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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Should Packers extend Romeo Doubs? What the stats say about Jordan Love's trusted target
Should Packers extend Romeo Doubs? What the stats say about Jordan Love's trusted target With three years of NFL experience under his belt, the Green Bay Packers have a firm grasp on what kind of player Romeo Doubs is. His strengths, weaknesses and overall ceiling are fairly well established at this point as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Based on the stats he has put up, here is what we know about Doubs three years into his NFL career: Strengths The biggest strengths of Doubs' game are his ability to win contested catches and to put the ball in the end zone. These are the types of traits that could be labelled as "clutch," and Doubs has certainly been reliable for his quarterback when a play needs to be made. Among qualified NFL receivers, Doubs ranks in the 64th percentile for contested catch rate, and the 88th percentile since 2023, when Jordan Love took over from Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. He has 16 career touchdowns, including nine in 2023, and ranks in the 71st percentile for touchdowns per target over the last two years. With the type of quarterback Love is in terms of being willing to throw the ball up and give his guy a chance to make a play, Doubs has been a valuable asset in the receiver room as someone Love can trust in the red zone or when they absolutely need a play. This is also evidenced by his excellent drop rate deep downfield, where he ranks in the 98th percentile. Doubs has performed well against zone coverage, particularly in the last two years, ranking in the 69th percentile for yards per reception (Y/REC) and the 72nd percentile for yards per route run (Y/RR) versus zone since 2023. Weaknesses The weakest area of Doubs' play to this point is his ability, or lack thereof, to get yards after the catch and make people miss. He ranks in just the 34th percentile for yards after the catch per reception (YAC/REC) and the 22nd for missed tackles forced per reception (MTF/REC) since entering the league. It is simply not part of his skill set. Like some of Green Bay's other receivers, Doubs has had his battles with drops. He ranks in the 28th percentile for drop rate since 2022. Also similarly to some of his teammates, he has not performed especially well against man coverage. He lands in the 32nd and 21st percentile in Y/REC and Y/REC respectively when facing man coverage since 2022, has never ranked above average in either metric and in 2023, ranked dead last in Y/RR versus man. Doubs has not been much of a deep threat in his NFL career so far either, ranking in the 17th percentile for Y/REC and the 30th for Y/RR 20+ yards downfield. These may seem like short lists of true strengths and weaknesses, and that is a fair reflection of Doubs as a player. He is solid in most aspects of receiver play but does not have many areas he really excels or is a liability. Trending up Doubs has improved his effectiveness year on year in the short part of the field year on year, and it was the best part of his game in terms of receiving depth in 2024. From his rookie season through year three, his Y/REC ranking increased from the 14th percentile to the 41st and then the 64th, while his Y/RR ranking went up from the 12th percentile to the 53rd and then the 70th. He ranked in the 74th percentile in drop rate and the 87th in contested catch rate between 0-10 yards downfield in 2024, leading the team in first downs picked up in that area, another indicator of the trustworthy player he has become. Although his performance against man coverage has been suboptimal, Doubs did improve in 2024 and managed career high ranks of the 45th and 43rd percentile for Y/REC and Y/RR respectively. Doubs has become a stronger run blocker each year. His PFF run block grade ranked in just the 23rd percentile as a rookie, but rose to the 33rd percentile in 2023 and jumped significantly to the 64th percentile last year. Trending down After appearing to put his issues with catching the ball behind him in 2023, ranking in the 53rd percentile, the drops reappeared in 2024, as Doubs ranked in the 26th percentile in drop rate compared to the rest of the league. The Packers have a decision to make on Doubs, who is set to hit free agency at the conclusion of the 2025 campaign. Based on what he has shown so far, the deep, young receiver room he is part of, the lack of reporting around the team wanting to keep him, and the rumors he may have been dangled to Seattle in trade talks for DK Metcalf, it seems unlikely Doubs will get an extension in Green Bay. He is a solid player and has provided real value to the Packers, serving an underrated role, but he does not appear to be the quality of player they will pay, especially given the other contracts they have to handle in 2026. Doubs should have a strong market in free agency a year from now and be paid well, but barring a significant improvement in a host of areas this season, taking him from a slightly above average to difference-making wideout, it will not be Green Bay writing the check.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Packers' Romeo Doubs stunned by ‘stud' rookie receiver
