First Round Pick #23 - Matthew Golden WR - Texas

[DoURant]

Knowing the guy Malik is I wouldn’t be shocked if something isn’t worked out for his current number even if he stays here and isn’t traded.

If Quay leaves, which I doubt happens, maybe Willis would take #7, that was his college number. On the flip side, he was #2 his whole time in Tennessee, so that's the only number he has had in the NFL.

 

[DoURant]

Golden is signed sealed and delivered.

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[Heyjoe4]

I interpreted that his jersey # isn't rock solid, & that Willis might not have #2 at training camp. Either a Golden-Willis deal in the works OR a possible trade of Willis?

Good point, never crossed my mind. Willis is both a great backup QB (and probably a starter somewhere) and valuable in a trade. It's certainly possible he may not be here in the fall, so leaving his #2 jersey available makes sense. And I'm sure merch sales for a limited period don't hurt the healthy Packers' bottom line.

Nice catch Pkr, thanks!

 

[Heyjoe4]

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Thank D. Is it just me, or have these first round deals become much bigger? I had a number of $12 mil guaranteed for a first round pick. I know these numbers don't vary much by position selected. And the cap has been rising as the NFL figures out more ways to monetize the brand.

And I'm not complaining. If Golden delivers, having him on a rookie deal for 3 years or so will be a big deal for the Packers' cap management.