Green Bay Packers: WR Best and Worst Case Scenarios
By Kenny Jilek
Continuing with Green Bay Packers’ best and worse case scenarios, it’s time for the wide receiver group.
Much was made about the decision by the Green Bay Packers’ front office to not draft a wide receiver and not do much to improve the position at all in the offseason. Their biggest signing, Devin Funchess, has opted out, which makes Reggie Begelton the only real addition.
Still, there is some talent in this group, with a lot of young guys looking to have breakout seasons. Equanimeous St. Brown, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Allen Lazard have all flashed big talent, but none are really proven yet. Any one of them could take that next step and be the guy that takes the pressure off of Davante Adams this season.
On the other hand, this may be a make or break season for St. Brown and Valdes-Scantling as they are both entering their third year. While St. Brown was hurt for all of last season, Valdes-Scantling struggled with consistency and all but disappeared in the back half of the season.
The mix of talent and inconsistency combined with Reggie Begelton’s huge question mark of whether his talent can transfer from the CFL make the wide receivers the position group with the most variance in possibility. Adams, however, is almost guaranteed to be a stud again.
The other eight receivers currently on the roster fit into three categories: The potential third-year jump guys, the fringe roster players, and the longshots. Davante is none of these. He is the undisputed number one on this roster. Adams’ last four seasons have totaled 4265 yards and 40 touchdowns, and he has consistently performed because of his mesmerizing route running and ball skills. Barring an injury, I see no way that he’s not once again a star. His worst case is still better than most guys’ best case.
Best Case Stats: 120 receptions, 1600 yards, 14 touchdowns
Worst Case Stats: 65 receptions, 750 yards, 6 touchdowns