Adding to the wide receiver position in this year’s draft is nowhere near a necessity for the Green Bay Packers. However, an additional vertical presence within the offense could be valuable.
Whether or not Christian Watson is getting the ball, when he’s on the field, his presence is felt. His big play ability because of his speed alters how defenses defend this Packers’ offense.
When there is a legitimate vertical presence to account for, it creates better spacing underneath and more room for other pass-catchers to operate. We’ve also seen Watson’s gravity at work, with defenders giving him more attention, which again, opens up opportunities for others.