NFL Rumors: 3 worst possible DeAndre Hopkins outcomes for Packers

Packers disaster scenario No. 1: Green Bay overpays for DeAndre Hopkins

The Packers went as all-in at receiver in the NFL Draft as they could without actually using a first round pick on one. They added Jayden Reed in the second round, Dontayvion Wicks in the fifth and Grant Dubose in the seventh.

The WR room has been restocked with bodies but its sorely lacking in star power. Christian Watson’s 611 yards last year are the career high for any of the receivers on Green Bay’s roster. Romeo Doubs leads the room with 42 catches last year.

So going after Hopkins would make a lot of sense. His career-low year in 2021 was just about as productive as what Watson or Doubs have achieved so far in their young careers.

But landing Hopkins would come with risk. The Packers would have to shell out money to entice the receiver from his other suitors and, to be frank, he may legitimately be on the downswing of his career.

Hopkins is going to be looking for significant, No. 1 receiver kind of money despite his age. Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac supposed he could command up to $20 million per year even at 31.

So what if the Packers commit $20 million to give Love a star target but that aging and often-injured receiver turns out to be…aging and often injured?

Green Bay would end up in a similar situation to Arizona, carrying a premium wide receiver contract without getting premium wide receiver returns. See: Julio Jones with the Titans.

It’s a worst-case scenario, but one the Packers would have to consider.