One concern is that there might be a lot more check downs and coverage sacks without Adams in the lineup. There probably will be more spreading of the passes, as well, but it remains to be seen if this will be a completely positive development.

Is Julio Jones an antidote for that? I don't know. I can't help but note that TN scored a trifle more per game without him than with Jones in their lineup (25.4 to 24.1 pts/game). He is an available option, along with a couple of other veteran wide receivers. I find dobber's comment interesting when he notes that this might be AR's last hurrah in GB. I am not as concerned about the development of young WRs as I might otherwise be.

GB has $17M or so in cap space. Deduct $3.5M for the PS (that's the minimum - it could be a little more), and $5M for in-season activity. Figure $1.5M for unfortunate injuries during training camp. That leaves $7M as spendable now.

Should GB spend it? Should they wait? If they spend it, where should it be spent? Another WR? On a TE? On a sixth DB who can clearly play in the NFL in game one? A third Edge player who can step in day one? Vet OT?

I can imagine looking back on the 2022 super bowl season and saying that the acquisition of Player X at any of those positions was the key move. I suspect that a sixth DB or a 3rd Edge would be a better bet to be that Player X than another WR.

Sure, I'd be interested in signing Julio Jones cheap, even if some of it was fully guaranteed, say $2.5M with $1.25M of it fully guaranteed, even with some additional incentives that are fairly stiff to attain. Finding a veteran WR with upside is a good idea, but that sounds a lot like the Watkins signing.

That said, I'd think I'd prefer for Gute to keep money in the piggy bank for a while. Maybe someone comes free at cut downs. GB might need some cap space at the trade deadline (week 8), at which time the team might know better where it needs help.

Can he play TE? No; No he can't. You're Right. Just Pass.

Agree to no on Jones. We have the camp to see how the guys we have now develop and also who knows who will be cut before final rosters and could be some real usable WR cut that could be picked up at a lower cost for less cap affect!

Julio Jones has been a great NFL receiver. But his time has passed. The Packers would do better to sign a TE. Thanks, Since ‘61.

I guess I pretty much agree. I'm not opposed to GB signing another veteran, just not sure about Jones. It's going to depend on how well Sammy Watkins can integrate. Health will play a huge factor for Sammy Watkins. In fact the health of the entire room will be critical for development.

My concerns, as they have always been really aren't around the cast of players in the room, as much as with the QB who seemingly struggles to develop young rookie talent. It's somewhat a given that we could have given Rodgers the best WR in the draft and the dude wouldn't see a ton of balls. It's the Rodgers MO.

This is as much about Rodgers legacy IMO, he needs to find a way to develop the two rookies and get them productive in a "Big Way", not a 30-35 catch way. Can Rodgers get it done is my question. He's terrifically excited about Sammy Watkins, which should tell us everything you'd need to know.

I can see GB adding a vet WR at some point this season, possibly mid season trade, but I suspect Jones won’t be the one. I thought last year he would have a bounce back year and it didn’t happen. The Hammy is sapping his ability. Even when he did play he wasn’t a big factor for the Titans, thus he was let go. Take a pass.

"And I don’t want a 33-year-old wideout with iffy hamstrings. "

We all lose to father time. Almost all athletes who excel into their 30s will talk about how their regimen needs to change to meet the challenges of more fragile bodies, evolving metabolisms, and declining flexibility. Is that what he needs? I don't know, but it's unlikely he's forgotten how to catch a football and beat DBs. Even if he's lost a step, he's a step faster than most DBs. Still, do you need two WR who likely won't be back in 2023 and who you cross your fingers they're going to make it through this week's game?

"I mean, Julio Jones is 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds. "

No he isn't...unless he's added over 3 inches since his Combine measurements or has been bathing in "enhancement" medications.

Unless there are a rash of injuries at the WR position in training camp I am definitely in the "not interested" category. A TE is a whole other prospect entirely if we can find a vet on reasonable deal. Heck, I would even explore Lazard at the TE position to maximize the best number of players on the field on offense.

We already have a WR of that type, Lazard, and an injury prone Watkins. A one year 2 mill non guaranteed contract and let him compete in camp.

The Answer is always about another WR.

I can see the pros and cons of this. If he'd be willing to sign a similar deal as Watkins, bring him to camp. One of the best WRs in the modern era would be a solid player/coach to all of those rookies. Learn from the best. Lining Jones up wide in a three receiver set with two rookies on the field could, emphasis on could, help them in getting open as defenses will still have to play Jones like the great player he has been and could still be if he stays healthy and has a great QB throwing to him.

On the counter side, the rookies have a great group of defensive backs to learn them up. Jaire has been vocal about playing them hard and having them learn from it. The reality of it all is, unless he wants the ring bad enough, Jones won't sign a similar deal as Watkins. So the whole point is moot. Can't wait for camp to see what this offense is going to look like!

I read the hype from lesser sites how he would be a great addition. There are even people spending money on betting on it. So I guess that it may be on some peoples minds. Big Julie was a hell of a receiver! His time may have passed due to injuries. I give the guy credit because I watched him play through them. In a dream scenario he signs a minimum contract, rehabs, recovers and plays lights out for us in the playoffs. But I am awake now and don’t see it in the real world.

I tend to agree with everyone who has posted on here . If the man want's to accept a Sammy Watkins type deal sure no harm no foul. Would much rather see them go after a third edge rusher or 3rd safety at this point instead if they choose to go after a veteran addition .

6-foot-6?

Julio Jones is 6'3, and he's not known for his large catch radius.

Its to bad we didn't get Allen Robinson II when he went to the Rams. But a huge no to Julio or OBJ. We don't need those headaches. Would also rather have an extra Edge rusher and a 3rd S at this point. And maybe the Raiders 2nd team TE.

I think Fuller or Hilton would be better options if they are worried Watson won't be ready to make a contribution early in the season. They have the WRs to cover the short and intermediate stuff but Watson and Doubs might be their best deep WRs which is a little scary. Doubs is better at the deep post, deep out routes than as a straight go route receiver. Watson can handle the vertical stuff but if he struggles early in camp with handling the playbook or gets the dropsies I could see them bringing in Hilton or Fuller.

GB already has two older WRs who have dealt with more than their share of injuries the past few years in Cobb and Watkins. Adding a third in J. Jones would be a big no for me. Maybe as a mid-late season addition if he's still available and if Cobb and/or Watkins is out once again might be a possibility. But that's a whole lot of "ifs".

*Edit* - Watkins is actually younger than I thought. He just turned 29. Thought he was older for some reason. The rest of the reasoning stands.

Julio is 6’3”… you can’t even do the bare minimum research?

I would sign Julio Jones for the vet minimum or near it. Or an incentive laden deal. That would still be quite a bargain imo. I doubt Jones would agree to it, which is why he is still a FA now. We are overpaying a shell of Randall Cobb's former self currently with a $4 mil cap hit.........overpaying by a lot. Cobb is simply not that great a player now. Jones would be an upgrade.