The Packers have resisted going wide out first, instead consistently hitting home runs in the second and third rounds under both Ted Thompson and Gutekunst. Consider the run of production they received from Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams. The numbers are massive from this fab five, combining for 2351 receptions for 31,622 yards and 274 touchdowns.
Why this year could be different? Every single wide out on the Pack’s current roster from Adams, to Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown, Allen Lazard, Devin Funchess and even Malik Taylor will have contracts that expire in 11 months.
Earlier this week, Gutekunst was asked if he looks back on the franchise draft history to try and determine how and why they hit on day 2 receivers for instance, or miss on other positions and rounds. He absolutely does a self scout, going back as long as 15 years ago. I did the same thing and came up with some trends the Packers may want to consider, or avoid.