Pack-A-Day Podcast - Episode 2008 - Do the Packers Need a Number One Wide Receiver?!
On today's show, Justis & Andy break down the need for a number one wide receiver, the decision on Joe Barry, some key offseason questions, and so much more. Don't miss it!
By AndyHerman
On today's show, Justis & Andy break down the need for a number one wide receiver, the decision on Joe Barry, some key offseason questions, and so much more. Don't miss it!
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Comments (13)
CheesedDeadHead
January 24, 2024 at 09:44 am
HELL NO!!!!!!
Today is the best I have felt 4 days after a tough playoff loss in my entire life. Let an offseason of joy begin!
Houndog
January 24, 2024 at 12:22 pm
I'm with you DeadHead,
I wasn't expecting the Packers to beat the 9ers, but when it came down to 'they should have won' I felt cheated. The Barry firing has refreshed everything.
We know the offense can score, and another year in the true MLF system will only improve that.
The hope for next year is now off the charts!
Leatherhead
January 24, 2024 at 11:16 am
If you measure things by stats and targets and yards/catch, etc., then I think you could make the case that we could use a legit #1....the straw that stirs the drink, so to speak.
But if you look at the bottom line....points....this group got into the endzone as often as any group of receivers in the league. If this group has an Alpha, he'll emerge in the natural course of events.
Coldworld
January 24, 2024 at 04:51 pm
There are 2 reasons to have a number 1. Individual production and drawing coverage from others.
Individual Production means snaps and targets, I’d argue the variety we have is a strength. Whom would you remove or minimize snaps for? Reed, Doubs, Wicks, Watson, a TE?
I’ve seen all the above named players drawing double coverage. We can do that with what we have. What we have can get the yards. Even if none actually grow into a traditional 1, which is t a given, we are fine for production and we have the ability to exploit double coverage.
No, we don’t need a true number one really. If a truly elite player comes around, this is not an argument to ignore the chance to further improve, but saying we don’t have to go searching for a number 1 just because.
SicSemperTyrannis
January 24, 2024 at 07:04 pm
WR1 has already emerged: #11. I don't know how many games he played hurt or the extent of his injuries, but he gets open more often than anybody else. If JL looked to him first and targeted him if he was open, his numbers would certainly be higher. The offense would also be that much harder to stop.
With #11 and 9 both at 100% on the field at the same time? That's a nice problem to have ...
Houndog
January 24, 2024 at 12:06 pm
I love it, but wait a minute, please. R-E-L-A-X!
For years Sterling Sharpe wouldn't speak to the Press because of how they beat him up as a rookie.
I personally suggested, along with many others, that Davante Adams 'couldn't catch a cold' in his early career.
Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, Antonio Freeman, could any of them have been called a true #1? Maybe Jordy!
The entire receiving group just finished what has been called a "great year" for who and how young they are, the future looks very bright. I can easily see Reed (who might be under-sized), Doubs, Melton (big, with 4.35 speed), or Watson (if he can stay healthy) becoming a legitimate #1.
I know that's a bunch of "ifs', but let's build a winning defense first and give these guys at least a second year before we decide.
We're now getting a new DC, and thank God and MLF for that. That will have a huge affect on our draft.
We need a good "D" to win Superbowls,
13TimeChamps
January 24, 2024 at 03:36 pm
"We're now getting a new DC, and thank God and MLF for that. "
We're also getting a new Strength & Conditioning coach. Chris Gizzi has been let go as well.
SicSemperTyrannis
January 24, 2024 at 07:07 pm
Melton and Reed are both 5'11" and are listed as 2# apart.
MitchAnthony
January 24, 2024 at 12:48 pm
The only way you make that pick right now is if someone falls to you that is head and shoulders above anyone you have right now in that receiver room. That probably will not happen in the upcoming draft, they'll be gone. But if (big if) something like that happened then you have someone already in your unit that allows you trade capital for another need.
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Right now the way the ball is being spread around, why upset the apple cart?
Lphill
January 24, 2024 at 02:36 pm
NO , one will emerge from this group .
SinceLombardi
January 24, 2024 at 04:57 pm
I like the game planning difficulties opponents are faced with by not knowing who is the focus receiver from week to week.
4thand1
January 24, 2024 at 09:17 pm
ML and Gute ain't fu kin around, heard they signed a kicker already
4thand1
January 24, 2024 at 09:22 pm
Watson would be a true #1,if he could stay healthy. BPA with the 1st picks.