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Green Bay Packers: Breaking down depth chart following free agency

By Freddie Boston

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Green Bay Packers huddle during warmups prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Dallas won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Green Bay Packers huddle during warmups prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Dallas won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Wide receivers

Starters: Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams

Slot: Randall Cobb

Reserve: Geronimo Allison, Trevor Davis, Jeff Janis, Max McCaffrey, Antwan Goodley

Davante Adams’ resurgence paired with Jordy Nelson’s return from a torn ACL was exactly what the doctor ordered at wide receiver.

Adams’ explosion off the line of scrimmage showed just how good a player he can be when healthy. And you can bet he benefited from the return of #87 alongside him.

Randall Cobb hasn’t hit the heights of 2014 for a while, but the Packers have a talented group of pass catchers for Aaron Rodgers to work with.

Verdict: I’ve long held the belief the Packers need to find the future at the position. Nelson is soon-to-be 32 years old. For all of Adams’ strengths, will he be ready to take over the headline role once Nelson walks away?

Adding another wide receiver in the draft shouldn’t be a priority, but something to consider.

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