green Bay Packers trying to address weakness at wide receiver position
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A few days later, Rodgers decided he wanted to continue his playing career by joining the Jets.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser The Jets sent a contingent that included owner Woody Johnson, coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas to Rodgers' home in southern California in early March. "I've made it clear that my intention was to play and my intention was to play for the New York Jets," Rodgers said during an appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show' on YouTube and Sirius XM on March 15. He emerged and deliberated some more before deciding on March 10 he intended to play again - and for the Jets, only for no deal to transpire for weeks. Rodgers is said to have spent a few days in February contemplating his life and playing future during an isolation retreat in Oregon while fans and media speculated about what he would decide. We were eight and nine last year and as we move forward it was more about what we're going to do to get better." "We're chasing Super Bowls and that's an important thing. "I think he's got some really good football left in him.As we got through the offseason and started talking about where we wanted to go, this made a little bit of sense for us. "Obviously Aaron's up there in age," said Gutekunst.
Jets General Manager Brian Gutekunst told a news conference he expected the deal to be done before the NFL Draft begins on Thursday. The deal will bring to a close 39-year-old Rodgers' often spectacular 18-year tenure in Green Bay, where he earned 10 Pro Bowl selections and brought home the Lombardi Trophy in 2011. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this Privacy Options
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