Packers WR Coach Addresses 2024 Receiver Corps Struggles

"To me all those guys understand, they're competitive. As we've gone through, we have conversations about what we need to improve on," Mahaffey said. 

"Those guys have an understanding that hey, when my number's called, I want to put myself in a position to be able to go out and help my team," he added. "They're naturally competitive. They take a lot of ownership in that, and I think we've got an intrinsically motivated group."

The Packers invested significant draft capital in their receiving corps, selecting Matthew Golden in the first round and Savion Williams in the third. They also signed veteran wideout Mecole Hardman to boost competition in the room. Expectations are high for Golden. Reports indicate he has been receiving guidance from Jayden Reed as he adjusts to the offense and settles into the locker room.

"Jayden's been amazing out there. Just even yesterday, there was a clip where he's back there talking and having conversations with Matthew Golden," Mahaffey said. "He's out there pouring into the rest of the guys on the team. He's bringing great energy out on the field. He's a real joy to be around each and every single day. He works hard. He cares about his teammates. He wants to see other people do well, and it's been fun to see Jayden, as he's continued to grow, being able to expand his leadership skills and pour into others."

Pro Football Focus credited Jayden Reed with a team-high in drops last season. He is arguably the most talented receiver on the roster, but he needs to bounce back in 2025. If the Packers are serious about making a Super Bowl run, that urgency has to extend beyond Reed. The entire receiver group must be more consistent, and it starts with simply catching the football.