The second day of the NFL draft has been a sweet spot for the Green Bay Packers in terms of finding wide receivers. Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and James Jones are recent examples of Day 2 picks who had productive careers in Green Bay. This year, wide receiver happens to be a top positional need for the Packers. While they have a pair of first-round picks to play with, no one would put it past this team to exit the first day without a wide receiver.
That’s not to say Green Bay won’t try to find a wide receiver. It’s simply a matter of when. After trading away Adams, there is no question the team must do something. The Packers’ current wide receiver corps lacks a number one option and formidable talent in general. If Green Bay played a game Sunday, Allen Lazard and a 31-year-old Cobb would be Rodgers’ top targets.
Of course, there is still time to sign a free agent or make a trade for a veteran wide receiver, but the draft will provide ample opportunities for…