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Sabertooth
Footballguy
I'd say it's still Driver. That should hold true forthe year. But with the emergence of Koren Robinson and Greg Jennings, it's going to be more like 1a, 1b, and 1c. Which is to say there really isn't a number 1.
Rusty Syringes
Footballguy
Driver is going to be an excellent start this week against the Rams.
Wide receivers always have been and always will be all over the map from week to week.
That's why you put as many eggs in the RB basket as you can.
Wide receivers always have been and always will be all over the map from week to week.
That's why you put as many eggs in the RB basket as you can.
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chet_zesty
Footballguy
Driver killed his numbers last night by dropping a few passes, including a quick slant in the endzone. He certainly had the chance to put up #1 WR numbers. Even if Jennings has passed him by (which I dont think is the case), the Packers are throwing the ball so much that there will be plenty of catches to go around (assuming he can hold on to them).
Driver got traded to Minnesota? Dammit!!!!!
Crusaderfan
Footballguy
Agreed. He had plenty of opportunities to put up WR1 numbers. All he had to do was catch the ball.Willie
H.K.
Footballguy
Driver's drops showed why Favre has a lock on Jennings. Driver will be no better than a Wr3 or WR4 going forward.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
There was a point last night after a Driver drop when they showed Favre and he had a look on his face similar to the father in "Ol Yeller" when he knows that he has to put the dog down. I'm not suggesting that Favre is taking a shotgun to practice this week, but I think that Driver is no longer his sure-handed, number one option.
gump
Footballguy
Prelim targets have Driver at 12 (his most of the year) and Jennings at 10.Drive is also top 5 in the NFL.
Bertha
dickey moe alias
Oh bull####!
Koya
Footballguy
The overeactionists on this site are truly laughable. Guys seem to "have it out" for certian players, and when there is the slightest ***** in said players armor, ITS PILE ON TIME!!!:rollseyes
river isnt going to lose Favre's faith because of one bad night. It happens. That said, Jennings has been an immense surprise.
FFdork
Footballguy
and I'm a Jennings owner & I don't have Driver in any leagues.Despite the fact that Driver has been pretty bad the past two weeks, this one fact makes it look pretty clear to me that he will be fine:
He had 13 targets last night (according to nfl.com's play-by-play).
13 is a huge number. Most receivers catch 60-70% of the throws for which they're targeted, implying Driver would've caught 8-9 out of 13 throws on an average night.
Not sure why anyone would think Driver has "lost it" when the first two games this year, he went 7-96 and 8-153. Ease up on the kneejerk reactions.
He had 13 targets last night (according to nfl.com's play-by-play).
13 is a huge number. Most receivers catch 60-70% of the throws for which they're targeted, implying Driver would've caught 8-9 out of 13 throws on an average night.
Not sure why anyone would think Driver has "lost it" when the first two games this year, he went 7-96 and 8-153. Ease up on the kneejerk reactions.
Rusty Syringes
Footballguy
Oops, I'm getting my fantasy starts mixed up.Still a good start against the Rams.
H.K.
Footballguy
With his hands, he'll need a ton of targets to be viable for FF. His drops last night cost the Packers the game. Expect a sharp decline in passes thrown his way. He better block his tail off if he hopes to stay on the field, because he sure can't catch.
Synthesizer
Footballguy
He was targeted twice at the goalline last night. Very very close to making both plays. Even though the numbers haven't been great, I like the opportunities he's getting.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Off the mark on Robinson. He'll get his...after Driver, after Jennings, after Franks and Martin and then after Green/Morency and then maybe after Henderson.
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
From a cursory obsersation, it seems Favre definitel looks Driver's way in the EZ.
Driver is still going to get the #1 coverage, and Favre is establishing Jennings early so teams have to think about him. This will open up things for Driver more, especially if Morency runs the ball well and continues to get lots of passes thrown his way.
Driver will get his. Very few WRs are week in week out, Randy Moss of old consistent. We all know Driver is still capable of those huge games which makes him a nice #1 WR.
Driver is still going to get the #1 coverage, and Favre is establishing Jennings early so teams have to think about him. This will open up things for Driver more, especially if Morency runs the ball well and continues to get lots of passes thrown his way.
Driver will get his. Very few WRs are week in week out, Randy Moss of old consistent. We all know Driver is still capable of those huge games which makes him a nice #1 WR.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
You get all that from one look that the camera caught on tape? Wow!Favre had a similar look in the first week with Bubba Franks. What did Franks do last night? Since the beginning days of Sharpe, Favre has never locked onto a receiver. That is why Favre is Favre and why he has been highly successful. Even if a healthy TO or Moss were on the team, Favre would not lock onto them if he had other options available to him.
