2020 NFL Mock Draft: Joe Burrow is Dolphins guy, Raiders snag Henry Ruggs III
Entering Week 10, the Green Bay Packers are coming off of their most disappointing performance of the 2019 NFL season. Their loss to the Chargers came seemingly out of nowhere, especially with the return of Davante Adams. At the same time, though, the fact that Adams is arguably the only reliable pass-catcher at Aaron Rodgers’ disposal remains a glaring issue for this team.
That’s where Clemson’s Tee Higgins would come into play. Higgins is a big-bodied receiver that has impressive burst and quickness to his game, making him a potentially elite deep threat in the NFL. Pairing that type of playmaker with Adams would make the Packers offense far more versatile than it is and, with a player like Rodgers at the helm, that could make Green Bay incredibly difficult to contain.
I’m not buying the reportedly uncertain future of Tom Brady with the New England Patriots. That’s a marriage that isn’t going to end until Brady retires and, frankly, I don’t see that happening just yet. While that may be true, the Patriots are back in a position where they need a contingency play behind Brady. That’s where Jalen Hurts could come into the mix and that could be a perfect match.
Hurts’ development since arriving at Oklahoma and, sneakily, in his final year at Alabama where he played behind Tua has been remarkable. He’s always been a good athlete and decision-maker but his throwing has improved tremendously, displaying terrific accuracy and downfield passing prowess. He’s not perfect but, in New England, he’d have the opportunity to refine his skills further and get him ready to be a matchup nightmare whenever Brady is finally gone.