Green Bay Packers Trade Christian Watson to the San Francisco 49ers for All-Pro Wide Receiver in Absolutely Wild Trade Proposal

The Green Bay Packers are one of the most exciting young teams in the NFL. The difference between them and a lot of other younger teams is that they actually have started to succeed on levels that many did not think possible for them. Last season, Jordan Love led the youngest NFL offense since 1970 to a 9-8 record, Wild Card berth, and an upset win over the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the NFL Playoffs. While doing it, Love put together the best first season as a starting quarterback in Packers history.

That being said, Love is not the only young and exciting star on the offensive side of the ball. When the decision was made to move on from Aaron Rodgers, the result was a total youth movement that saw many veterans leave in free agency or waived to make room for younger players.

This was especially true at the wide receiver position. Last season, Love’s entire wide receiver room was made up of first and second year players. This upcoming year, they are expected to be even better now that they have a year of NFL experience playing together under their belts.

The Green Bay Packers Do Not Have a “Number One” Wide Receiver

Ever since the Packers traded Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, they have not had a bonified go-to wide receiver. Allen Lazard tried to fill that role in his final season with Green Bay, but came up well short of being the kind of receiver that Adams was (and still is).

Now, the Packers have four (or five) young pass catchers that can go for over 100 yards on any given Sunday. Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and late-season Bo Melton all had big games for the Packers at one point (or a few points) last year. By the end of the season, they had one of the most balanced passing games in the NFL:

As seen above, Doubs and Reed led the team in touchdown receptions while Reed led in receptions and receiving yards. Watson finished with the second-highest touchdown total despite playing in just nine games last season. Wicks and his route running have drawn early comparisons to Adams. And Melton, well, he is an underrated vertical threat with blazing speed.

Recently, Love said that he thinks not having a specific top wideout is beneficial to the Packers offense because it keeps opposing defenses guessing. In a recent episode of “Nightcap,” Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe said Green Bay has four “one-ish” wide receivers, indicating that any of them could be a top receiving target.

NFL Analyst Suggests the Green Bay Packers Trade Christian Watson for Brandon Aiyuk

Despite this plethora of talent and the praise that the young receiving core is getting around the NFL, there are some who think the Packers need to get a bonified number one receiver. A recent trend has been suggesting that Green Bay would trade the oft-injured (to this point) Watson and draft picks for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

Aiyuk, as many are aware, is currently holding out of offseason activities, including mandatory minicamp, as he awaits a new contract. Alex Kay of Bleacher Report suggests that Green Bay trade for Aiyuk to give them their true number-one receiver while the 49ers get rid of their contract headache:

“While Green Bay already has a slew of intriguing young wideouts in Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson on the roster, none of these pass-catchers are as well-rounded or as proven as Aiyuk. Flipping Watson—who possesses arguably the most upside of any receiver on this roster—and a second-round pick to the 49ers could get a deal done that will take the Packers to the next level.

“Aiyuk would immediately slot in as the clear-cut No. 1 option in Green Bay’s aerial attack. His presence would allow Jordan Love to further elevate his game after reaching the postseason in his first year as a starter.

“Watson should greatly intrigue the Niners’ brass as well. Although he has only appeared in 23 games since being drafted No. 34 overall in 2022, he has been a consistent scoring force when healthy. He’s racked up 14 total touchdowns since entering the NFL and his unique blend of size (6’4″, 208 pounds) and athleticism could be put to great use in San Francisco’s scheme.”