Neo
The Dude minds
Block to stay on the field? Cost them the game?
I guess McNabb was just average last night. Wow talk about jumping off the ledge.
Joe Kidd
Footballguy
Put yourself in Favre's shoes last night. Who would you throw to, Jennings with one on one coverage with Joselio Hanson or D. Driver covered by Sheldon Brown and safety help over the top.
With that being said Driver still had more targets than Jennings last night. Driver is now #4 in the entire NFL in targets for the year, that sure does sound like a wr3 or wr4 to me
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Favre was still looking for his number one guy (Driver), DD just had a couple of drops, but to say DD is 1a, 1b, or 1c is just laughable. I guess we can expect this type of knee jerk reaction in the Pool after a nationally televised game though.
With that being said Driver still had more targets than Jennings last night. Driver is now #4 in the entire NFL in targets for the year, that sure does sound like a wr3 or wr4 to me
.Favre was still looking for his number one guy (Driver), DD just had a couple of drops, but to say DD is 1a, 1b, or 1c is just laughable. I guess we can expect this type of knee jerk reaction in the Pool after a nationally televised game though.
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wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Driver > Jennings.
PahtyTom
Footballguy
I think it's time that I checked out this ignore feature on FBG. Anyway, he's caught 55% of passes thrown his way so far. He was 58% last year. He had a few drops last nite, but one off game doesn't make Favre forget what he's done the last 5 years or so.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
I think my attempt at humor outed some Favre apologists.
doughboydeluxe
Footballguy
at the people who think Driver isn't still the #1 WR in GB. Driver didn't have his best game last night, but with the #4 CB for Philly lining up across from Jennings, it's no surprise he got a lot of looks. Driver is still the WR Favre trusts most.Dexter Manley
Footballguy
I watched the game, and I think just about all of those drops came on slants after he received that vicious hit in the first half when running a slant and was shaken up for awhile. You could tell that he was concerned about taking another hard blow when he was running those same slant patterns for the rest of the game.
corpcow
Footballguy
Ok. I think we're overreacting a bit... 
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H.K.
Footballguy
Exactly. He is afraid of contact. The bad news is that people will be trying to take his head off every week. Tough to catch with alligator arms.
a_rackowski
Footballguy
Driver was hurt. Period.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Exactly. Driver and Favre's wives travel to away games together. They've been teammates for many years.
matuski
Footballguy
I used to think this was schtick...Every post you make is to the extreme.HK = King of overreaction.
I was coming into this thread to post this exact same thing. I wouldn't be suprised if he had a slight to moderate concussion from that hit. That is why he was off. Driver will be back to his old self soon.
Phurfur
Footballguy
I guess you just showed everyone your football knowledge. How many games have you seen Driver play? This is one of the most misinformed statements I have seen in awhile.
Koya
Footballguy
Because Driver has a PROVEN track record as a VERY productive Wide Receiver in the NFL.Williamson is PROVING a track record of spottiness and a LOT of drops.Almost every WR has bad games. Some are known for dropping some easy passes but are still good-great (ie. TO, Darrell Jackson). Some are known for having the potential to be good-great except they just drop TOO many passes TOO often.That's why.When Williamson has a couple very good seasons under his belt, his drops will be forgiven. If he keeps dropping without continued production, then what he will be known as is a WR that simply drops too many passes.
Oh.
bigupsetter
Footballguy
there's way too many over reacting to subpar performace(s) last night. Lets not forget farve looked like favre from last year, driver had tight coverage on him, and the two almost plays at the endzone werent the easiest plays to make (i still think he got pushed in the back of the ezone). whats going to hapen as jennings progresses it will open things up for driver even more.
PLUS- FAVRE AND DRIVER ARE GOING TO SEE THE GAME FILM AND BOTH REALIZE FAVRE HUNG HIM OUT TO DRY ON THAT PLAY DRIVER GOT WHACKED IN THE SECOND QUARTER!!!
PLUS- FAVRE AND DRIVER ARE GOING TO SEE THE GAME FILM AND BOTH REALIZE FAVRE HUNG HIM OUT TO DRY ON THAT PLAY DRIVER GOT WHACKED IN THE SECOND QUARTER!!!
Jackal King
Footballguy
I know one thing for certain....DD is fearless when it comes to his crossing routes and I've seen him bounce back up after taking hits that left the DB on the turf. He is definitely not afraid of contact. You can speculate all you want on his skills, past or future, but I think his courage is unquestioned.H.K. said:
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bigbrownbag
Footballguy
Chad Johnson had 1 catch for 11 yrds week 3 and 6 for 64 in week 4. Where is the thread
"Chad Johnson"
"So is the last two games nothing to worry about, or is the #1 WR in CIN now TJ Howsyourmama?"
