Very similar to Doubs, I think Rodgers will be mostly a special teams contributor again this year. In a cut-throat league like the NFL, if you cannot find your role, it is going to be tough to get time on the field. He had opportunities on special teams but had his struggles. After a very sub-par 2021 season, it is difficult to assess Rodgers’ role in the offense. This is a blunt statement, but I do think it holds validity. There are too many other playmakers ahead of Amari Rodgers right now. Projection: 15 receptions, 194 yards, 0 touchdowns The most important thing will be to learn from the veterans and continue to grow. I am confident though that when he is on the field, he is going to make the most of his opportunities. But, he is a good enough player where he can have an impact on other facets of the game. With the best rotation being Lazard, Cobb, Watson, and Watkins, Romeo might have to wait his turn. He has practiced this week catching kicks on kick returns, which is an area that Green Bay needs to drastically improve. Romeo Doubs is going to find his most of his opportunities this season on special teams. Projection: 25 receptions, 255 yards, 1 touchdown Sammy Watkins is going to be a nice addition to the Packers offense when healthy, but it is hard to imagine he will put up numbers like he did as a Bill. For player who needs to adjust to a new offense, any sort team activities should be on the forefront. The fact that he has not shown up to OTAs is also concerning. Additionally, Watkins is extremely injury prone, and I am anticipating that he is not going to play a full a season. But, the fact that Watkins is playing on a nonguaranteed contract this season speaks volumes. Sammy Watkins is a eight year veteran with experience as a number option in Buffalo. Projection: 38 receptions, 445 yards, 3 touchdowns Christian Watson will be on that pedestal, and I think he will be just fine. Players like Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams did not shine their rookie years, but they panned out to be great players. I think that Watson is going to do most of his damage in the latter part of the season, but LaFleur will have some plays set up in the offense for him. The transition of FCS football to the pros is going to take some time. As a rookie, Christian is going to have a learning curve. Throughout OTAs, Watson has struggled with catching passes. But, I am going to pump the brakes on Watson a little bit. I think that this was an excellent draft pick and steal. People are very high on Christian Watson. Projection: 57 receptions, 525 yards, 6 touchdowns. With another year in the LaFleur offense, Randall Cobb is going to be as dependable as Green Bay hope for. I think that Cobb still has it in him to perform at a high level. If Amari Rodgers cannot develop again this year, the slot position will be Cobb’s for the taking. That is a lot to ask from an 11 year veteran, but, Green Bay is lacking experience at this position. Cobb’s focus this year, similar to Lazard, is to stay healthy. The Packers are fortunate that their guy is Randall Cobb. Projection: 72 receptions, 773 yards, 5 touchdownsĮvery team needs a veteran playmaker who can explode at any time. Lazard’s health is going to be contributing factor on whether or not this will be a career year for the fifth year wide receiver out of Iowa State. At the end of the 2021 season we saw Lazard quietly emerging as the number two option behind Davante Adams and build a relationship with Aaron Rodgers. Lazard exploded for 146 yards and a touchdown. One example was week three in the 2020 season against the New Orleans Saints. We have seen Lazard perform very well in Matt LaFleur’s offense in the past several seasons. Though he has not signed his contract, that is something to not be considered about. Projection: 65 receptions, 784 yards, 10 touchdownsĪllen Lazard is the best option right now for Aaron Rodgers.
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