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Packers would like Nelson deal sooner rather than later

Jordy Nelson

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson runs on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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The Packers enter the season with depth at wide receiver, but deep in questions too.

With both Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb entering contract years, they have plenty of work to do too.

According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, the likeliest scenario involves trying to reach a deal with Nelson “sooner rather than later,” so they could then shift focus to Cobb’s deal.

The Packers also drafted three wideouts this year — Davante Adams, Jared Abbrederis and Jeff Janis — but they were looking to rebuild depth after losing Donald Driver, Greg Jennings and James Jones the last two offseasons.

Locking up Nelson early in the process would also gives them options with Cobb, who was on 100-catch pace before breaking his leg last year.