There’s a fine line between room for growth and room for concern. Last season, Matt LaFleur guided the Packers to yet another playoff run, only to be bounced in the Wild Card round – again. Green Bay didn’t just lose that game; they got outmuscled by the Eagles and swept by their own NFC North rivals. Add in the fact that head coach LaFleur swore by his system and the belief in his guys. But belief can only take you so far, especially when your receivers are dropping more balls than they’re catching.

Green Bay’s top three wideouts last year – Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs – combined for 25 drops. That wasn’t just a red flag; it was a marching band of red flags with drums. “You can’t worry about it,” LaFleur told ESPN last week. “I’ve got a lot of confidence in those guys… It’s three days in [for training camp], so I don’t want to make it too big a thing.” Spoken like a coach trying really hard not to panic. But even with training camp just three days deep, you could sense the undercurrent of concern. Because what’s unfolding now isn’t just about development – it’s about urgency. 

And Matthew Golden and Savion Williams were supposed to be the relief. For Matt LaFleur, they represented hope. For Jordan Love, maybe even redemption. But Williams, after early flashes, was sidelined with a concussion. By all early projections, they were slated to compete for WR1 duties. But as Marcus Mosher of Lombardi Ave reported about the training camp, “But one player who has consistently stood out is Dontayvion Wicks, the third-year receiver from Virginia. Wicks regressed in Year 2 as drops became an even bigger issue for him. However, he’s been one of the brightest stars of camp.” Instead of clarity, the WR room now looks like a spinning roulette wheel. Add in the injuries, and Matt LaFleur’s headache is only growing louder with every snap.

Savion Williams – after early flashes during the camp – was sidelined with a concussion, and Golden hasn’t been as electric as the hype suggested. Williams’ timing couldn’t be worse. The rookie from TCU – drafted as a developmental freak with raw upside – is now missing key reps just when he needed them most. Head coach Matt LaFleur declined to give a reason for Williams’ sudden absence from practice, which only fueled speculation. Concussion protocol was later cited, but in a crowded WR room, even one week off could cost a guy momentum and trust.

Don’t forget – Wicks regressed in Year 2, plagued by drops and inconsistent targets. Now? He looks more confident, more precise, and frankly, more ready than both rookies. If this trend continues, Wicks might leapfrog them both. And suddenly, the WR pecking order becomes a chaotic Rubik’s cube for Matt LaFleur. Great problem to have… if you like migraines. As if the WR plotline wasn’t enough, Jordan Love gave fans a familiar gut punch this week.

Jordan Love’s turnovers spark fan panic

Jordan Love, coming off a respectable 2024 season. With 3,389 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and – you guessed it – 11 interceptions. He didn’t exactly kick off training camp in dazzling fashion. On Day 1 of 11-on-11s, he threw a would-be touchdown to Wicks…that was snatched away by All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney in a leaping highlight-reel interception.

The clip went viral almost instantly. The reaction? Brutal. “Jordan Love already in mid season form,” one user posted. “We got rid of Aaron Rodgers for this?” asked another. It’s training camp, sure, but when your franchise QB throws a pick on Day 1, the internet doesn’t wait for pads to come on. This isn’t new. Love’s 11 interceptions last year matched Aaron Rodgers’ tally with the Jets and Patrick Mahomes’ count in KC. But context matters – Rodgers was hurt, Mahomes had a WR room in shambles, and Love was supposed to be ascending. The mistakes don’t feel like rookie growing pains anymore – they feel like a lingering flaw.

So yes, the WR puzzle is getting complicated. And yes, Jordan Love just added another turnover clip to his portfolio. But the bigger picture? Green Bay’s 2025 season is already feeling like one long test, with Matt LaFleur holding the pen, Love under the microscope, and Wicks rewriting the script before the ink even dries.