Packers: Five players to watch in preseason opener vs. 49ers
1. WR Romeo Doubs
It couldn’t be anyone else at No. 1, could it?
Drafting Romeo Doubs in the fourth round is looking like more of a bargain every single day.
A star of the summer so far, Doubs has looked like a pro on the practice field, making impressive play after impressive play.
Aaron Rodgers doesn’t often give high praise to rookie wide receivers. The fact he said this about Doubs shows just how impressive he has been.
Aaron Rodgers impressed with Romeo Doubs’ start to camp: “Every single day, there’s been at least one ‘wow’ play from him. That’s kind of rare for a young guy like that. Now we’ve had some guys over the years do that, but they’re all in the top 10 in #Packers receiving history.”
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 3, 2022
The way it’s going, Doubs could soon land a starting role in Matt LaFleur’s offense. Few would’ve expected that at the start of camp with Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins, and Christian Watson all ahead of him.
Watson is yet to practice at training camp due to injury. Doubs has made the most of his reps and is already gaining Rodgers’ trust.
Doubs has made impressive plays throughout the summer, but how will he perform in his first game action against the 49ers?
After an outstanding start to training camp, Doubs is the No. 1 player to watch in the Packers’ preseason opener versus the 49ers on Friday night.
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