Ex-Packers QB Delivers Harsh Jordan Love Truth Ahead of Draft

In an April 19 X post, Benkert made a directive that runs counter to Green Bay's draft philosophy, investing a high-value pick at wide receiver.

"The Packers need to do right by Jordan Love," Benkert wrote. "Find him a game changing receiver... Damn near every team in the league has someone that stands out. Time to make it right."

Green Bay has rarely invested first-round draft capital at receiver, selecting just five receivers in the first round since 1936 -- the last in 2002.

The NFL has witnessed an explosion in the importance of the receiver position with the shift to more pass-heavy offenses, evidenced by receivers who were paid quarterback salaries over the past few years.

Benkert listed ad nauseam numerous teams who have at least one, if not two, game-changers at the receiver position:

Joe Burrow has Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins. JJ McCarthy has Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Jared Goff has Amon Ra & Jameson Williams. Jalen Hurts has AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. Matthew Stafford has Puka & Davante Adams. Tua has Tyreek & Waddle. Caleb Williams has DJ Moore & Odunze. Dak has CeeDee. Stroud has Collins. Baker has Evans and Godwin. Lawrence has Brian Thomas Jr. Penix has London. Giants have Nabers. Steelers have Pickens & Metcalf. There are a ton others too.

While many fans clamored for the Packers to push for a reunion with Davante Adams or sign DK Metcalf, it would have put quite a financial squeeze on the Packers franchise that has Love on a $220 million contract.

Rather, the most cost-effective approach would be to draft a surefire difference-maker in the first round who would provide immense surplus value on their rookie contract for at least four years.

There were high hopes for Green Bay's receiving corps last year, but the group did not take a step forward in 2024, ranking third in drops (33) and second in drop rate (6.9%) despite playing in an offense that attempted the third-fewest passes in the league.

Second-round pick Christian Watson has not produced consistently and is in the final year of his rookie deal alongside fourth-rounder Romeo Doubs. The Packers should be prepared to move on from both receivers.

While Tetairoa McMillan may be out of reach for Green Bay, there are three other receivers with first-round grades by Pro Football Focus who the Packers could draft.

But that's if they want to do right by Love.