Cory's Corner: Packers Are Better Off Without Chocolate Cake - Cheesehead TV

Justin Jefferson is one of the best receivers in the league. 

Heck, he might be the best receiver in the league. 

But…$35 million a year? 

The Vikings gave the 24-year-old a four-year, $140 million extension on Monday. Minnesota backed up a Brinks Truck for a receiver that disappeared in one career playoff game.

This is a time for the Packers to celebrate. Minnesota seems like it is in the driver’s seat by having a quarterback in a rookie deal. But the answer to finding more money in the couch cushions is not to spend it on candy bars and chocolate cake. 

This takes me back to Davante Adams. The Packers had arguably the best wideout in the league. He was a perfect route runner, physical in traffic and had excellent hands. But deep down, the Packers knew that he was a want and not a need. 

And no better reason is last year’s Packers. They were the youngest team in the league and that group continued to turn heads. Four of the Packers top five pass catchers last year were rookies. Having a receiver is awesome, but it’s like having a convertible in Canada. Does it really make a difference if you can only use it two months a year?

The Vikings are betting that Jefferson can overcome Sam Darnold (I’m as surprised as you are that he ended up in Minnesota) and the rookie No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. Even if Jefferson does outplay both of those guys, which he likely will anyway this year, is it worth to the tune of $35 million?

Green Bay did it the right way. It got the quarterback right first. Then, it sprinkled in the offensive line and defense before worrying about the position players. 

The Vikings were backed into a corner. Jefferson knew that there was no way that Minnesota would not sign him — the public relations nightmare would’ve been awful for a team that is still trying to gain an identity. 

So don’t be worried about the Vikings. Minnesota decided that building up the offensive and defensive wasn’t worth as much as toe-tappers or first down receptions. 

The Vikings opted for chocolate cake, but the Packers went for green beans. The most boring thing to eat of all-time might be green beans. 

Green Bay is most definitely boring. They have drafted an army of offensive linemen, which makes sense because so many people are now believing in the guy that unit has to protect. 

The Vikings don’t know if they can believe in their quarterback. That’s why they are now eating candy bars for breakfast. The problem is, you cannot keep doing that without getting a stomach ache. 

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