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nelson and jones have looked incredibly average all season, jones probably being the better of the two. definitely been more negatives than positives for nelson
His replacement is Driver - hence the extension this offseasoncant forget that Finley's presence is making the secondary WRs less important... well next year at least
Add a 4th, because they are correct. Jones is the better of the 2 as of now.
The whole Packer offense has been a HUGE disappointment and nobody has dropped more passes than Driver.
I'll make it 5. He's not that good.
very true. the fact that they are 3-3 right now with 3 close losses is mind blowing when you consider how mediocre theyve been offensively
Nelson's superbowl success was in part due to the coverage. He had the match up most of the time the Packers wanted to exploit. Pack will throw to anyone. Even Quarless.
I agree....mostly. I still believe the guy to have for the Pack going forward is Finley. Anyone picking Jennings in redrafts next year will have to overpay. Nelson's probably too expensive now too based solely on his final SB numbers.
Wondering why you don't think Driver is coming back?
Reasons I think he will be back...He talks about wanting to play til he is 40. He is still under contract. Keeps himself in great shape.And, he is 606 yards away from the all time Packers receiving yardage record.
If Jordy Nelson was a better WR he would have caught those passes.I wanted to reach through the TV and strangle him last night.
Agreed. Nelson and Jones continue to be enigmas. They both can get open and can make some plays when they do catch the ball. The drops have been just unreal between the two of them this year. Its not easy to learn this system as a WR, and even if TT drafts a WR to replace one of them this offseason, it will probably take a year or two for that guy to know the offense like Jones and Nelson do. Having said that, TT has got to be looking at doing something there. Driver will be back in 2011, but he's not getting any younger. Jones or Nelson could be a respectable #2 starter, but a WR that can be relied upon to catch would be an upgrade. Having said that, Finley is going to come in and be a target hog next season. He and Jennings will lead the way. The next WRs will be fringe fantasy players.
Huh? How so?He sure looked good last night. I just traded him and Colston away for Sidney Rice and McCluster in a PPR dynasty about 4-5 weeks ago. Now I'm starting to think that was a mistake. DOH.
Exactly.
When it hits you in the hands it isn't good. I still like James Jones but with teams concentrating on the outside threats(with Driver out) he was a good option. Finley is the real guy to target.
No his target ratio has been pretty good. Both he and Jones drop too many. Jones 57%Driver 59%Jennings 61%Nelson 70%Finley 80%
I saw an interview with Driver last preseason after he signed his new extension which I believe was for 3 years. If I remember correctly in the interview he indicated this would be his last contract but he wanted to play out that contract and retire. If I am remembering correctly it sounded like Driver wanted to hang around 2 more years and he is a popular Packer. I think it is highly likely he comes back for next season.
Every year an average talent player makes some big plays in the SB and people think he is going to be a superstar. What I saw was a guy who dropped four passes. He doesn't look special at all. I would be surprised if they don't draft someone to replace him. That doesn't mean he won't have some value in the meantime, but long term dynasty value is low.
Also, in one of PCs leading up to the Super Bowl, a reporter said something along the lines of Driver "getting up there" in years, you should have seen the look Driver gave him. As for Jordy, I could see him putting up top 30 WR numbers if Driver retired and Jones went elsewhere . . . but that seems like a pretty far-fetched scenario.
Most of Driver's action this year was in the slot. This is how it usually works for GB.1WR--->Jennings2WR--->Jennings Driver/Jones/Nelson (those 3 seemed interchangable in that situation this year.)3WR--->Jennings Nelson/Jones wide Driver in slot4WR--->Driver always slot, Jennings/Nelson/Jones jumbled in other positions.so in essence, GB has 3WRs that they want on the wings (although Jennings is equally effective when he plays in the slot) and only 1 true slot guy in Driver. So Driver will have his slot job until they bring someone else in, and Jennings/Jones/Nelson all play basically the same position. Nelson/Jones arent battling for Driver's spot, rather each other for back up to Jennings.Jones is VERY expendable this year as a FA, and if Driver retires (very possible), leaves 2 different positions to fill at WR. JERREL JERNIGAN PLEASE
although id say theres a good chance either jones or driver is gone this year. Driver may retire, but id say Jones is more likely on his way out. Hes not nearly as good as the press makes him out to be, and the pricetag on a guy who might be your 4th receiving option will probably be way too high for a team that needs to save up in order to resign the unreal amount of young talent they possess.
I think Driver is coming back and hope Jones does too.Jones is being bashed a lot and the drops are bad but he deserves more credit too.Last season he and Driver had about the same % of receptions (57% and 59% for Driver). Nelson was a lot better at 70% but Jones was higher in TD's(5-2) and yards per reception(13.6 12.9). I hope they sign him and continue working with him.They originally liked him more in the slot saying they liked how he could get separation in close to the LOS and his strength. Perhaps they should use him more there but they also like having 4 guys that can play anywhere.
