Driver (1 Viewer)

[azngangster]

Will the emergence of jennings hinder driver's numbers considerably in the upcoming weeks after his bye? I love driver, but this is scaring me since driver has had a couple subpar weeks, jennings has been on fire, and driver's injury is concerning me a little. Will driver get back on track soon, and what type of numbers do you all predict out of him?

 

[PsychoMan]

yeh i'm a bit scared too ... i'm trying to sell him packaged with a RB handcuff (benson, turner etc) for an upgrade at WR

 

[Superbowl Shuffle]

Driver is tough to sell because he doesn't have the name recognition of his peers at WR1/WR2. Add the fact that he's underperformed for two straight weeks and dealing with an unquantified injury, and he's not going to bring you much in return right now.

But the next time he blows up, yeah, I'd test the waters.

 

[Polish Hammer]

Driver is tough to sell because he doesn't have the name recognition of his peers at WR1/WR2. Add the fact that he's underperformed for two straight weeks and dealing with an unquantified injury, and he's not going to bring you much in return right now.But the next time he blows up, yeah, I'd test the waters.

very I'm a Driver owner and there are maybe only 2-3 owners in my league that know enough about Driver and his situation to give something close to a fair value right now. The rest look 80% at names and numbers when evaluating trades and right now those aren't in DD's favor. Hold him through the bye, let him heal up, and if he blows up see if you can swap out for someone more consistent.

 

[Steve Dallas]

Hold. Right now you won't get fair value for him and as soon as you unload him he's just going to blow up anyways.

 

[CowboyFan]

Driver got rocked last week, or else he probably would have had a TD and more yardage. He was definitly still hurting this week.

After the bye, he should be back to normal. Plenty of balls to go around in GB and Farve will target him often.

 

[EdwardCat]

Driver doesn't catch the deep ball. Jennings does. With that being clearer over the past few weeks, that drops Driver's value. Also, it seems likely Jennings will gain more favor with Favre. I'd wait for Driver to have a solid game and then trade him.

 

[HoTnickZ]

I have both, but don't worry he will bounce back after the bye... a definite hold; the sched sets up for a nice bounce back on his part, if you should decide to sell at that time that's understandable.

 

[perry147]

Driver got rocked last week, or else he probably would have had a TD and more yardage. He was definitly still hurting this week.After the bye, he should be back to normal. Plenty of balls to go around in GB and Farve will target him often.

 

[GDogg]

Who would you sell him for, though?

The Packers are going to throw the ball perhaps more than any team in the league. Through 5 games, Driver is fourth in the NFL in WR targets while Jennings is 17. In fact, in the last three weeks, which includes the past two poor games, Driver was also fourth in the NFL in WR targets (Jennings moves up to 11 when sorting the last 3). He got injured, struggled and now gets two weeks to heal prior to their next game.

Why be so quick to drop a guy? Every receiver in the NFL is going to have a bad game or two or three. Look at the situation when evaluating. Driver is still an elite receiver in terms of targets, but since he got injured, he's struggled a little bit. He now has a legit WR target lining up on the other side of the field, so defenses can't just bracket Driver anymore. This is a good thing.

Jennings emergence is great for Driver's production forward, assuming he comes back healthy after the bye. Driver is a guy to target, not to sell.

 

[DawgPoundNJ]

I was just offered Favre, Driver, and Jason Hanson for Frye, Houshmandzedeh, and Gould. Two weeks ago, I would have jumped on it. Now, I'm not sure.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I just bought him.

Got Driver and FTaylor for FWP and Samie Parker.

I think Driver gets well thru the bye and then is the compliment to Jennings as GB has to throw all year.

FTaylor has a great December schedule, unlike FWP.

Samie was a throw-in.

 

[packersfan]

As a Driver owner I'm not thrilled with back-to-back poor weeks. However, I think the Packers were babying him through yesterday's game. Physically, he looked fine but he was rarely targeted and was not a big part of the passing game at all which was very rare. I think -- and this is pure speculation on my part -- that the team needed him to play (they would have only had 3 healthy WRs if he didn't) but they wanted to use him more as a decoy so that he could get through the game and then use the bye week to heal up. Again, I'm just speculating on that. FBG had him for 6 targets but it sure seemed to be a lot less and he spent most of the first half not even having Favre look in his direction.

