The Green Bay Packers‘The spacious studio looks a lot different than the one the group had a year ago.
And if you ask the majority of Packers fans, it still hasn’t changed for the better. Gone are one’s excellence Davante Adamsas well as the profound, treacherous betrayal caused by Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
In their way, a bunch of new unproven talent landed on Green Bay’s roster, including Malik Taylor, Juwann Winfree, Rico Gafford, Amari Rodgers, Danny Davis III, Romeo Doubs, Samori Toure and Christian Watson.
Not very familiar with these names? You are probably not the only one.
But Green Bay is hidden in the corner Jaire Alexander are well aware of the talent each recipient possesses, and the veterans who have tried on the battlefield want to help their growth, especially the rookies Toure, Doubs and Watson.
“I’m going to make it as difficult as I can for those guys because I know on Sunday it’ll pay off. Iron is wrought iron,” Alexander said earlier this month. USA Today packing line. “However, I can help improve them, I’ll do it.”
The Packers traded to beat Watson with their NFL Draft pick in their second round, and they won the Doubs in the fourth round.
Watson particularly appreciated Alexander’s consistent tutoring.
“It just makes me better,” North Dakota State product said. “He’ll tell me straight up exactly why he broke my route, exactly what stats I give on the route and I know if I’m clear then I know it’s a great route. great for me.
“It’s definitely been a great experience playing against him and he’s obviously my coach, even though I’m on the other side of the ball.”
At 6 feet-5, 208 pounds, Watson’s frame provides a great target for Aaron Rodgers for zoning. And although the 23-year-old has a bulkier look for a NFL WR, his rare pace and innate physicality have put him on the elite team that are gearing up for the rookie season.
Watson made history as the first WR to stand at least 6-4 to run a sub 4.40 in the NFL combined since 2003 (4.36). Based on his other drills, Watson received a 99 “Next Generation Athletics” score from the NFL Network scout team, which is not only the highest score among WRs at a combined five. 2022 (no other wide team scores above 90), it’s equal to Ja’Marr Chase’s class from a year ago.
Standing just over 6 feet, Chase ran 4.34 against Watson’s 4.36, matching his 6.96 cone drill time and posting an 11-0 wide jump (Watson was 11-4). According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Watson compares favorably with the late Vincent Jackson, who registered six 1,000-yard seasons, and was named to three Pro Bowls in his career.
“I definitely think I’ve gone through the days and get better every day,” Watson said. via Packers.com. “Obviously there’s been ups and downs, but I definitely feel I’ve come a long way. Obviously, I still feel I have a lot of way to go, but I feel it’s coming to a certain point. few weeks that we went. before training camp and I think I’ll be fine.”
Star potential is written all over Watson, and although he has huge boots to fill from those who have recently left Green Bay, he is far from alone in his pursuit of greatness. me.
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