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Did anyone else screw up and take Jennings early? (1 Viewer)

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nebfan

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I am really hating my early 3rd round draft pick taking Greg Jennings. Last two games, 2 catches and 7 points in a PPR. Definitely not what I was expecting.

 
nebfan said:
I am really hating my early 3rd round draft pick taking Greg Jennings. Last two games, 2 catches and 7 points in a PPR. Definitely not what I was expecting.
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He put up 12 in my PPR league.....1 pt for for every 10 yards. I'll take 12 points from my WR's!
 
Bad_Mo said:
I didn't have the opportunity to get Jennings but I am sure pleased with my late round pick of Driver!
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That was what really made me mad. Last week I was going up against a guy who drafted Driver like in the 7th or 8th round, and he had like 8 catches for over 100 yards and a TD, while Jennings didn't get a single point.
 
nebfan said:
Bad_Mo said:
I didn't have the opportunity to get Jennings but I am sure pleased with my late round pick of Driver!
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That was what really made me mad. Last week I was going up against a guy who drafted Driver like in the 7th or 8th round, and he had like 8 catches for over 100 yards and a TD, while Jennings didn't get a single point.
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For the last few years, it seems that Driver gets overlooked waaaaay too much in drafts. Sure, the guy is getting older but he is always right there in the thick of things with WR scoring.That one-handed grab yesterday was pretty sweet.I ended up taking Driver in the 6th round (probably earlier than most but I've owned him before and would witness what he brings to the table each week).Jennings will come around.
 
:goodposting:

Hes is 18th in my PPR league, ahead of Calvin (#22), Boldin (#23), Roddy White (#30) and Bowe (#36)

All guys who may have been drafted ahead of him.

Aside from his goose egg week 2 I am happy.

 
The stat line doesn't tell the whole story. He could've easily had at least one long TD yesterday. I am staying patient with him and have been trying to buy in leagues where I don't own him.

 
More worried about the line - but I think this is the bottom of his value, so why sell now? 2 or 3 games have been fine, sit tight.

 
I have him in a performance league with 3pt bonus at 100 yards and 2pt bonus for 40+ yard TDs. The goose egg sucked, but I still think he has top 5 upside in that format.

 
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.

 
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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Hindsight is 20/20. After the preseason that GB had, and the fine start Hasselbeck was off to, I don't think you were in here saying the same thing. But with problems on GB's line and Hasselbeck's injury, of course those picks are not as good as they once looked. It's early, so I think both receivers have a chance to turn it around.
 
Yeah, it's too early to throw in the towel on Jennings. And while he hasn't been an elite FF WR thus far in 2009, he hasn't been a total bust either.

The earlier poster who brought up the production of guys like Roddy White and D Bowe was spot on, imho.

 
bucsbaby said:
The stat line doesn't tell the whole story. He could've easily had at least one long TD yesterday. I am staying patient with him and have been trying to buy in leagues where I don't own him.
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The stat line tells the entire story about Jennings. He is only averaging 5.3 targets a game, with only 3 targets yesterday. Too many options in GB with Driver, Jones and Nelson.
 
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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great insight in hindsight. Thanks...
 
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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Unless you posted this in August.................
 
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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LMAOYou might wanna get some ice for that wrist of yours, from patting yourself on the back so much
 
I know he missed some time yesterday with a wrist injury before coming back in the game - how long was he out for? More than a quarter? I wonder how much the missed time impacted his stats?

 
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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Just curious, do you have proof that you pimped these guys BEFORE the first 3 weeks? Anyone can throw out names of late round steals after week 3. Just sayin........
 
massraider said:
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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Unless you posted this in August.................
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:thumbup: Unless this was predicted preseason just another Monday Mornin Quarterback from my perspective :lmao:
 
H.K. said:
bucsbaby said:
The stat line doesn't tell the whole story. He could've easily had at least one long TD yesterday. I am staying patient with him and have been trying to buy in leagues where I don't own him.
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The stat line tells the entire story about Jennings. He is only averaging 5.3 targets a game, with only 3 targets yesterday. Too many options in GB with Driver, Jones and Nelson.
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What I'm saying is he makes 1-2 catches that were near-catches and no one is worried.He's a stud and Rodgers loves him. Just give it time, the big games will come.

 
p00h said:
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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great insight in hindsight. Thanks...
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Not sure why everyone is piling on here. BTW I passed on Rodgers 'cause Flacco was clearly better value, I'm awesome, etc. :thumbup:
 
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H.K. said:
bucsbaby said:
The stat line doesn't tell the whole story. He could've easily had at least one long TD yesterday. I am staying patient with him and have been trying to buy in leagues where I don't own him.
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The stat line tells the entire story about Jennings. He is only averaging 5.3 targets a game, with only 3 targets yesterday. Too many options in GB with Driver, Jones and Nelson.
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I mostly agree with HK. The lack of targets is bothersome. I think it's also due to his o-line not giving Rodgers time to go deep and Jennings only running long routes.
 
