The Packers haven't started rookies because they never had to - this year they may have to. Maybe AR won't throw to them as much but in the end he'll have to throw it to someone and if the rookies are on the field, that's where he'll need to go. I admit it'll likely be a struggle early.
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This is from a CBSsports buyer beware article. Really does not have say much against either player but figure would post because it's two guys that have been mentioned in thread.
George Pickens, WR, Georgia
Prior to sustaining a torn ACL in March of 2021, Pickens was a top-20 overall prospect in my personal rankings. He is still hovering in that range despite appearing in only four games this season. The Alabama native could have easily sat out the season in its entirety while healing but he elected to return and help his teammates win a national championship. Pickens had five receptions for 107 yards in those four games. More likely to be taken late in Round 1 or even into Day 2, the wide receiver may carry less risk relative to selection, but the state of his knee and limited production upon return could give teams pause.Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
Few all-time combine performances have been as impressive as Watson's. At 6-foot-4, 208 pounds, the Tampa native ran a 4.36 seconds 40-yard dash while jumping 38.5 inches vertically and 136 inches broadly. In an offense that passed the ball on just 27.7% of plays, Watson has a lot to learn from a route tree standpoint. He must improve in his route running. Watson is a natural athlete who lacks stiffness so there is reason to believe he can elevate his game. In an ideal scenario, he would walk into a role as a No. 2 wide receiver with the allowance to eventually become the top boundary option.
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Watson would be like buying a growth stock. Not an immediate high return on investment BUT has the potential to return a high end yield in the near future.
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Could be like Adams was. Adams was second round pick. Really did nothing 1st 2 years as he learned but year 3 he blew up.
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He had 50 catches in year 2 even 38 in year 1. Issue early was drops
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Well according to that article issue with Watson is route running which he needs to learn. Question is would he get time under Rodgers to develop because Rodgers gets pissed when his WR's do not run the right routes so would that result in him not getting playing time if Rodgers would say sit him if he can't run a route correct.
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And he had a limited route tree because most of his college production came from quick slants (etc) and bubble screens.
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It’s not as much running the right route as much as it is running the route “right”.
Being in the right spot at the right time is usually the issue with rookies
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And I wound guess 90% or more of the tier 1/2 WR in this draft fall into that limited route tree group.
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Exactly and add to that how the read coverage and find soft spots in a zone and being patient. I think have seen multiple times a QB anticipate where what the WR was reading. That comes with reps