I'd hold him or try to buy low if you need some WR help. As was stated before the Packers are going to have to throw a lot and there will be plenty of passes for him. I don't see Jennings' emergence having a major negative impact. Keep in mind Driver put up 84-1,208-9 and ranked 10th among WRs in 2004 with Javon Walker having a Pro Bowl year.

 

[IndyHavoc]

I just bought him.

Got Driver and FTaylor for FWP and Samie Parker.

I think Driver gets well thru the bye and then is the compliment to Jennings as GB has to throw all year.

FTaylor has a great December schedule, unlike FWP.

Samie was a throw-in.

[ hijack ]Jeff, I like the Driver pickup but at this point I'm not getting scared away from FWP late schedule. After watching the last 2 games for Fast Willie, it sure is starting to look like he's learning how to really be punishing on defenses. I saw him get very low and really plow on a couple runs vs. the Chargers, and also really like his recognition to make the "plow" vs. "break it" decision. It just seems like we're actually getting to see the development of a very special back. Am I way off here, or is anyone else seeing him develop just like you see guys develop in college.

I just think that Freddie T is going to be great (much like Deuce) with MJD taking some heat off of him, but there's an awful big risk he'll get banged up or run out of steam by late December.

[ / hijack ]

On the Driver issue; I definitely am thinking Hold. I absolutely LOVE the development of Jennings and think his value will go up quite a bit as long as there are no lingering affects of the rib/head injury from 2 weeks ago. If you think he'll be healthy, he's a must hold and BUY.

 

[IndyHavoc]

As a Driver owner I'm not thrilled with back-to-back poor weeks. However, I think the Packers were babying him through yesterday's game. Physically, he looked fine but he was rarely targeted and was not a big part of the passing game at all which was very rare. I think -- and this is pure speculation on my part -- that the team needed him to play (they would have only had 3 healthy WRs if he didn't) but they wanted to use him more as a decoy so that he could get through the game and then use the bye week to heal up. Again, I'm just speculating on that. FBG had him for 6 targets but it sure seemed to be a lot less and he spent most of the first half not even having Favre look in his direction.

I'd hold him or try to buy low if you need some WR help. As was stated before the Packers are going to have to throw a lot and there will be plenty of passes for him. I don't see Jennings' emergence having a major negative impact. Keep in mind Driver put up 84-1,208-9 and ranked 10th among WRs in 2004 with Javon Walker having a Pro Bowl year.

I didn't see the game, but I'm assuming that when Driver was in there J. Butler was on him? Don't underesimate this guy in coverage. He's very unheralded, but has developed very nicely over the last 2.5 seasons. /shrug, could be that he was just very well covered all game??

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I just bought him.

Got Driver and FTaylor for FWP and Samie Parker.

I think Driver gets well thru the bye and then is the compliment to Jennings as GB has to throw all year.

FTaylor has a great December schedule, unlike FWP.

Samie was a throw-in.

[ hijack ]Jeff, I like the Driver pickup but at this point I'm not getting scared away from FWP late schedule. After watching the last 2 games for Fast Willie, it sure is starting to look like he's learning how to really be punishing on defenses. I saw him get very low and really plow on a couple runs vs. the Chargers, and also really like his recognition to make the "plow" vs. "break it" decision. It just seems like we're actually getting to see the development of a very special back. Am I way off here, or is anyone else seeing him develop just like you see guys develop in college.

I just think that Freddie T is going to be great (much like Deuce) with MJD taking some heat off of him, but there's an awful big risk he'll get banged up or run out of steam by late December.

[ / hijack ]

On the Driver issue; I definitely am thinking Hold. I absolutely LOVE the development of Jennings and think his value will go up quite a bit as long as there are no lingering affects of the rib/head injury from 2 weeks ago. If you think he'll be healthy, he's a must hold and BUY.

