After trading quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, it was presumed the Packers would draft an offensive skill player to help out Jordan Love as he prepares for his first season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback. Instead, the Packers continued an incredible streak of neglecting wide receivers, running backs and tight ends in the first round.
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Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud and Florida's Anthony Richardson made it three quarterbacks drafted in the first four selections of the NFL draft. The Texans made two of the top three picks, trading up to select Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3. Two running backs in Bijan Robinson of Texas and Jahmyr Gibbs of Alabama were taken before the first wide receiver went off the board at No. 20.
The Green Bay Packers are moving into the Jordan Love era after trading Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. But they are already giving him the same treatment…