Packers to sign WR Sammy Watkins· Page 3

PackersNation
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3 years ago

I like the Watkins signing. It MIGHT take the pressure off a first round receiver. The draftee doesn’t have to be the man from game one. He won’t have to know the entire route tree from day one and can maximize what he does well early in the season. By mid season he can step up his play.

Originally Posted by: civic

"Route tree" ya say huh? They may get the most polished route runner and most NFL ready WR in the draft. If the Packers want the cat that can make the most impact day one, then Chris Olave is the one they want.

Will be very interesting to see how the board falls on draft night. I don't see Olave getting past the Saints at 16 and 19.

If Olave is the cat they want, they may have to package picks and move up.

Zero2Cool
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3 years ago

#22

Based on his previous statistics, I'm not expecting much more than around 40 catches and about 350-500 yards with a handful of touchdowns. I think our TE is going to be the #1 target unless we get a real stud in the draft or sign/trade for a WR1. That being said, I still think this is a good signing. I'm just not sure I agree with some radio show call-ins who think he's going to get 70+ receptions, 1,000+ yards and 8+ TD's.

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#24

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Well, health has been a issue for Sammy, no doubt. Missed games or played injured a lot. If healthy, I think he can have a very good season. I am not big on predicting what numbers a player is going to put up. Really serves no purpose.

LaFleur likes Sammy because he will work well in his offense. Aaron is excited because he gets another vet that he doesn't have to take from diapers to NFL adulthood quickly.

Saying that the TE position is going to be the top targeted receiver is I guess with the assumption that Sammy is going to be WR1. I don't see Sammy as needing to be WR1.

Zero2Cool
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3 years ago

#25

Well, health has been a issue for Sammy, no doubt. His previous stats don't look great because he has missed so much time.

LaFleur likes him because he will work well in his offense. Aaron is excited because he gets a vet that he doesn't have to take from diapers to adulthood quickly.

Originally Posted by: PackerNation

Yeah, he played in 99 of 129 games in eight seasons. Not exactly a model of reliability.

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#26

Yeah, he played in 99 of 129 games in eight seasons. Not exactly a model of reliability.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

It is what it is. Injuries happen. He wasn't brought in to be the #1 WR and the only option.

beast
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3 years ago

#27

I think Watkins biggest on field impact will be using his speed to keep the Safeties back, opening underneath routes for others.

So I think his impact will be bigger than his stats alone, also I wonder if they can do the WR sweep stuff with him or not.

PackersNation
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#28

If I was asked who will lead the team in targets out of the WRs currently on board, I would go with Lazard.

There will be other WRs added, but yeah, today I would say Lazard will be the leader in targets.

Lazard has a chance to have kind of a breakout season this year. I expect him to seize that opportunity.

nerdmann
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3 years ago

#29

It is what it is. Injuries happen. He wasn't brought in to be the #1 WR and the only option.

Originally Posted by: PackerNation

He'll probably make the team, but he's a pre-draft stopgap.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

Zero2Cool
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3 years ago

#30

Originally Posted by: beast

The speed comment got me curious what his 40 was from the combine. Depending on his injuries, I wonder if he's still 4.4 on the field?

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