Greg Jennings (1 Viewer)

[brbarnhart]

Can someone help me out here? My impression was that Jennings was looking really good as a rookie until he suffered an ankle sprained and fought through it for the rest of the season. I was expecting big things this year and going forward, but all offseason I have heard that the Packers are looking for a WR. Either in the draft, or now Keyshawn Johnson. Is this more a statement about the poor depth the Packers have at WR or is it more a statement that the Packers aren't very high on Jennings. I appreciate the feedback of some cheeseheads.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

poor depth. They have no real #3 WR - Carlyle Holiday and Ruvell Martin were there by the end of year. Jennings is the real deal. He was producing at the same clip as Driver coming out of his first training camp (RARE for a WR to be that good "naturally") before banging up his ankle in week 5.

 

[Jon_Moore]

Should be a fantastic value this year.

 

[KingPrawn]

The Packers are simply looking for depth at the position. Jennings should be their no. 2 WR. Unless they sign Keyshawn, then Jennings will be a solid no. 3.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

I think the issue with the Packers wr's is that they're essentially all the same. DD, Jennings and even the new rookie are all smaller guys with average speed. I think pursuing Moss made sense because he gave them more size and a better field stretcher. I don't think signing Keyshawn makes a whole lot of sense for the Packers...which is precisely why Ted Thompson will probably lock him up! :(

 

[Giggity]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.

Last 4 games of 2006

Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds

Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 td

Both had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.Last 4 games of 2006Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 tdBoth had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

What do you think was the reason for Jennings dropoff? The Packers specifically said his injuries were nagging him in December. How do you explain Jennings production in the first 5 games?

 

[FavreCo]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.Last 4 games of 2006Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 tdBoth had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

LOL. Good luck. You are going to need it. Jennings starts. It's not even up for grabs.

 

[Cecil Lammey]

I've been a fan of Ruvell Martin since my NFLE article here a few years ago. That being said, there is no way he is better than Greg Jennings.

Two completely different type of receivers. Jennings is a gamebreaker that has great run after the catch ability. Martin is a good red zone target because of his size, but is a liability when asked to go up against top CB's. Put him in the slot and you're gold.

 

[Billy1x]

Don't forget Koren Robinson but he will be rusty since he is not allowed on the practice field till September. Also, both James Jones & Clowney will likely make the team. Clowey has a lot more to learn but Jones is already a good route runner. Favre needs a good end zone target and down field blocker. Thats where Keyshawn really can shine. He would be a perfect slot receiver.

Jennings is a perfect #2 with good hands and route running. He may have run into the problem of getting knocked off routes. Driver gave him what for a few times for not finishing the route when it was blocked which then caused Favre to throw a few interceptions.

 

[Balco]

Watching Jennings last year, there is no doubt he is a future # 1 in the making. One problem I did notice though - he dropped some passes. But I like everything I have seen from him.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.

Last 4 games of 2006

Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds

Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 td

Both had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

Very occassionally Favre will toss one up for grabs. He actually is one of the most accurate passers around. His downfall for interceptions has more to do with his lack of touch. He will often lazer a ball at a guy a few yards away to squeeze it between defenders. The ball arrives so fast, and through such a small visual whole the reciever doesn't track and catch theball, the ball deflects up in te land of linebackers and free safeties with predictable results.

 

[bcr8f]

The Packers are simply looking for depth at the position. Jennings should be their no. 2 WR. Unless they sign Keyshawn, then Jennings will be a solid no. 3.

He could be in the slot too if any of ther 2 new guys are better. Depth. They didn't have anyone last year. When Jennings was hurt they could even let him heal. No wonder his numbers were down. A decimated WR core. Thanks Mike Sherman.James Jones one of the rookies looks good so far.Jennings was a leading ROY candidate when he got hurt. I think he's a great value.

 

[bcr8f]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.

Last 4 games of 2006

Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds

Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 td

Both had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

Did you even watch Jennings play before he got hurt? They couldn't really let him heal since they had basically practice squad players behind him. He stayed out a couple of games but kept re-injuring the ankle when he did come back.He and Favre had great chemistry before the injury. I expect him to break out this year.

