Jayden Reed reminds Packers’ Jaire Alexander of ex-teammate Randall Cobb

Jayden Reed showed immense potential and has proven to be one of the most valuable assets on offense for the Packers.

Jayden Reed reminds Packers’ Jaire Alexander of ex-teammate Randall Cobb

Jayden Reed and Jaire Alexander (via Green Bay Packers/ New York Times)

The Green Bay Packers embarked on a fresh chapter last season after the departure of Aaron Rodgers. It was the dawn of a new day in the building as Jordan Love took over. The changes were not just at the quarterback position but even on the wide receiver spot as Randall Cobb, a seasoned player left the team to go play with Rodgers in New York.

The Green Bay Packers did not have depth in their receiver core. Their wideouts comprised of players in their first or second year in the NFL. This created an opportunity for them to showcase their skills and nobody did it better than Jayden Reed. The wideout had a fruitful year having caught 64 receptions for 793 yards, and 8 touchdowns. Reed’s gameplay left fans and his teammates impressed.

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Cornerback Jaire Alexander compared Reed to Randall Cobb in terms of route running and his skillset.

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I mean, he has full potential. He reminds me of a young Randall Cobb but he's I think, you know, he's better. He's hungry man. When you got a young guy coming in who's hungry for the ball, they're gonna make their plays and you see it.
Jaire Alexander said via NFL Media.

Jayden Reed was Jordan Love’s go-to target on offense this season

Reed made his mark quickly and established a solid rapport with Jordan Love early on. He emerged as the quarterback’s top target this season and averaged over 2 yards per route run. He had a better year compared to Randall Cobb who caught 25 passes for 375 yards and a touchdown in his first year. From that point forward, Cobb continued to get better and became Aaron Rodgers’ go-to target.

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Jaire Alexander and Jayden Reed (via AP/CBS Sports)

It would not be a far fetch to say that Love and Reed are on the way to becoming the second coming of Rodgers-Cobb. Jaire Alexander recognizes the hunger that Reed has when he steps out on the field. He makes plays happen and that is a great sign of a young star.

The Green Bay Packers have a talented roster on offense and defense. In a season where nothing was expected of them, the team went as far as the Divisional Round in the playoffs and proved that they are not to be taken for granted. This year, the team will look to repeat its magic and make it to the Super Bowl this time. One thing is certain, no Aaron Rodgers, no problem. The future is bright in Green Bay.

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