Adams, one concussion away from the disabled list.
Cobb, injury prone.
After them, a lot of question marks.
Pretty scary in my humble opinion.

It will be a fun battle to watch for the #3 receiver and the talented rookies have a good chance to make an immediate impact and even step up and become the 3rd receiver. It will also be interesting to see the competition at WR just to make a roster spot because injuries will surely be a factor as the season progresses and the Packers need a WR corp that can be counted on to step in and fill the #3 receiver spot at any given time. The talent is there. Development is the key to success and strength and conditioning is a vital piece of the puzzle. Getting hurt and not having the opportunity to showcase your skills could determine who gets cut and who makes the team.

As much as I'd love to see a rookie WR make a big difference I just don't see it happening, at least not at the level we might hope for. If Moore, St. Brown or anyone else were able to catch 50 or 60 balls that would be great...But with the "Trust Thing" Rodgers demands it's unlikely.

I'm all for bringing in either Eric Decker or Maclin. I think they could be had for fairly cheap and would offer great insurance for a Cobb or Adams injury, at least for a few games. Maybe we wait and see who else might be available but IMO we need a veteran WR added. Gute has done a great job so far, lets keep it going.

If I never have to hear or read 'Aaron Rodgers' and 'trust' in the same sentence, it'll be too soon.

I miss Janis already. We need a Gunner. Allison is Boykin. Davis is Jeremy Ross. Clark is a TE. Yancey-is Jared Abbedarus. Damn right we needed to draft Mooooooooore.

Under McCarthy the last however many years the offense has revolved around Rodgers and his WR's. With only 2 veteran WR's, its clear that the offense will not be solely focused on the WR's. With the trio of proven veteran TE's, the young versatile trio of RB's and a new coordinator the offense is definitely going to be a different look in 2018. Which should help the fact that the young WR's are not proven.

Assuming Adams and Cobb stay healthy, right now the number 3 job is Allison's to lose. While he should be the number 3 there is a realistic chance he doesn't even make the 53. I would say the chances are lower, but still a chance. The quality of players at the position has really increased.

With Davis looking to earn more playing time, entering his 3rd year the light might go on and he could become the player the Packers hoped for. He is a little bit of the forgotten man with all the taller WR's we have now.

Next Clark and Yancey spent most of the season on the PS. They basically redshirted for the year. Clark received some playing time late in the year and that could prove more valuable then anything. With a full offseason of work, he maybe ready for a bigger role. Yancey was said to have lost some weight. If he is more explosive he could also factor in.

Then we have the trio of rookies. Each one brings good to great size. Moore probably will be the highest on the depth chart at least to start. But Valdes-Scantling and St. Brown both could make a strong push.

I just know that this training camp/preseason is going to be a lot of fun to watch. These young tall WR's are very exciting. They now have 3 WR's 6'4+. They also have 2 that are 6'3. The height at the position will really be noticeable.

Right now I would guess they will keep 6-7 WR's. (probably 6). So after Adams/Cobb that leaves 4-5 positions open. Allison, Davis, Clark, Yancey, Moore, Valdes-Scantling, St Brown (7 players) all fighting for
their chance. The battle should be fun to watch!

The "trust" thing is really about "being where you are supposed to be." Rodgers hates interceptions and being in the wrong spot causes interceptions. I think THAT is what is going to determine the top four WRs. Adams and Cobb are givens. Allison is likely next. The real question is, "Who (of the rest) is going to be in the right place the most often?" The second(+)-year players should have a huge advantage, but that doesn't mean a smart rookie can't pass them. I think Davis, Yancey, and St, Brown are the most likely to "get it," but that's pure conjecture.

Couldn't agree more Savage57. I have grown tired of the "trust thing". Brady, Manning(s) and others have worked well with rookie wide receivers, why can't Rogers? I know he doesn't like to risk interceptions, but sometimes you have to work with what you have and take some chances. Minimizing interceptions during the season is nice, but not the ultimate goal. Trusting rookie wide receivers early will cause some bumps, but the goal is to develop that trust by the postseason and win the Super Bowl.