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[Giggity]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.

Last 4 games of 2006

Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds

Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 td

Both had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

Did you even watch Jennings play before he got hurt? They couldn't really let him heal since they had basically practice squad players behind him. He stayed out a couple of games but kept re-injuring the ankle when he did come back.He and Favre had great chemistry before the injury. I expect him to break out this year.

Like this.

Great clip. I love how the Lions CB played 10 yards off, then him and the safety fell over without touching Jennings.Regardless, Jennings is overrated.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

I find James Jones to be remarkably similar to Greg Jennings. Maybe sans that excellent speed.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Martin is better. Jennings is going to be a huge bust this year.

Last 4 games of 2006

Jennings 7 catches 57 yards 0 tds

Martin 12 catches 229 yards 1 td

Both had 1 DNP. Jennings started 6 of the final 7 games, and generally was largely ineffective. I don't buy the ankle was the entire reason. I would not be shocked if Martin is starting week 1. His 6'4 frame translates much better target for Favre (Martin is very similar to Walker, Jennings is undersized). With Favre tendency to just toss it up for grabs, Martin is going to be far more successful going for jump balls/wild inaccurate throws.

Did you even watch Jennings play before he got hurt? They couldn't really let him heal since they had basically practice squad players behind him. He stayed out a couple of games but kept re-injuring the ankle when he did come back.He and Favre had great chemistry before the injury. I expect him to break out this year.

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Great clip. I love how the Lions CB played 10 yards off, then him and the safety fell over without touching Jennings.Regardless, Jennings is overrated.

I can think of three reasons for your comments: 1) this is just schtick, 2) you've never actually saw Jennings play before he injured his ankle, 3) your ability to evaluate talent is limited.Hopefully it's #1 or 2, in which case there is still hope for you. Jennings looked like a polished veteran last year in training camp, pre-season, and the early part of the season. Once his ankle was injured, Jennings clearly was unable to make the same type of cuts he had earlier. All of his explosiveness vanished.

If Jennings is 100% healthy this year (and we have no reason to believe differently), then I expect 1000-1200 yards, 6-8 TDs.

 

[bcr8f]

I find James Jones to be remarkably similar to Greg Jennings. Maybe sans that excellent speed.

Yes they are both a lot like Driver. Good route runners, grab the ball in traffic, good at yards after the catch. Jones is a little stronger.Jennings doesn't have great speed but does have good game speed.At the combine Jennings 4.5 40 and Jones 4.54 40.Jennings if not hurt was on a 1164 10 TD season streak. That's top 10 on a team without great options.

 

[CA_7]

Jones is also getting compared to Sterling Sharpe and Anquan Boldin

"I had him in the fourth but only because of his speed," Gruden said. "He kind of reminded me really of a young Sterling Sharpe. I hate to say that because I thought Sterling was great, but he's built like that. Real strong, physical kid. I think Green Bay got a good player, especially for the bad weather. I will be shocked if he's not."

Sharpe measured 5 feet 11 1/4 inches, weighed 201 at the combine in 1988 and ran 40 yards in 4.54 and 4.49, according to the National and Blesto combines.

Jones, 6-0 3/4 and 210, ran 4.54 at the combine in February.

The players that Jones has been told by Packers' coaches and scouts that he reminds them of are Arizona's Anquan Boldin (6-0 1/2, 215, 4.67) and Pittsburgh's Hines Ward (5-11 1/2, 215, 4.55).

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=601588

 

[Construction Man Jim]

I find James Jones to be remarkably similar to Greg Jennings. Maybe sans that excellent speed.

Yes they are both a lot like Driver. Good route runners, grab the ball in traffic, good at yards after the catch. Jones is a little stronger.Jennings doesn't have great speed but does have good game speed.At the combine Jennings 4.5 40 and Jones 4.54 40.Jennings if not hurt was on a 1164 10 TD season streak. That's top 10 on a team without great options.

Jennings actually ran a 4.42 at the combine. He had a significantly quicker 3-cone as well (6.69 vs. 7.06 for Jones).