What does any team do when their number one goes down? I'm thinking there are maybe 1-3 teams in the league that are as well equipped as us if our number one goes down. After all, we're talking about BACKUPS, and none of Jennings, Driver or Marshall are probably willing to accept that role.
"Packers_Finland" wrote:
You know, the first part of the reply is pretty bad. Yeah, many teams are in trouble if their top play maker goes down. So for that reason we shouldn't address that concern?
My point was, there is no such thing as too many play-makers. The Packers can sure up their depth with a play-maker like Marshall.
As for none of them wanting to be back-ups... you do realize we often start out with 3-WR sets, right? That means the 3 WRs are credited with getting a start. From a purely statistical point of view, that fills their need to "start" on paper.
But really, you're telling me a player like Driver would say "Uh, no I want out" because he can no longer be #1 on the depth chart? Really?
Look at the dynamics of our three receiver set. Driver and Jennings (& sometimes Finley) occupy the inside receiver positions because of their speed and quickness. Marshall is different, he has the strength to be put on the outside and still get separation because it his hard to press him. He runs nice routes, so he can get separation in short areas.
Marshall adds a unique dynamic to our receiving core, and frankly his skill set IMO complements Driver and Jennings - especially in 3 WR sets.
Yeah, there is only one football to go around, but you know the vast majority of the players will shut-up and play when they see they are part of a team that wins.
Also, Marshall said flat out that he longed for a fresh start somewhere else, because he was haunted by the death of his teammate a couple of years ago. I'm willing to say that a fresh start, even as not the primary option, will be okay for Marshall. Especially if you show him the money.
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