In 2024, the Green Bay Packers Discover Their Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase Bond
Barring an incredible postseason run, the Green Bay Packers’ 3-6 record thus far in 2023 will force them to shift their attention to the 2024 campaign. Due to moves made this off-season and the decision not to re-sign experienced free agents, the Packers are now among the NFL’s youngest teams.
It was agreed upon when that choice was made that the 2023 season would include growing pains. Not many, though, predicted that the offence would not be able to average above 20 points every game. Could the front office decide to spend money on a new QB and WR1 if the youthful Packers offence doesn’t inspire confidence by the conclusion of the season?
In a daring mock draught, the Green Bay Packers discover their version of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase.
Fansided’s Freddie Boston presented a really daring and intriguing mock draught idea:
Off we go. While they don’t select one of the top quarterback prospects on the first round, the Packers select LSU’s Jayden Daniels with one of their two second-round selections.
Daniels is probably shooting up the draught boards given his amazing season. In just ten games this season, he has rushed for an incredible 918 yards and eight touchdowns while throwing for 3,164 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just four interceptions.
Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings writes, “Daniels has completely reworked his game in the pocket, dicing up defences with his quick processing ability, anticipation, smooth mechanics, accuracy, and situational precision.”
Daniels made FBS history last week when he passed for 350 yards passing and ran for 200 yards, according to ESPN. His performance set a new record and should make the Packers take notice of him in the approaching draught. This season, he has continued to draw attention as a playmaker.
The LSU quarterback might try to talk his way into the first round. That is the extent of his impressiveness. However, Daniels was available via the mock draught simulator at position No. 38 overall, so the Packers couldn’t pass up this fantastic opportunity.
Bostons’ Mock Draft Doesn’t Stop There
Boston’s mock draught carried on the LSU trend:
With their first-round selection in the second round, the Packers select a quarterback. Brian Thomas Jr., a wide receiver at LSU, is now one of his primary targets.
Green Bay may select Malik Nabers in the first round, but Thomas, his teammate, will also have enormous potential when he enters the NFL.Through nine games this year, the two have combined for more receiving yards and touchdowns than Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase did for LSU in 2019, per SportsCenter.
Standing at a remarkable 6-foot-4, Thomas possesses an amazing blend of speed and athleticism.
“The gifts themselves are hilariously good. Thomas Jr. has access to raw tools that are usually reserved for Madden players that have been created by users. He’s large. He is lanky. He’s quite erratic. Kyle Crabbs of Athlon Sports comments, “He’s got good long speed.”
The best thing, though? He has already caught 51 passes for 918 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, so he and Jayden Daniels get along well.
It’s WR1 for the Packers. In the slot, Jayden Reed has demonstrated star potential, but Dontayvion Wicks is still impressive and deserving of more chances. While Christian Watson had a strong debut campaign, he has not been able to sustain himself as a target for Romeo Doubs.
Would The Packers Actually Move On From Jordan Love After 2023?
I think the likelihood is that the answer is no. I would be shocked if the Packers gave up on Jordan Love after just one (starting) season, regardless of how they ended the campaign. Throughout his tenure with the squad, the quarterback has developed, as seen by the coaching staff. The squad wasn’t expecting a Super Bowl win in his first season of starting, despite their high ambitions. Seeing enough to commit past 2023 was their primary goal.
Three years passed after Aaron Rodgers assumed the starting position for the Packers before he guided the team to a Super Bowl triumph. I believe they’ll give Love at least that much time to establish his suitability for Green Bay. The Packers also added a number of weapons around Love that are about his age. It is anticipated that these weapons will develop with Love in the upcoming years.
Having said all of that, would the Packers explore a QB-WR tandem if they saw an opportunity too good to pass up?
