The Green Bay Packers’ season came to a dismal end in the Wild Card round. It was an earlier exit than many Packers supporters had hoped for, but the front office is expected to make the necessary improvements to become a Super Bowl contender in 2025.
GM Brian Gutekunst and the front office face difficult decisions this offseason. One of these considerations concerns the expansive receiver room.
Following the troubles in the passing game against the Eagles, much talk arose about Green Bay’s need for a dependable experienced WR1. Whether this is the case or not is debatable, but the Packers will almost surely need to add another pass-catcher to replace Christian Watson.
Watson suffered an ACL tear in Week 18 and will miss the most of the 2025 regular season. His speed, big-play potential, and ability to stretch the field to create opportunities for teammates will be much missed.
In Watson’s absence, the Packers may surely benefit from having another deep threat available. Zach Kruse of USA Today offered a divisive name to target in free agency: former Packers player Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: A Potential Packers Free Agent Target?
Many Packers supporters will disagree with the suggestion. MVS has been a problematic pass receiver throughout his career, including four seasons in Green Bay. He is inconsistent and frequently drops passes. Given how frequently the Packers dropped passes this season, it’s reasonable that some supporters would be apprehensive to bring Valdes-Scantling in.
At the same time, MVS would be rather inexpensive. He is likely to take a one-year “prove-it” deal. If he does not appear to have the potential to make an impact, he may be released following training camp. If he still has some gas in the tank, he is as close to Watson’s player profile as the Packers could realistically acquire. It may not be the most intriguing free-agent target for Green Bay, but MVS is worth considering.
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