After the disappointing 2024 season, in which the passing of Green Bay fell overdue, the need for a real receiver No. 1 was a sizzling topic. Josh Jacobs, who just added fuel to the fire thanks to his last comments on Radio Row in Nowy Orlean.
“We have a really young group of recipients. Everything can be really, really unique, but I think that we personally need a guy who has already turned out to be number 1. Someone we know will be a bit more consistent, “said Jacobs, appearing in the game 97.3.
The host then suggested the possibility of meeting the former wide Packers Davante Adams, to which Jacobs answered: “If he came at the right price.”
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Adams played eight seasons in Green Bay before he was sold to Las Vegas Raiders in 2022. Last season, Adams was handed over to New York Jets, connecting him to Aaron Rodgers. Meanwhile, Packers did not approach the replacement of Adams from his departure.
Six-time professional Bowler and two-time All-PRO are still covered by a contract with JETS, but they will probably be released if Rodgers retired or refused to process the contract.
However, Green Bay may not want to spend a immense on a wide receiver in a free agency. General Director Brian Gutekunst was adamant during the press conference season that finding recipient No. 1 is not a priority, but internal improvement from the current group.
“Teams that have one receiver, which is very heavy with goals, which usually does not work well in Play -Ffs and success,” said Gutekunst. “We are looking for those guys who we currently have to take a step in the role in which they are more consistent down.
“If there is someone outside our building, regardless of whether it is a project, a free agency, has some sense for us, we will definitely do it, but we are also looking for those guys who will grow and hopefully we grow up this space. “
Cohesion was a solemn problem for Packers Pass catchers last season. Jayden Reed ended as the best receiver with 55 receptions at 857 yards and six appointments, but saw his production as the season progressed. Christian Watson is the most talented wide recipient on the Green Bay list, but it was not possible to meet the selection of the second round, while the injuries hindered his development in his three seasons. Unfortunately, Watson is expected to miss most of the 2025 season after he suffered a significant knee injury towards Chicago Bears in the 18th week.
This leaves Romeo in doubt and not Dontayvion Wicks as the only other broad recipients with a significant role in crime. They both had matches in which they looked like the most crucial receiver of the band, but like Reed and Watson, none of them took the necessary steps to command a full -time role.
As Jacobs, Reed, Watson, Doubs and Wicks mentioned are talented players, each of them introduces a unique element to attack. But when it comes to the consistent influence of each week, all four fall flat.
Time will tell if Gutekunst has Jacobs’ advice and is actively looking for a proven recipient No. 1. Although the Adams meeting or the necessary agent, such as Tee Higgins, would be fun, it is a safer plant that the team will spend many types of draft in position out of season to develop more Jordan Love playmakers.
