When the Packers traded Davante Adams in March for the Las Vegas Raiders, it left a huge void at the wide receiver position. Don’t tell that to Aaron Rodgers, who although won’t deny losing Adams is difficult, feels Allen Lazard is ready to jump into the WR1 role. After all, Rodgers has been a big fan of Lazard’s since his first training camp in 2019.
Lazard was not running reps with the first team, but Rodgers noticed number 13 making all kinds of plays and needed to see him go against some first and second-string players. Now three years later and Lazard could make the jump to be Rodgers’ go-to guy.
At 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds, Lazard has all the size to create havoc against defensive backs. His 40-catch season last year with eight touchdowns was a career best. The Packers organization has seen a steady increase in his play since they picked him up off the Jaguars’ practice squad late in 2018.
Running back Aaron Jones has high expectations for Lazard being a number one receiver. He’s a great run blocker and can get deep as well as run the crossing routes in the middle of the field and battle defenders to make tough catches. Jones is elated that Lazard is getting his chance after putting in the hard work of the last few seasons.
Lazard had a very unusual off season to prepare for his big chance. He didn’t sign his restricted free agent contract until after minicamp and stayed at home in Iowa. He was preparing possibly to go back to his roots and into free agency where it all started.
It didn’t take long for Rodgers and Lazard to get on the same page when camp started, with Lazard being Rodgers’ first target, finding him often. Despite being the frontrunner for the job, the Packers will make Lazard earn it. They already have Sammy Watkins, Amari Rogers, Juwan Winfree, as well as draft picks Christian Watson, and Romeo Doubs in the mix. Injury issues to Watson and Watkins make it a longshot for them to push Lazard.
Lazard’s Future with the Packers
While Lazard likely will be the primary target in the passing game this season, don’t expect him to see the number of targets that Adams got last season, which averaged over 10 per game. Lazard realizes this to be the case since Adams is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL today. However, Lazard believes he’s learned a lot from Adams and isn’t too far behind him and expects his fair share of targets this season.
A big season from Lazard could earn him a huge contract next offseason. He’s been on the field after practice and worked hard with the other young receivers and rookies. Not only is Lazard getting work in, he’s taken a bit of a leadership role and letting the younger receivers know what they should be doing.
It’s all part of being a WR1 and Lazard is off to a great start — showing that he is ready for the role for this season and beyond.
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It’s Romeo Dobbs that’s been the talk of the camp. While Sammy Watkins has shown he still has some tread left on the tire. Nevertheless, Lazard will get more opportunities and he’s never disappointed. And we’ve yet to see what Christian Watson can do. We’ll be better a WR than most think. It’s hardly the liability many made it out to be.
Don’t be surprised if Jordan Love isn’t your week one starter while Aaron Rodgers serves a suspension for violating the NFL substance abuse policy. After he foolishly admitted to using a psychedelic containing an NFL band psychotic agent, he’ll be pissing in a cup all season. Sure glad we didn’t trade Jordan Love like some have suggested. We may actually need him.
That ayahuasca story had me peeing, but not in a cup. I couldn’t stop laughing I enjoyed it so much. I just thought well, here’s that “new thing”. That new thing for people to get all twisted around the driveshaft over and get all excited about in another episode of “The Life of Aaron”. The best thing in the story was all the love he expressed. Well, I guess now fewer dirty looks shot in the direction of the receivers. So there’s that.
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As I continue to chuckle about it I know one thing is for sure. I could care less. Maybe if he traveled to Russia with ayahuasca in his bag, yeah that might be risky and cause him to miss some games. But he’s too smart for that, he’s a renaissance man. Just when some people think they get him all figured out. Hey, he’s a Berkley leftie, no he hates vaccines so he’s one of those alt-right goofs, he’s talking more like one of those “conservatives” (Oh no!), he’s some new age dude, he’s gay, he’s bi, he’s Mr. Jeopardy so he’s the smartest guy in the room… Oh yada yada who shives a git? Two shits not given over here. If he plays well, like he certainly can, that is all I care about in that man’s life.
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Now who wants to try some shrooms?
“We’ll be better a(t) WR than most think. It’s hardly the liability many made it out to be.”
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There you have it folks, what else needs to be said.
