A total of six talented wide receivers were picked in the first round of the 2022 Draft and two already established NFL pass receivers were traded for picks in return. However, the Green Bay Packers are still without a new wide receiver after the first day of the 2022 NFL Draft. The mood in Green Bay is tense.

Munich/Green Bay – The Green Bay Packers have done it again. Despite the departures of Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the Packers have decided against taking a wide receiver in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. It remains a “running gag” that the Packers do not draft receivers early in the draft. For 20 years now, fans of the Cheeseheads and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have been waiting for a receiver pick in the first round.

A total of six wide receivers found a new team during the first round, two other big names (A.J. Brown and Marquise Brown) changed franchises in return for picks. Picks that the Packers could have offered as well. But why did the Packers and general manager Brian Gutekunst decide against a receiver?

With their two picks (numbers 22 and 28) they strengthened their defence. Linebacker Quay Walker and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt will wear the Packers’ jersey next season. A plus: Both know each other well, played together for Georgia last year and won the college title together. GM Gutenkunst was excited about these picks.

GM Brian Gutenkunst is confident in his picks

At a press conference after the first 32 picks of the draft, he stated, “They had a lot of success down there in Athens and we’re very excited about that.” Even though the defence had already been very good against the run, Gutekunst added that he was delighted “to add two players of that talent to the front 7. “

Aaron Rodgers throwing to linebackers next season.

You fucking love to see it.

– dave (@runbackdave) April 29, 2022

Despite that, the 48-year-old admitted that a trade in the first round had definitely been considered. Whether they would have welcomed a new wide receiver to Wisconsin then remains unclear. Gutekunst said he did not speak with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, he said he sat next to a coach who was in contact with the reigning MVP throughout the evening.

In the second round, the Wisconsin franchise owns two more picks. It is quite possible that there will finally be support for Aaron Rodgers.

He might not be satisfied with the offseason of his team so far. On the “Pat McAfee Show”, the 38-year-old also spoke about the trade of Davante Adams: “When I decided to stay, I thought he was coming back, too.”

The mood in Green Bay seems to be tense long before the season starts. Once again.