Deepest group I've ever seen in Green Bay.

If I had my way--and it will assuredly go the complete opposite--we'd opt for a youth, size, and speed overhaul--saving big money and developing big talent.

I'd keep 7 receivers:

1. Adams
2. Montgomery (yep, I'd move him to slot)
3. Kumerow (seriously)
4. J'mon Moore
5. Valdez-Scantling
6. St. Brown
7. Davis (return man), Clark, or Yancey

Instead, we'll blow $9 million cap dollars we could move forward by keeping Cobb, then keep Allison as the "safe" option--even though he only has a year left on his contract and offers little upside. Thus, we'll expose 2 more talented young players to waivers, then lose them like we did Taysum Hill to New Orleans last year.

In other words, we'll do what the Packers do--we'll be stupid.

By no means am I happy to see Cobb miss time, but on the bright side its early enough in the year to where he can recover comfortably and take his time...not to mention his already strong chemistry with Rodgers to find space while Rodgers extends the play. It does open the door for early opportunities for these young guys to build an early connection with Rodgers.

Allison is a guy, hes made some big plays when the team needed it, but I worry about his size and long term. Clark struggled bringing the ball in when he played with Hundley, but maybe he can correct that playing with Rodgers. Davis and Yancey are going to have to really impress in training camp if they want to make the 53 IMO.

The rookies will have to contribute when called upon and on special teams to start their careers, unless someone goes down or one were to surpass Allison and Clark on the depth chart, they will be given the first cracks. I love the idea of playing MVS as a gunner. I see 7 WO making the roster, Adams, Cobb, Allison, Clark, Moore to start. As it stands today I am under the impression that it will be hard to put Davis and Yancey over ESB and MVS because of their potential and what they can bring to the table immediately on special teams and if Adams or Allison to go down. Its all speculation and we obviously have to wait to see how injuries play out and how the competition plays out at camp.

With Cobb in a walking boot a month before the start of training camp, I would be very surprised if we see him at all practicing until later in camp. That should leave plenty of reps for the young wide receivers on the roster to start getting acclimated with Rodgers.

As usually happens, the positional pecking order gets established fairly early and rarely changes unless injuries occur. If I had to make an early guess, I'd say Yancey, Clark, Davis and Kumerow would be long shots to make the final roster. Gutekunst didn't draft three WRs this year just to cut them and hope he can sign them to the practice squad.

Tony Romo said GB got better than any other team with the signing of Jimmy Graham. With 2 veteran TE's it should make it easier on the WR's. Seem routes and red zone targets are going to keep safties on notice. Beating one on one coverage for the 3rd wide out will be huge.

Favres first 2 years starting the packers only had 1 good receiver, Sterling Sharpe. Sharpe caught 108 passes in 92 and 112 in 93. Holmgren designed plays to get Sharpe open. FB Harry Sydney, RB 's Vince Workman and Edgar Bennet also TE Jackie Harris filled in the gaps created by not having another quality receiver.

My point is it can be done! AR is surely a better QB at this point than Favre was then. No reason why the Packers cant have a great offense with whomever starts alongside Adams. Its going to take MM and Philbin to open up the playbook and AR to actually throw them the ball.

I think the Packers might be close to calling Trevor Davis a lock just based on his punt return prowess. He was exceptional last season, and could be a threat to score on any given punt.

Considering him a WR may only be a formality. He's a return specialist in my eyes, and I seriously wonder if the packers keep him in addition to, rather than as a part of, the traditional WR corps in 2018. Only rare situational use as a WR .. ?

The rookies will make an impact this season. No doubt about it. Whichever 2, or all three make the roster. They are putting Allison, Clark, Yancey on notice. It's put up or shut up season. MM is on the firing line. No slackers on roster this season. The blue print has been laid. I would not ve surprised if any of those combos run Randall right out of town next season.