All it took was a few days of no contact practice in shorts, while doing offensive install’s.
What more proof is needed?
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Plus…Tom said so!
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Bring on the Bucs!!!
Hey Kevin! Have you heard of the new website? It’s called “Tea Time with Erin.” You get to find yourself AND get a good buzz. It’d be prefect for you….
Tom M 11 hours ago
Don’t be surprised if Jordan Love isn’t your week one starter while Aaron Rodgers serves a suspension for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.
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Ok killer, whatever you say, i’ll be waiting with great anticipation.
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So entertaining 🥱.
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In related…..Don’t be surprised if Tom M is committed to a 72 hour Psych hold.
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Tread lightly Tom M…They don’t allow internet access in those joints…i mean, what would you do with yourself?
Puzzles perhaps, solitaire, maybe play some Yahtzee?
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As always….
Thanks for playing.
Tom M 34 mins ago
Hey Kevin! Have you heard of the new website? It’s called “Tea Time with Erin.”
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Wait a minute, let me get this straight…..you started a website?
Tom M 34 mins ago
Hey Kevin! Have you heard of the new website? It’s called “Tea Time with Erin.” You get to find yourself AND get a good buzz. It’d be prefect for you….
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Maybe you should find yourself trying to pass your GED exams….”It’d be prefect for you….” ?
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STAY IN SCHOOL KIDS.
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So entertaining 🙄
Look Kevin, I know it’s the offseason but your only capable of two things. Quoting stats or quoting me. I’m starting to think you’ve got a crush on me! Three replies in a row! Erin would be so jealous! You better keep this on the down low. Now stick to your talking points. Aaron Rodgers isn’t crazy, we have no WR’s, Brian Gutekunst is a terrible GM, and we should trade Jordan Love immediately. Plus it’s time for your annual list of who’ll make team captain! And your in-depth review of camp arm Danny Etling. Is he the next franchise QB known as Kurt Benkert? We wait with baited breath…
Tom if YOU’RE so intelligent why is it that YOU’RE incapable of using the proper form of YOUR/YOU’RE?
YOU’RE only capable of 2 things…being a dick and bashing Rodgers. Get some new material. Jesus.
And for the record, NO team needs Jordan Love. If one did Green Bay would have traded him already. I look forward to his 5th year option though. Please tell me about it.
“Tea time with Erin” 🙄
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Who else could come up with something like that? 🤪
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Hope all is well Ferris! 😁
Ferris, the sensitive one, so glad to hear from the spelling queen. What makes you think no one needs Jordan Love? Just because you and that sage talent evaluator PF4L say so? He’s not on the market. Period. Not now. The Packers have too much invested in Love and he’s actually starting to look like an NFL QB. So naturally you and your buddy want him traded for nothing. It isn’t that I’m all that intelligent. It’s really more that you and your buddy aren’t intelligent. You see Ferris, I comment on what I see or what I think. While you and PF4L just react to what I post. I’ve told you how many games I think we’ll win, how many TD’s Aaron will throw, that this defense looks to be special thanks to our GM, and that the WR’s will be fine. I’ll always listen to a compelling argument on why I’m wrong. You can’t seem to do that so you scold me for missing an apostrophe. And if Aaron Rodgers is gonna bang a witch and be stupid enough to admit he’s taking drugs he needs to be called out for his crazy shit. Look, it’s fine to be 20 yrs old and you want to find yourself and experience self love and all that. But Rodgers is nearly 40, he should have had that shit figured out by now. Rodgers can’t get along with his family, he can’t get along with his employer, and he can’t get along with his beards, I mean girlfriends/fiancé’s. Clearly the man’s got issues.
Tommy : “Clearly the man’s got issues.” ?
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Clearly you can’t recognize a person with issues. Buy a mirror.
That’s right Ed. Give me Zac Wilson. He bangs cougars, not witches. He doesn’t need “magic tea.” I guess when you show up to camp in a wife beater lookin like Nicolas Cage you need all the help you can get. You can’t make this shit up. You and the girls go back to your hero worship, look the other way, and pretend it’s not happening. Erin is just misunderstood. Sure he is….
Actually starting to look like an NFL QB? No he’s not. Everyone has seen this guy play and the only thing they notice about him is how hard he chews gum while playing. Maybe someday he will figure it out, or maybe he is Brett Hundley 2. My money is on the latter.