The post Packers' Romeo Doubs stunned by 'stud' rookie receiver appeared first on ClutchPoints. With the Green Bay Packers going through OTAs to prepare for the upcoming season, one player who has stood out to many is rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden. As Golden is already developing a relationship with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and the rest of the team, one player who was impressed on Tuesday was fellow wide receiver Romeo Doubs. Advertisement One of the impact pass-catchers on the team, Doubs would be asked about his first impressions of Golden, to which he had no hesitation talking about how impressive he's been. He would call the rookie a 'stud,' and mention his work ethic and how he wants to learn from his teammates, according to Ryan Wood of 'Oh, man. Kid's a stud,' Doubs said Tuesday. 'Doesn't say much, but he just comes in and works. He's been real consistent in that area. If he has any questions for me, he comes to me. If he goes to Jayden [Reed], he goes to Jayden. He makes sure he asks as many questions as he can cause he is a rookie. Kid is playing fast right now, so I'm excited to see it.' Golden was taken with the 23rd overall pick by Green Bay, in what was an exciting time for many fans since they're not used to the team taking a receiver in the first round. Packers' Matthew Golden is complimented for his 'approach' Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin As Golden will continue to develop a relationship with Packers quarterback Jordan Love, he looks to build off his college career, where he played for the University of Texas. He played three seasons at the collegiate level, two with the University of Houston before heading in-state to Austin to play for the Longhorns, where he recorded 987 yards on 58 catches, averaging 17 yards per catch to go along with nine touchdowns. Advertisement LaFleur would point out to the media that he has adored Golden's 'approach' thus far while acknowledging that he 'still has a lot to learn,' according to Packers Wire. Still, the videos coming out of OTAs, as Golden catches passes from Love, are sure to make any fan excited. 'I like his approach, how he comes to work every day, 'LaFleur said Tuesday. 'He gives great effort, his attitude has been outstanding, and obviously he's a talented young player. Still has a lot to learn, but he's shown improvement every day.' At any rate, Green Bay is looking to improve after finishing with an 11-6 record, which put them third in the NFC North as they open the upcoming season on Sunday, Sept. 7, against the Detroit Lions. Advertisement Related: Packers' Matt LaFleur reveals intriguing experiment Related: Packers' 3-time Pro Bowler drops surgery revelation
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steelers Eyeing Trade for 15-TD Playmaker With Aaron Rodgers Ties: Report
Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have built up a war chest of 2026 draft picks thanks to the jettisoning wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, the team has a glaring hole in its offense that needs to be plugged. Pittsburgh acquired wideout DK Metcalf earlier in the offseason, giving the team a bona-fide star No. 1 pass-catcher, but with Pickens gone, the WR depth behind Metcalf — Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller, Ke'Shawn Williams — leaves much to be desired. Advertisement But after a new report from Andrew Filliponi of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, it seems the Steelers are already looking to fill the spot vacated by Pickens with a receiver who has previous ties to four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers, who most expect to sign with the team sometime before training camp. 'Source: The Steelers have inquired about Packers WR Romeo Doubs,' Fillipponi wrote. 'Green Bay drafted 2 WRs. And Aaron Rodgers played with Doubs in 2022. It's believed Rodgers really likes Doubs. We'll see where this goes.' Doubs played with Rodgers during his rookie season in 2022. That year, he caught 42 passes for 425 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. And while those numbers may not be all that impressive, they're solid considering Doubs was essentially the fourth option in Green Bay's offense that season behind Allen Lazard, Christian Watson, and tight end Robert Tonyan. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Christian Watson (9), wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) and running back Emanuel Wilson (31).Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Doubs has topped the 600-yard plateau each of the last two seasons, and he's totaled 1,700 yards and 15 touchdowns in three years with the Packers. Advertisement The 25-year-old WR is the second former Packer to be linked to the Steelers. On Thursday, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio mentioned that Lazard could be in play for the Steelers as well. The 29-year-old wideout played with Rodgers last season with the Jets, logging 37 receptions, 530 yards, and six touchdowns, and if Pittsburgh is desperate enough, it could pry Lazard away from New York with its bevy of extra draft picks. Related: Major Shedeur Sanders Announcement Made on Wednesday
