#PackersDaily: Experience not so easily replaced
Packers receivers Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb could be out the door when free agency begins. Aaron chats with Packers fans about the difficulty the team will face if they have another major overhaul at wide receiver along with all topics Green and Gold.
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Comments (10)
Leatherhead
February 09, 2023 at 04:46 pm
Watson is the main dog, and the next three are supporting cast. I'd see Doubs as one of those three, but I'm not sure how much of an inside track Toure and Melton have over any draft pick.
Lazard's production is going to be replaceable, but not his impact on the run game. We're going to miss him. We should draft a big WR in round 7. Any suggestions?
MooPack
February 09, 2023 at 06:39 pm
Keep an eye on Jonathan Mingo. Big body physical WR. Has risen some. Probably mid rounds.
Leatherhead
February 09, 2023 at 08:26 pm
I've been watching Mingo. It seems like he has some qualities that are pushing him farther down the draft board than you'd think he'd be.
Cheezehead72
February 09, 2023 at 05:05 pm
If the Packers do not sign Lazard the Bears will. Sign him for a middle of the pack contract.
dobber
February 09, 2023 at 05:26 pm
Don't sign a guy to keep him away from someone---sign him because you have a plan for him, he makes you better, and he fits into your financials.
Cheezehead72
February 09, 2023 at 05:57 pm
I am not saying that we should sign him to keep him away from the Bears. Lazard is worth a middle range contract because he is a good receiver and is a good willing blocker.
Coldworld
February 09, 2023 at 06:19 pm
The other factor is upside. Is the player justifying his snaps through what he brings to the team or is growing to do so and then contribution live up to his cost? If the answers to any are no, then the experience is actually an impediment since it prevents the team getting better at the position.
I would argue that Cobb is a great Packer past his time as a regular receiver of snaps. Lazard is a more difficult proposition. He’s a role playing 3/4 receiver and premium blocker as a WR. He keeps a potentially more dangerous WR off the field but helps others. I don’t think he’s worth 11 million a year to us. I’m less certain whether we would be better removing him as a crutch for LaFleur’s O. I think price probably makes that decision due to our circumstances. A good piece that our situation probably precludes paying to use as a role player.
coolhand
February 10, 2023 at 09:05 am
If the FO was unwilling to pay MVS $10 mil per, I can't see them paying Lazard $11 mil per
BirdDogUni
February 09, 2023 at 08:58 pm
Watson
Doubs
Toure
Melton
Draft
Draft
Draft and develop.
Probably won't contend this year no matter who is under center, so draft and let them develop.
Cheezehead72
February 10, 2023 at 05:35 am
The Packers need to try to keep Lazard. He is a 2nd WR that provides openings for the other WRs. He is a very good blocker which the Packers need. He also provides some veteran leadership in the receiver's room. I agree with drafting and developing but you need leadership too.