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    Three Reasons the Packers Did Not Need to Draft a Wide Receiver

    Robin AdamsBy Robin AdamsApril 26, 2020Updated:June 16, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    The Packers shocked the football world during the annual NFL draft. Perhaps no one group of people were more shocked than their own fans. For months, fans and football analysts alike expected the Packers to draft a wide receiver or two. Instead, the Packers drafted a quarterback, running, back, tight end, and several linemen. No wide receivers. Why? Here at OTHWisconsin, we will give three reasons why the Packers simply did not need one in the draft.

    The Way the Draft Board Fell

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    According to Brian Gutenkunst, the Packers had too low of a pick to get a worthwhile wide receiver in the early rounds. As the draft went on, the only receivers left by the time the Packers selected were not worth the pick at that stage in the draft. Instead, the Packers selected players that they felt would make more of an immediate impact on their team. Some of these players may sit on the bench for a while, but have a better upside (at least for the Packers) than any of the receivers that they could have taken.

    The Packers Have a Plethora of Receivers

    Mandatory Credit: Photo by TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (10524121bi) Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow celebrates after the NFC Divisional championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, 12 January 2020. The Packers defeated the Seahawks and will face the San Francicso 49ers in the NFC Championship game on 19 January 2020 in Santa Clara, California, USA. Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers, USA – 12 Jan 2020

    The belief among fans is that the Packers do not have a true second option at wide receiver behind Davante Adams. While it is true that the young core of receivers had their struggles last season, the key here is that they are young. Adding another young receiver to that core is not going to help the experience factor.

    Another thing to consider is that rookie wide receiver rarely have the kind of impact Packers’ fans might expect from a second option. Take Adams for example. In his first two seasons, he had a combined 929 yards and 4 touchdowns. His receiving production during those first two years are VERY similar to the production of Allen Lazard last season.

    Adams did not make a huge impact on offense until his third season. Lazard and Kumerow will both be entering their third seasons this year, and with one year of experience in LaFleur’s system, a jump in production is not out of the question.

    This Isn’t a Pass-First Offense Anymore

    The Mike McCarthy Era in Green Bay is over. Before the emergence of Aaron Jones last season (by the way, it was third year, too), the Packers had not had a reliable running back since Eddie Lacy’s first two seasons. The Packers no longer have to live and die on the arm of Aaron Rodgers.

    Aaron Rodgers, no doubt, is an all-time great quarterback. He still has some gas left in the tank, but at 36 years old, how can one really predict for certain how long he will be able to play? Drafting a young quarterback to learn under him for a few years is just a logical move.

    Regardless of how much time Rodgers has left, the issue at hand is what is happening right now. Wide receivers will be able to get open a lot easier if the defense has to respect the run game. Aaron Jones is heading for a big contract at the end of this season, and drafting a durable, hard-nosed back to back him up is also a logical decision. In addition, their running styles are vastly different, making it possible to further keep defense off balance. This is turn, opens the door for the passing game.

    Follow me on Twitter at @MrAdams88 and follow us @OTHWisconsin for more great content. Also, be sure to check out the Overtime Heroics Forums page to join in on the discussion. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in Wisconsin sports, click here!

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    Robin Adams is the co-owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics. He has been with the site for over two years, working his way up as a Bucks beat writer to covering all of Wisconsin's teams.

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