Green Bay Packers: 5 burning questions for 2018

2. Who will step up at wide receiver? 

Aaron Rodgers no longer has his favorite target, veteran Jordy Nelson. The Packers decided to release Nelson after being a member of the organization for 10 years.

Nelson, who is 33 years old was scheduled to make over $10 million this season if he remained in Green Bay.

During his tenure, he caught 550 passes, collected 7,848 yards and 69 touchdowns. He leaves Green Bay with the second most touchdowns in franchise history, and fifth most receiving yards. Nelson had no trouble finding another job and signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.

Looking at the Packers’ current depth chart, Davante Adams has clearly emerged as their number one wide receiver. They also have eight-year pro, Randall Cobb. Cobb will be 28 years old at the start of the season and is a reliable second option.

The battle for the third wide receiver is between Ty Montgomery, if he is willing to switch back to the position and Geronimo Allison. Allison has a huge opportunity to play a big role in this offense, opposite of Adam. However, he has a small sample size and to expect that immediately, is not realistic.

Green Bay also selected three wide receivers in 2018 NFL Draft: J’Mon Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown. Similar to last season at the running back position, these young wideouts could be called on throughout the season to provide support.

Even though he is not considered a wide receiver, tight end Jimmy Graham will play a role in the Packers passing game. Rodgers loves athletic tight ends that can stretch the field and he finally got one. The only concern surrounding Graham is will his age finally begin to show.

It will be crucial for Rodgers to develop more chemistry with Allison and the rookie wideouts because if injuries start piling up, they will be in trouble.