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Packers 2017 Draft: 5 Burning Questions Entering Draft

By Deanna Chapman

Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the football off to wide receiver Ty Montgomery (88) during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the football off to wide receiver Ty Montgomery (88) during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin via USA TODAY Sports
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Should Ted look for Jordy Nelson’s successor in the draft?

As a big Jordy fan, it’s hard to even want to think about the answer to this question. He bounced back extremely well from a torn ACL that wiped out his 2015 season, catching 97 passes for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. I wouldn’t say that the Packers need to look for a guy within the first three rounds since they have more pressing needs, but it wouldn’t hurt them to look for a guy later in the draft.

Jordy likely still has a least a few more good seasons in him, so a late-round guy could pay off in the long run. The Packers could get a guy that has room for improvement and could learn a lot from Jordy. That said, if there just aren’t the guys available late in the draft that have the potential, it’s not a crucial position for the Packers to fill right now. They also have strong young talent in Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison.

With Aaron Rodgers at QB, he can make a lot of receivers look good. Personally, I’d wait and see how some of the younger WRs develop for the team this season before searching for more.

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