Mark Murphy reveals plan for how the Packers will offset loss of Davante Adams

Concerns about the Green Bay Packers wide receiving corps have grown mightier since the departure of superstar wideout Davante Adams despite utilizing free agency and the NFL Draft to bulk up the receiving room. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy wanted to put those disquiets among the fanbase to bed before the start of the 2022 season.

“With regard to Davante Adams, he is a great player and there is no question that we will miss him,” Murphy wrote. “However, Aaron Rodgers does have the ability to help the other wide receivers. Our game is now a quarterback-driven league and great quarterbacks like Aaron can lift up the play of all their teammates.”

The Packers selected three offensive weapons in this year’s draft, including Christian Watson (No. 34 overall), Romeo Doubs (No. 132) and Samori Toure (No. 258), not to mention second-year wide receiver Amari Rodgers is on the roster as well. Add in team veterans like Randall Cobb and Allen Lazard and offseason signee Sammy Watkins, and Rodgers will have his pick of the litter on who to mold into his next primary wideout.

“I also believe we have the best running back duo in the league in Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, and they will be a big part of our passing game,” Murphy continued. “Furthermore, football is the ultimate team game and our success will be determined in how well we come together to excel in all three phases.”

Neither Jones or Dillon surpassed 1,000 yards on the ground this season, but both managed to pass that margin in total offensive yardage, playing a major role in the Packers’ receiving game out of the backfield. Jones recorded the fourth most receiving yards on the team last season with 391 yards and six touchdowns, while Dillon ranked sixth with 313 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Adams’ departure leaves a major gap in the Packers’ offensive game plan. Adams’ receptions made up for 34 percent (123-366) of Rodgers completed passes last season en route to a second consecutive NFL MVP Award. Roughly 30 percent (11-37) of Rodgers’ touchdown passes went to Adams along with 38 percent (1,553-4,115) of his passing yards as well.

Now, the Packers are forced to move on with Adams in Las Vegas with the Raiders on a long-term deal. With no other receiver on last season’s Green Bay roster piling up over 600 yards, someone inside the wide receivers room will have to step up in a big way, otherwise the loss of Adams will be yet another fork in the road on the Packers’ quest for another Lombardi Trophy.