The Packers have a lot to sort out at wide receiver after passing on what was deemed a historically strong class at the position in the draft. They opted not to select a single one in the draft and did very little all offseason to give Aaron Rodgers help outside.
Rodgers remains optimistic about the Packers’ current group of receivers, led by Davante Adams, highlighting younger players such as Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Allen Lazard as wideouts he’s excited to work with again.
Coach Matt LaFleur has a different name on his mind, though. On a recent conference call with reporters, LaFleur said he’s looking forward to seeing Reggie Begelton on the field when teams can resume practicing.
“The one thing that really stands out is you can tell he is super invested,” LaFleur said, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “He’s done a great job at picking up everything that we’ve thrown at him. He does a great job. We’ve been quizzing these guys quite a bit, and he is repeatedly at the top. I’ve been just super impressed with his approach and just excited to see him and see what he’s got to offer on the field.”
The Packers signed Begelton out of the CFL this offseason, giving him a chance to contribute in the NFL. He spent the last three years in the CFL and most recently caught 102 passes for 1,444 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Calgary Stampeders.
He’s a dark horse to make the 53-man roster, given the number of players Green Bay has at wide receiver already, but he’s an intriguing player to watch this offseason – whenever teams are allowed to practice again.
LaFleur is obviously basing this statement strictly on what he’s learned about Begelton during this virtual offseason, but he’s someone to keep an eye on during training camp and the preseason.