Romeo Doubs Eyes Free Agency, But Keeps Packers in His Heart
The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room has been a talking point for over a year now - and for good reason. It’s a young, diverse group with different skill sets, but one name keeps showing up when it comes to consistency: Romeo Doubs.
Now, with free agency looming this spring, Doubs is about to enter a new phase in his NFL journey. But if his recent comments are any indication, he hasn’t closed the door on staying in Green Bay.
On a recent appearance on Deebo & Joe, Doubs was asked a pointed question: "Of all the teams that are potentially there, do you think Green Bay will have the best opportunity to get to the Super Bowl?"
His answer? Short, sweet, and music to Packers fans’ ears:
**"Yes sir." **
That kind of confidence in the organization says a lot - and it might hint at where his heart lies, even as his market value rises.
Doubs’ Value - And Why It’s Complicated
Let’s be real: Doubs is going to test the waters in free agency. That’s been the expectation for a while now. And if you go by projections like the ones from Spotrac, he could be looking at a deal worth around $12 million annually.
That number becomes even more interesting when you stack it up next to Christian Watson’s one-year, $13.25 million extension. Watson is the flashier playmaker - no question.
His top-end speed and big-play ability pop off the screen. But the issue with Watson has always been availability.
Injuries have made it hard for him to stay on the field long enough to fully realize his potential.
If Watson had stayed healthy, we might be talking about him as a $20 million-per-year guy. But he hasn’t - and that opens the door for Doubs to make a strong case for himself.
In fact, since both entered the league, Doubs has quietly outpaced Watson by 160 receiving yards. That doesn’t scream “superstar,” but it does say something about reliability. And in a young receiver room still searching for a true No. 1, that kind of steady production matters.
The Packers’ WR Puzzle
Right now, the Packers don’t have a clear-cut alpha receiver. Fans still want to believe Watson has that ceiling, and maybe he does - but the health concerns are real.
Then there’s Matthew Golden, the rookie who came in with high expectations after being drafted with No. 1 receiver capital. But his first year didn’t show much in the way of dominance. It’s possible he’s just a late bloomer, but how long are the Packers willing to wait for that breakout?
That’s the dilemma facing GM Brian Gutekunst. Doubs has done more than anyone else in this group to stake a claim as the team’s No. 1 wideout - so does he get paid like it?
If you're Gutekunst, you're weighing a few things:
- Do you pay Doubs as a top guy, knowing he’s been your most consistent option?
- Or do you keep looking for that true WR1 elsewhere - maybe in the draft, maybe in free agency - and risk losing a dependable piece in Doubs?
A Decision That Could Shape the Offseason
This isn’t just about money. It’s about identity.
The Packers have a promising young quarterback in Jordan Love, who took a big step forward this past season. Surrounding him with the right weapons is priority number one.
And while Doubs might not be the flashiest name on the market, he’s proven he can be a reliable target in big moments.
He’s also made it clear that he believes in what Green Bay is building. That matters. In a league where players chase both the bag and the ring, Doubs seems to think the Packers give him the best shot at the latter.
Now it’s up to the front office to decide if he’s part of that future - and at what price.
The clock’s ticking, and the Packers have a decision to make.