If the Packers are right that they have him reliably running a 4.37 second 40 as opposed to the 4.45 time used in the RAS, then it’s possible that Reed is seen as a home run threat and is a player other teams missed a trick on potentially. Let’s hope so.

To me, he seems to have the ability to move fast in short spaces-to gain separation through quick feet. He’s got good body control. Once open, he’s got some elusiveness after the catch, which would make him interesting if he really does have 4.37 speed. He didn’t do much in open OTAs.

Let’s see if that changes once camp gets going. It’s going to be fun competition for receivers behind Watson and Doubs, not only for preference but in terms of how they are used and where they stand out. I’m looking forward to see what Toure can do given opportunities, but also seeing which of Reed, Melton, Cotton can really show speed in pads and make it count and whether Wicks can show the value of his phenomenal short area burst.

Who can get open and catch consistently. Who can make plays afterwards. Who will force us to notice them? There is a lot of speed and agility on this 90. Let’s hope some can put it all together together early.

I know readers have some anxiety when they don't hear how a receiver is tearing up the practices. However in Reed's defense what we have heard is how quick and twitchy he is. At this point of the season that is really all we can expect. I suspect once the pads come on we will find out if he's the real thing or not. Until then, enjoy the speculation.
Just MHO

The Packers say that they're going to use each of these guys for particular plays so they don't all have to learn too much.

To me that means if this guy is on the field, these plays are going to be run. Sets up the telegraph system. I hope they are just throwing up smoke screens to confuse and fool other teams.

Fasty and twitchy is a good thing. Reed will also have to prove himself on STs. I hope we see Reed excel on Punt Returns as well as on offense. GO PACK, GO!!!

I really liked the pick, especially after watching him tear up the Badgers. But seriously, the Packers already have several "Bigger" WRs on this roster. They NEEDED a WR with some twitch and quickness to go with the others on the roster now. IMO the Packers have a really nice blend on this roster and Reed is a perfect addition to go with Watson, Doubs, Toure, the two new TEs and the other WRs drafted with Reed in this class.

I think Watson is a beast and will only get better and better, at least as long as Jordan Love is a competent QB who can give the Packers average to just above average QB play. If Doubs becomes the #2 they think he can, or even a good #3, and either Musgrave or Kraft hits, AND they added Reed to go with one of the best receiving RBs (Aaron Jones) in the NFL?

HAHA...Just look the hell out!

IMO the Packers currently have an excellent blend of receivers on this roster. It really comes down to whether or not Jordan Love can play the position. I think he can...At least until he shows he can't.

Reed was the PERFECT pick.

Have said this before. MLF gets to call plays & run the he calls. He will have distribution issues. Who gets the ball? A pair of talented backs? Young TE's? Skilled & fast receivers? Trying to keep everyone involved & pumped up will be a challenge. MLF should have a good year. GPG!!!!

ONe concern has to be that he regressed in his last year not got better. Based on his last years performance he should have been undrafted. Thus we have no idea what version of him ends up in camp. Ananlyst were not high on this guy and quite frankly questioned the pick as they often do when Gutt picks.

We'll see what the Packers have in two weeks when the pads go on and he has to play against the starters on defense. He's about the same size as Donald Driver, but probably faster.

One factor that the 'critics' all seem to miss is Reed played against top-level competition in college. Watson and Doubs played against lesser foes. Reed's experience against better players could be a factor.

Time will tell, they thought they had their future Slot WR in Amari Rodgers. It takes a special player to be successful in that position and although Cobb had a lot of mileage he still had the quickness to get open and move the chains last year until the injury bug hit. When younger as proven with his kick and punt returns he also had the toughness needed so the future Slot needed both attributes. Don't rule out Toure the quickness is there and he has added some healthy weight to his frame in reference to toughness. Based on beat writers comments from MLF Toure had the better OTA and Mini Camp.

The organization has a long and solid history of drafting some very good WRs on the second day of the draft. Jennings, Jones, Jordy, Cobb, Adams, Watson.....that's the company that Reed aspires to. We've had way more hits than misses on Day 2 at that position.

But I'm also aware that rookie receivers have quite a few things to overcome if they're going to catch 50 passes. First, they have to stay healthy and active. Secondly, the guys in front of them either have to get injured or they have to play poorly in order for them to get opportunities. Watson didn't catch 50. Doubs didn't catch 50. And that's only 3 passes/game, or maybe 4 targets.

IMO, the Packers best lineup is going to be Watson and Doubs at WR, Kraft at TE, and Musgrave/Reed swapping off. First, good luck finding a DB that can matchup with Reed and Musgrave, both. Secondly, Musgrave can be a TE in a double TE run set, or he can be a big slot, or he can lineup wide and be a Lazard-type on runs and short passes.

Meanwhile, Kraft gives us a 6th offensive lineman. I can't wait to see this group on the field and I think it'll be best overall grouping. It'll keep the ball in the hands of Jones/Dillon and Watson for about 2/3 of the plays, and Doubs/Musgrave/Reed for the rest. This is not a disparagement of anybody else, but I think these are the horses we should run with.

No Fricking way. The guy was a bad pick.
The Athletic Score will have everything to do success.
And so does a guy that is taller and stronger than 6’ 190”.
The Reed pick wasn't a Packer pick. It was a Burn it!
There is No way to make -up the value lost.
Gutey did it again. A reach and loss of draft positioning.
Gutey never valued Punt Returners.
And the biggest mistakes of the draft are Wrs.
This guy doesn't look anything like Devante Adams,ETC.
Twitch - Try Head scratcher.

"Just look at guys like Wes Welker, Julian Edelman or Randall Cobb. All those guys were highly successful because they ran circles around defenders."

The average 40 time for a WR is 4.48. Cobb ran microscopically faster than average at 4.46. Edelman was slower than average at 4.52. Welker was a lumbering moose at 4.65. Maybe speed isn't everything that some people imagine.

Fifteen WRs ran faster than Reed at the combine. Many of them went undrafted. Reed was clocked at 4.45 ... again, marginally faster than average. And just about every player in history is going to say, "Yeah, but I was timed so much faster somewhere else."

I can understand all of you who express doubts in what can Jayden Reed do to help Packers in winning.

When you take in consideration highlights (good and bad one) and analyses made by quite a lot of football fans as well as experts, it looks like Reed fare well in their assessments. That is the first step. Second step is to adjust to speed and violence of NFL. And than to show the productivity when your number is called.

Many here talks about Reed's "regression" through final year in college. I do not think that "regression" is something to worry about. Last season in college Reed was catching the passes from new QB and had several new team mates on the offense. So, you should never assess performance just looking at one season. Also, do not forget that his numbers also depends on game plans and play calling. Maybe used Reed as decoy to open others for catching the ball and he might not had enough targets to match previous season productivity.

As DA, he might need year or 2 to adapt himself to the NFL life. Nobody knows. But his football resume tells us that he has high motivation for success. And that is the first and utmost force (behind talent only) to become successful in what he is doing. I can bet on him to achiebe success.