A lot has been written about the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room this offseason due to its unique nature. As a whole, the corps lacks a bonafide No. 1 wideout, but there are a number of quality alternatives who could evolve into one. These include Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. There is also Bo Melton, one of the lesser-known players in the room of unheralded talent.
According to one report, Seattle is regretting moving releasing one of these players who is now making a name for himself.
The Green Bay Packers Make The Seattle Seahawks Regret Releasing Former Wide Receiver
According to Seattle Insider Braden Ramsey:
According to Lee Vowell of 12th Man Rising, former head coach Pete Carroll — who reportedly controlled roster decisions during his 14-year tenure — made the wrong decision when electing to keep seventh-round pick Dareke Young on the active roster over Melton, selected four spots ahead of Young, in 2022.
Melton is almost a certain lock to make the Packers roster in 2024. Green Bay is an ascending team and apparently knows best how to use Melton. Pete Carroll and the Seahawks did not. Now, Dareke Young might not make Seattle’s 2024 roster while Melton is on a team likely bound to make the postseason.
Young has hardly played in the league, appearing in a special teams capacity more often than not over his 19 career appearances. He has two career receptions totaling 24 yards.
Hindsight is 20/20, but we’re not sure Carroll made the wrong decision between Young and Melton at the time. When deciding between seventh-round picks to fill out a roster, special teams ability is a massive part of the equation. Young played nearly 46% of Seattle’s special teams snaps as a rookie, while Melton saw just 12 special teams snaps in his five games with Green Bay last year.
The Packers have a real shot of having the youngest, deepest, and most talented wide receiving corps in the NFL. There are five or even six wide receivers who could make an impact on the offense on any given play. Most teams are lucky to have three of those guys.
Melton is a perfect example. It will be interesting to see what this offense looks like in 2024.