On the hijack - Driver AND FTaylor sold me. FWP is likely to be > FTaylor, but check the Jags' playoff schedule. Two games have weak run D's - Indy and TEN.

 

[Biabreakable]

I agree with those saying he is a buy. I think he will return from the extra rest healthy and once again Favres favored target.

Jennings swift emergence helps Driver rather than hinders him.

I own both Driver and Jennings on one team and I will feel more confident in starting Driver over Jennings when healthy moving forward because of his track record targets and less coverage due to teams having to account for Jennings.

I do not think Drivers injury will be somthing that effects him long term unless I hear otherwise. Favre hung him out to dry and he got bruised ribs because of it. Favre has done this to many a Wr before with his laser high balls. I agree with packerfan that they were using him more as a decoy in this last game as he was still healing from the big shot he took. That wont be the case coming out of the bye.

If your in a dynasty league I would hold then consider selling Driver after some good performances from him later if your not contending for a title this year because of age and increased likelyhood of Favres retirement. In redraft I would keep him.

 

[AcousticNut]

As a Driver owner I'm not thrilled with back-to-back poor weeks. However, I think the Packers were babying him through yesterday's game. Physically, he looked fine but he was rarely targeted and was not a big part of the passing game at all which was very rare. I think -- and this is pure speculation on my part -- that the team needed him to play (they would have only had 3 healthy WRs if he didn't) but they wanted to use him more as a decoy so that he could get through the game and then use the bye week to heal up. Again, I'm just speculating on that. FBG had him for 6 targets but it sure seemed to be a lot less and he spent most of the first half not even having Favre look in his direction.

I'd hold him or try to buy low if you need some WR help. As was stated before the Packers are going to have to throw a lot and there will be plenty of passes for him. I don't see Jennings' emergence having a major negative impact. Keep in mind Driver put up 84-1,208-9 and ranked 10th among WRs in 2004 with Javon Walker having a Pro Bowl year.

good great....

 

[azngangster]

bump

 

[Eagle Eye]

Don't forget the sweet playoff schedule, SF-Det-Min wks 14-15-16. Right now is the perfect time to grab him after 2 bad games, heading into the bye.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Given Driver's situation in GB, how do you compare him to Muhammad in CHI? Same type of receiver (possession) losing looks to the deep threat (Jennings - GB, Berrian - CHI).

If you had both of those guys, who is more valuable?

I say Driver because GB will be throwing alot. CHI plays ahead often.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

I think Driver and Jennings can both be productive. If his owner is selling at a good price, I'd pick up Don as the Bye week should help heal his bruised ribs.

 

[el-gato-grande]

I would be more concerned with Brett Favre's status. If the Pack continues to lose games, then Favre may decide to hang them up. Or the coaching staff may decide to start Rodgers to get him some playing time before next season. Either way, I think Driver's value takes a hit without Favre under center.

I'm suprised no one has mentioned that yet in this thread.

 

[packersfan]

I would be more concerned with Brett Favre's status. If the Pack continues to lose games, then Favre may decide to hang them up. Or the coaching staff may decide to start Rodgers to get him some playing time before next season. Either way, I think Driver's value takes a hit without Favre under center.I'm suprised no one has mentioned that yet in this thread.

That's because it's highly unlikely Favre retires in the middle of the season and I would bet the farm against him getting benched unless his play completely goes into the toilet (and there are no signs this season that's going to happen).

 

[the spanker]

Given Driver's situation in GB, how do you compare him to Muhammad in CHI? Same type of receiver (possession) losing looks to the deep threat (Jennings - GB, Berrian - CHI).If you had both of those guys, who is more valuable?I say Driver because GB will be throwing alot. CHI plays ahead often.

I just sold Driver and Westbrook for Portis and Crumpler on Saturday. I made this deal because I was able to pick up Jennings off of the WW so it made sense to do it. Of course Portis didn't do crap but at the time it looked like a pretty good deal for me.

 

[Eagle Eye]

I followed my own advice and dealt Branch and Travis Taylor for Driver and (throw-in) Stephen Davis.

He can be had pretty cheap right now.