The Green Bay Packers struck gold when they selected Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden in the first round of April’s NFL Draft. So far, Golden has done nothing but impress in Green Bay — and his early performance has been so strong that Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes he could even force a trade decision.
“The Packers picked the fastest receiver in the draft, Matthew Golden, and early returns from Green Bay say the rookie’s overall athleticism has already shown up," Breer wrote. "It’ll be interesting to see whether a veteran receiver shakes free in a trade based on Golden’s development.