I have a feeling we'll keep 7 WR's on the 53 this year.
Barring injuries then I predict the following:
Adams and Cobb being 2 obvious starters (with a lot of 2 TE sets).
After that then I think we'll keep Davis (mostly for his returns) & Allison and all 3 drafted WRs in Moore, MVS & ESB.
Clark & Yancey on the PS.
Davis' postition is in doubt though as Jaire might be pressed into PR duties instead.

I'm personally hoping for Donnerson to make the 53 as a gunner but ESB & Moore look to be big, strong and fast so possibilities there.

I know that in college ESB wouldn't play special teams based on advice from his dad. Well this is the pro's and that sort of attitude won't stand so I doubt that will still be an issue. Plus you'll still get paid if you get injured, unlike college. Of course if the attitude does continue then it won't matter how athletic you are, you will get cut and not paid at all.

Let's boil this down to a few sentances.....injuries will happen, and trust needs to be established w/ Rodgers.
Will need depth because it's Green Bay and injuries are fact of life. Trust is built at practice and believe it or not....a vet FA doesn't build trust faster than a rookie. So signing a Decker, or Bryant isn't an immediate solution to them having Rodger's trust.
Rookies WRs that have great years are very rare so don't expect a rookie to be a savior. Look for improvements in those 2-3rd year guys like Davis, Yancy, Clark, or Geronimo...they will be making that big jump in performance.
I may be wrong, but my Holiday Inn Express experience says I'm right.

how can anyone say with certainty what we have in receiver talent? My two cents is they swung for the fences, threw mud at the wall, hoping something will stick.
I think it will. Not shocked that two of our new guys are very good. Three no, since they won't get enough game time to prove themselves.

Can we please put Montgomery back at receiver!

I guess I am not freaking out as much as many because;

1) Say what you want but Jimmy Graham IS a WR and will be one of the top options especially in the red zone, and will rarely be attached to the LOS

2) Lewis will be a primary target too, good player not just a blocker

3) This offense will look different, more 12 personnel and also 22 personnel, Monty as a receiver out of the BF.

4) Cobb will be fine

5) More reps in camp for the rooks

6) One of the rookies will surprise, my money is on J'Mon

At least there's a competition.

Has anyone from Packers management addressed Cobbs injury? All I’ve heard is from a reporter. Why all the secrecy with every injury, the season doesn’t start until Sept.

I have been reading on here awhile but finally decided to post, I think its important to note that Graham is basically another wide receiver, and surprisingly he hasn't been mentioned much at all in this thread. I believe he is the x-factor, if he plays well out wide (or if we actually play him out wide depending on if we use him wisely or not) I think that makes the no.3 wide receiver a lot less relevant of a conversation than in year's past. Can't have a 2015 repeat when your tight end isn't Richard Rodgers again. And for no particular reason other than gut, optimism, and the success of last year's late running back trio, I feel the rookie receivers will play well early.

One toughest choices is making the decision on whether to keep a player who knows the offense and is a below average player or keep a younger player who his much more athletic and has a much higher ceiling. We let Tayson Hill go last year.
Do we keep Allison over any of the drafted rookie wr's.
Do we keep Donnerson

I am worried about players that go to the practice squad that in 2 months could me much better than the players keep on the roster instead of them.

The one argument on this thread I have trouble buying into is the "Gute drafted 3 WR's for a reason". A forth rounder, yes. But when you start using that argument on 5th and 6th round players I think they were just the BAP at the time. You could use the same argument "Gute DRAFTED a PUNTER for a reason". Yeah, he did. The punter was the BAP and so he got drafted. That doesn't mean Gute was terribly disappointed in Vogel; it only means a possible upgrade was there in the later rounds. I have high hopes for the later round guys, but I expect they are likely to be on the p.s. as likely as not and I doubt that many GM's on other teams are salivating on who the Packers put on the p.s. If those other GM's were that high on the WR's they could have drafted them themselves. Every year at cut-down time a lot of the Packer fans (as do other team's fan bases) seem to have massive angst over other teams taking "our" guys. Usually, it is not a problem. Let's see how training camp goes first, lol.