Packers' Lazard: 'I want to be the best receiver in the league'

Allen Lazard is set to take on a bigger role with the Green Bay Packers this season following Davante Adams' departure, and he's ready to make the most of the opportunity.

"I want to be the best receiver in the league," Lazard said, according to Sports Illustrated's Bill Huber.

The fourth-year receiver acknowledged that he faces stiff competition in his quest to be the best, but he's determined to get there.

"I know Davante Adams is still alive. I know Keenan Allen, Stefon Diggs, Justin Jefferson, guys like that around the league," Lazard said. "Yes, I'm competing here every single day to earn those reps and targets but, overall, that's the end goal I want to get to. Having that big-picture mentality but focusing on the small details.

"Right now, it's just camp. We've only been through four days of practice ... so I'm not getting my vision too far down the road. But, ultimately, in the back of my mind, that's where the end goal will be, eventually. But, focus on the now, just focus on getting better every single day and knowing I can only get to that level too if I have other great guys in my room to complement me."

Lazard set career highs last season with 40 catches for 513 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games. He's set to earn $3.9 million this season after signing a restricted free-agency tender in June.

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