After two games (three including the Giants loss last year), I am scratching my head at the play of our Wide Receivers. While approaching the deadline for the final roster, one point of discussion was that we have alot of depth at Wider Receivers. The implication is that other teams would envy having so many elite wide receivers. The other possibility is that we just have a bunch of #2s or 3s. Here are some thoughts:
Greg Jennings: A valid #1. Get him healthy.
Randall Cobb: From the looks of things, Jennings replacement.
Donald Driver: Consistent, but not the guy to look to to get separation or create a big play opportunity.
Jordy Nelson: Maybe last years stats were beyond his talent. I still think he is reliable but I question if he is a playmaker. Maybe I can't get over the fact that he is white.
James Jones: Guy is running out of chances.
Finley: TE but used as WR in many opportunities due to his athleticism. He will make some great plays but is far from reliable. His game play give him the Overrated label.
One other very important piece to the puzzle is Aaron Rodgers. Awesome QBs create great WRs. I notice that he has been throwing some zingers that, although they may be catcheable, some touch may have given the WR a better opportunity to complete the play. I don't know whether this was because he was nervous or because he recognized that he needed to get the ball fast before the D could adjust. I think the answer is a little bit of both.
Anyone have any other thoughts?
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