bucsbaby said:
H.K. said:
bucsbaby said:
The stat line doesn't tell the whole story. He could've easily had at least one long TD yesterday. I am staying patient with him and have been trying to buy in leagues where I don't own him.
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The stat line tells the entire story about Jennings. He is only averaging 5.3 targets a game, with only 3 targets yesterday. Too many options in GB with Driver, Jones and Nelson.
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What I'm saying is he makes 1-2 catches that were near-catches and no one is worried.He's a stud and Rodgers loves him. Just give it time, the big games will come.
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Rodgers loves him? Jennings is tied for 59th in the league in targets per game...good thing Rodgers doesn't hate him. Here is the company Jennings keeps based on targets/game through three weeks:Devery Henderson 5.7

Mike Furrey 5.7

Michael Jenkins 5.7

Patrick Crayton 5.7

Lee Evans 5.7

Bernard Berrian 5.7

Mike Wallace 5.7

Braylon Edwards 5.7

Johnny Knox 5.3

Sidney Rice 5.3

Eddie Royal 5.3

Greg Jennings 5.3

Michael Clayton 5.3

Horrible.

 
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comfortably numb said:
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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LMAOYou might wanna get some ice for that wrist of yours, from patting yourself on the back so much
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C'mon guys... be nice to this guy. He needs something to feel good about... look at his name for heaven's sake :thumbup:
 
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Wow. A lot of overreaction in this thread. The guy had one bad game against a team that has completely shut down every single #1WR they have faced. The other two games he had 100 yard games. I am a natural pessimist with every player on my team, but this is the one guy I am not worried about.

Driver is good, but after 16 games Jennings I think we will clearly know why he was drafted 4 rounds ahead of him.

 
H.K. said:
bucsbaby said:
H.K. said:
bucsbaby said:
The stat line doesn't tell the whole story. He could've easily had at least one long TD yesterday. I am staying patient with him and have been trying to buy in leagues where I don't own him.
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The stat line tells the entire story about Jennings. He is only averaging 5.3 targets a game, with only 3 targets yesterday. Too many options in GB with Driver, Jones and Nelson.
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What I'm saying is he makes 1-2 catches that were near-catches and no one is worried.He's a stud and Rodgers loves him. Just give it time, the big games will come.
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Rodgers loves him? Jennings is tied for 59th in the league in targets per game...good thing Rodgers doesn't hate him. Here is the company Jennings keeps based on targets/game through three weeks:Devery Henderson 5.7

Mike Furrey 5.7

Michael Jenkins 5.7

Patrick Crayton 5.7

Lee Evans 5.7

Bernard Berrian 5.7

Mike Wallace 5.7

Braylon Edwards 5.7

Johnny Knox 5.3

Sidney Rice 5.3

Eddie Royal 5.3

Greg Jennings 5.3

Michael Clayton 5.3

Horrible.
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Is that through 3 weeks or 4?
 
Can't we all throw Andre Johnson and Moss into this conversation as well, oh and don't forget Fitz and Boldin too. :X

 
stlrams said:
From my perspective, using a 3rd round pick on Jennings or TJ Housh was a hugh mistake. Both Driver, available in 6th round, and N Burleson, 9th or 10th, were a much better value. I have Driver and Burleson in most of my leagues.
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Jennings will be fine. Good luck with Burleson, are you one of the guys that have pimped him since he was in Minnesota?
 
ROCKET said:
Can't we all throw Andre Johnson and Moss into this conversation as well, oh and don't forget Fitz and Boldin too. :lmao:
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I think Jennings will be fine by the time the year is done but let's not get crazy. Right now Fitz, Boldin, Moss, and AJ are getting lots of targets. Jennings is not. If he has a nice game but doesn't get a lot of targets after tonight, I'll be looking to sell him off for another stud.
 
WHAT IS THE DEAL?!??!? IS HE JUST NOT GOOD? WHY IS HE NOT EVEN IN THE PICTURE IN A GAME GREEN BAY IS AIRING IT OUT?!/?1 I DONT GET IT!!!!!

 
Rodgers is having a career passing yard night, going to approach 400 YARDS!!!! AND JENNINGS HAS 3 RECEPTIONS FOR 30. SOMETHING IS WRONNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 
biggamer3 said:
another almost invisible game, wow i am stunned by this
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Agree. I've watched a lot of these games, too. Rodgers does NOT look to him at all. I'm beyond worried. If there's another quasi-stud, I would love to move him. No looks = doesn't matter what he does with them...How could GB turn their most talented offensive player into a decoy?! I'm just shocked that they are not giving him more designed short and mid range plays as they did last year. Quick slants and such.
 
he costs me two losses this week where i thought i had it in the bag, one of them up 10 with me having Jennings to his Rice.

Damn me

 
Look at the line woes, Jennings does most of his work in the deeper part of coverage. When Rodgers is on the run or his eyes are looking for d lineman, Jennings will not get the passes he has without better protection up front. Might not change, but as an owner I hope it does.

 
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