Packers roundup: Why fans should be optimistic about 2020 season

A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Thursday, May 14.

Welcome to the Packers News Report.

Could Aaron Jones get more opportunities in the passing game this season? Why should Green Bay Packers fans be excited about the new season?

Also, where does Aaron Rodgers rank among quarterbacks in the NFL this year?

News and notes from around FanSided

Three 2021 WR prospects to keep your eyes on (Dairyland Express – Isaac Greig)

General manager Brian Gutekunst didn’t use any of Green Bay’s draft picks on a wide receiver this spring which means there’s a good chance it’ll still be a position of need when next year’s draft comes around. Isaac Greig of Dairyland Express takes an early look at three 2021 wide receiver prospects to keep an eye on.

More opportunities for Aaron Jones in the passing game ahead (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)

Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express writes about Aaron Jones’ role in Matt LaFleur’s offense in 2020, and why Jones could get more opportunities in the passing game.

Three reasons to be excited about the 2020 season (Lombardi Ave)

While Green Bay’s draft received bad reviews, I wrote about the top three reasons why fans should be excited about the team’s 2020 season.

NFL Quarterback Power Rankings 2020: Patrick Mahomes is head of the class (NFL Spin Zone – Samuel Teets)

Samuel Teets of NFL Spin Zone has put together NFL quarterback power rankings for 2020. Where does Aaron Rodgers rank?

More news and notes from around the internet

Packers to push WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to take ‘next step’ (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)

Uniquely-talented rookie Josiah Deguara can do a little bit of everything for Packers’ offense (PackersNews.com – Olivia Reiner)

Clone of Pack-A-Day Podcast – Episode 657 – Best Packer Games to Watch During Quarantine (Cheesehead TV)

All work and no play: Inside the struggles of the Packers play-action game (Acme Packing Company – Peter Bukowski)

Unfortunate ending leads to new beginning for Simon Stepaniak (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)

We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.