Greg C.
14 years ago
I think it has happened: James Jones has passed up Donald Driver and become our second best WR. I know Driver's been hurt, but that's what happens when a player gets old. And even when Driver was healthy this season, he was just a possession receiver.

Jones can pretty much do it all, although obviously he needs to clean up his game if he is going to be as good as Driver was in his prime. I think he will, but we won't really know what we have with him until he makes the starting lineup. That should probably happen next year.

Then there's Jordy Nelson. He continues to mostly be a sideline guy, but now he runs mostly short patterns instead of long ones. I don't know why that is. It seems like his role has changed. But I think he could start and play decently if he had to.

At this point, Driver looks like a good slot receiver who can pick up the tough first down, like Antonio Freeman was at the end, but I'm really not expecting much more from him.
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14 years ago
Jones.
No one can match the heart and fire and experience of DD but Jones is the #2 for now. Maybe after Donald is healthy again....
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Pack93z
14 years ago
I agree.. Jones has passed Driver in overall impact.

However, Driver still handles those short curls.. short yardage situations more effectively because of his hands.

If Jones tightens up his sure handiness, then it will be decisive.

That said.. if you watch how they rotate the receivers in the sets, moving them in and out of the slot at will.. I still hold the contention that we really don't have a 1,2,3, and 4 receiver.

More so, with moving them around like we do.. we create match up issues and Rodgers more so than not, exposes them properly.

I think Ted needs to add another WR next season.. start grooming another to take Drivers place in the next 1 to 3 years.

Sorry.. I don't see Swain as the answer.
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zombieslayer
14 years ago
Jones. I love Driver, but being his reporter for this season, he's given me very little to report about. :(

It's like 4 receptions for 32 yards and no TDs every week. :(

Jones on the other hand is like Sterling Sharpe-lite. He's tough. Just needs to work on his concentration. I can see Jones catching 10 TDs in a season within the next few years if he can keep his concentration up.
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Dulak
14 years ago
I cant help remember (was it last year) that driver caught 2 one handed catches while some defender was pulling his other arm ...
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Jones. I love Driver, but being his reporter for this season, he's given me very little to report about. :(

It's like 4 receptions for 32 yards and no TDs every week. :(

Jones on the other hand is like Sterling Sharpe-lite. He's tough. Just needs to work on his concentration. I can see Jones catching 10 TDs in a season within the next few years if he can keep his concentration up.

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it maybe so but how many of those catches for DD were crucial first downs? That's the great thing about Donald. he will do the dirty work the inglorious work that needs to be done to put the team in position to win the game.
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dyeah_gb
14 years ago
Jones has been great. In the Bears game he was the only receiver that was capable of giving us extra yards after first contact. He also had that fumble. He really has not had an issue with ball control in the last few games.

I think Jone is a critical receiver for keeping the short game a viable option.
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Stevetarded
14 years ago
I would have been willing to stick with Driver as still the 2nd best because of Jones dropsies he has this year but Driver can't seem to hang on to the ball either so it's gotta be Jones.
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nerdmann
14 years ago
I think the plan is for Jones to replace Driver. I think Jones will be more consistent with more playing time, but I'd like to see him go over the middle more the way Driver does.
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RajiRoar
14 years ago
i say we take a WR high this year.

or a RB depending on whos available at #32

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