"Chad Johnson"
"So is the last two games nothing to worry about, or is the #1 WR in CIN now TJ Howsyourmama?"
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
Oh my, did i read in one of the above posts that Koren Robinson is now 1c in GB?
Jennings is a solid WR, but Driver is the clear #1 in GB. He had an off night, but Favre trusts him more than any WR on the team.
Driver will be top 10 in the NFL in targets, very likely top 5.
Jennings is a solid WR, but Driver is the clear #1 in GB. He had an off night, but Favre trusts him more than any WR on the team.
Driver will be top 10 in the NFL in targets, very likely top 5.
bigupsetter
Footballguy
with cincy, its pick your poison, teams just dont want chad killing them, so they let hoosurmama do it.
jennings is still a aways away from being a top wr, if driver was out and jennings was double teamed would he put anywhere near those numbers?? meanwhile driver last year was the only guy and coming into this year as well and he just goes out and produces, seriously, lets not over react here
jennings is still a aways away from being a top wr, if driver was out and jennings was double teamed would he put anywhere near those numbers?? meanwhile driver last year was the only guy and coming into this year as well and he just goes out and produces, seriously, lets not over react here
Lemmiwinks
Footballguy
I've seen multiple threads saying Housh is now the #1 and CJ is an after thought.How people can ignore years of track record and history based on a couple games performance is beyond my comprehension. Wishful thinking from Jennings and Housh owners.
Jewell
Footballguy
From Donald Driver:
September 18, 2011
To my family, the Packers organization, current and former teammates, friends and all of Packers Nation,
THANK YOU for the opportunity to play for the greatest franchise, and best fans, in all of sports. The Green Bay Packers team goals are absolutely the most important focus for all of us moving forward. With the incredible blessing of the birth of my third child (Charity) last week and becoming the All Time Packers Leading Receiver in Yardage today by surpassing Pro Football Hall of Fame’s James Lofton, I also wanted to briefly reflect for a day on the wonderful experiences that I have shared with all of you.
I still remember the Packers drafting me as the 213th overall player in the last round of the 1999 NFL Draft. The Packers had the 212th and 213th picks back to back that year, and they would not even take me 212th! I clearly did not know Wisconsin very well back then, because I got off the plane that April in just shorts and a short sleeve shirt – and yes, I froze!
Thankfully, I have learned a lot since then about a number of topics:
1) How to be a loving father and husband
2) To appreciate every single day what it is like to play for a Packers organization that is committed to excellence
3) That Packers fans will always support you, no matter how cold it gets!
4) That on field accomplishments matter, but that charity and giving back to the community is the most important accomplishment of all
5) That I will never be done learning, interacting and enjoying the special relationship with Packers staff, teammates, fans and community supporters throughout the world
In closing, I want to encourage all of you to hug your loved ones this week and please continue to support the Packers and your community! THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Donald Driver
September 18, 2011
To my family, the Packers organization, current and former teammates, friends and all of Packers Nation,
THANK YOU for the opportunity to play for the greatest franchise, and best fans, in all of sports. The Green Bay Packers team goals are absolutely the most important focus for all of us moving forward. With the incredible blessing of the birth of my third child (Charity) last week and becoming the All Time Packers Leading Receiver in Yardage today by surpassing Pro Football Hall of Fame’s James Lofton, I also wanted to briefly reflect for a day on the wonderful experiences that I have shared with all of you.
I still remember the Packers drafting me as the 213th overall player in the last round of the 1999 NFL Draft. The Packers had the 212th and 213th picks back to back that year, and they would not even take me 212th! I clearly did not know Wisconsin very well back then, because I got off the plane that April in just shorts and a short sleeve shirt – and yes, I froze!
Thankfully, I have learned a lot since then about a number of topics:
1) How to be a loving father and husband
2) To appreciate every single day what it is like to play for a Packers organization that is committed to excellence
3) That Packers fans will always support you, no matter how cold it gets!
4) That on field accomplishments matter, but that charity and giving back to the community is the most important accomplishment of all
5) That I will never be done learning, interacting and enjoying the special relationship with Packers staff, teammates, fans and community supporters throughout the world
In closing, I want to encourage all of you to hug your loved ones this week and please continue to support the Packers and your community! THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Donald Driver
Joe Summer
Footballguy
What a great guy.