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Packers 1,700-Yard Receiver Rumored To Be Steelers Trade Target
The Green Bay Packers could see up to six starters hit unrestricted free agency in 2026. On offense, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom, and Rasheed Walker are all set to become free agents. On defense, Quay Walker is also in line for free agency. However, General Manager Brian Gutekunst wants to keep the former bulldog in the long term. Over The Cap projects Green Bay to have -$7.1 million in effective cap space in 2026, ranking sixth-lowest in the league. The Packers will have to make some tough decisions, as it will be virtually impossible to retain all their starters without putting themselves in an even more challenging cap position. Advertisement The Packers need draft assets to ensure they have the ammunition to offset potential losses in free agency. With that in mind—and considering Green Bay invested heavily in the wide receiver position during the draft—a Packers wideout has been rumored to be a trade target for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs (87) is unable to haul in a pass during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings.© Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images According to Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan, the Steelers have inquired about Romeo Doubs. Romeo Doubs has built chemistry with quarterback Jordan Love dating back to their time taking snaps together on the scout team. As contract talks loom, the deal Khalil Shakir signed with the Buffalo Bills—worth $15 million annually—could serve as a baseline. Doubs has had a more productive career than Shakir, but concerns persist. He suffered two concussions last season, and while he's been a steady presence, he hasn't emerged as Green Bay's clear-cut No. 1 wideout. Advertisement With Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams under contract for 2026, the Packers may not view a long-term deal for Doubs as a pressing priority. Given his injury history and current role, the smart move could be to explore trade options now rather than risk losing him for nothing in free agency. In 2023, Romeo Doubs led the team in targets, ranked second in receptions, and tied with Jayden Reed for the team lead in receiving touchdowns. Although his role slightly shifted last season, he still finished third in targets, remaining a consistent part of the offense. The most likely scenario is that Doubs finishes the final year of his rookie deal in Green Bay. However, given the long-term structure of the Packers' receiving corps and the overall roster, it wouldn't hurt for Brian Gutekunst to at least pick up the phone and explore what Pittsburgh might be willing to offer. Related: Georgia DT Drops Three-Word Message After Signing With Packers
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets Projected to Trade for 1,700-Yard Weapon
The New York Jets have employed their fair share of former Green Bay Packers over the past two seasons, and primarily on offense. Of course, that's largely been to please former quarterback Aaron Rodgers, adding all of his friends, such as Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb. Yet, with all of those receiving options that have cycled through the Packers to Jets pipeline, the Jets could still add one more. The Packers drafted receivers in the first and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft and have three receivers under contract for 2026, which means someone has to be the odd man out. Advertisement Bleacher Report's Alex Kay predicts that man is Romeo Doubs, who in his three-year NFL career has caught 147 passes for 1,700 yards and 15 touchdowns. Kay predicts that the Jets will swing a trade for Doubs, continuing on the trend. "(Matthew) Golden and (Savion) Williams are joining a receiving corps already brimming with young talent. All of quarterback Jordan Love's top weapons from last season are set to return, including leading pass-catcher Jayden Reed, the promising but injury-prone Christian Watson (who is making his way back from a Week 18 ACL tear) and consistent No. 2 receiver Romeo Doubs. With other talents such as Dontayvion Wicks and veteran free-agent pickup Mecole Hardman also in the mix, Doubs appears to be a prime trade candidate this offseason." Wrote Kay. For the Packers, it makes a lot of sense, Doubs will be in a tough competition with a lot of players who may have more upside. Advertisement "The 2022 fourth-round pick has been steady but unspectacular over his first three professional campaigns. He's appeared in 43 games in that span—starting 35—and has 147 receptions on 235 targets for 1,700 yards and 15 touchdowns. While there's still a chance he takes a leap going into his fourth season, it's unlikely to occur in Green Bay. Rather than further reduce Doubs' already slim number of looks—he was a distant fifth in Packers targets in 2024—before allowing him to hit free agency when his rookie deal expires after the season, the team should be proactive and deal him to a team in need of receiving weapons." Related: Justin Fields Tipped For Career Rebirth With Jets Related: Analyst Whiffs on Potential Garrett Wilson Extension
