More eyes than ever before are on Allen Lazard as he enters his fifth year as a member of the Green Bay Packers. Formerly signed off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, the importance of Lazard’s presence has never been higher. With Davante Adams now catching passes from Derek Carr, the expectation is for the former undrafted free agent to be Aaron Rodgers’ top guy heading into the 2022 NFL season.
Adams has been Rodgers’ favorite target for the last four seasons, and the two had quite the connection. Adams became a perennial Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, not to mention arguably the best wide receiver in the league. He left holding the Packers team record for catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in a season. Adams also ranks second in franchise history in receptions and receiving TDs and is fourth in receiving yards.
Had he remained a Packer, Adams would likely be Green Bay’s all-time leading receiver in every category imaginable. He would be a shoo-in for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and perhaps still is if he can continue to dominate with the Raiders. Meanwhile, Rodgers would have a much better chance of winning his third-straight MVP, and the Packers’ Super Bowl odds would be much higher.
