The 2018 season was supposed to be Geronimo Allison's breakout campaign. Injuries washed those expectations down the drain, relegating the Green Bay Packers receiver to just five games.
This offseason, Allison has almost been a forgotten man, as attention has landed on Marquez Valdes-Scantling and other, younger receivers. With new coach Matt LaFleur promising a multiple offense in Green Bay in 2019, there is reason to believe Allison's breakout season could be on the horizon.
Pro Bowl teammate Davante Adams sees Allison as a weapon who will benefit from LaFleur's system.
"He's the guy who's been working a lot in the slot, and he's used to playing a little more outside, but this is making him a little more dynamic," Adams said, via the team's official website. "I think Matt has really tested him or challenged him to widen it out so he can play multiple spots. ... Him being able to move around right now and be healthy, be himself and just play, being able to have all those things, it's going to be dangerous."
Adams should remain Aaron Rodgers' go-to target in Green Bay, even if LaFleur diversifies the plan more than previous seasons under Mike McCarthy. After that, there are plenty of targets up for grabs.
The rest of the Packers receiving corps will battle for snaps during training camp, where roles will become more defined. MVS has gotten offseason hype and could be in line to battle Allison for the No. 2 role. Trevor Davis has earned LaFleur's praise. Equanimeous St. Brown flashed ability in spurts last season. There is room for at least one of the wideouts to break out alongside Adams.
Which receiver it will be could depends on who earns Rodgers' trust quickest once the pads come on and the competition becomes real.
