Whether MVS or another WR, Packers Need to Find Vertical Threat

Among the Green Bay Packers many free agents this offseason is wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. MVS certainly isn't a high-volume pass-catcher, but his ability to win downfield with his speed is a critical element to the Matt LaFleur offense.

Over his four-year career, Valdes-Scantling has averaged 17.5 yards per catch, including 20.9 yards in 2020, which led the NFL. With 4.37 speed, there isn't another receiver on this team who can bring the same big-play ability that MVS can.

Unfortunately, MVS would miss time this season with a hamstring injury during the regular season, and he would also miss Green Bay's playoff game against San Francisco with a back injury. While still effective,…