Tom…I am trying to not be insulting here, but my guess is you are one of those people that screams at the TV on Sunday watching football.
Take a breath, and relax.
Ferris my friend, your buddy PF4L was quick to judge 21 year old Rashan Gary when he was drafted. He didn’t start right away, didn’t produce stats, and therefore proclaimed a bust. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Gary, like Love, was extremely talented, playing behind a veteran, and willing to work for it. Love doesn’t have to be Rodgers good. But he does have to be Jalen Hurts good. Hurts being drafted in the second round after Love. Jalen Hurts with no real WR’s and a rookie HC got Philadelphia to the playoffs. With a Jalen Hurts type player and this defense, your still going to win 9-10 games and make the playoffs. That’s all you get with Rodgers. A trip to the playoffs and a quick exit. Then lots of finger pointing. So the question remains, is Jordan Love the next Jalen Hurts? Or as you suggest, the next Brett Hundley? We don’t know. What we do know is that Love has all the physical talents needed. It everything from the neck up that’s going to be the challenge. Can he process what he’s sees and get the ball out quickly. We’ve modest improvement in camp. That’s why these preseason games are so important. We’ll know more in the coming weeks. But he’s not going anywhere this year.
Tommi…just for giggles
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How much do you hate Rodgers?
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On a scale of (1 – you need to get a life).
Where do you rank?
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“The Packers have too much invested in Love and he’s actually starting to look like an NFL QB.” – Compelling…lol
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Yep Princess, when he’s in shorts wearing a red jersey, he’s completed some nice passes!!! 🤣
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I think when our resident NFL expert speaks of the Packers having too much invested in Love, i think he’s referencing the 5th year option that Gute guaranteed Love after he was drafted, which Tom told us about.
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Did i get that right Scooter?
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If i got that right…just ignore the subject….as usual.
“It everything from the neck up that’s going to be the challenge. Can he process what he’s sees and get the ball out quickly. We’ve modest improvement in camp” – Tom M.
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Huh?
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STAY IN SCHOOL KIDS.
Ferris, in defense of Tom…if i was a viking fan, i’d be screaming at my tv also.
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The last time Tom’s vikings sniffed a SB was 1976.
That’s a mere 45 seasons ago.
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The last time they won a SB was, ummm, well….
But hey!….they got those NFCN Banners!!
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SKOL!
With each passing year Kevin, Aaron Rodgers behavior becomes more and more bizarre. Just because I mention it or make fun of it doesn’t mean I hate Rodgers. I’d do the same if it was Jordan Love or anyone else on the team pulling this crap. I’m actually very bullish on the Packers and Aaron Rodgers chances. I’m hardly alone. I’ve told you how many games I think we’ll win, how many TD’s he’ll probably throw, and that I expect a SB. For a group of guys who love and worship Aaron Rodgers your increasing negative toward the team and our chances. It’s now or never for Rodgers legacy. He knows it and you do too. But you’re already surveying the room looking for excuses if Rodgers were to fail. You have no confidence in your hero. That’s on you, not me. My advice is get behind your team and your man. Cheer him on and enjoy his final years. And let the chips fall where they may. I’ve always said Rodgers can be as crazy as he likes, just win another SB.
If you want to pretend you don’t hate Rodgers, it’s a free Country brother.
It’s your world, paint the sky any color you’d like.
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Please….spare us the constant repeating that you told us how many games won, how many TD’s they’ll score and that you expect a SB.
Why?….because we heard it the 1st time, nobody needs to be reminded 50 times, as is your pattern of past history.
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I mean…who gives a flying F?
I don’t care if they win 8 games, if they get to the Super Bowl, or if Rodgers threw 25 instead of 45 TD’s and got to the SB.
I said the last 3 seasons that the Packers won’t be in the Super Bowl because they haven’t proven anything. I mentioned it at the beginning of each season.
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Obviously…i didn’t really know for sure, i just happened to be right.
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The only thing i know for damn sure Tommi, is that, if Rodgers threw the winning TD pass to win the SB, or ran it in for a winning TD to win the Super Bowl, AND won SB MVP, you’ll sill find something to bitch, cry, and whine about Rodgers after the game. 💯